Bat Caves Tour & BBQ at Landak River

EXPLORE THE CAVES & RELAX AT THE RIVER

Explore the unique bat caves of Bukit Lawang. These huge caves hide many stalagtites and stalagmites but also amazing species of insects, snakes, bats and swallows. Then walk through the palm oil plantations to go to the amazing Landak River. Relax, chill out and take a swim in this beautiful river while your guide will prepare a chicken & fish barbecue. Veggie ? Just tell us and we will cook something yummy for you!

If you are lucky you can even see orangutans and other wildlife on the way!

INFORMATION

Duration: half a day (4 hours)
Intensity level: low
Group size: minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people
Departure Time: at 08:30 am & 11:30 am

What to bring : comfortable walking shoes, long trousers, mosquito repellent, sun cream, light backpack & bottle of water

35 EUR / PERSON

Bat Caves & BBQ
at Landak River

EXPLORE THE CAVES & RELAX AT LANDAK RIVER

Explore the unique bat caves of Bukit Lawang. These huge caves hide many stalagtites and stalagmites but also amazing species of insects, snakes, bats and swallows. Then walk through the palm oil plantations to go to the amazing Landak River. Relax, chill out and take a swim in this beautiful river while your guide will prepare a chicken & fish barbecue. Veggie ? Just tell us and we will cook something yummy for you! If you are lucky you can even see orangutans and other wildlife on the way!

INFORMATION

Duration: one day (7-8 hours)
Intensity level: low
Group size: minimum 1 people for the Caves & 2 for the BBQ
Departure Time: at 09:00 am

What to bring : your camera, comfortable walking shoes, swimsuit, flip flops or sandals, towel,

mosquito repellent, sunscreen, bottle of water

160,000 IDR - 10€ - 11$ PER PERSON

*only the Caves

360,000 IDR - 25€ - 25$
PER PERSON

*for Caves & Landak River BBQ
minimum 2 people

TOUR ITINERARY

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your guesthouse around 9:00 am.

You will first take a walk downstream along the Bohorok River for half an hour and cross the village center. Have a look to the several small toursits shops. Afterwards, keep walking out of the village through green surroundings.

In your way to the Bat Caves, you will cross rubber and palm oil plantations. Your guide will explain you many things about these plantations but also about fruits, plants and wildlife that you might meet.

Enter the Bat Caves with your torch light (provided by your guide at the entrance) and explore the three "rooms" full of stalactites and stalagmites. This amazing cave system also hides many wildlife species : lot of bats, swallows but also snakes, spiders and scorpions. Take time to observe them closely and listen to the explanation of your guide.
Please note that this tour is not recommended if you are claustrophobic.

After this amazing experience, take another half an hour walk heading to the peaceful Landak River.
Once there you will be able to take a refreshing swim in the river and relax by watching the wonderful green surroundings.

Your guide will prepare you a yummy barbecue made with fish, chicken, rice and fresh fruits (veggie option : sweet potatoe barbecue). Enjoy your yummy homemade lunch at the riverside !

Then, your guide will bring you back to your guesthouse around 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm.