Katrin Pasha

"Is it really possible with children?" – That's one of the questions we get asked most often. And our answer is always the same: yes. Not only is it possible – many of our family guests tell us afterwards that Bukit Lawang became one of the most intense and memorable travel experiences their family has ever had. Children experience nature with an openness and wonder that adults sometimes lose along the way. An orangutan swinging from branch to branch. A butterfly the size of your hand. The...

Why Bukit Lawang is one of Southeast Asia's best destinations for solo travellers Solo travel means freedom. No compromises on pace, no debates about where to go next, no waiting around. And at the same time: encounters that are only possible when you're travelling alone. A conversation by the campfire. A spontaneous dinner invitation. Moments you can't plan for. Bukit Lawang is made for exactly this. The small village on the edge of the rainforest has an energy that draws solo travellers...

How to Get to Bukit Lawang – Step by Step From wherever you are to the edge of the jungle Bukit Lawang may feel like the other side of the world – but getting there is surprisingly straightforward. A flight to Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, followed by a transfer of around 3–4 hours, and you're standing at the doorstep of the rainforest. Here's everything you need to know. --- Step 1: Flying to Medan The closest international airport to Bukit Lawang is Kualanamu International...