sumatra adventure tours
WEST SUMATRA CIRCLE TOUR
Duration: 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: PADANG
Grade: EASY
DAY 01 : AIRPORT – HOTEL
Upon arrival at Minangkabau international airport Padang then we will take an excursion to Bungus beach with its white its sandy beach and enjoying the sunset. (B)
DAY 02 : PADANG – BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast, we will take a city tour in Padang by visiting Chinese town, museum and Muara harbour. Afterwards we will drive to Bukittinggi by passing Anai valley waterfall. En route, we will stop by at Kiambang and Pandai Sikat village to see tradition hand woven and woodcarving. Upon arrival in Bukittinggi, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 03 : BUKITTINGGI – TOUR
It is free at own leisure. (Optional “Minangkabau dance" performace at night) (B)
DAY 04 : BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU
After breakfast, we will enjoy a city tour by visiting Sianok canyon, Bundo Kanduang museum, Fort De Kock and then drive to Lake Maninjau. En route, we will visit Koto Gadang village to see silver work. Upon arrival in Maninjau, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : FREE AT OWN LEISURE
After breakfast, it is free time at own leisure for swimming, cycling or walking around the hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : MANINJAU – PADANG– AIRPORT
After breakfast, we will drive back to Padang via Pariaman West Coast. En route, we will stop by at Artha beach. Upon arrival in Padang, you will be directly transferred to airport for your flight to next destination. (B)
SUMATRA OVERLAND TOURS AND RAFTING
Duration: 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: MEDAN/PADANG
Grade: MODERATE
DAY 01 : AIRPORT – HOTEL
Upon arrival in Polonia airport, you will be transferred to hotel and enjoy a free time at own leisure. (B)
DAY 02 : MEDAN – BOHOROK
After breakfast, we will do a city tour by visiting great Mosque, Sultan palace and crocodile farm. En route to Bohorok, we will stop by at palm oil and rubber plantation. Upon arrival at Bohorok, we directly check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 03 : BOHOROK – FULL DAY WHITE WATER RAFTING
After breakfast, we will go to Wampu River by mini bus. It is time to start your white water rafting adventure. It will be an excellent opportunity to see birds and wild life during the rafting time, as well as enjoy the rapids. After reaching the waterfall, you can enjoy a fresh shower at the riverbank. Lunch will be provided afterwards. After arrive at finishing point, you can take a coffee break before go back to hotel. (B)
DAY 04 : BOHOROK – VISIT ORANG UTAN
After breakfast, we will walk into the jungle to see the Orang Utan by crossing the river with traditional canoe then trekking to the feeding site to see the Orang Utan on their feeding time. After feeding time, we will return to hotel, otherwise jungle trekking for 2 hours in the jungle will be optional choice (extra charge for clients who want to go jungle trekking). (B)
DAY 05 : BOHOROK – BRASTAGI
After breakfast, we will drive to Brastagi with stop by at Sembahe River and Sukulikap waterfall and visit Batak Karo traditional village at Peceren, also a fruit market. In the afternoon, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR
After breakfast, we will drive to Parapat. En route, we will visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolan (Long House) the old palace of Batak Simalungun kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of Lake Toba. Upon arrival at Parapat, we will cross to Samosir Island by ferryboat then directly check in to hotel (B)
DAY 07 : SAMOSIR EXCURSION
After breakfast, we will take an excursion on Lake Toba by ferryboat and visiting several Batak Toba villages:
- T o m o k : to see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings.
- Ambarita : to see stone chair and table the execution place of Sialagan Kings.
- Simanindo : to see Batak Toba traditional dance (Tor-Tor) and museum.
In the afternoon, we will return to hotel (B)
DAY 08 : SAMOSIR – SIPIROK
After breakfast, we will cross back to Parapat and continue driving to Sipirok. En route, we will stop by at Pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation; visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon hot springs. Before we reach Sipirok, we can spend the rest of the day by walking at Sarulla riverbank and enjoy the nature, including the rice terrace view. We will stay overnight at hotel. (B)
DAY 09 : SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI
We will leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi and passing by rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti. En route, we will stop by to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut. Visit some plantations of pepper, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon, then crossing the equator line at Bonjol. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau and directly check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 10 : BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU TOUR
After breakfast, we will take a city tour by visiting Sianok Canyon with its Japanese tunnel; Fort de Kock; Museum; and Jam Gadang (Big Tower O’clock) the landmark of the town then we will drive to Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah. En route, we will stop by at Rao-Rao to visit Minangkabau traditional village and see traditional coffee milling. Upon arrival in Batu Sangkar, we will drive to Pagaruyung to visit the Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom. In the afternoon, we will return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand woven and woodcarving. (B)
DAY 11 : BUKITTINGGI – PUNCAK LAWANG TRACKING TO MANINJAU
After breakfast, we will drive to Puncak Lawang. En route, we will stop by at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work. After arrive in Puncak Lawang, we will trek down to Lake Maninjau via Lawang jungle. We will take a coffee break at traditional coffee shop in the jungle. We will experience walking at the bank of rice field and village. Upon arrival at Maninjau, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 12 : MANINJAU FREE
Today is your free time to swim on Lake Maninjau, walking or cycling around the lake. (B)
DAY 13 : MANINJAU – PADANG
After breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Pariaman. En route, we will stop by at Artha beach. Upon arrival in Padang, we will visit Muara beach then check in to hotel (B)
DAY 14 : HOTEL – AIRPORT / TRANSFER
After breakfast, it is a free time at own leisure before drive to airport (B).
SUMATRA OVERLAND AND KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE
Duration: 18 DAYS / 17 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: MEDAN/PADANG
Grade: MODERATE
DAY 01 : AIRPORT – HOTEL
Upon arrival in Polonia airport, you will be transferred to hotel and enjoy a free time at your own leisure.
DAY 02 : MEDAN – BOHOROK
After breakfast, we will do a city tour by visiting great Mosque, Sultan palace and crocodile farm. En route to Bohorok, we will stop by at palm oil and rubber plantation. Upon arrival at Bohorok, we directly check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 03 : BOHOROK – VISIT ORANG UTAN
After breakfast, we will walk into the jungle to see the Orang Utan by crossing the river with traditional canoe then trekking to the feeding site to see the Orang Utan on their feeding time. After feeding time, we will return to hotel, otherwise jungle trekking for 2 hours in the jungle will be optional choice (extra charge for clients who want to go jungle trekking). (B)
DAY 04 : BOHOROK – BRASTAGI
After breakfast, we will drive to Brastagi with stop by at Sembahe River and Sukulikap waterfall and visit Batak Karo traditional village at Peceren, also a fruit market. In the afternoon, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR
After breakfast, we will drive to Parapat. En route, we will visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolan (Long House) the old palace of Batak Simalungun kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of Lake Toba. Upon arrival at Parapat, we will cross to Samosir Island by ferryboat then directly check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : SAMOSIR EXCURSION
After breakfast, we will take an excursion on Lake Toba by ferryboat and visiting several Batak Toba villages:
- Tomok : to see the old tomb of Sidabutar kings.
- Ambarita : to see stone chair and table the execution place of Sialagan kings.
- Simanindo: to see Batak Toba traditional dance (Tor-Tor) and museum.
In the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SAMOSIR – SIPIROK
After breakfast, we will cross back to Parapat and continue driving to Sipirok. En route, we will stop by at Pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation; visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon hot springs. Before we reach Sipirok, we can spend the rest of the day by walking at Sarulla riverbank and enjoy the nature, including the rice terrace view. We will stay overnight at hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI
We will leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi and passing by rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti. En route, we will stop by to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut. Visit some plantations of pepper, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon, then crossing the equator line at Bonjol. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau and directly check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 09 : BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU TOUR
After breakfast, we will drive to Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah. En route, we will stop by at Rao-Rao to visit Minangkabau traditional village and traditional coffee milling. After arrive in Batu Sangkar then we will drive to Pagaruyung to visit the palace of Minangkabau kingdom. In the afternoon, we will return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand woven and woodcarving. (B)
DAY 10 : BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU
After breakfast, we will take a city tour by visiting Sianok canyon with its Japanese tunnel, Fort Dr Kock, museum and Jam Gadang (Big Ben) the landmark of Bukittinggi and market. Afterwards, we will go to Maninjau and stop by at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work and passing the fantastic 44-hairpin curve road. Upon arrival at Maninjau, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 11 : MANINJAU FREE
Today is your free time to swim on Lake Maninjau, walking or cycling around the lake. (B)
DAY 12 : MANINJAU – PADANG
After breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Pariaman with stop by at Artha beach. After we arrive in Padang, we will visit Muara beach and then check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 13 : PADANG – SUNGAI PENUH
After breakfast, we will drive to Sungai Penuh via Muara labuh and stop by at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah, not to mention passing several Minang Kabau villages. En route, we will visit Telun Berasap waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro. Upon arrival in Sei Penuh, the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park, we will check in to hotel and have a dinner. (B)
DAY 14 : SEI PENUH - FULLDAY EXCURSION (B)
It is time for full day excursion in Sungai Penuh the area of Kerinci National Park, visiting Semurup hot springs, Lake Gunung Tujuh, Lake Krinci and witness the traditional way of local people. (B)
DAY 15 : SEI PENUH – BANGKO
After breakfast, we will have a city tour by visiting Simerup hot spring, old historical mosque with its giant drum and Lake Kerinci. En route to Bangko, we will pass by rain tropical forest with its flora and fauna. We will stop by at several interesting places and after arrive in Bangko, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 16 : EXPLORE KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE
After breakfast, we will drive around 2 hours to the village near the jungle then walking into the jungle to explore the nomadic Kubu society. We will witness their daily activity with its traditional culture. Picnic lunch box will be provided and in the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B,L)
DAY 17 : BANGKO – BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast, we will drive to Bukittinggi via Trans Sumatra highway. En route, we will stop by at Muara Bungo, lake Singkarak and passing several interesting places. Upon arrival in Bukittinggi, the charming town of Minangkabau, we will directly check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 18 : BUKITTINGGI – PADANG /AIRPORT
After breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Anay valley with stop by at Anay waterfall. Upon arrival in Padang, you will be transferred to airport for your next destination. (B)
SUMATRA DISCOVERY
Duration: 22 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: JAKARTA / BALI
Grade: MODERATE
DAY 01 : MEDAN – BOHOROK
Upon your arrival at Medan airport, you will have a meeting service, then take a lunch before drive to Bukit Lawang at Bohorok. You will stay overnight in Pan Eco in the jungle on beautiful Bohorok riverbank. (L,D)
DAY 02 : BOHOROK – TANGKAHAN
After breakfast, we will take about 3 hours driving off road by jeep to Tangkahan. Arrive in Tangkahan Lodge by crossing the river with a canoe. We will stay overnight at a simple jungle lodge of Tangkahan. (B,L,D)
DAY 03 : LEUSER NATIONAL PARK
You will trek into the Leuser National Park, which covers an area of 9000 square kilometers in the heart of Sumatran rainforests. It is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. After lunch, we will back to Bohorok. (B,L,D)
DAY 04 : ORANGUTAN EXPLORING
Visit and explore Orang Utan’s sanctuary at Bukit Lawang. We will walk along the riverbank and trek into the heart of the Sumatran rainforests. In the afternoon, we will back to Pan Eco Lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 05 : WHITE WATER RAFTING
After breakfast, we will transfer you by car to Mariki, the starting point of your Wampu River rafting experience. We will go on rafting with local guides. The trip takes about 4 hours down the Wampu River. After lunch, you will continue the rafting for about 2 hours until you reach the Bohorok River Bridge. Afterwards we will proceed to Brastagi. We will stay overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 06 : BRASTAGI – PARAPAT – LAKE TOBA
We will drive to Lake Toba and on boat to Samosir Island. Stop en route at Sipiso-piso waterfall and long house of Batak Simalunggun kings. We will take an accommodation at cottage in Samosir Island. (B,L,D)
DAY 07 : SAMOSIR ISLAND
It is a full day program of Samosir Island; we will visit ancient graveyards, tomb of king, traditional houses of Batak Toba, stone furniture, museum of Batak Toba and enjoy Tor-tor traditional dance performance. (B,L,D)
DAY 08 : SAMOSIR ISLAND – PARAPAT – MEDAN
We will back to Medan via Parapat. We will do a city tour in Medan by visiting Great Mosque, the Sultan's palace, Chinese temple and China town. We will stay overnight at a hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 09 : MEDAN – PADANG - BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast, we will drive to the airport for your next destination Minangkabau land. You will take 50 minutes flight to Minangkabau international airport. Then you will have a seafood lunch before transfer to Bukittinggi where you will stay at four-star hotel Pusako. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : BUKIT TINGGI – SIANOK CANYON – MANINJAU LAKE
It is time to explore the area by visiting Sianok canyon, Japanese tunnel, Harau cliff, Koto Gadang village. In the afternoon, we go to Nuansa Maninjau Resort where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Maninjau. Dinner will be provided in the resort. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : MANINJAU LAKE - PADANG – MUARA SIBERUT
We will drive to Padang. Upon arrival, directly transfer to the seaport for sailing to Siberut, the largest island in the Mentawai islands. We will stay overnight at simple guesthouse in Muara Siberut. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 – 15 : SIBERUT TREKKING
Upon arrival in the Port of Siberut Island, we will trek into the island to explore the tropical rain forest of Siberut island for 5 days. We will see a stunning views and beautiful jungles abounding with unique plant and wildlife and the chance to meet the people of Siberut. We will stay overnight in the traditional family house of a local Kerei (medicine man) and meals prepared by our own cook. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : SIBERUT / MASILOK BEACH
We will continue trekking to the South of the island to discover idyllic unspoiled white sandy beaches for swimming, snorkeling and beach combing. We will stay overnight at a local simple quest house at Masilok beach. (B,L,D)
DAY 17 : MUARA SIBERUT
After breakfast, we will take a motorized canoe back to Muara Siberut. We will stay overnight there. (B,L,D)
DAY 18 – 20 : MUARA SIBERUT – PADANG – SIKUAI ISLAND
We will leave the island by boat and back to Padang. Upon arrival in the morning, we will transfer to island resorts of your choice (Cubadak Paradiso Village or Sikuai Island Resort) where you can enjoy snorkeling, swimming or just lying down on the white sandy beach. Alternatively, you can take an optional diving trip. (B,L,D)
DAY 21 : SIKUAI ISLAND – PADANG
Transfer to Padang and overnight stay at hotel. (B)
DAY 22 : DEPARTURE
You will be transferred to the airport for next destination or extend with other trips. (B)