Medan – Bohorok Orangutan Trek
Our full-day excursion reveals the majesty of Bukit Lawang Gunung Leuser National Park. This UNESCO-listed destination is the perfect place to get a real jungle experience. It is one of the planet’s most biologically diverse conservation areas and is home to exotic wildlife, including elephants, tigers and orangutans.
We depart from Medan in the early morning for our great outdoors adventure in one of the largest nature sanctuaries on earth. Our transfer takes us past scenic rubber and palms plantations. On arrival, we enjoy a trek into the rainforest to absorb a view of dense and evergreen tropical plants such as palms, ferns and weird and wonderful flowers. Keep your eyes peeled for the orangutans as they swing through the trees, or make their way down to the ground to forage for food. Bukit Lawang is one of the few places on earth where you can still see these primates in their natural habitat. Today’s experience will leave lasting memories.
Route
- Pick up time is at 6:30 am and finish around 5 pm;
- The duration and path of the trek are determined by the local ranger according to the participants’ fitness levels. The ranger will choose a moderate path for guests with children and will do their best to guide guests along routes with scenic views or where they are more likely to see wild orangutans, other primates, fowls and flora. The path is likely to include hilly tracks with a 15–30 degree incline;
- This trails programme operates daily.
- Private tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance. Other languages are on request and subject to availability;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- Refreshments during sightseeing (2 bottles (medium size) of mineral water per person);
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Accommodation;
- Flight tickets and airport taxes;
- Lunch;
- Donations;
- Gratuities/tips;
- Personal expenses;
- Peak season surcharge (if applicable).
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximises positive impacts on local communities and minimises negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
- Eat locally – Lunch is at a local restaurant with delicious locally-sourced ingredients;
- Experience meaningfully – Trek through beautiful nature under the expert guidance of a park ranger;
- Make a difference – Part of the entrance fee is used for conservation activities.
