Four Day Jungle Trek.
Venture deeper to find untouched hidden gems
Spend the day enjoying the jungle.
We community owned and run so when you book with us you are making a direct contribution to our community - let us know if you want a breakdown of all your tourist dollars and where they go!
This trek is perfect for:
Travellers who are not limited by time
Guests with experience hiking or trekking
Recommended for adults who are physically fit
Travellers with camping experience or who are comfortable being outdoors
Explore deeper in the jungle and in areas rarely visited by tourists.
Explore virtually untouched jungle in areas rarely visited by tourists. Spending more time in the jungle increases your chances of seeing the rare wildlife that lives in the National Park. In addition to having the opportunity to observe wild gibbons, orangutans, thomas leaf monkeys, forest turtles, serow, river otters and hornbills, Simolap is one of the last remaining areas where there is still the chance of seeing evidence of sumatran tigers.
This trek is completely customisable and can be adapted to suit your interests - there are lots of places to explore.
Become a jungle explorer
Four Day Trek.
Spend four days soaking up the pristine environment and looking for some of the world’s most endangered species. Four days in Gunung Leuser gives you the chance to move around and see a variety of areas, trek deep into the jungle, and enjoy three nights sitting around the campfire and falling asleep to the jungle symphony.
Trek Highlights: Jungle trekking (4 days) • spot unique and endangered wildlife in the wild • swim under pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers • exploration of jungle caves • optional jungle cooking class • learn about local flora and traditional medicines • see incredible wild orchids growing in the jungle • visit a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the canopy of the National Park • riverside BBQ and fresh fish from the river (if camping on the riverbank)
‘Ular Bulan’ or ‘Moon Snake’ in Gunung Leuser National Park
A beautiful hidden pool found in the jungle
Wild Male Orangutan
Itinerary:
Day One:
After a freshly cooked breakfast at the hot springs we will head out on our jungle adventure, following a stream until we reach our riverside rehabilitation area where we can partake in some tree-planting as part of our conservation work. We will then continue until we reach a beautiful waterfall staircase where we can stop and refresh.
After our break we will head deeper into the jungle where we will trek through areas known for wildlife activity. We will be looking for Sumatran Orangutans, Gibbons, Silver Monkeys and Thomas Leaf Monkeys. This is also a great area for spotting swallows, reptiles, insects and other bird and mammal life. If we are lucky we may also see evidence of Sun Bears, or one of the few Sumatran Tigers left in the wild. We will stop in this area of the jungle to have lunch.
We will continue on our jungle adventure until we reach Goa Terang (‘Bright Cave’) where we will spend the night. This is a great spot to do shorter treks through the jungle, with bat caves and secluded swimming spots not far from our campsite. We can spend the afternoon exploring or learning about traditional Indonesian jungle cooking.
Fall asleep enjoying the incredible experience of camping in a candle-lit cave looking out over the jungle.
Day Two:
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast and a warm cup of tea or coffee. Today we will continue our trek, heading to another incredible cave formation called Goa Gelap '(‘Dark Cave’) and Elephant Rock. These caves and rock formations are tucked amongst the trees and seldom visited by tourists.
Here we will also look for and learn about medicinal plants and their properties that can be used for lots of different things. We will also enjoy a lunch together here where we can sit and watch the trees for wildlife activity.
This afternoon we will also have time to trek through some more of the incredible cave systems that are common in this area of the jungle. They can provide great places to look for tiger footprints, reptiles, bats and other animals that use them for shelter.
From here we have the option to:
Spend a second night in the jungle cave
Move to our jungle canopy lookout and restoration area to camp
Head down to the riverbank to spend two nights on the river’s edge.
Camping at the restoration area can be an incredible way to enjoy the panoramic views overlooking Gunung Leuser National Park as the sun sets behind the hills. This area is frequented by Hornbills and Gibbons, and is a great place to sleep out under the stars. (alternatively we can camp here on the first night)
Camping on the riverbank is perfect for those who love to swim, fish or enjoy the sound of the water. The river is a great place to spot wildlife that come to the river to drink, and is also commonly visited by River Otters and Hornbills.
Day Three:
Today is our day to go on an adventure. We will spend the day trekking through virtually untouched jungle, where tourists rarely get the chance to visit. We will take fresh fruit, lunch, tea and coffee and set off for a day that is sure to be full of fun and adventure.
We can spend the day searching for the perfect swimming spot, wildlife observation area, or trek as deep into the jungle as you would like to explore! This gives you the chance to get the most out of your time with us in Northern Sumatra.
Day Four:
Wake up to a freshly cooked breakfast and get ready for your last day of jungle adventuring. Watch the skies for Hornbills as these magnificent birds often pass over in the mornings.
Today we will trek through a beautiful area of the jungle that is known for its stunning wild orchids. Trekking through some other areas of the jungle, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique diversity of plants and animals that live here.
This afternoon we will make our way to the incredible Teroh-Teroh waterfall where we can cool off in the crystal clear water and enjoy a natural waterfall slide before heading back to the hot springs.
We will aim to return late afternoon so we can spend the evening soaking our muscles in the hot springs and watching the sun set over the jungle.
Note: This trek includes a contribution to our conservation efforts that aim to protect this incredible National Park.
View over the jungle canopy of Gunung Leuser National Park
Jungle stream on the way to Teroh-Teroh waterfall
Price: 3,400,000 IDR per person
(minimum 2 people, maximum 7 people)
Includes: All National Park permits, guide, assistant guide, all hot drinks (tea or coffee), all water (from boiled water), a camp cook, porters, camping equipment, blanket and sleeping mat, fresh tropical fruit platter for 4 days, lunch for 4 days, afternoon tea for 4 days, freshly cooked dinner and breakfast on day 3 and 4, camp cook, porter, camping equipment (sleeping mat, blanket, camping equipment), and a contribution to our conservation projects.
This trek includes a contribution to our conservation organisation, entry to the hot springs and the opportunity to pick fresh fruits from our hot sweet garden and medicinal plant garden.
This price also includes a seedling to plant if you would like to participate in restoring the jungle.
Our overnight trekking options involve camping in the jungle. We will set up a shelter with a sleeping mat and a blanket but this involves a bit of ‘sleeping rough’. We can provide good company, incredible scenery, yummy food and a great experience but where we trek is off the beaten track and we do not have permanent camps set up in the National Park.
Our commitment to
our community
We are committed to transparency and supporting our community. Our philosophy is that sustainable tourism can support our community’s economic empowerment and protect our jungle.
To keep that commitment, we can provide all guests with a breakdown of where all tourist dollars go - you can see the direct positive impact your adventure is having.
Approximately 95% of all tourist dollars spent remain in the community. The remaining 5% is used to pay for national park permits which supports Sumatra’s conservation efforts (including our own conservation organisation KPL).
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