| Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Overland Tours |
This is a very nice package, will be doing Sumatra Overland from the North to the West, offering the ‘What to See’ in Sumatra. The package features Berastagi mountain resort, Lake Toba, both Parapat and Samosir Island, Padang Sidempuan, and Bukittinggi highland.
Day 01: Medan Arrival, then transfer to Berastagi
Include: Dinner at a Local Restaurant and Accommodation in Berastagi.
Upon arrival at Polonia Airport - Medan (required to have morning arrival), we will provide meeting service and then drive westward to Berastagi – a refreshing mountain resort which is a two-hour drive from Medan. En route, we will visit the traditional Batak Karo Tribal Village – Peceran, where ancient houses are still in use, and also visit the colorful market. Overnight in Berastagi
Day 02: Berastagi to Samosir Island
Include: Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch at a Local Restaurant, Dinner, and Accommodation in Samosir Island.
In the morning, a leisurely drive to Parapat, the eastern shore of Lake Toba. En route will visit Sipisopiso to view the slender waterfall that drops into Lake Toba. Also visits the ancient Palace of King Simalungun at Pematang Purba. Upon arrival in Parapa,t the journey will be continued by riding the motorboat about 45 minutes to cross Lake Toba until Samosir Island for an overnight.
Day 03: Samosir Island Tour
Include: Breakfast at the Hotel, Lunch at a Local Restaurant, Dinner, and Accommodation in Samosir Island.
A full-day program touring by motorboat will visit the surrounding islands. The first visit will be to Batak Toba Village of Tomok, seeing the tile Tomb of King Sidabutar, then to Ambarita, a traditional village with ancient megalithic furniture in front of the traditional house, and then also visiting the Village of Simanindo to witness a folk dance performance of the Batak Toba people.
Afternoon, return to the hotel.
Day 04: Parapat to Padangsidempuan
Include: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Padangsidempuan.
Crossing back to Parapat by Ferry boat, arriving Parapat, leaving to Padangsidempuan via Sibolga Gulf, a small harbor city and beach resort 180 km away from Parapat. En route, the journey will visit Lumban Garapa village to see another different Batak Toba traditional village, and also visit Balige, a small town with its richly ornamented market building.
Then drive along the mountainous and winding road from the town of Tarutung via Sibolga to Padang Sidempuan for the night.
Day 05: Padangsidempuan to Bukittinggi
Include: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Bukittinggi.
The journey today will be crossing the province from the North to the West, it is rather long but worthwhile, the passing scenery will be viewing of mountains, rivers, valleys, and traditional villages. En route, passing and stopping at the Equator Monument should nonetheless be remarkable in your record. Then continue to the most charming town, the heart of Minangkabau Highland, at Bukittinggi for an overnight.
Day 06: Bukittinggi
Include: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant, and Accommodation in Bukittinggi.
It is a full-day tour to explore the beautiful town of Minangkabau Highland. A photo stop will be made at the landmark of Bukittinggi, the Jam Gadang ‘Big Ben’, then visit the traditional market, the museum, Ngarai Sianok, the grand valley.
Continue to Koto Gadang, which is renowned for its fine silver work and hand embroidery, and also visit the traditional villages of Lima Kaum and Pariangan. Return to Bukittinggi for the overnight.
Day 07: Bukkittinggi to Padang
Include: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch and Dinner at Local Restaurant, and accommodation at Hotel in Padang.
Today, leaving Bukittinggi for Padang will be driving about two hours through the beautiful countryside. Upon arrival in Padang, we will provide then transfer service to the Hotel. The remaining day is free at your leisure to explore the capital city of West Sumatra Province.
Day 08: Padang Departure
Include: Breakfast at the Hotel.
Morning will be free at your leisure, until the due time for departure, we will provide a transfer to the airport for flight departure to other onward destinations.
End of Tour Services
Tour Code: INA-SUM05
Tour Price :
Please contact us for the price.
Departure: Daily
Minimum: 2 persons per booking
Tour Type: Private Tour
Pick Up Place: At Polonia Airport in Medan
Pick Up Time: Upon Flight Arrival (Morning Flight)
INCLUSIONS:
Air Conditioned Transportation, based on a Mini-Van or Coach
English or Dutch or German, or French Speaking Tour Guide
Standard Meals as stated in the itinerary
Entrance Fees to the object of tourism
EXCLUSIONS:
Visa arrangements
International and Domestic flights and departure airport tax
Meals other than those mentioned above.
Camera/video entrance fees
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, etc.)
Travel insurance
Other services not indicated in the package inclusions above
