16 DAYS WEST SUMATRA CULTURE AND MENTAWAI BEACH STAY

DAY 01: ARRIVAL JAKARTA
ON arrival Jakarta meet our guide then transfer to Hotel near airport for overnight
Accommodation Plan : Fm7 Hotel

DAY 02: JAKARTA – PADANG –BUKITTINGGI (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to Padang. On arrival in Padang meet our guide then drives to Bukittinggi around 3
hours for overnight
Accommodation Plan : Grand Malino

DAY 03: BUKITTINGGI – CITY TOUR – HARAU VALLEY (B,L)
After breakfast drive to Payakumbuh and visiting Harau Valley with its Echo, rice field terrace, traditional
village and then back to Bukittinggi visiting Sianok Canyon, Fort De Kock, Museum and Market. Afternoon
return back to hotel. Evening enjoy traditional Minangkabau Dance and traditional music performance.
Accommodation Plan : Grand Malino

DAY 04: BUKITTINGGI MINANGKABAU TOUR (B,L)
After breakfast drive to Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah, on the way stop at Rao-Rao to visit Minangkabau
traditional village and stop to see traditional village and stop to see traditional coffee milling, arrival at Batu
Sangkar drive to Pagaruyung to visit the duplicate Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom, afternoon return to
Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand weaving and
wood carving.
Accommodation Plan : Grand Malino

DAY 05: BUKITTINGGI – EXPLORE LOCAL PEOPLE ACTIVITIES (B,L)
After breakfast visit several villages to see the local people on their daily activities, such as planting the
rice on rice field, and farmers working on their field which are helped by water buffalo, and even experience the local
people during harvest time. On this day will provide traditional fried tapioca or fried banana as your snack
cooked at the house of local people.
Accommodation Plan : Grand Malino

DAY 06: BUKITTINGGI – PUNCAK LAWANG TREKKING – BUKITTINGGI (B,L)
After breakfast drive to Puncak Lawang, on the way stop at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work
and arrival at Puncak Lawang tracking to Maninjau via Lawang jungle on the way down to Lake Maninjau
enjoying coffee break at traditional coffee shop in the jungle, during the tracking the opportunity to walk at
the bank of rice field and village. Upon arrival at Maninjau, enjoying the nature of the lake, afternoon return to
Bukittinggi.
Accommodation Plan : Grand Malino

DAY 07: BUKITTINGGI –KERSIK TUO (B,L)
After breakfast drive to Muaro Labuah passing by Lake Singkarak, Tea Plantation and Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas &
Danau Dibawah)
Accommodation Plan : Kerinci View Homestay

DAY 08: KERSIK TUO – RAWA BENTO (B,L)
Time to step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature at
Rawa Bento wetlands. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the wetland’s body of water and marvel at its fascinating
ecosystem, surrounding greeneries, and wide array of local birds that’s perfect for birdwatching. Formerly a

lake, the sedimentation of nearby river streams formed it into the picturesque wetland world that it is today,
home to wild ducks, birds, and lush vegetation that will surely be a feast to the eyes. Don’t forget to capture
every moment during your boat ride, including a selfie with the stunning Kerinci Mountain as your background
Accommodation Plan : Kerinci View Homestay

DAY 09: DANAU GUNUNG 7 HIKING (B,L)
After breakfast at the home stay, we will be transfered by local transport to Gunung Tujuh Lake National Park,
then continue with hiking. Lake Danau Tujuh is a huge-mysterious lake on 1.995 m above sea level and
surrounded by primary rainforest and 7 hills. Lunch will be served on the side of the lake. The pristine area
around the lake is known as the habitat of Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants, primates, endemic birds of
Sumatra as well as research area for the “small man” who live in the jungle around the lake. Most of the day is
spent by trekking and exploring the surrounding in search for animals, birds and exotic plants.  After Gunung
Tujuh Lake, if time permits we can pay a visit to waterfall and also visit the tea plantation.
Accommodation Plan : Kerinci View Homestay

DAY 10: KERSIK TUO -PADANG (B,L)
After breakfast drive to Padang Town, on the way stop at Panorama Sitinjau Laut overlooking to Padang Town & Hindia
Ocean.
Padang city tour visit Padang Beach, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, and Padang Old Town, check in hotel
Accommodation Plan : Pangeran Beach

DAY 11: PADANG – BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,D) – MUST BE IN TUESDAY
Transfer to harbor to catch public fast boat to Siberut. Arrival in SIberut meet resort staff and have short cruise
to resort for overnight
Accommodation Plan : The Shadow Mentawai

DAY 12: BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,L,D)
Accommodation Plan : The Shadow Mentawai

DAY 13: BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,L,D)
Accommodation Plan : The Shadow Mentawai

DAY 14: BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,L,D)
Accommodation Plan : The Shadow Mentawai

DAY 15: BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI – PADANG (B)- MUST BE IN SATURDAY
Return back to Padang for overnight
Accommodation Plan : Pangeran Beach

DAY 16: PADANG – JAKARTA – DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to airport for flight to Jakarta. On arrival in Jakarta take another flight back home