During the one-day jungle trek, you’ll venture deeper into the Sumatran jungle and have the chance to encounter its inhabitants, including orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, and many others. You’ll also learn about local plants and have time to relax and enjoy an Indonesian lunch in the jungle.
Who is this one-day jungle trek suitable for?
When is this trek right for you, and when should you consider another one?
- This trek is ideal for those interested in learning about jungle life without staying overnight. Families with children accustomed to walking should find it manageable as well.
- If you’re a physically fit nature lover looking to explore the Sumatran jungle in more depth, check out our range of overnight, two-day, three-day, four-day or five-day treks.
Minimum and maximum number of participants per trek:
- Minumum: 2 person
- Maximum: 8 person
Note: If you are a solo traveler and prefer not to pay for an additional person, we can assign you to another group upon request.
One-Day Jungle Trek Description
What awaits you during the trek:
- Pick-up at your guesthouse at 9:00 AM.
- Approximately 40-minute walk to Gunung Leuser National Park.
- Observation of orangutans and other wildlife, with explanations of local trees and plants.
- Short stop for fruit refreshments.
- Continue walking deeper into the jungle.
- Around 1:00 PM, enjoy a local lunch in the jungle.
- Another 2-3 hours of jungle walking and wildlife observation.
- Return either by walking or by adventurous traditional raft (surcharge of 10 EUR).
Price, Inclusions, and Payment Terms
How much does the trek cost, and what are the payment and cancellation policies?
PRICE
- 70 EUR/person
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Certified English-speaking guide
- National park permit
- Fresh fruit
- Large bottle of water
- Lunch (local food)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Traditional rafting after the trek can be added for a fee of 10 EUR per person.
PAYMENT TERMS
- Deposit: 30% of the total price by one of the payment methods listed below.
- Balance: Before the start of the trek in cash or one of the payment methods listed below.
POSSIBLE PAYMENT METHODS
- Transfer to Indonesian bank account: We only use SWIFT, not IBAN, but if you have Revolut, the transfer is possible.
- Card: We use Stripe to enable secure payment via link. Neither we nor anyone else can see your payment card details. A regular card, Apple Pay or Google Pay can be used for payment.
- Revolut: Payment between Revolut accounts or from Revolut to our Indonesian bank account.
- PayPal: A 3% transaction fee will be added to PayPal payments. The other payment methods mentioned above are free.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
- 10 or more days before the trek:Â Full refund of the deposit.
- 3 to 10 days before the trek:Â 50% refund of the deposit.
- 0 to 2 days before the trek:Â Deposit forfeited.
- By trek operator:Â Full refund of the deposit.
Note: For serious reasons for cancellation, such as an accident, you will receive a full refund upon presenting the relevant receipts, regardless of when you cancel.
What You Will Need for the Trek
We provide basic equipment and supplies for the trek as described above. To enhance your comfort, we also recommend bringing:
- Waterproof backpack
- Shoes suitable for walking
- Flip-flops
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Higher socks (for leech protection)
- Raincoat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Toilet paper
How to Book a One-Day Jungle Trek
Please fill in all fields of the form and submit it. I will get back to you within a few days with a confirmation of the date or a suggestion for an alternative date, along with instructions for paying the deposit.
Please note that I’m often out and about, so it may take a few days to reply. If you have any urgent questions or need to make a last-minute booking, you can use the contact information provided below the form.
