NORTH – WEST SUMATRA OVERLAND
8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
Day 1 Medan – Berastagi (L,D)
Arrive at Medan airport, meet and greet then depart for a two-hour drive to Berastagi, a highland resort with its refreshing weather and magnificent mountain scenery, through some part of the lush tropical rain forest of Sumatera. Reaching Berastagi, visit Peceran – a village with a number of traditional houses that are still being used. Then visit the fruit market of Berastagi. Check in hotel.
Day 2 : Berastagi – Parapat – Samosir Island (B,L,D)
Depart for Parapat – a famous lake resort lies on the east shore of Lake Toba. See the slender Sipiso-piso Waterfall drops into the northern tip shore of Lake Toba from hundred meter height. Visit the ancient King’s Palace of Simalungun at Pematang Purba. Proceed to Parapat through the fertile vegetable and fruit farms, pine tree forest and spectacular view of Lake Toba along most part of the journey. Arrive in Parapat. After lunch, leave for Samosir - a huge island in the middle of Lake Toba. It takes 45 minutes to get to the island by boat. Arrive in Samosir, check in hotel
Day.03:Samosir Island Tour (B,L,D)
Samosir Island tour by boat. Visit the Tomb of King Sidabutar and Batak Toba Village at Tomok. Then to Ambarita, a traditional village with ancient megalithic furniture in front of the traditional house and the Village of Simanindo to watch folkdance perfomance of Batak Toba people. Also visit the tiny lovely Tao Island. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 4 : Parapat – Panyabungan (B,L,D)
Leave for Panyabungan. Visit Lumban Binanga Village, the small town Balige with its richly ornamented market building, winding along the road from Tarutung. Continue journey to Panyabungan for stopover night. Check in hotel.
Day 5: Panyabungan – Bukittinggi (B,L,D)
The journey today is rather long but worthwhile. It exhibits the inner part of Sumatera. The scenery of mountains, rivers, valleys and traditional villages will relieve you from your weariness. The Equator Monument should nonetheless be remarkable in your personal record. Then proceed to the most charming town, the heart of Minangkabau Highland, and the center of matrilineal society of Sumatera, Bukittinggi. Arrive in Bukittinggi in the late afternoon. Transferred to hotel.
Day 6 : Bukittinggi Tour (B,L,D)
Fullday tour to explore the beauty and the cultural aspects of Minangkabau Highland. See the landmark of Bukittinggi – Jam Gadang (Clock Tower), the uniqueness of the local market, museum, Ngarai Sianok – a grand valley, Koto Gadang which is renown for its silver works and hand embroidery. Travel further to Pagaruyung – site of the ancient Minangkabau Kingdom where women ruled in matrilineal society. Before returning to hotel, visit the traditional village of Lima Kaum and Balimbing. Check in hotel.
Day 7 : Bukittinggi – Padang (B,L,D)
Travel to Embun Pagi Viewpoint to view the beautiful scenery of Lake Maninjau. Then drive three hours to Padang, the capital city of West Sumatera province, en route stopover at Anai Valley to enjoy and witness the beauty and greenery of Anai Valley Park. Arrive in Padang, city tour, then check in hotel.
Day 8 : Departure (B)
Free at own activities until the time to be transferred to airport for next destination
Included the price:
* Private transportation with AC
* Daily breakfast
* Accommodation base on twin sharing
* English speaking guide
* Entrance fee
Excluded in the price:
* Personal needs
* Insurance
* Tips
