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Beyond the Trail: How Your Support Reached Remote Aceh
Posted onMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
We recently completed an intense Aceh relief mission to provide support to communities that are still struggling to recover. When we started Escape To Sumatra, we knew we wanted to do more than just show people the beauty of our rainforests. We wanted to be there for our community when things got tough. This past…
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What to Wear in Sumatra (Especially for Women) + How to Be Respectful in Villages
Posted onFebruary 13, 2026June 22, 2026
Knowing exactly what to wear in sumatra makes a huge difference in staying comfortable through the intense tropical humidity. Let’s get real: Sumatra is not Bali. You won’t be lounging on white sand beaches in a bikini (unless you want to shock the locals). If you’re a woman traveling here, it’s all about practical, comfy…
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Where to Eat in Bukit Lawang
Posted onJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026
If you’re traveling to Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, you might quickly notice that Google Maps is not always accurate or well-tracked in many parts of Asia. Locations can be misleading, reviews outdated, or places missing entirely. That’s why I put together this personal guide on where to eat in Bukit Lawang, based on real experience. Below…
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Animals in Gunung Leuser National Park: Wildlife of Sumatra’s Last Rainforest
Posted onJanuary 23, 2026June 22, 2026
Animals in Gunung Leuser National Park represent one of the most important and biodiverse tropical rainforest ecosystems in the world. Located in Sumatra, Indonesia, this protected area is one of the last places where orangutans, tigers, elephants, rhinos, and sun bears still coexist in the wild. Gunung Leuser is part of one of the largest…
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Sumatra Flooding Community Support in Action: Flood Relief Donations for Aceh
Posted onDecember 21, 2025January 23, 2026
Community Support in Action: Flood Relief Donations for Sumatra In the past weeks, parts of Aceh have been heavily affected by flooding. While news moves fast, the reality on the ground stays difficult much longer and especially for families in smaller towns and villages. Together with Sam’s Bungalow, and thanks to the support of local…
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Sumatra Flooding Update: What Travelers Need to Know (November–December 2025)
Posted onDecember 14, 2025December 14, 2025
Massive Flooding Across Sumatra – Current Situation In the last week of November, Sumatra experienced exceptionally heavy and continuous rainfall, causing rivers to rise rapidly and overflow across multiple regions. The flooding escalated quickly, cutting off thousands of villages from access to electricity, clean water, food supplies, and emergency aid. Entire communities were submerged. Homes,…
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Bukit Lawang vs Batu Katak Jungle Trek – Which Should You Choose?
Posted onOctober 16, 2025June 22, 2026
Deciding Between Bukit Lawang vs Batu Katak When weighing bukit lawang vs batu katak for your itinerary, it really comes down to your preferred travel style. If you’re planning a Sumatra adventure, deciding between a Bukit Lawang vs Batu Katak jungle trek can be tricky. If you’ve made it to North Sumatra (or you’re just…
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Sumatra on a Budget 2026
Posted onAugust 10, 2021June 23, 2026
Planning a trip to Sumatra on a budget is incredibly rewarding. From tracking wild orangutans through the ancient canopies of the Gunung Leuser National Park to chilling by the peaceful volcanic shores of Lake Toba, you can have an epic, raw adventure on a fraction of what you’d spend in Bali. But backpacker-friendly travel here…
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We've had an amazing time with Escape to Sumatra team. Great and reliable organisation, the guides are knowledgeable and always happy to help and answer any questions. What I loved is that the company focuses on making the travel ethical for both the wildlife and also local people. This is so important and unfortunately often omitted aspect, but the team here made it their priority! I can only recommend booking your holidays with them.

Eliška Augustinová

Had a great time joining the 3 days/2 nights Mentawai tribe excursion! It is a once in a lifetime experience and definitely recommended! The tribe was welcoming, it was very interesting to see how they live (even if you can tell some traditions will be slowly lost), participating in their activities and the guide Laijet was very nice. Expect to spend a lot of time sitting, chatting, drinking coffee and smoking! I ended up the experience with a traditional tattoo made by Laijet and I really loved it!

Diana Garzia

Our overnight trekking experience with my fiancé was unforgettable. Our guides, Rendy and Anga, were amazing. knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey special. The food was delicious, we saw incredible wildlife, and we had the chance to visit a local village. One of the highlights was the cooking class with a local family, where we learned about their culture and the conservation efforts the company is supporting within the community. If you’re looking to support a company that truly makes a positive difference, I highly recommend choosing this one. It was an experience that went beyond trekking. It was about connecting with nature, people, and meaningful conservation work.

Claudia

Can’t recommend the batu katak jungle trekking with these guys enough. Siddartha and Dikka were amazing guides. Really great company and initiative, employing from the community and supporting conservation efforts.

Remi Pfister

we had such an incredible experience doing the 3D2N trek. real jungle experience, plenty of wildlife (including orangutans!!) & so much to look at. ray and anga were awesome and kept the energy the whole way. thanks so much guys 🥳🥳

Holly Bradshaw

The best experience you'll ever have is here with them, something you simply won't find anywhere else... Trust me...!!

M4SQUAD IQTHA

My boyfriend and I recently did the 2D/1N jungle trek in Batu Katak with Escape to Sumatra and had a fantastic experience. We chose Batu Katak over Bukit Lawang because I had already visited Bukit Lawang and wanted something a little more authentic and off the beaten track. We knew there was a lower chance of seeing orangutans and unfortunately didn't see any this time, but that's part of visiting a truly wild environment! Our guides, Rey and Dika, were excellent and went out of their way to make sure we still had a great trip. We saw plenty of other wildlife, enjoyed some amazing food and learned so much from their knowledge of the jungle and local area. Be prepared though - this is a real jungle adventure! It's hot, humid, challenging in places and there will most likely be leeches. But if you're looking for an authentic rainforest experience, I'd highly recommend it.

Francesca Hardy

We were completely satisfied with our experience with Escape to Sumatra. We joined the 2-day jungle trek in Bukit Lawang, and it exceeded our expectations. Our guides, Fabio and Angga, were fantastic. They were very knowledgeable and showed us a wide variety of animals and plants throughout the trek, making the experience both exciting and educational. They were also very funny and created a great atmosphere throughout the tour. We had a lot of fun with the whole group, which made the experience even more memorable. The food provided during the tour was excellent, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We felt well taken care of the entire time. We highly recommend Escape to Sumatra to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable jungle experience in Bukit Lawang!

Lena

We had an amazing jungle trekking experience with Escape to Sumatra. Our guides, Likki and Pele, were fantastic throughout the entire tour. We were lucky enough to see orangutans and gibbons in the wild, which was truly unforgettable. Everything was perfectly organised from start to finish. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all excellent, and chef Genji took great care of us the whole trip. You could really tell the team puts a lot of effort into making the experience special. If you love adventure, nature and wildlife, this is absolutely something I would recommend. One of the highlights of our trip to Sumatra!

Nick van den Waardenburg

I had an amazing experience hiking thru the jungle and spotting wildlife! they team was very helpful with figuring out booking and accommodation.

Lillian Travaglione

Beyond the Trail: How Your Support Reached Remote Aceh

What to Wear in Sumatra (Especially for Women) + How to Be Respectful in Villages

Where to Eat in Bukit Lawang

Animals in Gunung Leuser National Park: Wildlife of Sumatra’s Last Rainforest

Sumatra Flooding Community Support in Action: Flood Relief Donations for Aceh

Sumatra Flooding Update: What Travelers Need to Know (November–December 2025)

Bukit Lawang vs Batu Katak Jungle Trek – Which Should You Choose?

Sumatra on a Budget 2026

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