Bat Cave & Friday Market
Bukit Lawang and its near surroundings (3-Hour Tours)
These are two fantastic tour options to discover the village of Bukit Lawang and its near surroundings. First you will walk downstream along Bohorok River for about half an hour, passing the village centre with its small tourist shops. Our Bat Cave Walk will then take you out of the village to green surroundings, heading towards Landak River. The cave features three “rooms” full of stalagmites and stalactites. Joining our tour to the local Friday Market you will walk along irrigation canals to the village of Gotong Royong where the local market takes place. This is where villagers sell rubber, fruit and vegetable, chicken, fish and all basic day-to-day provisions. These two short tours can be organized separately or as a combination.
Duration: 3 hours / 2 hours
Intensity level: low
Tour price: 20 EUR / person / per tour
Group size: minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people
Start (Bat Cave Walk): at 09:00 am and at 13:00 pm – Thursdays and Fridays
Start (Friday Market): at 09:00 am – Fridays only
Tour description
This memorable EcoTravel tour starts at 9:00 am with a leisurely 3 km walk from Bukit Lawang to the famous Bat Cave. The cave features three “rooms” full of stalagmites and stalactites, with countless bats on its roof and swallows on its walls. Lit by torch lights, this impressive cave system will be shown to you by our guide. This tour is not recommended for people inclined to claustrophobic fits.
Every Friday a typical market offering local produce is held in the village of Gotong Royong next to Bukit Lawang. This is where villagers sell rubber, fruit and vegetable, chicken, fish and all basic day-to-day provisions. There you will capture the spirit of rural North Sumatra, a colourful place to get in touch with Indonesian culture and local life. Your guide will answer all your questions about local products and help you digging deep into village life.
Includes: licensed English speaking guide, drinking water, fruits (Bat Cave Walk only), entrance fee to the Bat Cave, torch light (Bat Cave Walk only)
What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, small day bag, long trousers, insect repellent, sun cream, sun glasses, toilet paper
Package options: This short tours are a perfect add on to mostly all EcoTravel packages.
