Gunung Leuser National Park 2-Day Orangutan Trek with Jungle Camp and River Tubing

Trek deep into Gunung Leuser National Park on a 2-day orangutan adventure with a river tubing return to Bukit Lawang.

Getting started

Begin your 2-day jungle trekking and wildlife spotting experience in Bukit Lawang, where you meet your expert English-speaking guide. After a short safety briefing and trekking assistance overview, your entrance permit to Gunung Leuser National Park is checked and the route is outlined. Once gear is ready and questions are answered, you set off on foot toward the jungle trails.

What to expect

Gunung Leuser National Park jungle trek

This protected rainforest is one of the key habitats of Sumatran orangutans and diverse tropical wildlife. Across two days, you follow forest paths, ridges, and riverbanks as your guide leads you deeper into Gunung Leuser National Park.

Features

• A 2-day jungle trekking and wildlife spotting route gives you time to explore deeper parts of the rainforest away from crowded paths, increasing your chances of wild orangutan encounters. You also have the chance to see Thomas Leaf Monkeys, macaques, gibbons, hornbills, and more in their natural habitat from a respectful distance.
• Your entrance permit to Gunung Leuser National Park is arranged in advance so you can focus on the trail. An expert professional English-speaking local trekking guide shares jungle insights, helps spot wildlife, and adjusts the pace to the group and terrain.
• Fresh meals are provided throughout the trek, including lunch, dinner, breakfast, and fruits prepared in the jungle. Drinking water during trekking is included so you stay hydrated as you move through humid forest conditions.
• A detailed safety briefing and ongoing trekking assistance help you navigate roots, slopes, and river crossings. The team supports you during steeper sections and ensures that the route follows park guidelines for wildlife viewing and environmental care.

Riverside jungle camping

After a full day on the trail, you reach a riverside campsite inside the rainforest where you spend the night close to the water.

Features

• The 1-night riverside jungle camping stay places you beside a flowing river, with views of giant trees, waterfalls, and panoramic jungle scenery around the camp area. As night falls, you can unwind by a campfire and experience the night atmosphere with the sounds of the wild jungle.
• Camping equipment and sleeping setup are provided, including all basic gear needed for a simple night in the forest. This riverside jungle camping with equipment and bedding removes the need to bring your own tent or sleeping arrangements.
• Fresh jungle meals are cooked at the campsite so you can relax after trekking without extra planning. Fruits and hot dishes are prepared locally, giving you time to enjoy the setting and capture photo opportunities around the river and forest.

Bohorok River tubing back to Bukit Lawang

On the final part of your adventure, you leave the campsite and travel along the Bohorok River back to Bukit Lawang.

Features

• River tubing back to Bukit Lawang village provides a different perspective on the jungle as you float along the Bohorok River. This river tubing finish is included in the experience and marks a relaxed, fun way to return after your trek.
• Your guide and assistants remain with you during the tubing section to coordinate the route and support the group. This final stretch completes a memorable jungle adventure experience that combines trekking, wildlife viewing, riverside camping, and a water-based return journey.

Wrapping up

Your experience concludes when you arrive back in Bukit Lawang by river tube. From here, you can arrange your own transport onward, taking into account that personal travel insurance, snacks and personal drinks, hotel accommodation before or after the trek, and waterproof bags or personal gear rental are not included.