Gunung Leuser orangutan trek in Bukit Lawang North Sumatra.

When the Forest Calls Us Home

Look on this page for the story of us reconnecting with the sounds of the forest that was once our home and the singing of the gibbons that will tell us to listen to their melody again.

ABOUT US

Changed by Time, True to the Forest

The forest never forgets. Even after years away, its voice kept calling us back, guiding us home to Bukit Lawang and the heart of the jungle. We return with the same spirit, carrying the legacy of those who walked these paths before us. Our Gunung Leuser orangutan trek is more than just an adventure—it is a journey into one of the world’s last great rainforests. Every step of your Gunung Leuser orangutan trek connects you with nature, wildlife, and the stories of the forest. Time may pass, but the soul of the jungle and our passion remain unchanged.

New Guides, Same Heart of the Forest

Our new guides bring fresh energy, yet carry the same jungle wisdom, passion, and deep connection passed down from their predecessors.

SAME AND HISTORICAL PLACE

The jungle remains unchanged, a timeless sanctuary where history lives, nature whispers, and the forest patiently waits for your return.

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

We support local communities by donating 10% of income, helping them create opportunities, find new jobs, and build brighter futures.

BUKIT LAWANG ORANGUTAN TRIP STORY

The Jungle Calls: A New Beginning

The rainforest has a voice — a quiet call carried through the rustling leaves, the rushing rivers, and the distant cry of hornbills. At Hutan Sumatra, we have always listened to that call. After years away, the forest has drawn us back, reminding us that our true home is here, deep within its ancient embrace. And so, we return with new spirit and old soul, ready to guide every traveler who seeks the heart of the jungle.

Every Gunung Leuser orangutan trek is more than just an adventure; it is a journey into one of the last great rainforests on Earth. The trails of Bukit Lawang have carried countless explorers, and yet each step feels new. You will walk beneath towering trees that have stood for centuries, hear the symphony of gibbons at dawn, and perhaps lock eyes with a wild orangutan — a moment that can change how you see the world. These encounters, woven into the rhythm of the jungle, make every Gunung Leuser orangutan trek an unforgettable experience.

But our treks are not only about wildlife. They are about connection — with nature, with the people who call this forest home, and with yourself. Our mission is to ensure that every Gunung Leuser orangutan trek is authentic, responsible, and deeply respectful. Ten percent of what we earn goes directly to supporting local communities, helping them find new opportunities while preserving their traditions. In this way, your journey becomes part of something larger: sustaining both the rainforest and the lives intertwined with it.

Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is more than a destination — it is a living legacy. By joining a Gunung Leuser orangutan trek, you step into that legacy, becoming part of the ongoing story of conservation, courage, and care. The forest has survived centuries of change, and it waits patiently for those who wish to walk its paths with open eyes and an open heart.

With Hutan Sumatra, your footsteps echo with purpose. Each Gunung Leuser orangutan trek carries the wisdom of the past and the hope of the future. This is more than tourism — it is a calling. A bridge between travelers and the wild, between adventure and responsibility, between the past we honor and the future we strive to protect.

Welcome back to the jungle. Welcome to the soul of Sumatra.

BUKIT LAWANG ORANGUTAN TRIP TEAM

LICENSED GUIDE

mowgli

Mowgli

Trekking Guide

dedy rangkuti

Dedy

Trekking Guide

ezza rangkuti

Shazzam

Trekking Guide

olki

Olki

Trekking Guide

DESCRIPTION GUIDE

When the Forest Speaks, We Listen

Our team is a harmony of experienced guides who have walked the trails for decades and new guides answering the fresh call of the jungle. Together, we carry forward the same passion: to lead you through an authentic Gunung Leuser orangutan trek. Each journey is more than a walk in the forest — it is a connection between past and future, between wisdom and new energy, united by one purpose: to protect, respect, and share the soul of Gunung Leuser.

WHAT OUR GUEST SAY

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Based on 8 reviews
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Alisha Distler
1 month ago
Kami benar-benar menikmati masa inap kami di sini dan sangat merekomendasikan tempat ini! Lokasinya sangat indah, dikelilingi oleh pepohonan hijau yang rimbun dan sawah, dan cukup jauh dari keramaian sehingga terasa damai dan otentik. Namun, semua hal penting masih mudah dijangkau. Kamar-kamarnya baru dan luas, sangat nyaman dan terawat dengan baik, dengan AC yang bagus dan kamar mandi, shower, dan teras yang sangat indah. Ini adalah tempat yang sempurna untuk bersantai setelah mendaki dan menjelajahi daerah tersebut. Stafnya sangat ramah, hangat, dan penuh perhatian. Sebagai bisnis keluarga, suasananya terasa sangat personal dan akrab, sehingga kami langsung merasa seperti di rumah. Kami juga memiliki pengalaman trekking hutan yang luar biasa bersama mereka. Itu adalah salah satu puncak perjalanan kami dan terasa sangat otentik dan personal, bukan sekadar wisata. Jika Anda mencari tempat yang indah dan otentik, kami sangat merekomendasikan untuk menginap di sini. Kami akan dengan senang hati kembali lagi!
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Hawa Auliya
1 month ago
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Alix Milard
3 months ago
Pengalaman yang luar biasa!! Kami melakukan trekking 3 hari dengan pemandu super, Ezza, dan kami melihat begitu banyak jenis monyet yang berbeda dan banyak orangan!!! Makanannya sangat enak, suasananya sangat menyenangkan, ramah, fleksibel, dan secara umum sangat baik!!! Kami melihat begitu banyak hal yang luar biasa :)) Penginapannya juga sangat bagus dan nyaman (yang sangat bagus setelah trekking 3 hari). Terima kasih untuk semuanya!!!!!
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Marine Milard
3 months ago
Tempat yang sangat bagus, sangat direkomendasikan!! Ezza adalah pemandu yang hebat di Bukit Lawang!! Kami melakukan trekking selama 3 hari dan kami melihat orangutan, monyet-monyet yang unik, burung-burung, dan pemandangan yang indah. Tempat perkemahan dan makanan yang dia atur sangat luar biasa. Dia juga sangat ramah dan akan mengatur banyak hal untuk Anda jika Anda membutuhkannya. Akomodasi di desa Bukit Lawang juga sempurna!! Sangat direkomendasikan jika Anda ingin memiliki pengalaman yang menyenangkan 🙂
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Azkia Kirani
12 months ago
tempatnya sangat indah dan menenangkan. cocok banget untuk melepas penat dari rutinitas.
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Kheiza Pohan
12 months ago
nyamannnn bgt dengan udara sejuknya, kamarnya juga bersih, vibes nya tenang😍
tempatnya sejuk,adem,dan nyaman,recommended bgt❣️