Orangutan Trekking Cost in Bukit Lawang
How much does orangutan trekking in Bukit Lawang cost? Your budget depends on the length of your trek, what the package includes and whether you need transport or accommodation before and after your jungle adventure.
This guide explains Meet the Orangutans’ trekking prices, what is included and which additional costs to plan for. Trekking prices are listed in euros per person, while transport and village accommodation are listed separately in Indonesian rupiah.
Compare the options below to find a trek that suits your time, budget and the experience you are looking for.
Orangutan Trekking Prices in Bukit Lawang
Trek Prices per Person
1 Day Trek — €70 per person
2 Days / 1 Night — €120 per person (minimum 2 people)
3 Days / 2 Nights — €170 per person
4 Days / 3 Nights — €250 per person
5 Days / 4 Nights — €350 per person
6 Days / 5 Nights — €400 per person
Why Do Trek Prices Matter?
A jungle trek is more than the time we spend walking through the rainforest. Local guides plan the route, share their knowledge of the forest and look after guests along the way. On overnight treks, the team also prepares meals and the camp. Others carry the large inner tubes from the village upstream to the jungle camp, ready for the rafting journey back. Much of this work happens before guests ever reach the riverside.
In Bukit Lawang, trekking prices follow guidelines developed through HPI (Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia), the Indonesian Tourist Guides Association, and the local community. The aim is to keep prices clear for visitors and support fair pay for the guides, cooks, porters and rafting team involved in each trip.
For us, a good trek should be memorable for guests and worthwhile for the local people who make it possible. Understanding the price means understanding the work behind the experience—from guiding you through the forest to preparing your meals and carrying the tubes upriver.
What’s Included in the Trek Price
Fresh Fruit on the Trail
Fresh tropical fruit is included during the trek. We stop along the trail so you can rest and enjoy the fruit prepared by our guides before continuing through the rainforest. The selection varies depending on what is available locally.
Lunch During the Trek
Lunch is included in the trek price. During the walk, we stop for a lunch break in the jungle so you can eat and rest before continuing. This photo shows our guests enjoying lunch served on banana leaves in the jungle.
Freshly Cooked Dinner at Camp
On overnight treks, dinner is included and cooked fresh in the jungle by our camp team. After a day of trekking, enjoy a traditional Sumatran meal together at camp. The menu can change, and this photo shows an example of our dinner.
We can adjust meals for vegetarian guests, gluten-free diets and food allergies.
Please tell us your dietary needs before booking so we can confirm what we can prepare.
Breakfast, Tea and Coffee at Camp
Breakfast is included on overnight treks and served each morning at the jungle camp. We serve toast or pancakes for breakfast. Tea and coffee are also included during your stay.
We can adjust breakfast to suit your dietary needs.
Please tell us before booking if you are vegetarian, need gluten-free food or have any food allergies, so we can confirm what we can prepare.
River Rafting Back to Bukit Lawang
The trek price includes traditional inner-tube rafting back to Bukit Lawang. Our river team carries the tubes upstream, prepares them for the journey and guides you down the Bohorok River to the village. We provide waterproof plastic boxes to keep your belongings dry during the rafting journey.
Local Guides, Trek Team and National Park Entry Fees
The trek price includes entry fees for Gunung Leuser National Park and local jungle guides who accompany you throughout the trek. Your guides lead the way, help you spot wildlife and share their knowledge of the rainforest.
For overnight treks, the price also covers the cooks and camp team who prepare your meals and set up camp. The river team carries and prepares the inner tubes for your rafting journey back to Bukit Lawang.
Plan Your Jungle Trek
Ready to explore Bukit Lawang? Tell us your travel dates, group size and how many days you would like to trek. We’ll help you choose a suitable trip and confirm the price and what’s included before you book.