Sumatra Tours

Orangutans are among the world’s most endangered animals and North Sumatra is one of a handful of locations where it’s possible to view them in their natural habitat. This 4-hour trek in the UNESCO-listed Gunung Leuser National Park will take you into the heart of the jungle, for an encounter with not only Orangutans, but macaques, gibbons and Sumatran peacocks.

We which with local guides and local people from Bukit Lawang.Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. The love of nature, respect, sustainability and we believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

Look for orangutans, macaques, carnivorous plants, and more on this overnight hike through Sumatra's Gunung Leuser National Park. Meet your guide in Bukit Lawang the day before your trek to finalize everything, then hike with no more than seven other travelers to your jungle camp beside the river, swim in a waterfall, and raft back to base. Food, water, guide, and gear are included: Park fees are at your expense.

As we grew up in the area, we have excellent knowledge about the jungle and the animals who live in the Gunung Leuser National Park. You will get the chance to see some rare species of animals including the orangutan. Besides the beauty of the jungle we offer some extreme fun as well by tubing the river as the final part of your jungle trek. We will fully guide you on your jungle trek to make sure you have an unforgettable experience.

Aldi is a seasoned professional jungle guide who has been working in Bukit Lawang for almost 10 years. Since he was little, he fell in love with orangutan and interacted with them like siblings. He then managed to communicate with these fascinating red-hair creatures by mimicking their sounds. This orangutan lover will be more than happy to take you into the world of Sumatran orangutan.

Orang utan is only live in Sumatra and Borneo island. Orang utan is smart animal looks like a human and it is protected animals.

Orangutan Country Your Specialist for Orangutan Trekking in Bukit Lawang. We would like to offer you a unique Sumatran holiday with a touch of local experience. Our primary mission is to invite you to enjoy, observe and protect Mount Leuser National Park. We would love to share with you an amazing, unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Your epic Sumatran experience begins here at Orangutan country.

Just come and try it. I guarantee you that this is a life changing experience. Hope to see you soon !

Our driver/guide will pick you up in private car and drive to the jetty. Leave Tanjung Kelayang jetty for a tour around the surrounding islands with the opportunity to snorkel. Picnic lunch box will be provided due to the limited facitilies. Pasir or Gosong island, a sandbar with cream colour sands that you can walk on during low tide only Batu Berlayar island, or Sailing Rock island due to the granites formation. The iconic rock is surrounded by white sandy beach and crystal blue water. Snorkel around to see the colourful fishes among coral.The highlight of the tour, Lengkuas island, features an old lighthouse built in 1882 by the Dutch Colony Government. Still a guiding light to both ships and beauty seekers alike, it has 12 floors with a window in every floor. Note: please bring towel and a change of clothes

Our driver/guide will pick you up and start the tour in private car. Tanjung Tinggi beach had huge stones scattered around the white sandy bed. This is a shooting set for Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Troops) adapted from a best-seller novel by Andrea Hirata, shown at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival. Kampong Dedaun for lunch stop. You can try kayaking or to enjoy the beach on the sun lounger , all are available at small fees. Tanjung Kelayang features exotic beaches with white sand and scenic granite boulders spread along the edge of the peninsula, and hidden caves for the intrepid explore Tanjung Binga, traditional fishing village where you can encounter the locals in their daily activities. Walk along the shore or jetty crowded with fishing boats. Explore the village where men are preparing the net or drying their fish ; women are attending to their daily chores and children. Note: please bring towel and a change of clothes.

During this short jungle trek you have a big chance to see Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife as well as a wide variety of plants and insects. In the morning at 10:30 our English speaking guide will pick you up from your nearby guest house in Bukit Lawang. Afterwards your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable scenic viewpoints overlooking the whole valley, the Bohorok River and the village of Bukit Lawang. Towards the end of your trek you will arrive at the foot of Bukit Lawang and will be guided back to your guesthouse by around 15:00 pm. Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time. This is the mantra of our trekking tours intending to leave nothing non-organic behind. Due to its continuous efforts our EcoTravel team has been awarded e.g. “Eco Friendly Tour Operator of the Year 2018”, “Travel & Hospitality Award Winner” and received the “Hall Of Fame Status” on TripAdvisor 2019.

During this two-day tour, immerse yourself in Indonesian culture with this extensive cooking class. Learn how to make authentic Sumatran and Indonesian dishes using traditional spices at a restaurant located in Medan. With this hands-on experience, you’ll learn a range of traditional dishes during the half-day class. This tour includes overnight accommodations as well as breakfast and lunch.

Adventurous, active travelers will love this four-day jungle trip, which includes two days of trekking. On the trek there is a high chance of seeing a variety of animals in the wild, including orangutans and gibbons, and many birds. Your guide will tell you all about the wildlife and the national park, and keep you safe. The trek can be challenging in parts, but you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views.

Trekking in the Jungle of North Sumatra is a unique experience. It's one of the few places where you can see orangutans in the wild. 92 endemic species have been identified in this part of Sumatra's Jungle. Another 130 mammal species, of which eight are primates, live in the park. Additionally, the rainforest is home to over 380 birds and 4,000 different plants. We are passionate about nature and will bring you inside this stunning ecosystem to discover all of its extraordinary aspects. We'll teach you everything know about the animals, plants and benefits of the jungle. We hope to create an awareness for the problems as well as the joys in this part of the world.

If you need a break from the heat in Medan then consider a private day tour to the Brastagi, a welcoming village nestled in the cooler Karo Highlands. This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car. You’ll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village and the Sipisopiso waterfall, where you can cool down in natural pools, without worrying about navigation.

Includes: professional guide, national park permit, fresh fruits, lunch,bottle of water We start the trek at 9.00 am. You will be on the hike for around 5 hours including stops for lunch, taking pictures, explanation of the guide, watching the animals and just enjoying the jungle itself. After the hike you will come back by tube-rafting along the river (optional) You just have to bring: • small day bag • raincoat / waterproof bag • mosquito repellent • sun lotion

Aldi is a seasoned professional jungle guide who has been working in Bukit Lawang for almost 10 years. Since he was little, he fell in love with orangutan and interacted with them like siblings. He then managed to communicate with these fascinating red-hair creatures by mimicking their sounds. This orangutan lover will be more than happy to take you into the world of Sumatran orangutan.

Lost in the depths of Sumatra, Bukit Lawang is a small riverside town built beside the rainforest of the vast Gunung Leuser National Park. Orangutan is one of the most endangered species in the world, found only in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Bukit Lawang (‘gateway to the mountain’) is situated just 96kms northwest of Medan, making it one of the easiest, most accessible places to start your jungle adventure.

We are local people doing fantastic jungle trekking in bukit lawang national park, and we are born and growing up side of the jungle. So we know how about the jungle. If you like to see the nature, jungle, and animals in wild life just coming here. Especially orang utan

Harrau Valley is the nature reserve and National Park with its 315 square kilometers granite walls surrounding the valley.

During the trip there is a jungle trekking activity in Bukit Lawang to see the Orangutan in their wildlife, visit Brastagi the Karo highland where we can see two active volcanoes Sibayak & Sinabung, Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia and visit safari Barumun Nagari Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.

You will encounter the 'king' of the jungle of Bukit Lawang: Orangutans! Also will you see Thomas leaf monkeys, varans, if you're lucky gibbons, ... . You can enjoy nature to the fullest.

Aldi is a seasoned professional jungle guide who has been working in Bukit Lawang for almost 10 years. Since he was little, he fell in love with orangutan and interacted with them like siblings. He then managed to communicate with these fascinating red-hair creatures by mimicking their sounds. This orangutan lover will be more than happy to take you into the world of Sumatran orangutan.