Visit Bukit Lawang, Sumatra
The main attraction of Bukit Lawang is the Bohorok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, which was established in 1973 to help captive orang-utans re-adjust to life in the wild. The area is also popular for trekking.
Bukit Lawang
Sumatra, Indonesia
Located on the edge of the giant Gunung Leuser National Park, this area is wild and enchanting with clear, fast-flowing rivers.
Orang-utan rehabilitation centre
The main attraction is the Bohorok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, which was established in 1973 to help captive orang-utans re-adjust to life in the wild. Orang-utans can usually be seen at one of the feeding platforms and the sight of one of these magnificent creatures swinging through the trees is unforgettable.
Activities
Other popular activities here include trekking, rafting, and tubing. We try to arrange your trip so that this area is avoided at the weekend due to crowds of local visitors from nearby Medan.
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- Lake Toba was formed by volcanic activity some 100,000 years ago, and is one of Sumatra’s most spectacular sights. Perhaps the best way to enjoy the scenery around Parapat and Lake Toba is to take a cruise on the lake.
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Bukit Lawang
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- The main attraction of Bukit Lawang is the Bohorok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, which was established in 1973 to help captive orang-utans re-adjust to life in the wild. The area is also popular for trekking.
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