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15 Trekking in Medan to Build a Day Around

30 tours  ·  from $47 a head

The 15 best trekking in Medan you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - Starting at 9:00 am in Bukit Lawang
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

1.3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205Our pick

Join an English-speaking, ITGA-HPI-certified guide for a demanding three-day trek in Gunung Leuser National Park. You’ll spend two nights at basic jungle camps, look for orangutans and monkeys, eat included meals, and return by river tubing. Guide Kiran is praised for spotting wildlife, even in rain. Group size is capped at eight.

“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.”

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Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - Day two: longer forest time and jungle sounds
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

2.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

Join Monkey Business Tours for a private three-day, two-night trek in Gunung Leuser National Park near Bukit Lawang. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, and Bimbo lead you through rainforest trails, wildlife areas, river crossings, and a jungle camp. Expect orangutans, monkeys, birds, rafting, simple facilities, and a moderate-to-strenuous hike.

“They are really nice. Thanks for caring a lot. I enjoyed it. I recommend to go there with your friends who like hiking or tracking. Actually I was really tired of walking so you need to prepare for your energy and items.”

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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek - Day one: rubber plantations, forest paths, and a riverside camp
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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

3.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $146

Walk through Gunung Leuser National Park with a small team, search for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, and birds, then sleep beside a river or waterfall. You’ll eat homemade meals, swim, share a campfire, and return to Bukit Lawang by tube. Guide teams have included Niko, Juan, Heri, Fabian, Didi, Dragon, Banji, and Pien.

“My and my friend did the 2 night 3 day tour. 2 other people did 1 night 2 days. Because of an injury of my friend we decided to change our tour in a 1 night 2 days tour. This was no problem and they improvised.”

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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking - Riverside camping gives the trip its character
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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

4.2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $207

You’ll trek privately through Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang, guided by local leaders such as Dedy or Sandi. Expect six to seven hours on the first day, a riverside camp, included meals, and a return walk or tube rafting. Orangutan sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“We had an amazing experience during our trek (2D1N). Our guide Dedy made sure we were safe the entire time in the jungle. He knew exactly where to go and we saw lots of beautiful wild animals in the jungle. We even saw eight orang utaRead more”

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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Day one: leaving the village for the rainforest
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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

5.ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $180

Spend two days in Gunung Leuser National Park with EcoTravel Bukit Lawang, hiking in a group of up to eight, seeking wild Sumatran orangutans, macaques, plants, and birds. Guides such as Hendra, Pipit, Anton, and Riyan lead the trek, while a cook prepares hot meals at a riverside camp. Return by tube raft.

“My friend and I had an amazing time at EcoTravel Sumatra! The team including Christina, Kembar, Hendra, Awi, Kondak, Ari and Door were all responsive, friendly and helpful! Our room was immaculate and comfortable. The food was deliciouRead more”

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Monkey Business 2 days - 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting) - The overnight camp: simple comfort, valuable timing
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Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

6.Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $144

Join Monkey Business Tours for a private two-day trek in Gunung Leuser National Park, with a jungle camp, meals, rafting, waterfalls, and chances to see orangutans and monkeys. Guides including Dedi, Ian, and Putra have earned strong praise for their jungle skills and cooking. Pickup and North Sumatra transfers can be arranged.

“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.”

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3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking - Day 2: Six to seven hours in Gunung Leuser
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3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking

7.3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $392

This private three-day trip links Medan with Bukit Lawang and Gunung Leuser National Park. You get an air-conditioned transfer, two nights in a deluxe bungalow, a six to seven-hour orangutan trek with traditional tube rafting, and time for Medan sights. Andy is one guide named in the feedback, with airport pickup arranged as part of the experience.

“From pick up to drop off, every1 made my comfort was priority #1.”

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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG - Lunch, camp, and a night beside the river
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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

8.TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $302

Spend four days with See Bukit Lawang on a small-group jungle trek from Medan. Guides such as Izoen, Dedek, Hafizh, and Jonhy lead two days in Gunung Leuser National Park, with orangutan watching, riverside camping, meals, traditional rafting, two Bukit Lawang nights, and private transfers.

“What an incredible experience!! We were lucky enough to spot 10 orangutan as well as various other monkeys/gibbons. Our guides were excellent and provided us with the most incredible food the whole journey. It was a lot of fun and a lot oRead more”

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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi - Climbing Mount Sibayak before sunrise
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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi

9.Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $47Best value

Start before dawn from your Berastagi hotel and hike Mount Sibayak with a local guide such as Anggi or Hendra. At the summit, look across the Karo Highlands toward Sinabung, Berastagi, and Medan. Afterward, enjoy coffee or tea, snacks, and a 45-minute soak at Lau Debuk-Debuk Hot Springs.

“Amazing experience! Had the best guide ever, so kind, spoke English really well and knew a lot about the vulcano.”

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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra - The overnight camp under the jungle sky
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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

10.2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $157

You spend two days in Gunung Leuser National Park with an HPI-certified guide and assistant, walking rainforest trails, watching for orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, and turtles, and sleeping at a jungle campsite. Meals, camping gear, permits, water, and rafting back to Bukit Lawang are included. Pickup is available across North Sumatra.

“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”

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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra - Orangutans, monkeys, and the patience of wildlife watching
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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

11.2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $157

Spend two days trekking through Gunung Leuser National Park with a certified English-speaking guide, one night at a jungle campsite, and meals included. Guides such as Brema, Mehmet, Dedek, Roji, and Syaipul are praised for keeping the trek fun and safe. The trip ends with a river tubing ride back to Bukit Lawang.

“Loved this experience from start to finish! Brema and Mehmet were the most amazing guides who told us much about the jungle while also maintaining a very funny and chill atmosphere. The hike was sometimes a bit challenging, but they Read more”

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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan - The 2:00 am drive from Medan
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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan

12.Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews

Leave Medan at 2:00 am for Mount Sibayak with a private driver and local mountain guide. Hike through volcanic terrain to sunrise, then visit Sipiso Piso Waterfall, Berastagi Fruit Market, and nearby hot springs. Guides such as Bangun, Paulo, Jamil, and Hendra have led this route.

“It’s wonderful tour. I had a lot of new experiences. Some dogs especially one puppy followed our hike. That was really cute. Unfortunately, was not able to see sunrise due to foggy, but it was stunning view, and had really good time at hot sRead more”

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Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek - Lunch in the middle of the hike
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Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek

13.Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $72

Start at 9:00 am from your Bukit Lawang accommodation for a 5 to 6 hour jungle trek with a group of up to nine. Guides such as Selamat, Joe, Nang Nang, Purim, and Ian have led outings here. Expect monkeys, hornbills, a chance of orangutans, included lunch, and an optional river-tubing ride back.

“We could not recommend this tour enough- we were picked up from our accommodation by TukTuk to the edge of the jungle where we met our tour guide, Ian. We trekked for an hour before Ian made us a gorgeous fresh fruit platter to fuel Read more”

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Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting - Walking into Gunung Leuser National Park
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Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting

14.Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $145

Start near Bukit Lawang at 8:30 am for a private two-day Gunung Leuser trek with certified guides such as Marwan, Iman, or Nang Nang. Look for orangutans, gibbons, macaques, birds, and other wildlife, then camp beside a river or waterfall. Meals, camping gear, permits, and a traditional tubing ride back are included.

“Saw the reviews and decided to book with Wonderful Orangutan Sumatra (local owned). Process was smooth and pleasant, from pick up at KNO airport to arrival at the shop, lastly to the transport out of bukit lawang. Greeted by Ms GeRead more”

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Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan - Searching for orangutans in the forest
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Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan

15.Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $128

Leave your Medan hotel at 7am for a private Bukit Lawang jungle trek. Local guides such as Tondi, Rifan, Rizal, and Ucok lead the search for orangutans, gibbons, Thomas langurs, birds, and medicinal plants. The day includes lunch, fruit, water, and an optional tube-raft ride back to the village.

“Tondi was an incredibly kind, fun, and knowledgeable guide. Best jungle experience ever. Saw so many orangutan, gibbon, bird, etc.”

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