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Medan is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multicultural metropolis, acting as a financial centre for Sumatra and a gateway to the western part of Indonesia. [Learn more]
- Journey across Sumatra to capture the essence of this diverse island. Drive through miles of "all the way" beautiful landscapes, stopping at several ethnic villages for cultural encounters.
- Explore the hidden charming of Samosir Island and enjoy the astonishingly beautiful scenaries of lake Toba.
- Learn more about Batak and Minang cultures. Visit villages inhabited by the Batak people in the north and Minang people in the west; seeing their unusual houses, learn their unique cultures, trying their foods and experience their traditional daily life.
- Explore charming Bukittinggi. Visit the main sites including the Dutch Fort de Kock, Sianok Canyon’s Japanese bunkers, local markets and more.
- Hotel accommodation based on sharing twin/sharing double room;
- Brastagi: 1 night at KALANG ULU HOTEL or similar,
- Samosir Island: 2 nights at TOLEDO INN or similar,
- Sipirok: 1 night at TORSIBOHI HOTEL or similar,
- Bukittinggi: 2 nights at GRAND MALINDO HOTEL or similar.
- Meals as mentioned in tour itinerary.
- [B] = Breakfast,
- [L] = Lunch,
- [D] = Dinner.
- Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- Local English speaking tour guides.
- All entrance tickets, admission fees, and land arrangements as mentioned in tour itinerary.
Remarks: All service charges for other than mentioned above (if any) will be considered as guest's personal expenses.
- Unless requested before hands; (at least 5 working days prior to your arrival), our tour price does not include travel insurance. In case you needed one we will do our best to arrange it on your behalf and all costs involved will be charged to your personal account.
- Our price are net, based on Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) and quoted in American dollars (USD). However, some services (such as local transportation, guide fees, entrance tickets, meals, air tickets, train tickets and in some cases including hotels) are mostly based on IDR.
- Under circumstances of which exchange rates between IDR and USD remarkably changed (more than 5% or higher), we reserve the right to review and adjust our current prices into new prices in USD.
- All timings indicated in tour itinerary are estimated only and can be vary especially in high seasons and, or during ceremonial days.
- All language guides other than English are subject to availability during high season (July-September)
- Additional surcharges ie: compulsory gala dinners or any special events (if any) may be applied during peak season. Should it be the case, details will be informed accordingly.
- Prices for children are available on request.
DAY 1: KUALANAMU AIRPORT - MEDAN CITY - BRASTAGI
Arrive in Kualanamu airport, clearance and meeting service. Leave airport for city tour in Medan to visit Sultanate palace of Old Malay Deli kingdom, Maimoon Palace, 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 before check in to your hotel. [L]
DAY 2: BRASTAGI - PARAPAT - SAMOSIR ISLAND
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 then check in to your hotel. [B,L,D]
DAY 3: SAMOSIR ISLAND
After breakfast, take an exciting 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. Late in the afternoon return to the hotel. [B,L,D]
DAY 4: SAMOSIR ISLAND - PARAPAT - TARUTUNG - SIPIROK
Breakfast at hotel then 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 onto visit hotspring in Sipoholon. Continue journey to Sipirok through Tarutung. Stop at incense trees. Enjoy the scenic views of mountainous area along the winding road to your hotel. [B,L,D]
DAY 5: SIPIROK - BUKIT TINGGI
Breakfast at hotel. Today's jurney is rather long but interesting. 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. [B,L]
DAY 6: BUKIT TINGGI
Breakfast at hotel then take a 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. [B,L]
DAY 7: BUKIT TINGGI - PADANG - AIRPORT
Early breakfat at hotel then drive to Padang via Anai valley to see it's beautiful waterfall. Arrive in Padang then direct to Airport for your flight to next destination [B] - Your 7D/6N North to West Sumatra Overland Tour ends here.
