Ethical Orangutan Trekking
Enter the national park with licensed local guides, following wildlife trails at the pace of the rainforest—from a first encounter to multi-day journeys.
Explore jungle treks
Back To Nature Ecotourism
Back To Nature Ecotourism
Bukit Lawang · North Sumatra
Hidden beside the Bohorok River, Back to Nature is a remote eco-lodge and ethical orangutan trekking experience shaped by the rainforest and the people who call it home.
The journey in
Beyond Bukit Lawang village, a riverside path leads away from the noise and closer to the forest. After a 30–40 minute walk beside the Bohorok River, the warm lights of Back to Nature slowly appear between the trees.
Simple rooms, open verandas and a living forest just beyond the door.
River and rainforest views, a private bathroom and our strongest Wi-Fi connection.
From IDR 500,000Our largest and quietest stand-alone stay, set higher among the trees.
From IDR 300,000A rustic two-storey hideaway with an upstairs sleeping space and veranda.
Your stay at the forest edge
Choose your arrival, departure and number of guests. The calendar will show the rooms available for your dates.
More than a place to stay
Meet wild orangutans with licensed guides, slow down beside the river, or follow quiet trails within the forest we have protected since 1999.
Enter the national park with licensed local guides, following wildlife trails at the pace of the rainforest—from a first encounter to multi-day journeys.
Explore jungle treks
Rest in a warm herbal bath prepared with plants grown around Back to Nature, surrounded by the sound of the river and living forest.
Discover the spaStaying guests can enjoy quiet paths within the forest cared for by Back to Nature. Access is complimentary; ask our team which route suits the day’s conditions.
Discover our forestPrivate forest trail access and one daily spa session are complimentary with each stay. National park trekking is booked separately.
One man · One forest
Back to Nature is more than a place to stay. It is the living continuation of a promise Pak Aca made to the rainforest more than twenty-five years ago.
Pak Aca began with what he had: a small piece of rainforest, his own resources and the belief that living forest has value. That commitment has grown into more than 100 hectares protected through local stewardship and responsible ecotourism.
Life at Back to Nature
Mornings begin with the river. Evenings gather around wooden tables. Between them are forest walks, unhurried conversations and the quiet pleasure of having nowhere else to be.
Local voices, conservation ideas and life from Bukit Lawang.
Our lodge is reached by a beautiful 30–40 minute walk beside the Bohorok River from Bukit Lawang village. Our staff can meet you in the village and help with luggage.
Breakfast is not included. Every booking receives one complimentary spa session per day. Please reserve your preferred spa time in advance; our restaurant also serves breakfast and can prepare vegetarian and vegan meals.
Yes. We can arrange a private car from Medan Airport, licensed local guides, national park permits, meals, camping equipment and porter support.
Your journey to Bukit Lawang
Tell us your dates, preferred room and the kind of rainforest experience you are looking for. We will help shape the journey from airport pickup to your final walk back along the river.
Plan Your Experience