Indonesia · HIKING TRIPS IN MEDAN
The 9 best hiking trips in Medan you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A small-group 3-day ethical orangutan jungle trek from Bukit Lawang with two jungle camps, park permits, and a river tubing finish.
“Our small group had a wonderful experience in the jungle. Kiran our guide was great in spotting the Oran Utans and other Monkeys even when day were hiding due to the rain.”
3 days, 2 nights jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser near Bukit Lawang, with a rafting chance, camp meals, and rainforest entry included.
“One of the best trips I’ve had! Kian an Dedi were really friendly and attentive—made sure we make the most of our trip! Suria too—thanks for the accommodation! They are very knowledgeable and fun! Learned a lot and had a great time! GlaRead more”
Private 2-day Gunung Leuser jungle trek from Bukit Lawang with overnight camp, waterfalls, and rafting, plus meals.
“We had a private group with my son with a quide and a cook. All food and fruits were very nicely layed out. We were lucky and saw many Orang Utang really close. Saw also many different types of monkeys. April was a good time to go as it is dry season but not so much tourists in the jungle yet.”
4-day Bukit Lawang trek from Medan with 2-day Leuser hiking, orangutan chances, camping, meals, and traditional rafting.
“Can’t speak more highly of this tour company. They went above and beyond to make our 4 day 3 night experience one we’ll never forget. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay and IZoen arranged the additional transfers and accomRead more”
Small-group 2-day jungle trek and rafting in North Sumatra, with camping gear, meals, and a guide for orangutan and gibbon chances.
“This Trip has been the best adventure! We walked through the deep green jungle up and down through the rainforest of Sumatra. If you want to experience nature: this is the trip to take! On our 2Days1Night Tour we were lucky to see GibbonsRead more”
Two-day Gunung Leuser jungle trek with an overnight camp near the river, orangutans, and tubing plus rafting back to Bukit Lawang.
“Gao was phenomenal at getting my trip booked and easily included transportation from and to Medan, as well as hotel nights. She responded almost immediately each time. Do you ever sleep?!”
A guided Mount Sibayak sunrise hike from Medan, with volcano views, natural hot springs, and Berastagi fruit market time.
“It was perfect. The driver and the guide are very kind and helpful. We had very enjoyable trekking in the mountain and a pleasant walk in the town. Totally recommend it.”
2-day, 1-night Bukit Lawang trek in Gunung Leuser National Park for Sumatran orangutans, jungle camping by the Bohorok River, and rafting back.
“Dino was the best guide ever & omg the food was to die for. I would have never have imagined but I slept like a baby in the jungle. FYI solo traveller, was alone on the trek. Would highly recommend to anyone!”
12-hour Bukit Lawang day trip with Gunung Leuser jungle trekking, orangutan chances, then traditional Bahorok River rafting, lunch, fruits.
“Vervoer was uitermate belabberd. 2 chauffeurs die redelijk tot goed konden rijden in het verkeer, maar twee lange mensen uit NL totaal 7 uur vervoeren in een Suzuki Swift met knal-uitlaat was niet hoe wij ons het vervoer hadden voorgesteld. De jungletour was oke, erg veel zweten en veel muggen. Heerlijk geluncht en (te) veel fruit gekregen. Nasi smaakte erg goed! Gidsen deden hun best het ons naar ons zin te maken. Neem vooral lange zwemkleding mee, aangezien bikini’s niet per se gewaardeerd worden. Je moet ook een keer de rivier oversteken voor je bij de boot van het raften komt, dus dan ben je al vrij nat. Waterschoenen zou…”
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