How can I make a booking?

To make a booking, contact us via email at simolapwildadventures@gmail.com or through our online booking form below.

We are a community-run business and therefore we need to make sure our team is ready and available for your visit. Once we have arranged the details, we will send you a quote and organise your deposit to confirm your booking.

We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible, however as we are community-run please be patient with us.

What should I wear for trekking?

We recommend wearing anything that is comfortable for you to walk in. Expensive trekking shoes aren’t necessary - a good pair of runners is just as good if that is what you are used to walking in. We recommend loose clothing for staying cool and preventing mosquito bites. Although you can hike in anything, long sleeves and long pants can stop you from getting scratched by vines or branches along the trail.

Where can I take out cash for payment?

There aren’t ATMs in Simolap so we recommend withdrawing all of the cash that you will need before you get here. There are many ATMs that you can find in Medan before you arrive, we can let our driver know to take you to one if you require.

We cannot accept currencies other than Indonesian Rupiah.

What kind of weather should we expect?

It is mostly very hot and very humid, with frequent rain. Although it rains more often in the wet season (November to March), we are still able to do activities during this time and it rarely impacts trekking itineraries.

We recommend bringing a waterproof bag or some kind of plastic to keep a set of clothes dry. If it is too wet we can spend a night or two camping in the big open cave, looking out on thunderstorms and listening to the sound of rain in the jungle while staying nice and dry.

What kinds of health concerns should I be aware of?

The main things we recommend are drinking lots of water, wearing sunscreen and taking precautions against mosquitos. We also suggest bringing a personal first aid kit with any medication you require.

Because the climate here is hot and humid, we ask that you bring a reusable drink bottle, especially while trekking or spending time in the hot springs. We have boiled water available at our guesthouse and while trekking for you to refill.

We advise everyone to bring sunscreen (we request you use reefsafe sunscreen) and a hat. Sunscreen can be difficult to find and expensive in Indonesia so we recommend you bring your own. Because there are lots of beautiful hidden swimming spots, its a good idea to reapply frequently!

In relation to mosquitos, we suggest you follow the recommendation of your doctor as to malaria risk. Mosquitos are most active at dawn and dusk, so we suggest wearing long, loose clothing at these times if you are concerned. We also recommend getting some good repellent to wear while you are here (especially while you are spending time in the jungle trekking or doing any other activities).

We recommend bringing a personal first aid kit with you, containing your preferred pain killers, any medication you require, band-aids/plasters, anti-diarrhoeal tablets and anything else you may need regarding health concerns you may have.

What kind of cultural sensitivities should I be aware of?

Simolap is a remote community and we ask that you respect local culture and customs. We ask that you avoid low cut shirts and very short shorts, particularly for women. Additionally, we ask that you avoid wearing very revealing swimwear such as bikinis or speedos. It is a good idea to bring a loose shirt and shorts for swimming.

If you have any questions about things to be aware of, please don’t hesitate to ask! We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about local culture and customs.

Where does my tourist money go?

All of your tourist dollars spent in Simolap remain within our community (other than your national park permit fee which are paid to Gunung Leuser National Park Service. Your fees fund:

• KPL Conservation organisation work

• Community members wages (all team members are also volunteers with KPL)

• local farmers for fruits and vegetables

• Upkeep and maintenance of the guesthouse, organic garden

• Community projects such as road building and regular community clean ups.

We can provide all our guests with a PDF breakdown of where their tourist money goes - no tourism leakage.