SUMATRA OVERLAND, 8 Days, USD 1,099.00/ person twin-share

 

Tour based on minimum 2 pax traveling

Single Occupancy is charged additionally                          : USD 178.00

Grade of Hotel used        : Combine of 2 & 4 star hotels

Tour’s Level of difficulty : Easy (light trekking, leisurely boating)

Dates                            : Anytime, privately arranged

Upon arrival at the airport of Medan, greeting service and proceeds touring the city with visits included to Mesjid Besar or the Grand Mosque, the Sultan’s Palace belonged to the royal families of the Malay Tribe, Chinese Temple and the crocodile farm claimed to be the largest in Indonesia with more than 1000 crocodiles. Next, drive further up on a scenic trip to Berastagi, is a lovely little town in the Karo highland famous for its flowers, vegetables and fruits, most famous is the “Marquisa” passion fruit. Stay overnight at hotel in Berastagi, prepare your warm clothes as night can be quite cool. (L, D)

 

Leaves for Samosir island on Lake Toba, is a pleasing drive across the Karo Plateau with stops en-route at Lingga Village for Karo Batak tribe way of life and their traditional houses that are well preserved, Tongging Hill from where you can view the Northern part of the beautiful Lake Toba and the Sipisopiso Waterfall, about 360 feet high. Also visiting Pematang Purba to see the long house (Ruma Bolon) belonged to the royal families of the Simalungun Batak tribe. Arrives in Parapat, cruising on Lake Toba to the central isle of Samosir where colorful Toba Batak villages cling to the shore. Overnight at Silintong hotel on Samosir Island (B, L, D)

 

Today touring Samosir island with visits included to Ambarita Village to see the stone furniture as the remnant of the megalithic culture of the Toba Batak, Simanindo Village for the former long house of the Toba Batak King that is now functioned as museum, and your chance to enjoy watching Toba Batak folk dance performed by the villagers.  If you wish to swim to enjoy the calm Lake Toba we can include visit to the tiny Tao island. Another visit is made to Tomok Village to see the ancient statues stand in a graveyard as memorial to the kings of bygone days. Next, is your chance to hunt souvenir of local arts.  (B, L, D)

 

Leaves Samosir island back to Parapat and then travel further to Padangsidempuan via Bukit Barisan with panoramic view and a more hospitable landscape of rice fields against backdrop of primary forest. En-route stops are made at Lumban Binanga is a typical village of Toba Batak tribe, market place in Balige, and Tarutung town in Silindung Valley for lunch. Stay overnight at Hotel in Padangsidempuan. (B, L, D)

 

From Padangsidempan we head for Bukittinggi, driving on the same mountain range up to Bukittinggi where the eyes are soothed by more rice fields dotted with neat little huts and bridges by the river. Stops en-route will be at Usortolang Village to see the remnant of the Mandailing Batak typical houses, Purba Village being the centre of a huge Islamic Koranic School with hundreds of tiny huts, and Bonjol Village where a monument marking the equator. Afternoon arrive at your hotel in Bukittitingi (B, L, D)

 

Full-day touring Bukittinggi, brings you to Batusangkar being a lively and scenic town surrounded by a majestic rice terraces where local countryside is dotted with Rumah Adat or traditional houses. Continue on to Pagaruyung Palace, Lima Kaum to see the stabbed and inscribed stone of the past king. Then travel up over the low crater wall and down to Singkarak Lake passing through the charming hilltop village of Balimbing to lead you back to Bukit Tinggi. Proceed to your hotel with another visit to Pandai Sikat; a small village famous for its woodcarving, embroidery and loom weaving. (B, L, D)

 

Half-day tour in Bukittinggi before continuing travel to Padang, takes you to the picturesque Sianok Canyon, Fort de Kock as the remnants of Dutch colonial times, City museum and the colorful Pasar Atas market. Then, drive on the road that skirts the foot of Bukit Kapasan traversing a lush valley up to Embun Pagi from where you can enjoy the fascinating view of Lake Maninjau. Visit Kota Gadang for silverworks before proceeds to Padang. Drive via Anai Valley with splendid view of tropical greeneries. Have a short Padang city sightseeing before reach your hotel in Padang for overnight. (B, L, D)

 

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to catch the flight of onward destination. (B)

 

Meals indication (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

 

Rate Includes:

Transfer and tours as per itinerary with private AC vehicle, Local English speaking guide or other language on request (subject to availability), Luggage handling, Any available admissions/ donations at places of interest mentioned, Parking fees, Boat for crossing over Lake Toba and touring Samosir island, Meals on full-board basis (7xbreakfast, 7xlunch, 7x dinner) , Overnight based on 1Night Bukit Lawang Cottage in Bohorok + 1Night at Mikie Holiday in Brastagi + 2Nights at Silintong Hotel on Samosir Island + 1Night at Natama Hotel in Padangsidempuan + 2Nights at Ryal Denai Hotel in B. Tinggi + 1Night at Rocky Plaza Hotel in Padang, Current prevailing govt. tax and service charge, Local insurance coverage

 

Air ticket, airport departure tax, all your personal expenses, beverages and other meals, tipping, and things that are not indicated above