MOUNT LEUSER
NATIONAL PARK
Led By Local Guides
MOUNT LEUSER
NATIONAL PARK led by local guides
We are here for you to have the best experience in our beloved jungle
We have been offering jungle treks for more than 10 years and we love it, the jungle is a very important place for us and we want you to enjoy it as we do. With safety and professionalism we will guide you in an experience you will never forget.
Our camps, the animals, our meals, the stories we tell you, the fireflies at night and much more will make this trek the best option to explore the Sumatran jungle.
OUR MISSION
As local guides, we are dedicated to preserving the forest of Gunung Leuser National Park and protecting its wildlife Sumatran orangutans, Sumatran tigers, elephants, and a host of other species. We operate as a team rather than for individual gain our earnings support our families and help the local community. When you book with us, you will be accompanied by experienced guides certified by the Indonesian Tourist Guide Association (HPI/ITGA), all at the competitive as official standard rates.
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Make sure your activities with officially recommended guides by Indonesian Guide Association for responsibilities (member card guide)
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Check the Treking permit to your guide,issued from the forestry officer's office and from the tourism guide office, beware of people who claim to be a guide even though they are not guide, but only a scalper, if you are in doubt,then visit the official guide office (DPC HPI LANGKAT)
ABOUT BUKIT LAWANG
Welcome to beautiful Bukit Lawang, a small village that serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Gunung Leuser National Park. Located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, this park is home to one of Southeast Asia's most magnificent rainforests.
What & Where is Bukit Lawang?
Bukit Lawang is the name of a small village situated in west side of North Sumatra province and on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park. "Gunung" means (mountain), "Bukit" means (hill) , and Lawang" means (door/gate) and therefore, Bukit Lawang means The Hill which is the gateway to the mountain.
GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL PARK, is a listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few places left on Earth Bahorok is only a small part of the 830.628,95 hectares. Gunung Leuser National Park (commonly abbreviated TNGL) is one of the Nature Conservation Areas in Indonesia covering an area of 830.628,95 hectares which is administratively located in the province of Aceh and North Sumatra. The Aceh Province is delineated by TNGL includes the Subulussalam, South Aceh, Aceh Singkil, Central Aceh, Gayo Lues, Bener Meriah,Aceh Tamiang regions, while the North Sumatra Province which is delineated has TNGL Regency includes Dairi, Karo, and Langkat.
This magnificent Rainforest become a famous throughout the world as it harbors some of the most endangered and rare species on Earth for example Sumatran Rhinoceros and Orangutans and Reflesia, the largest flower in the world. The park is Inhabitat by animals like Great Argus Pheasent, elephant, Sumatran Tigers,and as many as seven of primates,one of which is Siamang, which has an impresive,far reaching vocal display. The agile and pretty face as Thomas Langur as known as Thomas Leaf -Monkey and long tailed macaques are aslo commonly seen.
In total the park list 285 species of bird,90 species of mammals,reptiles and 35 species of amphibians. The park contains some 3500 plant species and on each hectare of the lowland forest you can find amazing 60 trees species.
Geologically there are several limestone formations along the foothill of the mountains,some with beautiful caves long ago,these were coral reefs which have since been uplipted from rhe sea at rate of few millimeters per year by the process of colliding ocean floors and drifting continents. This infenitely slow process involves forces and has led to the formation of high mountains and volcanic zones.
our team
Our guides are all local to Bukit Lawang and nearby villages. They grew up with this forest as their backyard and know the trails, rivers, and wildlife by heart. More than just guides, they are storytellers, conservation advocates, and proud ambassadors of Sumatra’s rainforest.
YAZID
Yazid, founder of Sumatra Jungle Trek In. I was born and raised in Sumatra and I working as tour guide since 2012 in Bukit Lawang, a small village on the edge of the beauty Sumatran rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park. I spend in the jungle has been a huge part of my life. Our mentoring has worked at the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Bukit Lawang since 1980. I learned a lot about the jungle from them.
IRUL ASKA
Irul grew up in a small village near Bukit Lawang and has been walking these jungle trails since he was a child. He knows the calls of the birds, the habits of the orangutans, and the safest paths through the forest. As a certified trekking guide, he focuses on low‑impact travel and loves teaching guests how every plant and animal plays a role in the rainforest.
DEDI
Dedi has spent more than a decade guiding treks in Mount Leuser National Park. His calm energy and sharp eyes make him excellent at spotting wildlife from a distance, without disturbing the animals. He is passionate about educating visitors on responsible behavior in the jungle and the threats facing orangutans and their habitat.
CIPTA
Cipta combines her love for the jungle with a deep interest in local culture and herbal plants. He enjoys showing guests how local people use the forest in sustainable ways, from traditional medicine to food. During your trek, Cipta will point out hidden details in the landscape and explain how protecting the rainforest also protects the future of nearby villages.