Sumatra Overland

^{7 Days / 6 Nights}

Itinerary (Medan - Brastagi - Samosir - Parapat - Sipirok - Bukittinggi - Minangkabua - Bukittinggi - Padang)

SUMATRA OVERLAND
SIC (Join Tour) departure on Mondays (Minimum 2 Persons) with English, French, or German speaking guide
Private tour: Guaranteed daily departure with English, German, or French speaking guide

Day 1 : Arrival Medan – Brastagi (no meals)
Arrive in Polonia airport Medan, clearance & meeting service. Leave airport for city tour in Medan to visit Sultanate palace of Old Malay Deli kingdom, Maimoon, grand mosque Al Mashum and Buddhist Temple. Then, continue on a two-hour journey to Brastagi - 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 Peceren – a Batak Karo village with a number of traditional houses that are still being used in where eight families living together in every house. Then visit the fruit market of Berastagi.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Brastagi Cottages / Sinabung

Day 2 : Brastagi – Lake Toba / Samosir Island (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Depart for Parapat – a famous lake resort lies on the east shore of Lake Toba. On the way visit the slender Sipiso-piso waterfall which drops into the northern tip shore of Lake Toba from hundred meter of height. Visiting the ancient King’s Palace of Simalungun at Pematang Purba. Then, 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, cross the lake by motorboat to reach Samosir island.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Toledo Inn / Silintong

Day 3 : Samosir Island (B)
After breakfast, excursion by motor-boat to visit:
- Tomok : to see the tomb of Batak Toba King, Ompu Sidabutar
- Ambarita : to see traditional Batak village with ancient megalithic furniture
- Simanindo : to see traditional Batak dance and museum
- Tao island : a small island at the opposite of Simanindo
In the afternoon return to the hotel
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Toledo Inn / Silintong

Day 4 : Samosir Island – Parapat – Sipirok (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Cross back the lake to reach Parapat. Continued to Jangga Dolok to see traditional Batak village. Proceed to visit pineapple farm. Stop at Balige with its richly ornament market building. Then to visit hotspring in Sipoholon. Continue journey to Sipirok through Tarutung. Stop at incense trees. Enjoy the scenic view of mountains along the winding road.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Torsibohi Hotel or similar

Day 5 : Sipirok – Bukittinggi (B)
Breakfast at hotel. The journey today is rather long but worthwhile. It exhibits the inner part of Sumatra. The scenery of mountains, river valleys and traditional village will relive you from your weariness. Stop at Aek Sijornih to see waterfall drops among thousand coconut palm trees. Next, stop at botanical garden to see pepper, cinnamon, etc. Proceed to Panti nature reserve and the equator monument. Continue journey to the most charming town, the heart of Minangkabau Highland and the centre of matrilineal society of Sumatra, Bukittinggi.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Gran Malindo / Pusako

Day 6 : Bukittinggi – Minangkabau - Bukittinggi (B)
Breakfast at hotel
Fullday tour to explore the beauty and the cultural aspects of Minangkabau Highland visiting the landmark of Bukittinggi – Jam Gadang (Clock Tower), the uniqueness of local market, Ngarai Sianok – a grand valley, Pandai Sikat which is renown for its hand-woven traditional cloths Songket and wood carving. Travel further to Pagaruyung palace – the site of the ancient Minangkabau kingdom where women ruled in matrilineal society. Before returning to hotel, visit Fort De Kock, Museum and Zoo. Return to hotel.
*** Lunch and Dinner at own arrangement ***
Accommodation at the Gran Malindo / Pusako

Day 7 : Bukittinggi – Padang - Departure(B)
Early breakfat in hotel
Drive to Padang via Anai valley to see waterfall. Arrive in Padang and direct to Tabing airport Padang to catch your next flight.

*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner