Gunung Leuser orangutan trek
When the Forest Calls Us Home
Look on this page for the story of us reconnecting with the sounds of the forest that was once our home and the singing of the gibbons that will tell us to listen to their melody again.
ABOUT US
Changed by Time, True to the Forest
The forest never forgets. Even after years away, its voice kept calling us back, guiding us home to Bukit Lawang and the heart of the jungle. We return with the same spirit, carrying the legacy of those who walked these paths before us. Our Gunung Leuser orangutan trek is more than just an adventure—it is a journey into one of the world’s last great rainforests. Every step of your Gunung Leuser orangutan trek connects you with nature, wildlife, and the stories of the forest. Time may pass, but the soul of the jungle and our passion remain unchanged.
New Guides, Same Heart of the Forest
Our new guides bring fresh energy, yet carry the same jungle wisdom, passion, and deep connection passed down from their predecessors.
SAME AND HISTORICAL PLACE
The jungle remains unchanged, a timeless sanctuary where history lives, nature whispers, and the forest patiently waits for your return.
SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
We support local communities by donating 10% of income, helping them create opportunities, find new jobs, and build brighter futures.
HUTAN SUMATRA STORY
The Jungle Calls: A New Beginning
The rainforest has a voice — a quiet call carried through the rustling leaves, the rushing rivers, and the distant cry of hornbills. At Hutan Sumatra, we have always listened to that call. After years away, the forest has drawn us back, reminding us that our true home is here, deep within its ancient embrace. And so, we return with new spirit and old soul, ready to guide every traveler who seeks the heart of the jungle.
Every Gunung Leuser orangutan trek is more than just an adventure; it is a journey into one of the last great rainforests on Earth. The trails of Bukit Lawang have carried countless explorers, and yet each step feels new. You will walk beneath towering trees that have stood for centuries, hear the symphony of gibbons at dawn, and perhaps lock eyes with a wild orangutan — a moment that can change how you see the world. These encounters, woven into the rhythm of the jungle, make every Gunung Leuser orangutan trek an unforgettable experience.
But our treks are not only about wildlife. They are about connection — with nature, with the people who call this forest home, and with yourself. Our mission is to ensure that every Gunung Leuser orangutan trek is authentic, responsible, and deeply respectful. Ten percent of what we earn goes directly to supporting local communities, helping them find new opportunities while preserving their traditions. In this way, your journey becomes part of something larger: sustaining both the rainforest and the lives intertwined with it.
Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is more than a destination — it is a living legacy. By joining a Gunung Leuser orangutan trek, you step into that legacy, becoming part of the ongoing story of conservation, courage, and care. The forest has survived centuries of change, and it waits patiently for those who wish to walk its paths with open eyes and an open heart.
With Hutan Sumatra, your footsteps echo with purpose. Each Gunung Leuser orangutan trek carries the wisdom of the past and the hope of the future. This is more than tourism — it is a calling. A bridge between travelers and the wild, between adventure and responsibility, between the past we honor and the future we strive to protect.
Welcome back to the jungle. Welcome to the soul of Sumatra.
HUTAN SUMATRA TEAM
LICENSED GUIDE

Mowgli
Trekking Guide

Dedy
Trekking Guide

Shazzam
Trekking Guide

Olki
Trekking Guide
DESCRIPTION GUIDE
When the Forest Speaks, We Listen
Our team is a harmony of experienced guides who have walked the trails for decades and new guides answering the fresh call of the jungle. Together, we carry forward the same passion: to lead you through an authentic Gunung Leuser orangutan trek. Each journey is more than a walk in the forest — it is a connection between past and future, between wisdom and new energy, united by one purpose: to protect, respect, and share the soul of Gunung Leuser.
