🫂❤️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.

It was an amazing experience. The place is surrounded by astonishing nature, and not like in Bukit Lawang centre, where all the guest houses are located one by another, with limited privacy, here you can fully enjoy being really close to nature and having cosy, calm, private space. The rooms and public spaces are comfortably and aesthetically arranged. The owner and his team are extremely supportive and helpful, and can share plenty of inspiring stories and information about the treasures of the jungle :) and ecological behaviours which prevent harming the nature. Food is super tasty and available on the spot. I highly recommend also “jungle spa”, unforgettable experience! We have seen orangutan just few hundred meters for this place. And the river is by the property so you can take a swim any moment. You need to walk there a bit from Bukit Lawang centre but for me it was just another advantage of the place, the walk is easy (you can make it in sandals/flip-flops) and through the beautiful area.

All was great and I totally recommend the place

What a gem of a place and people! It is So special and the team of people are full of heart, soul and fun with smiles at the ready. You don’t need to go trekking and sleep under plastic to experience being in the jungle as you can be in amongst it at Back to Nature swimming in the river and watching for wildlife. We saw lots of Thomas’s Leaf Monkeys, silver monkeys and white handed Gibbons in the time we were there We came for 3 nights, but stayed for 5 and only reluctantly left. Noval and Yanta did everything they could and more to make our stay so memorable from cooking special meal requests, Carrying our bags on the 2km walk in from Bukit Luwang, getting medicine in the village, climbing for coconuts and paddling us out on the “jungle taxi” (tyre tubes lashed together to make a raft) and carrying our bags all the way up the 300 steps to On the Rocks. If you want a unique rustic escape away from it all and a lovely vibe with such sincere, good people and a beautiful environment this is your place! It was certainly ours and we didn’t miss anything from a more urban environment

The only preference would be for it to be smoke free but that is a big ask in Indonesia

Beautiful secluded place, surrounded by nature. It takes 30-45 minutes to hike there from the edge of town, walking next to the river. It's a really nice hike, but it can be challenging with luggage or in rainy days. Great view of the national park from the balcony, we got to see some gibbons, and plenty of monkeys. You can also hike in their private land, though there's no clear paths since they are likely not walked often. Yanta is a great host, and cooked us some tasty food. They also organised a jungle trek for us, and we had a lot of fun with Edi and Rama. .

The path from Bukit Lawang needs some care and maintenance, to make it more accessible.

Back to nature by name and experience! Staff were welcoming and friendly. The environmentally friendly aspect of this place was amazing and the scenery breathtaking. Loved every minute of our stay and the trek into the jungle to see the orangutans was out of this world. This place is definitely for the intrepid traveller and will totally fill your cup. Bring soap!

Knowing a little bit more about the 40 minute trek to the location would have been useful. I did it in a dress and sandals - not recommended!

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.

The location of this place is amazing! It’s more remote than a lot of the other stays and that gives a really nice jungle feel to the location. Wonderful views, and possibility to swim/dip in the river. The food is simple but good, order on time or beforehand. The staff and the lodge also really take care of the environment, which is really good. It makes you feel connected to the surroundings as well. But the staff is what makes this stay so comfortable: very friendly people that deserve all the guests in the world! They also organised a jungle trek (2 days) and a raft ride back to the river on the last day.

I would definitely come back here, but you have to walk 2km (around 30-40 minutes) to get from the village to the lodge. It’s possible to hire someone in the village or ask the accommodation to do the first part by motorcycle and/or carry your stuff. We didn’t mind because it’s a beautiful walk along the river! Possible to do it on sneakers or sandals too. Food is simple but we really liked it.

The most incredible stay to be at in Bukit Lawang. Incredible nature and view, great staff, very inspiring owner. The background of this place is so interesting and you actually support locals that want to make a positive impact on the whole area in terms of sustainable business. Enjoyed just sitting there and watching the river and jungle front so much. They're also expanding with a potential spa area, so excited to hopefully come back someday and see the place thrive!

No complaints. But be prepared for an approx. 30 minute walk from the actual village

Nice swimming area in the river in front of the guesthouse + the opportunity to spot Gibbons & monkeys from the guesthouse.

No electricity due to broken generator (but now solar panel and new generator available) Also ordering special food requests well in advance due to more remote location from Bukit Lawang.

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!!