A Sumatra jungle trek and Gunung Leuser Camp is a full-body adventure into one of the wildest rainforests on earth. You hike for hours through steamy, hilly jungle, sleep beside a river under the trees, and float back to the village by tube. It’s active, immersive and unforgettable. As a local Indonesian team that’s guided […]

Working out how to get to Bukit Lawang is simpler than its jungle setting suggests — a flight to Medan and a scenic drive are all it takes to reach the edge of the rainforest. As a local Indonesian team that’s run Sumatra treks since 2006, here’s our clear, practical guide to reaching Bukit Lawang. […]

The best time to visit Bukit Lawang is the dry season, roughly March to September, when the jungle trails are firmest and trekking is most comfortable. But Sumatra’s rainforest is rewarding year-round, and the orangutans are always there. As a local Indonesian team that’s run treks since 2006, here’s our honest guide to choosing your […]

A Bukit Lawang orangutan trek is one of the most thrilling wildlife adventures in Indonesia. On the edge of Sumatra’s vast Gunung Leuser National Park, you hike into the jungle on foot to find wild orangutans swinging through the canopy above you. It’s wilder and more physical than a Borneo river cruise — and for […]