Name: Sumatran Ethical Expeditions and Trekking
Address: Sampe Raya, 20852 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia, Sampe Raya, Sumatra, 20852, Indonesia
Rating: 9.1

Sumatran Ethical Expeditions and Trekking

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sumatran Ethical Expeditions and Trekking in Bukit Lawang offers family rooms with mountain views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a fitness center, sun terrace, and lush garden. The traditional restaurant serves Indonesian and European cuisines with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional facilities include a bar, outdoor seating, and a children’s playground. Convenient Location: Located 71 mi from Kualanamu International Airport, the guest house is highly rated for its proximity to nature and excellent service. Nearby attractions include Bukit Lawang and Gunung Leuser National Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type	Number of guests
King Room with Mountain View 1 king bed
King Room with Balcony 1 queen bed
King Room with Mountain View 1 king bed
King Room with Garden View 1 king bed
King Room with Balcony 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed

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Virginia

Spain

“Incredibly kind and welcoming staff. Perfect place to disconnect, relax, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Great room, comfy bed, amazing views. And the jungle trekking experience was awesome.”

Jerry

United States

“The room was great and the common area is beautiful with great views.”

Emily

United States

“Had a wonderful time doing the jungle trek and relaxing at the inn. Such wonderful staff and hosts.”

Melody

Australia

“Food was cooked in house and delicious, be sure to order ahead of time to allow fresh meal preparations. Staff and host were very hospitable and welcoming. Spacious room”

Leah

United States

“We had a fantastic stay, thanks to the incredibly kind and welcoming hosts and staff. Our main goal was to see orangutans, and we had an unforgettable experience with one of their knowledgeable guides. The highlight was spotting three orangutans...”

Daniel

Hungary

“It's a very nice room that has two terraces, a big bed with mosquito net and a fan, but no AC. The view is beautiful from the window. The property is about 20 mins walk from the 'center' of Bukit Lawang, but I think there's actually not much...”

Jari

Netherlands

“Beautiful place to stay and a really good jungle trek with nice guides. Jhony, Havidz and Adam were the best!”

Rebeca

Malaysia

“Very friendly and accommodating owners and great view of the rice paddies from the windows (that covered all the walls) of my room. Lived the true Sumatran shower experience: sluicing buckets of water down my body felt SO refreshing in the humid...”

Nauroz

Germany

“Very very helpful staff. I will definitely come back.”

Lillian

Taiwan

“Beautiful property, great to hang out at, and not in the tourist area. You can get the feel of a local neighborhood. The rooms are clean and spacious.”

Managed by Ishako Ranto SImanjuntak

Company review score: 9.6Based on 259 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Born only a few doors down from our Lodge site, Ishako Ranto Simanjuntak spent many years working as a free-lance guide in Bukit Lawang, during which time he met UK born yet NL raised Lily Morgan, who moved to Sumatra in 2017 to manage the Bukit Lawang Education Trust. Ever since that fateful day, the pair have enjoyed scouring Sumatra for the spiciest food, singing sweet Batak love ballads and arguing, or discussing the greater questions in life! After falling pregnant with their first son in early 2022, the pair decided to invest all their knowledge and love for the region into a guesthouse that would honour Ishako’s Batak heritage, whilst showcasing the best of the region’s traditions and cultures, in order to provide their guests with an honest, raw yet elegant experience of Sumatran life.

Property info

We specialise in sustainable JUNGLE TREKS AND TOURS with the goal of showcasing the best of the Sumatra's raw yet elegant history and culture. Our Lodge was built with traditional Batak techniques, resulting in spacious and airy rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, private terrace or balcony and modern ensuite facilities- please note only our 2nd floor rooms have hot water en-suites. The Lodge faces the rice fields of JAWA DALAM, a traditional Japanese town located 25 minutes from Bukit Lawang Tourism centre. This means all our rooms have majestic views over the fields and mountain range, but you will have to walk 25 mins or take a 10 minute tuktuk to get into the tourist centre. We are very well connected with the charitable community in Bukit Lawang, and endeavour to facilitate guest visits to show them the valuable work being performed in the area. Furthermore, all ingredients used in our kitchen are either grown on our veg plot, or bought locally, as we endeavour to support local, sustainable entrepreneurs.

Neighborhood info

Positioned between the village, irrigation and rice paddy fields the Lodge boasts easy access to whatever our guests may be in search of. With Soul Bar, Gino's Place, Masno's Cafe, Indomaret/Alphamaret, the Friday Market place plus local warungs (coffee bars) and kedais (corner shops) all within a ten minute radius, our guests needs are easily satisfied. Those looking for nature will find there are many local footpaths which meander through the paddy fields and surrounding farmland where you will also find our working buffalo, Betty. Additionally, Bukit Lawang Toursit centre is easily accessible by foot (20mins), bicycle (10mins), or tuktuk (5mins).

Languages Spoken

English,Indonesian

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site

The Lodge Resto

Cuisine
Indonesian • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Ambience
Traditional
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Restaurant #2

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Amenities of Sumatran Ethical Expeditions and Trekking

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

Rp 100,000 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sumatran Ethical Expeditions and Trekking of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 2506260035886, 55120