Orangutan Haven Field Trip
13 - 21 APRIL 2026 | $2495 NZD
Orangutan Haven is a world-first site for conservation and sustainability education, and a sanctuary for orangutans that can’t be released. Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) has rescued over 500 orangutans and released over 330 orangutans back to the wild after being rescued from the illegal pet trade or from human-orangutan conflict. Some can’t be returned to the wild due to injury or illness and live on man-made islands at Orangutan Haven, living out their lives with dignity in a more natural environment. Orangutan Haven is the world's newest eco park - a unique resource for conservation, education, sustainable development, and recreation, and will have a great impact on locals and the conservation of orangutans. This 9-day field trip allows guests to participate in activities that will help develop the site, such as landscaping, construction, habitat furnishing, planting or other activities. We will trek in the Gunung Leuser National Park to look for wild orangutans and learn the story of orangutan conservation in Sumatra, as well as experiencing local hospitality in the forest edge village of Bukit Lawang.
Download the itinerary here
Download your waiver and booking form here
Download an information pack here
Download your packing list here
13 - 21 APRIL 2026 | $2495 NZD
Orangutan Haven is a world-first site for conservation and sustainability education, and a sanctuary for orangutans that can’t be released. Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) has rescued over 500 orangutans and released over 330 orangutans back to the wild after being rescued from the illegal pet trade or from human-orangutan conflict. Some can’t be returned to the wild due to injury or illness and live on man-made islands at Orangutan Haven, living out their lives with dignity in a more natural environment. Orangutan Haven is the world's newest eco park - a unique resource for conservation, education, sustainable development, and recreation, and will have a great impact on locals and the conservation of orangutans. This 9-day field trip allows guests to participate in activities that will help develop the site, such as landscaping, construction, habitat furnishing, planting or other activities. We will trek in the Gunung Leuser National Park to look for wild orangutans and learn the story of orangutan conservation in Sumatra, as well as experiencing local hospitality in the forest edge village of Bukit Lawang.
Download the itinerary here
Download your waiver and booking form here
Download an information pack here
Download your packing list here
13 - 21 APRIL 2026 | $2495 NZD
Orangutan Haven is a world-first site for conservation and sustainability education, and a sanctuary for orangutans that can’t be released. Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) has rescued over 500 orangutans and released over 330 orangutans back to the wild after being rescued from the illegal pet trade or from human-orangutan conflict. Some can’t be returned to the wild due to injury or illness and live on man-made islands at Orangutan Haven, living out their lives with dignity in a more natural environment. Orangutan Haven is the world's newest eco park - a unique resource for conservation, education, sustainable development, and recreation, and will have a great impact on locals and the conservation of orangutans. This 9-day field trip allows guests to participate in activities that will help develop the site, such as landscaping, construction, habitat furnishing, planting or other activities. We will trek in the Gunung Leuser National Park to look for wild orangutans and learn the story of orangutan conservation in Sumatra, as well as experiencing local hospitality in the forest edge village of Bukit Lawang.
Download the itinerary here
Download your waiver and booking form here
Download an information pack here
Download your packing list here
The cost of this adventure is $2495.00 (NZD), with 25% deposit required to secure a place. The balance is required to be paid no later than 60 days prior to departure.
This field trip requires a minimum of five and a maximum of ten participants to go ahead. Deposits will be refunded in full if field trips do not meet minimum number. Do not book flights until your group leader has advised the trip will proceed.
You must be at least 18 years of age to participate on this field trip. There is NO contact with the orangutans on this experience. Personal travel insurance is compulsory. You need at least a medium level of fitness for this field trip and will be work in hot, humid conditions, often performing laborious tasks.
Field trip leader: Amy.