Our ethical jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang includes several options, ranging from 1 day in the jungle to 5 days and 4 nights in the jungle, using the jungle camping method. SUMECO (Sumatra Ecoproject) carries out these jungle tour programs as a business entity to meet tourists’ needs. There are many tour operators in Bukit Lawang, which, of course, play an important role in the local economy.

Understanding tourist wishes and market needs, SUMECO, headquartered in Bukit Lawang, took the initiative to generate earnings that will be utilized to fund SUMECO’s own conservation efforts to maintain the biodiversity of Gunung Leuser National Park, as SUMECO doesn’t rely on grants or donations.

Ethical jungle trekking with us will be regarded as a form of wildlife conservation because SUMECO has publicly stated on its official website that some of its proceeds are used to rescue animals that are part of the Gunung Leuser National Park’s biodiversity.

Bukit Lawang Ecotourism is SUMECO’s business entity, while SUMECO is a grassroots wildlife conservation organization employing local people in Bukit Lawang and Halaban. The rescue, rehabilitation, and release of protected species held in captivity is the central focus of SUMECO work. SUMECO collaborates with Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) and other related parties from the government, but SUMECO does not receive any funding from them and acts as an independent organization.

Sumatran Orangutan.

Orangutans are the only great apes found in Asia, while gorillas, chimps, and bonobos exist in Africa. Orangutans were widespread all over Southeast Asia less than 25,000 years ago, from the southern island of Java to the northern tip of the Himalayas and southern China. Orangutans are presently found exclusively in Sumatra and Borneo (Kalimantan).

Conservation Organization in Bukit Lawang.

As a conservation group in Bukit Lawang, SUMECO follows Indonesian conservation laws. We continue to do our best to ensure that our jungle tours and trekking activities in Bukit Lawang do not affect the ecosystem of Gunung Leuser National Park.

Price:

• 1 day jungle trek, costs 70 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 2 days 1 night jungle trek, costs 120 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 3 days 2 nights jungle trek, costs 170 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 4 days 3 nights jungle trek, costs 250 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 5 days 4 nights jungle trek, costs 320 EUR per person (min 2 people).

Experience the Rainforest the Right Way.

Ethical Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang offers more than just an unforgettable adventure—it is an opportunity to protect one of the world’s most important tropical rainforests while supporting local communities and wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra, Bukit Lawang is internationally renowned as one of the best destinations to observe wild Sumatran orangutans and experience the incredible biodiversity of the Leuser Ecosystem.

At Bukit Lawang Ecotourism, we believe that every trek should contribute positively to nature. Our ethical approach ensures that we respect wildlife, protect forests, and enable local people to benefit directly from sustainable tourism.

What Is Ethical Jungle Trekking?

Ethical jungle trekking means exploring the rainforest in a way that minimizes environmental impact while maximizing benefits for wildlife conservation and local communities. Unlike conventional tourism, ethical trekking prioritizes the welfare of animals, protects fragile ecosystems, and promotes responsible visitor behavior.

Our guides are trained to ensure that every trek follows strict conservation principles, including:

• Maintaining a respectful distance from wildlife.
• Never feeding or touching wild animals.
• Staying on established trails whenever possible.
• Leaving no litter behind.
• Avoiding activities that disturb natural behaviors.
• Supporting local conservation initiatives through responsible tourism.
  
  

Every visitor has the opportunity to become part of the solution by choosing tourism that values nature over exploitation.

Gunung Leuser National Park.

Gunung Leuser National Park, which spans the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, is one of Indonesia’s first national parks and a cornerstone of Sumatra conservation efforts. The park, which covers over 830,000 hectares of tropical rainforest in Bukit Barisan, is part of a vast and continuous forest landscape that is critical for northern Sumatra’s ecological stability.

Gunung Leuser National Park is globally significant because it is the last remaining habitat for four of Sumatra’s largest terrestrial mammals: the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran rhinoceros, Sumatran elephant, and Sumatran orangutans. These species are critical to Indonesia’s conservation priorities and serve as indicators of the health of the overall ecosystem. The park has been designated as a biosphere reserve in recognition of its exceptional biodiversity and ecological value, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra.

The Leuser Landscape, the largest remaining forest block in northern Sumatra, faces several ongoing challenges. Land conversion for plantations and settlements, illegal logging, and agricultural encroachment continue to jeopardize ecosystem integrity. At the same time, the park’s rich biodiversity makes it vulnerable to poaching, putting already endangered wildlife populations at risk.

Book Your Ethical Jungle Trekking Adventure.

Experience one of the world’s most extraordinary rainforests while helping protect it for future generations. Ethical Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang is more than a holiday—it is a meaningful journey that supports wildlife conservation, empowers local communities, and celebrates the incredible biodiversity of Sumatra.

Whether you are searching for wild orangutans, rare birds, tropical forests, or authentic ecotourism experiences, Bukit Lawang Ecotourism invites you to explore responsibly and leave a positive impact on nature.