About us — Sumatra Orangutan Explore

Real guides. Real ethics. A jungle we call home.

We're one of the only genuinely locally-owned tour companies in Bukit Lawang, guiding visitors into Gunung Leuser National Park with care for the wildlife and the forest we share.

Experience16+ yearsOwned100% localGuidesHPI licensedBaseBukit Lawang

Who we are

We're a team of ethical, fully-licensed jungle trek guides taking visitors on memorable adventures in Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra. Join us to explore the rainforest and spot wild orangutans with guides who grew up right here.

Every one of our guides has more than 16 years of experience and has completed the intensive three-month training required by the Indonesian Guide Association (HPI). That certification is essential — but beyond it, we believe guides should hold strong ethics and real ecological awareness.

How we work

We keep groups small, tread lightly, and put the welfare of the orangutans and the forest first. Because we live here, we know the trails, the rivers and the wildlife intimately — which means safer, richer and more responsible trips for you.

Meet the team

Your licensed jungle guides

All members of the Indonesian Guide Association, each with many years of experience in leading treks in Bukit Lawang.

Marwan Sitepu, licensed Bukit Lawang jungle guide

Marwan Sitepu

"Marwan"
HPI Licence140/DPC.HPI.KAB.LKT
Suprayetno "Yetno", licensed Bukit Lawang jungle guide

Suprayetno

"Yetno"
HPI Licence066/DPC.HPI.KAB.LKT
Sunarto "Kinol", licensed Bukit Lawang jungle guide

Sunarto

"Kinol"
HPI Licence087/DPC.HPI.KAB.LKT
Arjuna Fadhilla 'Zidane', licensed Bukit Lawang jungle guide

Arjuna Fadhilla

"Zidane"
HPI Licence371/DPC.HPI.KAB.LKT
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