Indonesia · ORANGUTAN TREKS
Good orangutan treks fill up in the dry season and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
3-day ethical orangutan trek from Bukit Lawang in Sumatra's Gunung Leuser NP, with English ITGA guide, 2 jungle camps, river tubing.
“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.”
4-day private klotok houseboat in Tanjung Puting, with orangutan feeding at 9am, Camp Leakey, tree planting, and meals included.
“One word: amazing! What a wonderful experience these days have been! A big thanks to the staff as well, who pampered us completely and made this excursion even more special.””
2-night klotok liveaboard to Tanjung Puting National Park, visiting Camp Leakey and rehab centers for orangutan, primate, and river wildlife
“We have now been to some cool places, but I think this might be the best ever. We saw orangutan, of course, but also probiscus monkeys, a monitor lizard stealing from a fish net, snakes and crocodiles swimming in front of the boat, a taraRead more”
One day in Bukit Lawang with a 5 to 6 hour jungle trek, lunch and fruit, then traditional rafting and optional tubing, aiming for orangutans.
2-day Bukit Lawang orangutan trek in Gunung Leuser National Park, overnight jungle camping by the Bohorok River, return rafting.
“Dino was the best guide ever & omg the food was to die for. I would have never have imagined but I slept like a baby in the jungle. FYI solo traveller, was alone on the trek. Would highly recommend to anyone!”
Bukit Lawang orangutan tour near Medan, small-group jungle trek into Mount Leuser, guide-led wildlife spotting, included meals, river fun.
“Großartig, ein Geheimtipp. Top organisiert, Qualifizierte, kompetente Guide. Und noch extra zu erwähnen, die einziehe Tour dieser Art wo Singles tatsächlich nur für eine Person bezahlen, nicht wie sonst überall für zwei. Bravo unbedingt ausprobieren ob Single oder mehr Personen”
Private 3 days and 2 nights klotok houseboat orangutan safari in Pangkalan Bun, with meals, jungle hikes, and river wildlife.
“Saw loads of orangutans, the team on the boat were really friendly and knowledgeable and the food was great!”
Half-day family jungle trek in Bukit Lawang with English guides, lunch included, and a strong chance to see Sumatran orangutans.
“This jungle trek was an amazing experience!!! The jungle was beautiful and we saw a lot of monkeys and orangutan 🤩. The people were very kind and made it an unbelievable trip. I really recommend it! With special thanks to our guides Mahendra, Wanwan and YP!”
3-day shared kelotok cruise from Pangkalan Bun to Tanjung Puting orangutan centers, with pickup and meals for about US$500.
“Unforgettable experience ! So lucky to see from the close so many orangutans in their wildlife ! Our team in boat was fantastic !”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
