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6-Day North Sumatra Tour: Bukit Lawang, Berastagi and Lake Toba
A 6-day North Sumatra tour through Bukit Lawang, Berastagi, and Lake Toba, three of Sumatra’s most iconic landscapes in one trip. Trek Gunung Leuser National Park to track wild orangutans, hike an active volcano at sunrise in the Berastagi highlands, then unwind beside Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake. Every hotel, transfer, and guide is arranged for you from arrival to departure.
Bukit Lawang North Sumatra
Gunung Leuser National Park
6 Days and 5 Nights
English & Indonesian
Small (6–8) private on request
Moderate uneven jungle trails
6 Days Trekking in Bukit Lawang
Explore North Sumatra’s rainforest, volcano, and volcanic lake on one guided route. Start in Gunung Leuser National Park with a licensed guide tracking wild orangutans, gibbons, and Thomas leaf monkeys, camping riverside before tubing back to Bukit Lawang. Continue up to Berastagi for a sunrise hike on Mount Sibayak, then close the trip at Lake Toba with a ferry crossing to Samosir Island to explore Batak Toba culture. Six days, three regions, one guide throughout — hotels and transport included.
Highlights
- 2-day jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park tracking wild orangutans, with riverside camping and a tubing ride back to Bukit Lawang
- Sunrise hike on Mount Sibayak, an active volcano in the Berastagi highlands
- Ferry crossing to Samosir Island to see the ancient Batak stone chairs at Ambarita
- Five nights of included accommodation: eco-lodge, jungle camp, highland hotel, and lakeside resort
€ 450 / person
2 people: €550 per person3–6 people: €450 per person
Day-by-Day Itinerary
What's Included
- 5 nights of accommodation: riverside eco-lodge (2 nights), jungle tent camp (1 night), highland hotel (1 night), lakeside hotel (1 night).
- Private vehicle, driver, fuel, and toll fees for the full 6 days.
- Licensed English-speaking guides for jungle trekking and volcano hiking.
- Gunung Leuser National Park permits, Mount Sibayak hiking fees, and Sipiso-Piso Waterfall entry.
- Traditional river tubing back to Bukit Lawang.
- All meals during the jungle trek (Days 2–3), plus camp equipment: tents, bedding, mosquito nets.
- Round-trip ferry tickets across Lake Toba to Samosir Island.
What's Not Included
- Meals outside the jungle trekking days (Days 1, 4, 5, 6).
- Tips for your driver, guides, and camp cook.
- Travel insurance.
- This tour includes active volcano hiking and multi-day trekking, and isn't suitable for pregnant travelers, young children, or anyone with severe heart, knee, or back conditions.
€ 120
An overnight jungle trek with camping by the river. More time in the forest means better odds of close wildlife encounters, plus a relaxed tubing ride back to the village.
€ 170
Our most immersive route, covering deeper trails and remote viewing areas. Two nights camping in the jungle, guided wildlife tracking, and a scenic river tube-out
€ 265
Spend 4 days and 3 nights exploring Gunung Leuser National Park with an experienced local guide, searching for wild Sumatran orangutans and other rainforest wildlife while camping in the jungle.
€ 320
Our 5-day orangutan trekking expedition is built for travelers who want to spend real time deep inside the Sumatran rainforest, not just pass through it.
Ready For Sumatra Orangutan Trip?
From your first step into Gunung Leuser National Park to your last night by the river, we’ll help you plan a trekking experience that fits your time, fitness level, and sense of adventure. Get in touch and let’s build your itinerary
Clients Reviews
Wildlife in Gunung Leuser National Park
Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang
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Ethical Trekking in Bukit Lawang, Done Properly
Orangutan trekking in Bukit Lawang only works long-term if it’s done in a way that doesn’t stress the animals or damage the forest. On this trek that means:
- No feeding or touching wildlife, and keeping a safe, respectful distance at all times
- Small group sizes to reduce disturbance to the forest and its animals
- Local, licensed guides who know the park’s rules and enforce them
- Sticking to trails and camp practices that minimize impact on Gunung Leuser National Park