Bat Cave Exploration
Delve into the mysterious underworld of Bukit Lawang.
Special Price: €25 per Person
(Price valid for a minimum group of 2 participants)
Explore the hidden wonders beneath the surface of Bukit Lawang. This tour takes you into a fascinating cave system, home to thousands of bats and unique rock formations.
Highlights of Your Adventure
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Explore the Cave: Enter a vast cave system and experience its unique atmosphere.
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See Thousands of Bats: Witness the large colonies of bats that inhabit the cave ceilings.
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Unique Rock Formations: Discover stunning stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years.
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Cave Ecosystem: Learn about the insects and other creatures that have adapted to life in the dark.
What's Included?
- Local English-Speaking Guide
- Cave Entrance Fee
- Headlamp / Torch
- Mineral Water
Brief Itinerary
Morning: Cave Spelunking
Meet your guide and take a short walk to the cave entrance. Guided by torchlight, you'll venture inside to explore the impressive chambers.
Midday: A Unique Ecosystem
Witness thousands of bats roosting on the ceiling and learn about the stalactite and stalagmite formations that have grown over millennia.
Afternoon: The Return
After exploring the wonders of the cave, you'll emerge back into the daylight and be guided back to your accommodation.
Responsible Tourism
Preserving the cave is our priority. We kindly ask you to:
- Avoid touching the cave walls or formations.
- Keep noise to a minimum to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Always follow the instructions of your guide.
- Leave no trash behind inside the cave.
What You Should Bring
- Sturdy, non-slip shoes.
- Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- A camera (flash photography may be restricted).
- Mosquito repellent.
- A sense of adventure!
Discover the mysteries beneath Bukit Lawang!
Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang!
An unforgettable experience to see orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Choose your adventure.
View PackagesChoose Your Adventure
Half-Day Orangutan Trek
A short experience for a quick introduction to the jungle.
- Short jungle walk
- See semi-wild orangutans
- Return to Bukit Lawang
Full-Day Jungle Adventure
A short but memorable jungle experience.
- See semi-wild orangutans
- Jungle trekking
- Lunch in the jungle
Overnight Jungle Immersion
Overnight stay for a more immersive jungle experience.
- Overnight stay in a jungle camp
- See various wildlife
- River tubing back to village
Deeper Jungle Trek & Tubing
An in-depth jungle adventure.
- Deeper jungle trekking
- River tubing back to village
- Overnight stay in a jungle camp
- See gibbons, macaques, and other wildlife
Extended Jungle Exploration
A multi-night adventure to explore the jungle further.
- Explore more distant areas of the park
- Spend more time observing wildlife
- Enjoy multiple nights in the jungle
- River tubing on the last day
Deep Jungle Expedition
Our longest and most immersive adventure.
- Trek further into the national park
- Visit different areas
- More time to encounter wildlife
- Spend more nights in the jungle
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