Prices for jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang

Official Jungle Trek Prices in Bukit Lawang
Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra

If you’re planning a jungle trek in Bukit Lawang, it’s important to know that the prices are officially set by the local Guide Association (ITGA-HPI).
These fixed jungle trek prices apply to all licensed guides and registered tour operators in Bukit Lawang, ensuring fair pay, safety, and quality standards for every trek through the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park.

Whether you book your Sumatra jungle trek directly in Bukit Lawang or through a trusted agency like Discover Sumatra, the official rates remain the same.
This system helps protect both the local community and the ecosystem that makes Bukit Lawang such a special place to visit.

📍 Location: Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra – the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park and one of the best places in Indonesia to see wild orangutans.

Official Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek Prices (ITGA-HPI)

All prices are determined by the Indonesian Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI) in cooperation with local stakeholders to ensure transparency and fairness.

3 HOURS

55 PER PERSON
  • Minimum 1 person
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance for the national park
  • Fruit
  • Plus 10€ for rafting

1 DAY

70 PER PERSON
  • Minimum 1 person
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance for the national park
  • Fruit, lunch
  • Rafting

2 DAYS

120 PER PERSON
  • Minimum 2 persons
  • English speaking guides
  • Entrance for the national park
  • Meals
  • 1 overnight stay in the jungle
  • Equipment
  • Rafting

3 DAYS

170 PER PERSON
  • Minimum 3 persons
  • English speaking guides
  • Entrance for the national park
  • Meals
  • 2 overnight stays in the jungle
  • Equipment
  • Rafting

Sundays: +5 euros/person

For solo travelers: If you are travelling alone, please contact us in advance. As we have a good network of guides and tour operators, we can find a group for you to join.

Photo: Aileen Glage

Why You Should Pay the Official Jungle Trek Price

Choosing the official price for your Bukit Lawang jungle trekking tour means you are directly supporting ethical and sustainable tourism in Sumatra.

Unfortunately, some operators advertise cheaper jungle treks – sometimes including accommodation or transport from Medan – but these are illegal under the guide association’s rules. Cheaper offers usually mean that guides, assistants, cooks, and porters receive unfairly low wages, and quality or safety standards are often compromised.

By paying the official price, you help to:

At Discover Sumatra, we are proud to follow the official ITGA-HPI pricing system. We pass on all the money for trekking to the guides, assistants and other people involved, enabling us to pay them one of the highest salaries in Bukit Lawang.

Your choice to book responsibly ensures that tourism in Bukit Lawang stays fair, respectful, and sustainable — for the people, the wildlife, and the rainforest itself. 🌱

Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang

For questions and bookings please contact us

Please note: The treks always start at 9am in Bukit Lawang. So you have to stay there 1 night before.
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