Bukit Lawang, Indonesia 8 nights from £330

Sumatra Jungle Trek and Tiger Conservation | Cats Protection

Trek deep into the Indonesian jungle, develop traditional jungle survival skills and learn about the critically endangered Sumatran tiger on a challenge of a lifetime.

Details

Highlights

See jungle wildlife

See jungle wildlife

Encounter a wide range of wildlife including orangutans, gibbons, hornbills, pigtail macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys and lizards.

Learn survival skills

Learn survival skills

Use native plants to make traditional food, tools and for building.

River tubing

River tubing

An exhilarating ride down the Bohorok River back to the picturesque Bukit Lawang.

Tiger conservation talk

Tiger conservation talk

Spend the afternoon with a local expert learning about the history and future of the Sumatran tiger.

Overview

On this trekking challenge you’ll climb up into the hills in the Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, then journey into dense rainforest as you are taken off the beaten track.

You’ll have the chance to spot wildlife and search for signs of the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, before having a talk from a local tiger conservationist to learn about anti-poaching efforts in the region.

Need to know

  • Challenge of a lifetime

    Rare opportunity to trek and learn in the jungle whilst supporting cats - big and small.

  • Explore Sumatra's natural beauty

    Soak up the unique sights and sounds of the rainforest which will be hot, humid and rough underfoot.

  • 4-day trek

    Expert guides by your side all the way, plus tiger conservation talks, river tubing and a visit to an animal rescue centre.

  • Camp off the beaten track

    Learn traditional jungle survival skills such as identifying edible fruits and plants.

  • Support cats and kittens in the UK

    Raise vital funds to help cats and kittens here in the UK.

Adventure details

  • Teams
  • Forest

Getting there

  • Flights
  • Transfers

Itinerary

  • Hill
  • Forest
  • Minibus
  • Flight

What's included

  • Accommodation
  • Guides
  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Transfers

Fundraising

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising materials

Costs & how to book

  • Age 16 & over
  • ATOL