9 Medan Trekking Tours to Book Before You Pack

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

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

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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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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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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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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