The 8D7N Deep Jungle Trek starts in Bukit Lawang at 9 am after breakfast. Our 5-7 hour trek into Gunung Leuser National Park will feature sightings of wildlife like gibbons, leaf monkeys, longtail and pigtail macaques, flying squirrels, Sumatran peacocks, hornbills, orangutans, and – if we’re lucky – even wild elephants.
Our guide will also teach us about medicinal plants and their practical uses. In the afternoon we head towards our campsite for rest, a hot drink, and a refreshing bath in a clean stream. We end the day with a candle light dinner and an overnight stay in the jungle camp.
Waking up in a primary rainforest is magical, with the sounds of birds and excited gibbons filling the fresh morning air.
After breakfast, we embark on a 5-6 hour trek towards our next campsite, usually “Aras Pinang”. Along the way, we savor nature and wildlife, sample various ‘jungle-food’, and learn to recognize and use them. We enjoy a mid-way lunch in the jungle.
At the camp, we can relax and swim in a fresh jungle river, ending the day with a campfire dinner.
Today we venture beyond the paved jungle around Bukit Lawang, crossing the Berkail jungle river into the deep jungle – devoid of trails, humans, and signals. This is the animal kingdom in its wildest form. And because wild animals are shy and elusive, each sighting becomes even more magical.
This area is outside the territorial expertise of Bukit Lawang jungle guides. From here on, the tour leader is an ex-poacher that lived for years in the deep jungle. Now they use their deep jungle expertise to share its wonders and promote conservation.
Enhance your survival skills by fishing with handmade gear, building shelters, identifying edible fruits, and finding clean water alongside our staff.
We embark on another full day of deep jungle adventure, hoping to spot wild Sumatran elephants or even tiger tracks. The unpredictability of the wild ensures a unique experience, far from the hustle and bustle.
In this untouched environment, we can immerse ourselves in pure nature, clear our minds of distractions, and appreciate the beauty of simplicity and Mother Earth.
In the afternoon, we’ll find a strategic spot to build our shelter, rest, have fun, and share the joy of a hot meal together.
We are greeted in the morning by the loud sounds of the waking monkeys and birds. It’s another day we hope to meet wild orangutans, elephants or one of many other exciting wildlife such as the flying squirrel.
Fun Fact: Did you know that flying squirrels can fly 50 meters, and make sharp turns in the air?
In the afternoon, we’ll look for a suitable area for a self-made shelter, where we rest, have fun, and enjoy diner.
Today we embark on another adventure in the deep jungle.
Fun Fact: The Sumatran elephants in Gunung Leuser National Park are the smallest subspecies of elephants, but they are still the largest mammals on Sumatra.
We start our day with breakfast and a final cup of coffee, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the deep jungle. As we prepare to return to the paved jungle area, we cross the Berkail river again, continuing our wildlife exploration in the primary rainforest.
Having experienced the deep jungle, we may notice now from their behaviour how the animals here are more accustomed to humans. We trek towards one of our campsites, where we can rest, take a swim, and enjoy a campfire dinner.
For the final time, we savor a jungle breakfast in Gunung Leuser National Park. We have the option for one more morning jungle trek before making our way back to Bukit Lawang.
Our tube rafts will be ready for an exciting adventure on the jungle river. Alternatively, we can return by foot, depending on our preference and the river conditions.
Extended Jungle Treks
You can book jungle treks for up to 5 days in our booking form. We also offer up to 20 days deep jungle treks far away from the crowd through the unpaved, virgin rainforest to immerse yourself in nature. Contact us for more info.
Accommodation
In Gunung Leuser National Park we sleep in the private jungle camps from Local Guides. All our jungle camps are simple and located at scenic places where you immerse yourself with pure nature: Next to the exotic Landak jungle river, next to the picturesque Bidadari ("Princess") Waterfall and next to the lush Bohorok jungle river.
