Combo Trek
Batu Katak & Bukit Lawang
2D/1N Batu Katak + 2D/1N Bukit Lawang
Experience two very different sides of the Sumatran rainforest on one 4-day jungle adventure. Start with 2 days in the wild and immersive rainforest of Batu Katak, then continue to Bukit Lawang for another 2 days of jungle trekking in the Gunung Leuser National Park area.
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Two Jungles. Two Completely Different Experiences.
The Combo Trek Batu Katak & Bukit Lawang combines two of North Sumatra’s jungle destinations into one 4-day adventure.
Start in Batu Katak, where the rainforest feels wild, quiet and deeply immersive. Explore hidden caves, search for rare tropical flowers, tube down the river and spend the night camping in the jungle.
Then continue to Bukit Lawang, where you’ll experience the famous jungle trekking routes around the Gunung Leuser National Park area, camp beside the Landak River and return to the village by rafting.
It’s the perfect combination if you don’t want to choose between the off-the-beaten-path feeling of Batu Katak and the classic jungle experience of Bukit Lawang.
Have time only for one destination? Check out our blog how to choose your jungle trek.

BATU KATAK
Wild • Hidden • Immersive
🌺 Rare tropical flowers
🦇 Hidden Water Cave
🌊 40+ min river tubing
🌿 Deep rainforest experience
⛺ Jungle camping
BUKIT LAWANG
Wildlife • Famous • Adventure
🌿 Gunung Leuser rainforest
🦧 Wildlife opportunities
🍍 Fresh fruit breaks
⛺ Landak River campsite
🛶 ~15 min river rafting
Which one is better? You don’t have to choose. This trek lets you experience both.
4-Day Combo trek Batu Katak & Bukit Lawang Itinerary
DAY 1 - Batu Katak — Into the Wild
Start your adventure in Batu Katak and enter the rainforest with your local guide. Explore the jungle while looking for wildlife and unique tropical plants. Depending on the season, you may have the chance to see Amorphophallus (corpse flower) or Rafflesia.
Continue deeper into the forest and discover the Hidden Water Cave, followed by more jungle exploration. (note this is only possible if the weather is good)
Overnight: Jungle campsite
Meals: Lunch & dinner
DAY 2 - Batu Katak → Bukit Lawang
Wake up in the jungle and enjoy breakfast before continuing your Batu Katak adventure. Later, enjoy more than 40 minutes of river tubing before reaching your jungle campsite for the night.
After finishing the trek, travel by motorbike from Batu Katak to Bukit Lawang.
Luggage note: We recommend travelling between the destinations with a backpack. If you have larger luggage, we can arrange separate luggage transport for IDR 200,000.
Arrive in Bukit Lawang and check into your lodge.
Overnight: Lodge in Bukit Lawang
DAY 3 - Bukit Lawang — Into Gunung Leuser
Start your second jungle trekking experience in Bukit Lawang. Follow the famous trekking routes through the rainforest around Gunung Leuser National Park, accompanied by your local guide.
Take time to explore the forest and enjoy fresh tropical fruit along the way.
Continue towards your campsite beside Landak River, where you’ll spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.
Overnight: Landak River campsite
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
DAY 4 - Landak River → Bukit Lawang
After breakfast at camp, begin your journey back towards Bukit Lawang.
Instead of walking the entire way back, finish the adventure with approximately 20 minutes of river rafting.
Arrive back in Bukit Lawang, where your 4-day Combo Trek Batu Katak & Bukit Lawang comes to an end.
Want to Go Further?
Looking for something more wild?
The Combo Trek gives you the chance to experience Batu Katak and Bukit Lawang as two different jungle adventures, with transport between the destinations.
But if you’re looking for something more challenging, our 5-Day Batu Katak to Bukit Lawang Jungle Expedition takes a completely different approach.
Instead of travelling between the two destinations, you trek from Batu Katak to Bukit Lawang on foot, spending four nights wild camping in the rainforest. There are no prepared tourist camps — you travel with a local guide and porter team and experience the jungle as a continuous expedition.
What's Included
What's Included in Your Combo Trek
✓ Local trekking guides
Guides in both Batu Katak and Bukit Lawang, with fair payment for their work.
✓ Jungle camping
Camping equipment and jungle campsite arrangements.
✓ Meals & drinking water
Food and drinking water throughout the trekking days.
✓ Fresh tropical fruit
Fruit breaks during your Bukit Lawang trek.
✓ Permits
Required trekking and park permits.
✓ River experiences
40+ minute tubing in Batu Katak and rafting back to Bukit Lawang.
✓ Transport between destinations
Motorbike transport from Batu Katak to Bukit Lawang.
✓ Bukit Lawang lodge
Accommodation between the two jungle experiences.
What's Not Included
✕ Personal expenses
✕ Accommodation before or after the trek
✕ Transport to Batu Katak / from Bukit Lawang after the trek
✕ Travel insurance
✕ Alcoholic drinks or additional drinks
✕ Large luggage transport between Batu Katak and Bukit Lawang — available for an additional IDR 200,000 (except backpacks, these are included)
✕ Tips for guides and local staff — optional and always appreciated
If you need help arranging transport, accommodation or other services before or after the trek, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
Combo Trek Batu Katak & Bukit Lawang Pricing
€250 per person. Based on 2 people travelling together
Solo traveller?
You’re welcome to join us for an additional €90.
Alternatively, if you are travelling solo, ask us about joining an existing group and we can check whether we can match you with other travellers.
Our rates directly follow official local HPI Pricing Rules to ensure all local guides, drivers, cooks, and porters receive a professional, ethical living wage.
What is included – small summary
Your €250 includes:
✓ 2D/1N Batu Katak jungle trek
✓ 2D/1N Bukit Lawang jungle trek
✓ Local guides in both destinations
✓ Jungle camping
✓ Meals & drinking water
✓ Fresh fruit
✓ Trekking permits
✓ River tubing & rafting
✓ Transport between Batu Katak and Bukit Lawang
✓ Lodge in Bukit Lawang between the treks
Have questions before booking? Contact us and we’ll help you plan your adventure.
Check Out our Reviews
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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.
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