Name: Jhony’s Backpacker Guest House
Rating: 10

Robin Dumont

Certainly the best experience of my trip.Jhony will pick you up directly from the bus stop and will do everything to make your stay perfect.Very clean economical rooms with private shower & toilet.A native guide in Bukit Lawang for 27 years, Jhony offers treks in the jungle ranging from a few hours to several days to suit everyone's needs, the meals are really good and he knows all the animals.I recommend 100%, thank you again Jhony for this stay I will definitely come back.

Cristian de meo

What can I say about this experience with Jhony, I'll just tell you that I had tears in my eyes after I saw an orangutan with his son a meter away from me.A breathtaking experience, I was speechless.All this thanks to Jhony and Lana our guide and assistant guide.The trek in the forest is long but super pleasant, we often stop to watch the orangutans and also to eat.Then, spending the night in the forest was a hell of an experience, a 5 star hotel as Jhony says, and that's how it was.He doesn't force anyone to book the trek with him and in fact he is super open and super honest with everyone.But if you do the trek with him you won't regret it.

Luca B

Super central and convenient, great budget accommodation. Jhony is a very nice helpful and honest guy - have not tried the jungle trek but will surely do next time.100% reccommended

ST0P_TV

During our trip through Indonesia, we made a stop in Bukit Lawang to trek through the jungle in search of the famous orangutans. Without any prior bookings, we headed straight to Johny’s Guesthouse, where we were immediately welcomed. Even though we hadn’t booked a tour yet, Johny was incredibly hospitable and offered us a stay at his place, no strings attached.Initially, we had considered booking a tour via TripAdvisor, but after chatting with Johny, his knowledge and passion for the jungle quickly won us over. His thorough explanation of the trekking details convinced us that we were in great hands, as his experience and love for the area truly stood out.A big plus for us was how seriously Johny took our dietary restrictions (allergies to nuts and eggs). He made sure that all the meals provided during our trek were prepared with care, which allowed us to fully enjoy the trip without any worries.We embarked on a 3-day, 2-night trek into the jungle. We were fortunate enough to see eight orangutans, including some with babies, as well as Thomas leaf monkeys, short- and pig-tailed macaques, and even a stunning hornbill bird. The jungle was teeming with fascinating wildlife, from insects to vibrant plant life, making every moment an adventure.Both Johny and our second guide, Lana, were incredibly patient with us, especially since we brought along camera equipment and often took our time waiting for that perfect shot. They never rushed us, and in fact, they went out of their way to help us get the best possible photos. Their kindness made us feel safe and completely at ease throughout the entire trek.Our nights in the jungle camp were equally wonderful, with plenty of food, drinks, and conversations.All in all, our time with Johny’s Backpacker Guesthouse was exceptional. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, caring guide and an authentic jungle adventure, we recommend Johny and his team!

Wanka Blanca

We were in the jungle with Jhony and his team for 2 days and one night. It was an incredibly great experience! The night in the “5-star hotel of the jungle” was gigantic.Since Jhony has many years of experience as a guide, he knows his way around the forest very well. He was able to give us a lot of information about nature, plants and animals in the jungle.We saw different monkeys, birds, insects and also orangutans.During the hike we were provided with plenty of vegetarian and vegan food in the jungle and ate lots of delicious local fruits. (Jhony lives vegan himself, so that's not a problem at all)Jhony is very friendly and a warm host. He is very supportive and happy to help with information or even with transport to and from the bus station.The accommodation has everything you need as a backpacker, especially if you are traveling on a budget.We can recommend Jhony's Backpackers. Gladly again! 🙂

Robin Dumont

Certainly the best experience of my trip.Jhony will pick you up directly from the bus stop and will do everything to make your stay perfect.Very clean economical rooms with private shower & toilet.A native guide in Bukit Lawang for 27 years, Jhony offers treks in the jungle ranging from a few hours to several days to suit everyone's needs, the meals are really good and he knows all the animals.I recommend 100%, thank you again Jhony for this stay I will definitely come back.

Cristian de meo

What can I say about this experience with Jhony, I'll just tell you that I had tears in my eyes after I saw an orangutan with his son a meter away from me.A breathtaking experience, I was speechless.All this thanks to Jhony and Lana our guide and assistant guide.The trek in the forest is long but super pleasant, we often stop to watch the orangutans and also to eat.Then, spending the night in the forest was a hell of an experience, a 5 star hotel as Jhony says, and that's how it was.He doesn't force anyone to book the trek with him and in fact he is super open and super honest with everyone.But if you do the trek with him you won't regret it.

Luca B

Super central and convenient, great budget accommodation. Jhony is a very nice helpful and honest guy - have not tried the jungle trek but will surely do next time.100% reccommended

ST0P_TV

During our trip through Indonesia, we made a stop in Bukit Lawang to trek through the jungle in search of the famous orangutans. Without any prior bookings, we headed straight to Johny’s Guesthouse, where we were immediately welcomed. Even though we hadn’t booked a tour yet, Johny was incredibly hospitable and offered us a stay at his place, no strings attached.Initially, we had considered booking a tour via TripAdvisor, but after chatting with Johny, his knowledge and passion for the jungle quickly won us over. His thorough explanation of the trekking details convinced us that we were in great hands, as his experience and love for the area truly stood out.A big plus for us was how seriously Johny took our dietary restrictions (allergies to nuts and eggs). He made sure that all the meals provided during our trek were prepared with care, which allowed us to fully enjoy the trip without any worries.We embarked on a 3-day, 2-night trek into the jungle. We were fortunate enough to see eight orangutans, including some with babies, as well as Thomas leaf monkeys, short- and pig-tailed macaques, and even a stunning hornbill bird. The jungle was teeming with fascinating wildlife, from insects to vibrant plant life, making every moment an adventure.Both Johny and our second guide, Lana, were incredibly patient with us, especially since we brought along camera equipment and often took our time waiting for that perfect shot. They never rushed us, and in fact, they went out of their way to help us get the best possible photos. Their kindness made us feel safe and completely at ease throughout the entire trek.Our nights in the jungle camp were equally wonderful, with plenty of food, drinks, and conversations.All in all, our time with Johny’s Backpacker Guesthouse was exceptional. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, caring guide and an authentic jungle adventure, we recommend Johny and his team!

Wanka Blanca

We were in the jungle with Jhony and his team for 2 days and one night. It was an incredibly great experience! The night in the “5-star hotel of the jungle” was gigantic.Since Jhony has many years of experience as a guide, he knows his way around the forest very well. He was able to give us a lot of information about nature, plants and animals in the jungle.We saw different monkeys, birds, insects and also orangutans.During the hike we were provided with plenty of vegetarian and vegan food in the jungle and ate lots of delicious local fruits. (Jhony lives vegan himself, so that's not a problem at all)Jhony is very friendly and a warm host. He is very supportive and happy to help with information or even with transport to and from the bus station.The accommodation has everything you need as a backpacker, especially if you are traveling on a budget.We can recommend Jhony's Backpackers. Gladly again! 🙂

Robin Dumont

Certainly the best experience of my trip.Jhony will pick you up directly from the bus stop and will do everything to make your stay perfect.Very clean economical rooms with private shower & toilet.A native guide in Bukit Lawang for 27 years, Jhony offers treks in the jungle ranging from a few hours to several days to suit everyone's needs, the meals are really good and he knows all the animals.I recommend 100%, thank you again Jhony for this stay I will definitely come back.