Travel Info
Everything you need to know before your trip to Bukit Lawang
Getting to Bukit Lawang
Plan your journey
Bukit Lawang is about 3 to 4 hours by road from Medan. Here is how to get from the airport to the edge of the jungle, and where to go after your trek.
- Kualanamu Airport and the train to Medan
- Private car, tourist minibus or public bus
- Arriving in Bukit Lawang
- Onward travel to Berastagi and Lake Toba
The Jungle & National Park
Trek with a good conscience
Gunung Leuser National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last great rainforests of Southeast Asia. Learn how it is protected and how to book a fair, licensed guide.
- About the national park
- Access only with a licensed guide
- Rules in the jungle
- Standard prices and how to avoid scams
Orangutans & Wildlife
Meet the people of the forest
The Sumatran orangutan lives only in the north of Sumatra. Find out more about these great apes and the monkeys you may meet on your trek.
- Facts about the Sumatran orangutan
- Semi-wild and wild orangutans
- Thomas leaf monkeys and macaques
- Why sightings can never be guaranteed
Packing List
Be ready for the jungle
You only need a small backpack for your trek. Here is what to bring for short treks and for treks with overnight stays in the jungle.
- The basics for every trek
- Clothes and shoes
- Extra items for overnight stays
- Tips for packing
Travel Tips & Visa
Good to know before you go
Practical tips for your trip to Indonesia: how to get your visa, where to get cash, how to stay healthy, and what the weather is like.
- Visa on arrival and e-VOA
- Money and cash
- Health, safety and emergency numbers
- Weather, phone and local customs