Bukit Lawang Travel Guide

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The poor fella here cannot be let loose to live in the wild with the other orangutans. He is a recidavist offender. What will be his fate? Isn't it an age old story?
The poor fella here cannot be let loose to live in the wild with the other orangutans. He is a recidavist offender. What will be his fate? Isn't it an age old story?
The locals farm rubber or palm oil in this area. While it gives them a living and they are not in the hands of big business ( or are they?) look to the back of the photo to see what happens to the rainforest.
Rainforest tree 💓💓
The muddy river in Bukit Lawang that 10 years ago cost more than 2000 local life. Now the city is yet again beautiful but the nature of the river is living on in the hearts of the locals
Hotel Orangutan

Hotel Orangutan

3 out of 5
Orangutan Street Bukit Lawang North Sumatra
The price is Rp289.256 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
Rp289.256
Rp350.001 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Bukit Lawang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Lawang Bridge and Bat Cave are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
Location was amazing and the staff were extremly helpful

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Hotel Orangutan
Ecolodge Bukit Lawang

Ecolodge Bukit Lawang

3 out of 5
Jl. Besar Bukit Lawang Bukit Lawang North Sumatra
Stay at this hotel in Bukit Lawang. Enjoy free parking, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Lawang Bridge and Bat Cave ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Friendly staff, location and green environment

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Ecolodge Bukit Lawang
Fadhil Guest House

Fadhil Guest House

2 out of 5
Jl. Orangutan Pati's Bukit Lawang North Sumatra
Stay at this guesthouse in Bukit Lawang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bukit Lawang Bridge and Bat Cave ...
Fadhil Guest House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Room in Lodge - Holiday Rental in Sumatra

Room in Lodge - Holiday Rental in Sumatra

2 out of 5
Jalan Sei Bahorok Bohorok SU
Stay at this holiday home in Bohorok. Enjoy a garden and on-site car hire. Popular attractions Bat Cave and Bukit Lawang Bridge are located nearby.
Room in Lodge - Holiday Rental in Sumatra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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