Back to Nature Ecotourism

This is great place to stay. Aca, the owner, has a cool mission to save the jungle. Yanta, the manager, shares that mission and is a real nature-guy. He is also an excellent host. Edi was our jungle-guide and is a remarkable person. The whole staff is looking after the guests in a very caring way. We miss them already :-)

A very nice jungle escape. I loved the 40 min walk to the village each morning. I saw lizards, butterflies, monkeys and lots of rafts floating by. In the afternoon I walked back to the lodge for a refreshing swim in the river. For 4 days I was living my best life :) . The food was excellent. Try the big fruit salad, its wonderful.

Everything was perfect.

We stayed at back to nature for 1 night and took a 3D 2N trek with Anuar and Rama. The hotel is very peaceful and such a great place to relax. They were very helpful in arranging our transfer from medan and our orangutan adventure. Anuar works with back to nature to provide the treks and really showed us the jungle. We were able to adapt the trek to our preferences and he really went to the extra mile to cater for our every need.

Fantastic stay, only thing I would mention is it is a 25 minute trek from the main town but you can pay for someone to bring your bags for you.

Amazing location in the middle of the jungle at the river. Good food.

Sounds and view of nature were wonderful. People were very kind and helpful. if you accept swimming in the river or showering in cool water, you will be satisfied. Janta helped us to arrange transport from and to the airport and gave us a wonderful guide Anuar for a two day trek full of unforgettable experiences.

Everything was as it should be.

My stay in Back to Nature was extraordinary for different reasons. The location is very remote, a feeling of staying in the jungle, surrounded by hills with beautiful rainforest and the river is flowing wild in which you can take a refreshing bath - the scenery is awesome. It is also possible to spot different kind of monkeys. The food in the restaurant is very good. And another reason why I liked my stay so much is the very ambitious manager of Back to Nature Yanta. He makes all possible for the tourist and it is his intention to make our stay an unforgettable experience. You should definitely do the spa with local herbs. For me it was one of the best spa in my life - very beautiful and very relaxing. Spot on!! Thank you so much Yanta for all, it was great!!

Such a committed and competent crew, at the guest house and especially on the trek. Special thanks to our fearless, fun-loving and knowledgeable guides, Edi and Galang--who led us and fed us so well. The meals and snacks were well timed and generously arrayed, given the challenge of their carrying it all with them. Our sweaty 1.5 day trek featured encounters with multiple orangutans and monkeys. The swim in the river at camp after the 10 KM hike was divine.

Beware that the guest house location is a 30-min hike on an uneven path above the river. I managed it in the dark with two wonderful guides. Use backpacks not suitcases. Facilities are rustic which I appreciated. Don't come here for a hot shower, consistent electricity, and sparkling clean spaces. You get much more than that when you're Back to Nature. Physically, the trekking is a great workout and magical -- but only IF you're in shape to climb and descend, it's not raining, and you have the right clothing and footwear. So come prepared physically and mentally and you will have an amazing time cared for by a superb team of professionals who love their work.

A magnificent place! You are really in the jungle there, but in a cosy, luxurious space and with a great community. You can see wildlife right outside the porch. The good was also super nice, I especially loved the breakfast, plenty of vegan options. I am definitely going back there again in the future!

It was truly exceptional, no issues!!

🫂❤️After years of traveling around the world, we can say with complete certainty that Back to Naturism, in Bukit Lawang, has been one of the best experiences of our lives. We spent five unforgettable days in the heart of one of the planet’s last remaining jungles, at a hotel that not only offers comfort, safety, and stunning natural beauty — but also stands for a greater purpose: to protect public jungles and vulnerable lands from being sold off for palm plantations and destructive exploitation. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. The rooms are cozy, clean, and perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings. The food was a delightful surprise — exquisite dishes prepared with love by chef Ipin, a true masterchef in the jungle. Even during our trek through Gunung Leuser National Park, we were served five-star meals in the heart of the rainforest, surrounded by ancient trees and the magical sounds of nature. Our guide Eru led us on breathtaking treks where we safely and respectfully encountered orangutans in their natural habitat. The views, the jungle sounds, the wildlife, the exotic flowers, the river, and the fresh air helped us reconnect with what truly matters. The hotel staff was absolutely incredible. Yanta, the manager, made sure everything ran smoothly. Aca, the founder and soul of the project, is an inspiring man who has purchased 100 hectares of jungle outside the national park, in order to protect it from deforestation and the aggressive expansion of palm oil companies. Rama and the rest of the team were always smiling, kind, and ready to help with anything. This place is truly one of a kind. No pollution, no stress — just pure peace and a deep energy that you can only find in places like this. We recommend this hotel to anyone seeking an authentic, life-changing experience deeply connected to nature. It’s not just a trip — it’s a gift for the soul.

The perfect place to get deep in touch with nature, with the Jungle. For everyone who loves the nature i recomend to stay there for a while. Listen, just listen, watch just watch, breath just breath and at least you will understand that many Moons are raisen and falling, long long bevore you came. And you remember wich way the wind blows, when this Day is done. I extended my stay up to three (!!!) weeks. Thx to the Crew, for these unforgetable time. This is the View from the Bungalow over (120 steps) over the Restaurant.