🌿 3-Day Jungle Trek – A True Wildlife Escape into Gunung Leuser National Park

🗓 Day 1: Into the Wild

After breakfast, your local jungle guide will meet you at your guesthouse around 9:00 AM.
Your adventure begins with a walk along the Bohorok River, then uphill through rubber plantations — until the rainforest welcomes you at the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park.

As you step into the dense jungle, be on the lookout for semi-wild Sumatran orangutans. If you’re lucky, you’ll see them gracefully swinging through the canopy or gently caring for their young. This is a moment you’ll never forget.

You’ll pause for a refreshing tropical fruit break before continuing your trek uphill. Along the way, take in breathtaking panoramic views over the Bohorok Valley and the untouched jungle stretching endlessly beyond.

After a hearty jungle lunch, the journey continues deeper into the rainforest. With every step, you might encounter other fascinating species: Long-Tailed and Pig-Tailed Macaques, Thomas Leaf Monkeys, and the impressive Monitor Lizard.

By around 4:00 PM, you’ll reach your jungle campsite — nestled beside a waterfall or along the riverbank. Cool off with a swim, enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee, and relax while your guides prepare a delicious dinner of local dishes.
As the sun sets, gather around the bonfire to share stories, play cards, or simply listen to the symphony of the jungle before falling asleep in your jungle tent, surrounded by nature.

🌄 Day 2: Deeper into the Rainforest

Wake up to the calls of the wild and enjoy a homemade breakfast right in the heart of the jungle.

After breakfast, the trail continues for about 3 hours, offering new chances to spot rare species like jungle turtles, exotic birds, or gibbons swinging overhead. You’ll pause again for a jungle-style lunch, surrounded by towering trees and the peaceful rhythm of the rainforest.

In the afternoon, trek toward your second campsite. Depending on the location, take a dip in a hidden waterfall or refreshing jungle river.
As the evening settles, enjoy another hearty dinner cooked by your guides and listen to stories around the fire. This is your time to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature.

🌅 Day 3: The Final Stretch

Wake up as a true jungle explorer. After your final breakfast at the camp, you’ll have two options:
— Relax & Refresh near a waterfall and soak in your surroundings
— Keep Trekking deeper into the forest for 3–4 hours, for a final chance to spot rare wildlife.

This last leg is your best chance to see some of the eight monkey species living in the park: Sumatran Orangutan, Long-Tailed and Pig-Tailed Macaques, Thomas and Silver Leaf Monkeys, as well as elusive White-Handed Gibbons, Siamangs, or even a Slow Loris.

If you’re lucky, you might also spot the Great Argus bird or hear the wingbeat of a majestic Hornbill overhead.

After a final jungle lunch, wrap up your unforgettable adventure with a thrilling river tubing ride — the “jungle taxi” — floating gently back along the Bohorok River to Bukit Lawang, where your guide will escort you back to your guesthouse.

🧭 This 3-day trek is more than a journey — it’s a life-changing memory.
Are you ready to answer the call of the wild?