Highlights of Sumatra Tour – 8 Days

General Information

Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Tour Routine: Medan – Bukit Lawang – Lake Toba – Bukittinggi – Harau Valley – Padang
Intended Travel Date: Available all the time
Start/End: Medan/Padang
Tour Style: Landscape, In-depth Cultural
Guides: Indonesia Local Guide (English Speaking Guide, Other Languages upon Request)
Transportation: Private first-class air-conditioned vehicles

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Medan Arrival – Bukit Lawang
Day 2: Sumatra Orangutan Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang
Day 3: Bukit Lawang – Lake Toba
Day 4: Lake Toba Tour
Day 5: Lake Toba – Bukittinggi (Overnight at Padang Sidempuan)
Day 6: Padang Sidempuan – Bukittinggi
Day 7: Bukittinggi – Minangkabau Village Tour – Harau Valley
Day 8: Harau Valley – Padang Airport – Departure

 

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Full Sumatra Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Medan Arrival – Bukit Lawang

Welcome to Medan, the major metropolis of Sumatra!
Upon arrival, your guide will welcome you at the airport and then the driver will directly transfer you to Bahorok Bukit Lawang, one of the most interesting places in Sumatra where you can meet the Orangutans. Your private car will pass through small towns with rubber, palm oil, and cacao plantations and we also stop at several spots for short sightseeing.
On arrival at Bukit Lawang, check-in at Ecolodge Cottage.

Day 2: Sumatra Orangutan Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang

Today is a full day to explore the Orangutans in Sumatra. After breakfast, ready to take a 3-hour orangutan jungle trek around Bukit Gunung Leuser. You will hike through the spectacular scenery which is home to the orangutans. After enjoying and taking some great photos in there are, keep hiking down to Bahorok River before returning to your hotel.

Day 3: Bukit Lawang – Lake Toba

This morning, take a scenic drive to Lake Toba – an extraordinary land of the world. You will pass through Brerastagi, a lovely mountainous town for inspiring photos. Along the way, stop at Dokan Village and Batak Karo Traditional Village where you will have a chance to meet with the hill tribes and discover their daily life.
Next up, head to Sumarjarujung Village while enjoying the mesmerizing view of Lake Toba and spectacular mountain backdrop. Keep transferring to Parapat town where you will take a boat trip to Samosir Island in Lake Toba.

Day 4: Lake Toba Tour

A full day to visit some of the most charming destinations around Lake Toba. Start the day at Ambarita Village to see the ancient courtyard of the Siallagan’s tribe where is decorated with its stone chair, stone table and surrounded with Batak Toba’s traditional houses.
After that, proceed to Simanindo Village to see the authentic traditional Batak dancing and visit the Huta Bolon Simanindon Batak Museum.
Finally, complete your sightseeing tour with a visit to the Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar graves yard.
This afternoon, enjoy your time at leisure at your hotel.

Day 5: Lake Toba – Bukittinggi (Overnight at Padang Sidempuan)

Today is a long day of traveling to Bukittinggi via Padang Sidempuan. Along the journey, stop for a visit at Balige traditional market to gaze out at the life of the local people. After that, stop for a short coffee break at Panorama Gurgur. After lunch, proceed to Sipirok village where you will enjoy a short coffee break at a lovely mountainous village and enjoy the tranquil ambiance.

Day 6: Padang Sidempuan – Bukittinggi

This morning continues to take you on the way to Bukittinggi. Make your first stop of the day at Sihepeng Village to enjoy a cup of coffee. Then travel through the breathtaking scenery of rice paddies to Panti hot spring where you will stop for a short coffee break before transferring to Equator Bonjol Sumatra and Bukttinggi to check in to your hotel.

Day 7: Bukittinggi – Minangkabau Village Tour – Harau Valley

Today delivers you a chance to learn more about Minangkabau culture. Start the day at Pandai Sikek Village to see the local people make traditional hand weaving and woodcarving. From here proceed to Batipuah Village to visit an old building of Minangkabau mosque which reflects original Minangkabau architecture. You will then enjoy a short coffee break at Singkarak Lake.
After that, head to Balimbiang Village to see old traditional Minangkabau houses and learn more about how they built these fantastic constructions.
After lunch, your guide will take you to Batusangkar to visit Istana Pagauyuang Palace, the fascinating Minangkabau traditional big house.

Day 8: Harau Valley – Padang Airport – Departure

After breakfast this morning, your driver will pick you up to transfer to the hotel where your tour Indonesia ends. Thank you for making your trip with Go Indonesia Tours.