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Jungle Treks in Indonesia: 15 Worth the Climb

28 treks  ·  from $29 a head

The good jungle treks in Indonesia fill their groups weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how hard the walking is.

3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Why the small group of eight helps
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

1.3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205Our pick

Set out from Bukit Lawang at 9 a.m. for three days in Gunung Leuser National Park. Your certified English-speaking guide, such as Kiran, leads a small group through the jungle, with two basic camps, included meals, orangutan spotting, and a tubing ride back. You need strong fitness and must arrange your own transport and hotel.

“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.”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - Day two: jungle sounds, wildlife, and a longer outing
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

2.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

You’ll trek privately through Gunung Leuser National Park for three days and two nights, sleeping at a basic jungle camp, eating freshly cooked meals, and looking for orangutans, monkeys, and birds. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, and Bimbo are known for keeping the trip lively and informative. Rafting, river swimming, jungle shoes, mosquito repellent, water, park entry, and pickup options are included.

“They are really nice. Thanks for caring a lot. I enjoyed it. I recommend to go there with your friends who like hiking or tracking. Actually I was really tired of walking so you need to prepare for your energy and items.”

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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek - The overnight camp: river water, simple beds, and a bonfire
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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

3.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $146

Start near Bukit Lawang at 9:00 am for a strenuous trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. Look for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, toucans, and leaf monkeys, then sleep beside a river or waterfall with a mattress and mosquito net. Enjoy campfire games, homemade meals, and a return by river tube.

“My and my friend did the 2 night 3 day tour. 2 other people did 1 night 2 days. Because of an injury of my friend we decided to change our tour in a 1 night 2 days tour. This was no problem and they improvised.”

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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking - A night beside the river
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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

4.2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $207

Spend two days trekking through Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang, with a night beside a river and meals provided. Guides such as Dedy and Sandi lead small private groups of up to six, helping you look for orangutans, monkeys, and useful forest plants. Return on foot or by tube raft.

“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”

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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - The walking is the serious part
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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

5.ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $180

Spend two days hiking Gunung Leuser National Park with an English-speaking EcoTravel guide, watching for orangutans, macaques, birds, plants, and insects. Sleep in a riverside double tent with a mattress, enjoy hot meals, visit a waterfall, then raft down the Bohorok River to Bukit Lawang.

“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”

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Monkey Business 2 days - 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting) - A night at a simple river camp
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Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

6.Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $144

Join a private two-day trek from Bukit Lawang into Gunung Leuser National Park. Your guide leads you toward orangutans, monkeys, waterfalls, and rainforest wildlife, while a cook prepares meals at the overnight camp. Tea, coffee, biscuits, water, jungle shoes, mosquito repellent, and rafting are included. Ask about guides such as Dedi, Ian, or Putra when booking.

“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.”

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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG - Day one: the road from Medan to Bukit Lawang
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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

7.TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $302

Spend four days exploring Bukit Lawang and Gunung Leuser National Park with a small group of up to six. Local English-speaking guides such as Izoen, Dedek, Hafizh, and Jonhy lead two days of trekking, prepare generous jungle meals, and arrange a riverside camp, traditional rafting, Medan transfers, and two nights in town.

“Beautiful experience in the heart of the Sumatran jungle! Our guides were exceptional and very attentive. They guided us for two days of walking and even the food was always very plentiful and tasty! They always made sure we could see as Read moreAuto-translated”

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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra - Swimming, waterfalls, and a night under the trees
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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

8.2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $157

You’ll spend two days in Gunung Leuser National Park with a certified guide and assistant, trekking from Bukit Lawang, swimming in rivers, showering at waterfalls, and sleeping in a tent beneath the jungle sky. Meals, permits, camping gear, water refills, and rafting back to Bukit Lawang are included. Pickup is available across North Sumatra, with groups limited to six.

“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”

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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra - A demanding first day in the rainforest
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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

9.2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $157

Set out from Bukit Lawang at 9 a.m. for two days in Gunung Leuser National Park. Certified English-speaking guides such as Dedek, Brema, Mehmet, Roji, and Syaipul lead small groups through orangutan habitat, prepare jungle meals, and camp overnight. The trek ends with a river tubing ride back to your hotel.

“Loved this experience from start to finish! Brema and Mehmet were the most amazing guides who told us much about the jungle while also maintaining a very funny and chill atmosphere. The hike was sometimes a bit challenging, but they Read more”

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Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour - Wanagiri Peak: coffee, cake, and the first lake view
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Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

10.Bali Jungle Trekking and Lake Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $34

Spend 8 to 10 hours in North Bali with a local guide such as Darma, Putu, or Luhde. Trek around Buyan and Tamblingan lakes, paddle a traditional canoe, visit Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and learn about Balinese plants, temples, coffee, and village life. Hotel pickup is available, but lunch and some entrance fees cost extra.

“Darma, our wonderful local guide, confidently led us through the jungle and shared his outstanding local knowledge. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience as a family and would highly recommend. Thank you for an incredible day!”

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Munduk Jungle Trek to Banyumala & Pucak Manik – Private - The drive into Bali’s northern highlands
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Munduk Jungle Trek to Banyumala & Pucak Manik – Private

11.Munduk Jungle Trek to Banyumala & Pucak Manik – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $33Best value

Spend 6 to 8 hours in North Bali with a private guide such as Krisna, Putra, Adi, or Made, depending on your booking. Walk through jungle, plantations, and mountain paths to Pucak Manik and Banyumala waterfalls, with time for swimming, Twin Lakes views, an Indonesian lunch, and optional canoeing.

“We did the jungle tour yesterday and it was amazing! 🌿 We visited three waterfalls, and had two of them completely to ourselves. Along the way, our guide gave interesting explanations about different scents, herbs, and which plants you shouldn’t eat. It was such a special experience to literally walk through the jungle. Tip: make sure to use insect repellent beforehand and don’t wear nice shoes, because you will get dirty. After the tour we enjoyed a delicious Indonesian meal, and transportation was included as well. Everything was very well organized and we had a fantastic time. Highly recommended!”

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Munduk Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall - Starting at the Twin Lake viewpoint
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Munduk Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

12.Munduk Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $42

This five-hour Munduk outing pairs a rainforest hike with a 30-minute traditional canoe crossing on Tamblingan Lake and a swim at Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Guides such as Oka, Puta, and Kari explain local plants and Balinese culture. Meet at Wanagiri, or upgrade for pickup and drop-off.

“Best day of our Bali trip. The hike through the rainforest was so informative. Our guide had so much knowledge of the forest and it's flora and fauna. The canoe ride across the lake was great fun. We were even see fed coffee and a snack Read more”

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2 Days 1 Night Orangutan Trek Bukit Lawang - Looking for Sumatran orangutans in Gunung Leuser
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2 Days 1 Night Orangutan Trek Bukit Lawang

13.2 Days 1 Night Orangutan Trek Bukit Lawang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $181

Join Thomas Jungle Tours for a private two-day trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. Walk 6 to 7 hours on day one, watch for Sumatran orangutans, sleep in a riverside tent, swim, eat Indonesian food, and return by traditional rafting. Guides speak English or Indonesian. Dino may guide your trek.

“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!”

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Jungle Trekking and Tamblingan Lake Canoeing in Bali Rainforest - The 7:30 pickup and private drive
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Jungle Trekking and Tamblingan Lake Canoeing in Bali Rainforest

14.Jungle Trekking and Tamblingan Lake Canoeing in Bali Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $70

You’ll hike through Bali’s cool Tamblingan rainforest with a private guide, visit a Hindu temple, then paddle a traditional dugout canoe across sacred Tamblingan Lake. The roughly three-hour tour includes hotel or villa transfers, bottled water, a buffet lunch, and a driver. Guide Dharma has earned special praise for his safety care and cultural explanations.

“Superbes paysages et un guide de trekking extra qui sait nous faire profiter pleinement de la nature avec parfois beaucoup d humour Le seul regret est que le trekking et le kayak sont trop court. La prestation de prise en charge a l hotel et le retour est quelconque. En Résumé cette excursion est très bien”

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Munduk : Jungle Trekking,Canoeing,waterfall &authentic lunch - The jungle walk, where the guide earns his keep
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Munduk : Jungle Trekking,Canoeing,waterfall &authentic lunch

15.Munduk : Jungle Trekking,Canoeing,waterfall &authentic lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $45

Spend five hours exploring northern Bali with an English-speaking guide such as Dedy. Trek through jungle, visit old Hindu temples, paddle a two-person canoe on Lake Buyan or Tamblingan, see a waterfall, and eat a traditional Balinese lunch. Hotel pickup is available in Munduk and Lovina, and cooking can be added.

“Welcoming and exceptional organization....I recommend the local guide Deddy.who speaks English French and Spanish!!! and Who knows well the Botany of his country🙏 excursions in the Balinese jungle and on the lake 🙏”

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New in Jungle Treks in Indonesia

★ 5.0Munduk Jungle Trek: Twin Lakes View, Temple and WaterfallFrom $292 reviews
★ 5.0Jungle Trekking at Mt. Batukaru, scenic Waterfall & villageFrom $833 reviews
★ 5.0From Medan : Jungle Trekking for Orang Utan at Mount LeuserFrom $832 reviews
★ 4.3From Medan: 4 day tour to Bukit Lawang incl. jungle trekFrom $5072 reviews
★ 4.3Bali’s Mystical Jungle Trek & Hidden Waterfall AdventureFrom $863 reviews
★ 5.03 Days 2 Nights Orangutan Trek Bukit LawangFrom $2212 reviews
★ 4.7From Medan: Magnificent View & Jungle Trekking in SumatraFrom $2873 reviews

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