Bukit Lawang 5 days jungle expedition
Experience our 5 days/4 nights trek, where you will go
further into the jungle, trekking alongside the river, exploring Mount Uning
and discover wildlife at the watering hole of Alur Perak, before rafting
‘jungle style’ back to your accommodation.
Day One 5 Days Expedition Jungle
After breakfast our guide will pick up you at 8.30 am
from your guesthouse/ hotel in Bukit Lawang and you will start your journey
into the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park to see orangutans. On your trek
(6-7 hours) your guide will educate you on the local wildlife, flora and fauna
you may encounter in Gunung Leuser. After lunch, you will continue your trek to
see other wildlife (if you’re lucky you may see the Thomas leaf monkey,
white-handed gibbon, black gibbon, long-tailed macaque, pig-tailed macaque,
hornbills, peacocks and monitor lizards) and learn about the trees and plants
which can be used in traditional medicine.
Late afternoon your guide will select a suitable spot next
to a small river in the depths of the forest (Perbatasan) to set up your camp.
Spend your free time swimming, help prepare dinner or even learn some jungle
skills. Before settling down to sleep surrounded by the sounds of the jungle
and river.
Day Two
Continue your adventure into the jungle, spotting wildlife
throughout the day and learning more about orangutans (their behaviour,
lifestyle and social skills). Camp deep in the jungle at Jamur Batu Atas, a
short walk from a waterfall with a deep pool where you can relax and refresh
yourself after a day of trekking. 5 Days Expedition Jungle
Day Three
Follow the river deep into the jungle, spotting wild animals
along the way and stopping to collect jungle vegetables for dinner. Camp for
the night will be at Mount Uning on flat terrain. Weather permitting, the guide
will take you for a walk around the area of Uning where you may be fortunate
enough to see deer and other wildlife.
Day Four
Adventure deeper into the rainforest, walking through
valleys, climbing hills and crossing small rivers, to discover where tigers,
elephants, wild pigs, snakes and many other animals all live and how they
survive in the forest. Camp will be set up at Alur Perak which is a watering
hole, popular for the local wildlife.trekking
Day Five
Conclude your adventure with a short trek, before rafting
‘jungle style’ down the Bohorok river to your village accommodation in Bukit
Lawang, passing through beautiful green hills stretching alongside the river.
If you’re lucky, you may also spot groups of monkeys in the trees, monitor
lizards and much more. 5 Days Expedition Jungle
Person Price
2 – 6 175 Euros
Includes
Guide fee, meals (day 1-lunch, dinner, fruit, days 2, 3,
4-breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruit, day 5-breakfast, lunch, fruit), all
equipment (tent, roll mat, sleeping bag), bottle of water, and traditional tube
rafting back after the trek.
Package excludes
Entrance permit to the Gunung Leuser
National Park/camera tax (10 Euros/person payable to the national park office).
What to bring
A small backpack with clothes, raincoat, swimwear, small
towel, small pillow, personal items, toilet paper, medicines, camera + spare
battery + memory card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, torch,
plastic bag (to put wet clothes in), sandals/flip flops (to walk around the
camp).
Please make sure your luggage is as light as possible
(ideally under 10 kg).
You will be provided with a 1.5L bottle of water for each
person, which the guide will refill at the camp with boiled water.
Clothing : long sleeves/trousers are optional as there are
few mosquitos. Although nights can be cold in the jungle. Wearing something
comfortable is the most important thing.
Shoes : waterproof shoes with good grip are essential for slippery paths.