Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang Reviews

Unforgettable and most unique jungle experience This was by far the most unique and greatest experience during our time in Indonesia. We were super excited about the 3Days 2Nighys trip and were not disappointed at any time. Due to a delayed flight, we arrived after midnight but the staff welcomed us open hearted. The accommodation (Thomas Retreat) was basic but totally fine. The bed was comfortable and thanks to the mosquito net we had a restful night. In the morning, we left in the early morning with our guides and a group of 5. Within the first miles, we saw a ton of animals and learned about the domestic plants and way of life. Each day, the guides prepared a fruit break and a great lunch, that we enjoyed. Surely, we looked mostly forward to the orangutans. On the first day, we observed 9 of them in their natural habitat which was just the most stunning experience. We spent both nights in different camps by the riverside, where the chefs provide snacks, dinner and breakfast. The way back to Bukit Lawang with the Rafting Boats was the absolute perfect ending of an unforgettable trip. Of course we met a bunch of other groups on their way through the jungle (the longer your trip is, the less tourists you will see). It often seemed crowded but the thing we liked the most was the way our guides cared about our well being (and the well being of the orang utans!). Dino and Arno were THE ABSOLUTE BEST guides we could have asked for. They walked every extra mile for us to find orang utans, they looked for non crowded spots for our breaks and made sure we felt so welcomed at all times. They were funny, knowledgeable and caring at all time. Not a single piece of trash was left behind, every animal was appreciated respected.

Magical Jungle Experience Thomas really takes care of these customers. We had an unforgettable 5-day stay in the jungle. Our guides were really knowledgeable about the flora and fauna and taught us well throughout our stay. We saw a lot of orangutans, our guides were alert to any potential information. The cook's dishes were delicious. Our 2 guides as well as the cook were attentive to our needs. The only problem was that we didn't want to leave 😊

An unforgettable experience! Best experience ever!!! Great host & an amazing team @Thomas Retreat in Bukit Lawang. The trekking experience was amazing!!