Highlights
- Deeper rainforest route
- Included: Guide, meals, tent, permits
- Excluded: Personal insurance, tips
Classic trek
3-Day Jungle Trekking
A balanced three-day route with two jungle nights, more time away from the village, and a classic river return when safe.
Duration3 days / 2 nights
GradeMedium / High
DepartureBukit Lawang, around 9 am
ArrivalBukit Lawang, afternoon (+2)
Price170 EUR pp
AccommodationTent with mosquito net
Day 1
Meet your guide in Bukit Lawang, head into the forest after breakfast, and spend the first day walking at a measured pace with fruit stops, lunch, and wildlife watching.
The first camp is simple and usually sits near water, which gives the evening a calm riverside feel.
Day 2
The second day moves deeper into quieter forest sections with more room for gibbons, leaf monkeys, birds, medicinal plants, and the sounds of the rainforest.
Expect climbs, muddy ground in rainy weather, and a slower rhythm that suits guests who want to stay longer in the forest.
Day 3
The final morning is usually lighter. Depending on conditions, the route may end with a shorter walk, a final forest stop, or a river return toward Bukit Lawang.
This is the classic route for travelers who want a real overnight jungle stay without committing to the longer expeditions.
What's included
- Local guide and park permits
- Meals for the trek
- Tent, mattress, blankets, and mosquito net
- Return rafting when included and conditions allow
What's not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for the guide team
- Transport to Bukit Lawang unless arranged separately
- Extra drinks or optional add-ons
What to bring
- At least 2 liters of water for the first day
- Torch or headlamp
- Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
- Long trousers, spare socks, rain jacket, and a towel
Good to know
This is the most balanced standard trek if you want two nights in the forest and enough time to settle into camp life.
If you want a quieter pace or a private route, the private 3-day option may suit you better.