Rafflesia - bukit Lawang day tour
Our 1 day tour (6/7 hours) takes you on an adventure through
the jungle to discover the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia. One of only
three national flowers in Indonesia (the other two being white jasmine and moon
orchid), the Rafflesia is very rare as it only blooms for 4-5 days after a
gestation period of 9 months. So if your trip to Sumatra happens to coincide
with its flowering you are very lucky indeed.
After breakfast, your guide will collect you at 8.30am from
your guesthouse and a short drive (1 hour) either by aircon car or motorbike
(depending on group numbers) will take you to the village of Batu Katak or
Tulang Gepang. You will then start your trek (1-2 hours) through the jungle to
find the Rafflesia. As you walk, your guide will tell you all about the
Rafflesia, as well as explaining to you about the local flora, fauna and
wildlife you may see on your tour. Rafflesia- bukit bawang day tour
In the afternoon, you will have free time to swim in the
river before enjoying a BBQ lunch prepared by our team. Afterwards, you will be
driven back to your accommodation in Bukit Lawang. Rafflesia- bukit bawang
day tour
Person Price
1 – 6
1 person 50 Euros/person
2 people or more 35 Euros/person
Includes
Guide fee, BBQ lunch, 1.5 bottle of water, transport, driver
and petrol.
What to bring :
A small backpack with a change of clothes, raincoat,
swimwear, small towel, medicines, camera + spare battery + memory card (in a
waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, plastic bag (to put wet clothes
in). Rafflesia- bukit bawang day tour
Note :
If you would like to see the Rafflesia, we highly recommend
you contact us beforehand. Sometimes it is possible to estimate when the
Rafflesia will bloom (most likely during the rainy season), and we can check
whether this coincides with your visit.