Landak River Retreat
From €28/night
Take a few days out of your busy schedule to deep-dive into the wisdom of nature and regain peaceful mind. Just with a short walk from Bukit Lawang, you will pamper yourself under the buzzing insect and bird sounds, and have a complete retreat journey in this jungle bungalow. This beautiful spot is ideal for your retreat followed by some swimming in the river or relaxing by its banks.
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Enjoy home-cooked traditional Indonesian cuisine or barbecue in the rainforest with the fascinating greenery view of Landak River. Then cherish yourself with a Bat Cave trip or a durian plantation trip will make your day.
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What's included:
- recognized English-speaking local guides
- everyday home-cooked Indonesian meals
- accommodation in bungalow
- pick up from hotel or drop-off location within Bukit Lawang
- add-on tours of Bat Cave and durian plantation are available
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*transport from Kualanamu Airport or Medan City is upon request with additional charges
Bat Cave
Price €48/person
*Customized itinerary is available upon request
Situated in Gunung Leuser National Park and is about 45 minutes walk from Landak River Retreat, the magnificent limestone Bat Cave is full of stalagmites and stalactites, with countless bats on its roof and swallows on its walls.
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In the Bat Cave, you will find yourself scrambling over and sqeezing through rocks in complete darkness. You are recommended to explore the cave with a flashlight, outfit for hiking, and some drinking water.
It will take 1.5-2 hours to walk through the cave.
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What's included:
- recognized English-speaking local guides
- entrance fee
- jungle barbecue
- pick up from Landak River Retreat or any hotels in Bukit Lawang
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Jungle Night Walk
Price €58/person
*Customized itinerary is available upon request
Discover the fascinating nocturnal world of the ancient rainforest on this 2-hour evening walk. Follow your experienced local guide on a adventurous walking tour and spot a range of nocturnal animals which you normally wouldn't see during the day. This unique tour takes small groups deep into the exotic rainforest and ensures a personalised experience to the nocturnal world.
Tours itinerary:
1700 Pick up from Landak River Retreat and briefing session
1715 Start trekking
1900 Return to Landak River Retreat
1930 Start jungle barbecue until late evening
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Durian Plantation Tour
Price €34/person
*Only available in durian season
(Jul-Sep, and occasionally Jan-Mar)
Enjoy ready-to-eat durians that ripe on the tree! Durian season normally starts from the month of June till August, but the best durian to enjoy is from the end of June till July. Occasionally a small amount of durians would be available from the end of January to early March.
What's included:
- recognized English-speaking local guides
- harvest and enjoy ripe durian all-you-can-eat
- pick up from Landak River Retreat or any hotels in Bukit Lawang
