BATCAVE AND BBQ TOUR

3 Hours / Easy

After a relaxed walk through Bukit Lawang’s suburbs and rubber plantations, experience a guided tour through a three-complex cave system providing a protected habitat for two species of bats.

A person standing on rocky ground inside a cave, with sunlight streaming in from an opening above and green foliage visible outside.

The essentials

How it works

  • Batcave of Bukit Lawang
  • Swimming in Landak river
  • Followed by a barbecue

What’s provided

  • Expert guides with English skills
  • Lunch provided according to your dietary requirements
  • Basic medical kit

What to bring

  • Mosquito repellent (at least DEET 20%)
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Raincoat or anorak
  • Flashlight
  • Long pants recommended
  • Camera, binoculars or drone
  • Large water bottle for refills
  • Personal medical supplies

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