WEST SUMATRA CULTURE AND MENTAWAI BEACH STAY

ARRIVAL JAKARTA

ON arrival Jakarta meet our guide then transfer to Hotel near airport for overnight

Accommodation Plan: Fm7 Hotel

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

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

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

BUKITTINGGI – EXPLORE LOCAL PEOPLE ACTIVITIES (B,L)

After breakfast visit several village to see how the local people on their daily activities, such as planting the rice on rice field, and farmer working on their field which help 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

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

BUKITTINGGI –KERSIK TUO (B,L)

After b’fast drive to Muaro Labuah passing by Lake Singkarak, Tea Plantation and Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas & Danau Dibawah)

Accommodation Plan: Kerinci View Homestay

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

DANAU GUNUNG 7 HIKING (B,L)

After breakfast at the home stay, we will be transfer by local transport to Gunung Tujuh Lake National Park, then continue with a 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 permit we can pay a visit to waterfall and also visit the tea plantation.

Accommodation Plan: Kerinci View Homestay

KERSIK TUO -PADANG (B,L)

After b’fast drive to Padang Town, otw 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

PADANG – BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,D) – MUST BE ON 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

BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,L,D)

Accommodation Plan: The Shadow Mentawai

BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,L,D)

Accommodation Plan: The Shadow Mentawai

BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI (B,L,D)

Accommodation Plan: The Shadow Mentawai

BEACH LEISURE IN MENTAWAI – PADANG (B)- MUST BE ON SATURDAY

Return back to Padang for overnight

Accommodation Plan: Pangeran Beach

PADANG – JAKARTA – DEPARTURE (B)

Transfer to airport for flight to Jakarta. On arrival in Jakarta take another flight back home