5 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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