Bukit Lawang Travel Vacations

Bukit Lawang is a charming tropical village by the banks of the Bohorok River and the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Gunung Leuser National Park. Set off on jungle treks with experienced guides in search of the Sumatran orangutan – the region’s star attraction. Walks into the forest are particularly rewarding with sightings of a number of tropical primates like macaques, leaf monkey, and gibbons. The forests are also home to hornbills, barbets, and Sumatran elephants. Wildlife enthusiasts are often lucky enough to catch sight of one of the largest flowers in the world, Rafflesia, along with other exotic tropical plants and flowers. The area’s numerous wildlife resorts are also perfect for lazing on hammocks along a palm-fringed sandy river bank, tubing or swimming in the rivers or even exploring bat caves!