3 or 4-day Orangutan Watching in Gunung Leuser
3 or 4-day Orangutan Watching in Gunung Leuser
Day 1
First, we'll pick you up at Medan airport or at the hotel where you're staying to go to Gunung Leuser National Park, a nature reserve where a small village called Batu Rongring is located.
We'll arrive at lunchtime in Batu Rongring, and then visit the Sumatra Dream Class environmental conservation project to learn about their reforestation and recycling work.
Finally, we'll have dinner in a local house with typical food of the region and stay overnight in Batu Rongring.
Day 2
Rise and shine! We'll wake up early for a hearty breakfast and then set off on a trekking route through the Gunung Leuser jungle to see the orangutans in their natural habitat. With an expert guide, we'll learn how these primates live and interact with the environment and observe them from a safe distance.
We'll also take advantage of our visit and contribute to the reforestation of the jungle by planting trees and helping the environment. In the evening, we'll have dinner at a local family's house, where you'll taste typical Karonese food and discover what rural life in Sumatra is like.
Finally, we'll end the day resting in the huts.
Day 3
On the third day, we'll have breakfast and then continue to discover the wildlife of Gunung Leuser National Park. Afterwards, you'll have the rest of the day at your leisure.
To conclude the experience, we'll take you to Medan airport in time for your return flight, or to the hotel you've booked in the city.
4-Day Tour
If you want to spend an extra day enjoying this orangutan sighting experience in Gunung Leuser, you can choose the 4-day tour option.
On the 3-day tour, we'll only do 1 day of trekking, while on the 4-day tour, we'll spend 2 days trekking. Plus, on the 4-day tour, we'll camp in a tent inside the national park.
Accommodation and Meals
The tour includes 2 nights in wooden cabins on both tours, plus 1-night camping in the jungle for the 4-day tour.
At the time of booking, you can choose whether you prefer to have a private bathroom or shared bathroom. Please note that breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, but drinks are not included.
Please note that we'll be located in a remote area, so there will be no good phone signal or 4G. There will be no wifi either. We have electricity 3 hours a day after dark and until after dinner, which you can use to charge the batteries of your electronic devices.
Orangutan Sighting
The number of sightings will depend on various factors such as the weather at the time or the reproduction and breeding seasons of the different species.
Orangutans are only seen inside the National Park during guided trekking. Outside the park, you can see other animals such as macaque monkeys, Thomas monkeys, monitor lizards, and different species of birds.
More Information
Duration
3 - 4d.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Pickup at the airport or hotel and return transfer
Transport by bus or minibus
2 nights accommodation in double cabins
1 night camping in a tent (only for 4–day tour)
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
English–speaking guide
Entrance to Gunung Leuser National Park
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Is there a water dispenser.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Sumatra Jungle Huts
Corporate name: Mhd Yaqob Kacaribu
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
