12 Forest and Jungle Hikes in Indonesia Worth Flying For

1.Munduk: Twin Lake Jungle Hike, Ulun Danu Temple, & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $38Our pick

Travel from Wanagiri to Tamblingan Lake for a rainforest hike, traditional canoe crossing, temple visits, and a swim at Banyumala Waterfall. Guides such as Oka, Putu, Suma, and Henry explain local plants, culture, and Hindu traditions. Pickup, snacks, coffee or tea, and lunch options make this a full northern Bali day.

“This was an amazing tour.. Meriska ( our driver ) was extremely communicative , confirming departure and pickup details and arriving on time . He was safe and provided good commentary on the region, engaging with all my questions . Oka, our tour guide , was outstanding . His knowledge of the forest , his passion for his culture and nature was really lovely to see . His sustainability and environmental care was further demonstrated as he picked up plastics along the way, explained how the forest regenerated and the focus on nature and well being .. Professional delivery end to end .❤️”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $205Best guided

Set out from Bukit Lawang with an English-speaking ITGA-HPI certified guide, such as Kiran, for three days in Gunung Leuser National Park. Look for orangutans and monkeys, sleep two nights at basic jungle camps, eat included meals, and return by river tubing. You need strong physical fitness.

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

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

You’ll trek into Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang with a private guide, sleep two nights in a basic jungle camp, look for orangutans and other wildlife, swim in the river, and raft back toward town. Guides such as Nang Nang, Kian, Dedi, and Bimbo are praised for their humor, care, and forest knowledge.

“What a great time. Not even an hour into the hike and we were up close and personal with a huge orangutan! The best part had to be our knowledgeable and hilarious guide Nang Nang. He made the experience unforgettable. Thanks so much to Nang Nang.”

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4.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

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

Trek through Gunung Leuser National Park with a small team, spotting orangutans, monkeys, birds, and rainforest plants. You’ll sleep by a river or waterfall, swim, eat homemade meals, and return to Bukit Lawang by tube. Guide teams have included Heri, Fabian, Niko, Juan, Banji, and Pien.

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5.2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

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

Set out from Bukit Lawang after breakfast for a private two-day trek in Gunung Leuser National Park. Guides such as Dedy and Sandi lead small groups through orangutan country, with meals, one night beside a river, and a choice of walking or tube rafting on the return. Airport and Medan pickup costs extra.

“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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6.Munduk: Twin Lakes Jungle Hike with Lake Canoe and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $44

Spend eight hours exploring North Bali with a guide such as Dharma or Pasek. Walk through Munduk’s forest, visit lakeside temples, cross Lake Tamblingan or Buyan by canoe, swim at Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, and add a traditional lunch at a family-run restaurant. Hotel pickup, entry fees, drinks, and a private group option are available.

“We had the best time and it felt like we were exploring the real Bali. Dharma our guide was brilliant, he was educational, funny and great company. I would highly recommend this tour. We were staying in the Munduk Moding resort and transport was very close to the tour.”

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7.volcano hike and jungle trekking adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $76

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Mt. Salak in Halimun Salak National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Adang or Iwan. The day combines a crater hike, jungle trails, rice fields, a waterfall swim, and geothermal hot springs. Pickup, lunch, water, permits, entrance fees, and private air-conditioned transport are included.

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8.Munduk Jungle Trek to Banyumala & Pucak Manik – Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $33Cheapest way up

Spend 6 to 8 hours in North Bali with a private local guide, hiking through rainforest, plantations, and mountain paths to Pucak Manik and Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. You can swim in natural pools, learn about forest plants, enjoy Twin Lakes views, and finish with an Indonesian lunch. Guides may include Krisna, Putra, Adi, or Made.

“Erg veel geleerd en het lokale eten was erg lekker je leert veel en ziet prachtige omgeving”

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9.Twin Lakes, Handara Gates, and Forest Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $72

Leave around 4 AM for a sunrise trip into Bali’s northern mountains. Walk through protected forest to Lakes Buyan and Tamblingan, cross Tamblingan by traditional canoe, then visit Handara Gate and Ulun Danu Bratan. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Dewa, Kadek, or Komang, handles transport, tickets, and the forest route for up to five people.

“the only one good guide among all others who were practically just the drivers.”

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10.Munduk : Jungle Trekking,Canoeing,waterfall &authentic lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $45

Spend five hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Dedy, trekking through northern Bali’s jungle, visiting old Hindu temples, canoeing on Lake Buyan and Tamblingan, and stopping at a waterfall. Lunch, drinks, entrance fees, and optional hotel pickup from Munduk or Lovina are included.

“Welcoming and exceptional organization....I recommend the local guide Deddy.who speaks English French and Spanish!!! and Who knows well the Botany of his country🙏 excursions in the Balinese jungle and on the lake 🙏”

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11.Bukit Lawang: Jungle Trekking and Rafting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $172

You’ll leave Medan with an English-speaking guide for a full day in Bukit Lawang. Trek Gunung Leuser National Park, look for orangutans and monkeys, eat nasi goreng with tropical fruit, then float and splash down the Bahorok River on a car-inner-tube raft. Guides such as Henry, Anuar, Amri, and Rizky have led this trip, though assignments vary.

“Our tour guide Henry was amazing, we were just the two of us in our group + everything was on time! We saw 7 orang utans and plenty other monkeys during our one day hike. The food was great - nasi goreng and fresh fruits. Don’t forget to bring a big bottle of water - it’s really hot and humid and most importantly bring a swimming suit or change of clothing. At the end you will have the chance to go swimming in the river and be prepared to get completely wet during the rafting back😂 It is expensive, but worth the money - we had a lot of fun…”

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12.Jakarta: Botanical Garden & Rainforest Trekking to Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $101

Leave Jakarta by private air-conditioned car for village and rice-field views, Bogor Botanical Garden, an Indonesian lunch, and a 2.5-kilometer rainforest walk to Cikaracak Waterfall. Guides such as Rizky, Nanda, Vincent, and Michelle have led this day, which includes river crossings and time to bathe beneath the falls.

“My tour guy was Michelle. He knew a lot about the plants in the botanical garden. The rainforest trekking waterfall was so beautiful. But you need to take a little hike before you can see the waterfall. I recommend you wear shorts and sandals since you have to walking across the river. At first I was worried about the mosquitos but surprisingly not much mosquitos even near water. You must see this waterfall with Michelle.”

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