NORTH SUMATERA - WEST SUMATERA OVERLAND
Discover the diverse attractions of
Sumatra. The ancient secrets of the rugged nature of Sumatra. The
refined culture and tradition of Sumatra. The white beaches of its
tropical Islands. Its volcanic mountains and lush landscapes. And become
a captive of the the timeless magic of Sumatra.
DAY 01 : ARRIVE MEDAN
Arrive at Polonia Airport Medan, meeting service and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Medan. Overnight at hotel in Medan .
DAY 02 : MEDAN – PARAPAT
In the morning, leave Medan for Parapat via the mountain resort of
Brastagi. Visits en route to the Batak Karo village of Lingga with its
traditional houses on stilts, the slender Sipiso-piso waterfall
overlooking Lake Toba and the palace of the ancient Batak rulers at
Pematang Purba. Afternoon arrival in Parapat on the shores of blue-green
Lake Toba . Overnight at hotel in Parapat.
DAY 03 : PARAPAT
Cruise tour on Lake Toba by motorboat to Samosir Island , believed to be
home of Batak culture. The boat stops at the village of Tomok with its
traditional houses with saddle-shaped roofs and the megalithic stone
tombs of the ancient Batak Kings. Then at Ambarita village with the
stone table and chairs of the ancient kings and at Simanindo, site of
the ancient ruler’s palace. Overnight at hotel in Parapat.
DAY 04 : PARAPAT – PADANG SIDEMPUAN
Leave Parapat early in the morning for Padang Sidempuan in the high
mountain ranges, driving through small towns and village of the Batak
country. Stop en route at Sigurgur for a last glimpse of Lake Toba and
at Bonan Dolok with its view of the small harbour town of Sibolga . Late
afternoon arrival in Padang Sidempuan. Overnight at hotel in Padang
Sidempuan.
DAY 05 : PADANG SIDEMPUAN – BUKITTINGGI
Leave Padang Sidempuan in the morning for Bukittinggi driving through
the most beautiful rugged natural part of Sumatra . On the way we visit
the equator and a hot spring in a rain forest reserve at Rimbo Panti.
Overnight at hotel in Bukittinggi
DAY 06 : BUKITTINGGI
Morning city tour of Bukittinggi covering Sianok Canyon , the Museum and
colourful market place. In the afternoon is free to explore this
tranquil small town on horse carts.
DAY 07 : BUKITTINGGI (HARAU VALLEY TOUR)
Sightseeing Harau Valley . We drive to the valley, visiting a
traditional ‘krupuk’ factory and the caves of Ngalau Indah on the way.
In the Harau Valley we make a walk through rice fields, rain forest and
visit some waterfalls foe a swim. In the afternoon we drive back to
Bukittinggi. Overnight at hotel in Bukittinggi.
DAY 08 : BUKITTINGGI (MINANGKABAU TOUR)
A full day tour will start to the unique land of matrilineal Minangkabau
visiting Batu Sangkar, the ancient Minangkabau Kingdom , Pagaruyung the
Minangkabau king’s palace, a symbol of Minangkabau architecture. Enjoy
the specific Padang rice table for lunch in beautiful rice fields.
Proceed to Singkarak Lake , the largest lake of West Sumatra visiting
Lima Kaum, Ombilin, Pandai Sikat a famous village for weaving and
woodcarving.
DAY 09 : BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU – PADANG
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Lake Maninjau visiting Koto
Gadang a village famous for silver filligram work. Embun Pagi a
panoramic view to the fascinating volcanic Maninjau Lake and kelok 44, a
breath taking forty four hair-pin curved road enjoying the forty four
different views of the lake. In the afternoon drive through beautiful
landscape to Padang for overnight stay, Afternoon free for own
activities.
DAY 10 : PADANG – AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for city tour until the time for departure flight to next destination. End of tour.
