Embark on a private trek through the North Sumatra rainforest to discover the Titan Arum, also known as the corpse flower. Witness the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world and experience the captivating scent of rotting flesh. Book now!
Embark on a private trek through the North Sumatra rainforest to discover the Titan Arum, also known as the corpse flower. Witness the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world and experience the captivating scent of rotting flesh. Book now!
- Gunung Leuser National Park - The inflorescence develops over several months, with its growth peaking at a rate of up to 15cm (6 inches) a day. It only blooms for around 24 - 48 hours. While in bloom, the structure generates heat, more than 32 degrees Celsius and produces its “foul smelling” odour to attract flesh flies and carrion beetles for…
- Gunung Leuser National Park - The inflorescence develops over several months, with its growth peaking at a rate of up to 15cm (6 inches) a day. It only blooms for around 24 - 48 hours. While in bloom, the structure generates heat, more than 32 degrees Celsius and produces its “foul smelling” odour to attract flesh flies and carrion beetles for pollination. After 48 hours the flower structure withers.
The trek to see the flower varies on the location of bloom of the Titan Arum which can take from 1 hour to 3 hours.
Join us for a memorable adventure!
- North Sumatra - Enjoy your self in Batu Katak village. Batu Katak is a small village with about 250 inhabitants. It sits besides the Berkail River and is surrounded by the Leuser National Park. Although it is only 18km away from Bukit Lawang, it is virtually unexplored by foreign tourists.
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- All fees and/or taxes
Come along and explore the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanium) bloom, also referred to as the corpse flower, renowned for its enormous, stench-infused floral cluster (inflorescence). This plant is native to the rugged hillsides and rainforests of North Sumatra. Its impressive bloom, notorious for its putrid scent, holds the record for being the world’s…
Come along and explore the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanium) bloom, also referred to as the corpse flower, renowned for its enormous, stench-infused floral cluster (inflorescence). This plant is native to the rugged hillsides and rainforests of North Sumatra. Its impressive bloom, notorious for its putrid scent, holds the record for being the world’s largest single-stalked floral cluster, and takes between 4-10 years or more to re-bloom, making it a huge hit in botanical gardens globally when it flowers!
This trip gives you the rare opportunity to trek through untouched rainforests and witness the flowering Titan Arum. Get on board now and see the tallest flower nature has to offer!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.