One Day Jungle Trek.

A taste of the lush Sumatran jungle

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 short on time

All levels of experience and ability

Families and travellers of all ages

Travellers who prefer not to camp

You don’t need to venture deep into the jungle to see what this biodiversity hotspot has to offer.

Some of our most exciting wildlife observations have been right on the edge of the river near the guesthouse. Trekking for the day is an opportunity to see wildlife such as Orangutans, Gibbons, Silver Monkeys and Thomas Leaf Monkeys and finish the day soaking in our hot natural springs.

Choose the trek that suits you:

Option 1: Full day trek

💧 Swim in pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers
🐾 Spend time spotting unique wildlife
🌺 learn about local flora and traditional medicines
⛰ option to trek to some of Simolaps incredible caves
🌱optional participation in local conservation project
This trek is approximately 5 hours depending on your fitness level and interests
1,300,000 IDR per person
(minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people)

Option 2: Half-day trek and hot springs

💧 Swim in pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers
🐾 Spend time spotting unique wildlife
🌺 learn about local flora and traditional medicines
🌱optional participation in local conservation project
💆‍♀️ Relax in the hot springs at the end of the day
This trek is approximately 3 hours
650,000 IDR per person
(minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people)

Option 3: Relax
and discover

💧 Swim in pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers
🐾 Spend time spotting unique wildlife
🌺 learn about local flora and traditional medicines
🌱optional participation in local conservation project
The trek is no longer than 1 hour, but you will spend approximately 5 hours in the jungle
1,000,000 IDR per person
(minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people)

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Trek through Gunung Leuser National Park and see some of the pristine jungle that surrounds Simolap. Swim in secluded waterfalls and search for rare wildlife such as wild orangutans and various species of monkeys.

Full day trek.

Trek Highlights: Jungle trekking (1 day/5 hours) • spot unique and endangered wildlife in the wild • swim under pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers • learn about local flora and traditional medicines

Wild Sumatran Orangutan spotted while trekking

Itinerary:

Leaving from our Guesthouse, we will follow the river until we reach our first waterfall where we will stop to relax and enjoy the lush forest surrounding this special spot.

From here, we will have an increased chance at spotting wildlife activity. We will trek to an area known for its wild fruit trees and search for evidence of animal activity. In this area of the National Park you can find wild Sumatran Orangutans, Gibbons, Silver Monkeys, Thomas Leaf Monkeys and Forest Turtles. There are also a range of reptiles, insects, birds and even sometimes evidence of Sun Bears and Sumatran Tiger activity.

We will also tell you about the healing properties of the plants that have traditionally been used for medicinal purposes here. All of our guides have spent decades in this jungle and love to tell our guests all about the incredible plants and animals in Gunung Leuser National Park.

After stopping for a delicious lunch we will continue our trek for a few hours, continuing to search for wildlife until we reach Teroh-Teroh waterfall, a great place to stop and cool off in the clear water. We will enjoy some fresh tropical fruits before continuing our trek back to the hot springs. We will aim to return around 4:30pm so that we can share some drinks, soak in the hot springs, and share our experiences!

Some other parts of the jungle we can visit on request are Simolap caves and our restoration area overlooking the jungle canopy (the perfect spot for birdwatchers!).

Searching for wildlife along the rivers edge

Price: 1,300,000 IDR per person (minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people)

Includes: All National Park permits, guide, assistant guide, fresh tropical fruit platter, lunch in the jungle, afternoon tea, all drinking water, tea and coffee.

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.

Note: This trek includes a contribution to our conservation efforts that aim to protect this incredible National Park.

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Get a taste of the jungle without trekking for the whole day. Spend part of the day exploring the jungle, part of the day at a secluded waterfall and return to the guesthouse and soak in the hot springs for the afternoon.

Half day trek &
hot springs.

Trek Highlights: Jungle trek (half day/3 hours) • spot unique and endangered wildlife in the wild • swim under pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers • learn about local flora and traditional medicines

Chameleon lizard spotted trekking near Simolap

Itinerary:

We will first folllow the stream until we will cross over the border into Gunung Leuser National Park. We will walk through the beautiful jungle until we reach the beautiful waterfall staircase where we will stop to enjoy lunch and a rest.

After lunch we will continue our trek into a special area to search for wildlife and plantlife. Our guides will also share local knowledge about the healing properties of many of the plants that live here. Some of the wildlife we will be looking for are Sumatran Orangutans, Gibbons, Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Silver Monkeys, reptiles, birds, Wild Pigs, Hornbills and even evidence of Sun Bears.

This trek is designed to be taken at your own pace so our team will take breaks when you need - rest stops are a perfect chance to sit and soak up the sounds of nature when you don’t have to focus on where your feet are stepping! These moments of still are also ideal for observing animals swinging through the trees. This trek is the perfect mixture of getting a taste of hiking through the jungle, and stopping to enjoy the beauty of the National Park.

We will aim to return to Simolap Hot Springs by mid afternoon so that you can enjoy a soak in the hot springs or a swim in the river while we share our wonderful experiences from our trek!

Beautiful rock formations in the jungle

Price: 650,000 IDR per person (minimum 2 people, maximum 7 people)

Includes: All National Park permits, guide, assistant guide, fresh tropical fruit platter, lunch in the jungle, afternoon tea, all drinking water, tea and coffee.

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.

Note: This trek includes a contribution to our conservation efforts that aim to protect this incredible National Park.

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You can experience Gunung Leuser National Park without needing to venture deep into the jungle. Soak up the environment without all the hard work - instead walk a little way and set up to enjoy a day looking up at the treetops sitting among the tress, by a river, or by a waterfall.

Jungle discovery & wildlife spotting.

Trek Highlights: Short jungle trek • spot unique and endangered wildlife in the wild • swim under pristine waterfalls and in incredible jungle rivers • learn about local flora and traditional medicines

Jungle tortoise found in the undergrowth of the forest floor

Itinerary:

We will leave from Simolap Hot Springs area mid-morning, trekking to a special area where we can look for signs of wildlife activity. Here we will set up our ‘basecamp’ for the day. This area of the National Park is a great place to search for Gibbons, Reptiles, Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Forest Turtles, Swallow Birds, Orangutans, and other signs of wildlife such as evidence of Sun Bears.

We can spend the day bird watching, learning about medicinal plant properties, and enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the jungle! If you would prefer, we can set up by a waterfall or swimming spot so you can spend the day jumping in and out of the water as you please. We can also stop by our rehabilitation area to plant some trees as part of our habitat regeneration project.

We will enjoy a delicious lunch and an afternoon tea of fresh tropical fruits. We can also do shorter nature walks from our chosen area if you would like to see a little bit more, or we get a glimpse of some rare wildlife. We will aim to return to the Hot Springs in time for you to have a soak in the hotsprings and watch the sun set over the jungle canopy before dinner.

Enjoying a secluded waterfall lunch

Price: 1,000,000 IDR per person (minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people)

Includes: All National Park permits, guide, assistant guide, fresh tropical fruit platter, lunch in the jungle, afternoon tea, all drinking water, tea and coffee.

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.

Note: This trek includes a contribution to our conservation efforts that aim to protect this incredible National Park.

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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).