Medan – Padang – Kerinci Seblat | Overland Tours (14D/13N)

After your breakfast at the hotel, we begin the tour of the city of Medan visiting some of the most interesting places such as; the Grand Mosque, the Sultan’s Palace and the Chinese temple. After this visit, we continue our journey by car to reach Bukit Lawang.

Along the way, we will stop at the rubber and palm oil plantations. It will be a journey of about 4 hours while we will see what the local life of Sumatra is like until we reach the jungle area of ​​Butik Lawang. Upon arrival, we will check-in at the new hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Bukit Lawang 

Today after breakfast, we will start our trekking to the jungle to explore the nature of Gunung Leuser National Park and see the orangutans in the wild.

We will be in the place that houses more amount of tropical Flora and Fauna than in any other place in Indonesia such as Thomas leaf monkeys, long-tailed macaques, gibbons, black gibbons and other types of flora and fauna of the rain forest.

After a further trekking further into the jungle, we returned to the hotel. (Total duration of the trekking is about 3 hours). The rest of the afternoon will be for you and you can take advantage to enjoy the nature of Bukit Lawang or go visit the town.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Bukit Lawang 

Our Sumatra trip adventure continues. After breakfast, our compass heads towards Brastagi, a city and sub-district of Karo located at the junction of the main route linking the Karo Highlands of North Sumatra to the coastal city of Medan. The main attraction of the city are the two active volcanoes, Gunung Sibayak with its hot springs and Gunung Sinabung.

On our trip, we will have a stop at the Sembahe River and we will pass by Sibolangit, famous for its two-color blue lagoon. Upon arrival in Brastagi, we visit Batak Karo, the traditional Peceren village, the traditional fruit market, Batak Karo Church and Gundaling Hill.

Did you know that in North Sumatra, the Toba people affirm their identity as “Batak”, while other “Batak” explicitly reject that label, preferring the place to specifically identify themselves, such as “Simalungun”, “Karo”, etc.? In the afternoon, check-in at the hotel and rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Brastagi

After breakfast we will go to Parapat. During the trip we will find many impressive points. Among them, the impressive Sipiso Piso Waterfall, Bolon House (or Long House: it is the traditional house of North Sumatra), the former palace of the Batak Simalangun Kingdom and finally the wonderful view of Lake Toba (the largest lake in Indonesia).

We will go up to Simarjarunjung. Upon arrival in Parapat we crossed to Samosir Island, it is the only island that is located in the middle of Lake Toba. Upon arrival in Samosir, check in at your hotel and the rest of the time will be for you.

Note: Up to 6 people, we will cross to Samosir by car. More than 6 people by ferry.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Samosir

As always, before we start our visits, we have breakfast. Immediately afterwards, we will do the excursion around Lake Toba. We do it by car, visiting the many traditional towns of Batak Toba: the town of Ambarita. In Ambarita, we find the stone chair and table of the ancient palace of King Sialagan.

The next town is Simanindo. Those of you who want to dance can dance because there we can see traditional dance as well as the museum. After visiting Simanindo, the next destination is the Tomok village. In Tomok you can find the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar. Along our way, we will make stops. This time, we will do it in a school to see various activities of the children, visiting a town where people traditionally make manual weaving. Other stops are scenic spots, like graves. In the afternoon we return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Samosir

After our breakfast, we will cross back to Parapat. It is a small city in the province of North Sumatra that is located on the shore of Lake Toba. Upon arrival in Parapat, we continue to Sipirok, another small town in North Sumatra. Along the way, we will stop at a tropical pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation. We will visit the traditional market in Balige Sigur-gur and the Sipoholon hot springs.

Before arriving at Sipirok, we can enjoy nature walking on the banks of the Sarulla river, surrounded by rice terraces and seeing the villagers working and cultivating. Arriving in Sipirok, check-in at the hotel and rest of the day for you.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Sipirok

Today we will leave Sipirok and continue the Sumatra trip towards Bukittinggi “high peak” (it is the core of the Minangkabau culture, located on top of a hill. Characterized by its endearing inhabitants, a relaxed atmosphere and fresh mountain air, Bukkittinggi is the ideal base for visit the surroundings of the mountainous lands of Minang).

During the trip, we will pass through the rainforests of Rimba Panti, and we will make a stop to see how the monkeys have fun picking up coconuts. We will visit the pepper, vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom plantations.

We must be prepared because today we will cross the equator line in Bonjol from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere. In the afternoon we arrive at “Bukittinggi” and directly check-in at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Bukittinggi

Already in Minangess lands, we will go to Minangkabau. Before arriving at our destination, we will pass Batu Sangkar and Tabek Patah. Along the way, we will also stop in Rao-Rao to visit a traditional village in Minangkabau where we will see how coffee is traditionally ground.

Arriving at Batu Sangkar, we continue to Pagaruyung to visit the duplicate of the Minangkabau Kingdom Palace and Museum. In the afternoon, we return to Bukittinggi by Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see traditional Minangkabau hand weaving and wood carving. We return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Minangkabau

After your well-deserved breakfast at the hotel, we will go to Kersik Tuo through Painan. Along the way, we will make a stop at Bungus Beach, passing the rain forest.

In the afternoon we will arrive at Kersik Tuo, the Kerinci Seblat National Park area, check-in at the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guest House

After breakfast, by bus, we will go to Gunung Tujuh Lake in Kerinci Seblat National Park. The lake is huge, mysterious, located 1,995 meters above sea level and surrounded by primary forest and hills. Lunch will be served by the lake. The area is surrounded by the pristine lake known as the Sumatran tiger habitat, Sumatran elephants, primates, Sumatran endemic birds, as well as a research area for the “little man” living in the jungle around the lake.

Most of the day, we spend trekking exploring the surroundings of the park in search of animals, birds and exotic plants. We return to the hotel to rest and spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guest House

Today is a day in our Sumatra trip to enjoy the atmosphere around the Kerinci Seblat National Park area. Walking in the Kayu Aro tea plantation, exploring the river, having contact with local villagers.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Guest House

After breakfast, we will visit the hot springs of Semerup, the old historic Mosque with its giant drum and Lake Kerinci. By car, we will drive to Bukittinggi via Painan. Stop at the Bungus beach. Upon arrival in Padang, we will have check-in at the hotel to rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Padang

Today your Sumatra trip ends. You will have your free time in the city before moving to the airport to catch your flight to the next destination. End of our service. Terima kasih!

Meals: Breakfast

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