TREKS · WORLDWIDE
The routes worth the airfare.
The 15 medan treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
3-day ethical orangutan trek from Bukit Lawang with certified English guides, two jungle nights, and river tubing back.
Most Popular“Our small group had a wonderful experience in the jungle. Kiran our guide was great in spotting the Oran Utans and other Monkeys even when day were hiding due to the rain.”
3-day, 2-night jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park with rafting from Bukit Lawang, meals, and wildlife sightings.
“It was a wonderful experience we could see many orang outan and many species of monkeys in a beautiful jungle.The supervising team is very friendly and very attentive to the group.Auto-translated”
Two days and one night trekking in Gunung Leuser, camping by the river, spotting wildlife, then tubing back from Bukit Lawang.
“Brilliant experience from start to finish. Professional, helpful and accommodating.”
Two-day Gunung Leuser trek from Bukit Lawang with meals, river camping, and orangutan spotting, plus optional tube rafting return.
“We had an amazing experience during our trek (2D1N). Our guide Dedy made sure we were safe the entire time in the jungle. He knew exactly where to go and we saw lots of beautiful wild animals in the jungle. We even saw eight orang utaRead more”
Overnight orangutan trek from Bukit Lawang with up to eight hikers, hot jungle meals, waterfall time, and tube rafting back on the Bohorok.
“We did a 2 day tour with Ecotravel. Everything was well organized and staff (both during the trek as at the hotel) is wonderful. At arrival we were welcomed by our guide Hendra who walked us through our itinerary so that we knew what Read more”
2-day Gunung Leuser jungle trek from Bukit Lawang with overnight camp, orangutans, and rafting—meals and gear included.
“Our family experienced an awsome junggle trip in Bukit Lawang. Our guide Dedi was the best, the coolest guide knowing junggle into the deep of its heart.”
4-day Bukit Lawang trek with Gunung Leuser hiking, overnight camping, orangutan spotting, and traditional rafting from Medan.
“Un bonito trekking de dos días y una noche de la mano de Dedek, Jonhy y compañía! Nos encantó la convivencia, el entorno y poder disfrutar de los animales en libertad! Hicieron de la experiencia algo inolvidable! Gracias!”
A 2-day North Sumatra jungle trek and rafting trip from Medan, with small groups, camping basics, and a return float to Bukit Lawang.
“This Trip has been the best adventure! We walked through the deep green jungle up and down through the rainforest of Sumatra. If you want to experience nature: this is the trip to take! On our 2Days1Night Tour we were lucky to see GibbonsRead more”
Two days of ethical jungle trekking in Sumatra’s Gunung Leuser National Park near Bukit Lawang, ending with river tubing back.
“My family and I had an excellent experience with Sumatra orangutan Trekking. Everything from the pickup at the airport to the tour itself was great. We spent one night camping in the Jungle with two days of trekking. Our guides Memet and Read more”
Full-day Bukit Lawang jungle trek with a small group, hotel pickup, guided wildlife spotting, lunch, park entry, and optional tubing back.
“We had an amazing jungletrip from 6 hours with Nangnang and Angar, our guides. They were very kind and helpfull. We made enough stops to rest. They gave us lots of informatie. We saw many monkeys and other animals. They also preparRead more”
Two-day Bukit Lawang jungle trek in Gunung Leuser with an overnight camp, orangutans, monkeys, and Bohorok River tubing/rafting.
“I was recommended this company by a friend of mine, I took his word for it and honestly it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. And I really mean that. Everything from the animals, to the guides, the nature - I have nothing tRead more”
A private Bukit Lawang trek with orangutans, medicinal-plant lessons, and jungle lunch, with the option to tube raft back from the river.
“El conductor fue muy amable y puntual en la recogida y regreso, preocupado porque estuviéramos a gusto. El trekking fue fenomenal, vimos orangutanes, el langur de thomas, gibones, camaleón, arañas, sanguijuelas, entre otros. Los guías se esmerarón en que pudieramos observar y conocer la fauna y la flora del parque. El tour incluye el almuerzo…”
Bukit Lawang 3D/2N jungle trek with rafting in Gunung Leuser: small English-speaking guides, orangutan chances, river camp, pickup.
“This was a truly fantastic trek. We got really lucky and saw a lot of Orang-utans, some black gibbons and more monkeys than I can remember. The accomodation was basic but in keeping with what I would expect for a jungle trek. The food wRead more”
One day in Bukit Lawang with a 5–6 hour jungle trek for orangutans, then traditional rafting and optional tubing on the river.
“ガイドは若かったが知識が豊富で親切であった。”
Seven days across North Sumatra: Leuser jungle trekking, tube rafting, Mount Sibayak hike, hot springs, Lake Toba culture, and comfort breaks.
“Jungle, rafting, local fruits, and very professional guides👍Hendri and Joko took very good care of us, telling stories and taking unforgettable photos 👌”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
