CODE: ITSP - 09
SUMATRA OVERLAND AND KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE
Duration: 18 DAYS / 17 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: MEDAN/PADANG
Grade: MODERATE

Day 01 : AIRPORT – HOTEL
Upon arrival at Polonia airport transfer to hotel and afternoon free at own leisure.

Day 02 : MEDAN – BOHOROK
After breakfast city tour by visiting great Mosque, Sultan palace and crocodile farm, the drive to Bohorok, on the way stop at palm oil and rubber plantation, upon arrival at Bohorok check in to hotel. (B)

Day 03 : BOHOROK – VISIT ORANG UTAN
After breakfast walking to the jungle to see the Orang Utan by crossing the river with traditional canoe and then trekking to the feeding site to see the Orang Utan on their feeding time. After feeding time return back to hotel or jungle trekking for 2 hours in the jungle is optional (extra charge for clients who want to go jungle trekking). (B)

Day 04 : BOHOROK – BRASTAGI 
After breakfast drive to Brastagi with stop at Sembahe river and Sukulikap waterfall and visit Batak Karo traditional village at Peceren, and fruit market, afternoon check in to hotel. (B)

Day 05 : BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR
After breakfast drive to Parapat on the way visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolan (Long House) the old palace of Batak Simalungun kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of lake Toba, upon arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir island by ferry boat arrival at Samosir check in to hotel. (B)

Day 06 : SAMOSIR EXCURSION
After breakfast excursion on lake Toba by ferry boat and visiting several Batak Toba village:
- Tomok      : to see the old tomb of Sidabutar kings.
- Ambarita  : to see stone chair and table the execution place of Sialagan kings.
- Simanindo: to see Batak Toba traditional dance (Tor-Tor) and museum.
Afternoon return back to hotel. (B)

Day 07 : SAMOSIR – SIPIROK
After breakfast crossing back to Parapat and arrival at Parapat drive to Sipirok, on the way stop at pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation and visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon hot springs. Before arrival at Sipirok the day enjoy the nature by walking at the bank of Sarulla river, the rice terrace and arrival at Sipirok check in to hotel. (B)

Day 08 : SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI
Leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi by passing rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti and stop will be made to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut. Visit pepper, vanilla, cardamon and cinnamon garden, and crossing the equator line at Bonjol, afternoon arrival at Bukittinggi the charming towns of Minangkabau directly check in to hotel. (B)

Day 09 : BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU TOUR
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 traditional coffee milling. Arrival at Batu Sangkar drive to Pagaruyung to visit the 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. (B)

Day 10 : BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU
After breakfast city tour by visiting Sianok canyon with its Japanese tunnel, Fort Dr Kock, museum and Jam Gadang (Big Ben) the landmark of Bukittinggi and market then drive to Maninjau, on the way visiting Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work and passing the fantastic 44 hairpin curve road, arrival at Maninjau check in to hotel. (B)

Day 11 : MANINJAU FREE
Today is your free time to swim on lake Maninjau, walking or cycling around the lake. (B)

Day 12 : MANINJAU – PADANG
After brekfast drive to Padang via Pariaman with stop at Artha beach and arrival at Padang visit Muara beach and then check in to hotel. (B)

Day 13 : PADANG – SUNGAI PENUH
After breakfast drive to Sungai Penuh via Muara labuh and stop at lake Diatas and lake Dibawah and passing several Minang Kabau village. On the way visit Telun Berasap waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro and arrival at Sei Penuh , the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park check in to hotel and dinner. (B)

Day 14 : SEI PENUH - FULLDAY EXCURSION (B)
A full day excursion in Sungai Penuh the area of Kerinci National Park, visiting Semurup hot springs, lake Gunung Tujuh, lake Krinci and witness the traditional way of local people. (B)

DAY 15 : SEI PENUH – BANGKO
After breakfast city tour by visiting Simerup hot spring, old historical mosque with its giant drum and lake Kerinci, then drive to Bangko on the way passing rain tropical forest with its flora and fauna. Stop will be made at several interesting places and arrival at Bangko check in to hotel. (B)

Day 16 : EXPLORE KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE
After breakfast drive around 2 hours to the village near the jungle then walking to the jungle to explore where the nomadic Kubu people live and witness their daily activity and its traditional and culture, picnic lunch box provide and afternoon return back to hotel. (B,L)

Day 17 : BANGKO – BUKITTINGGI 
After breakfast drive to Bukittinggi via Trans Sumatra highway ant with stop at Muara Bungo, lake Singkarak and passing several interesting places, arrival at Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau directly check in to hotel. (B)

Day 18 : BUKITTINGGI – PADANG /AIRPORT
After breakfats drive to Padang via Anay valley with stop at Anay waterfall and arrival at Padang transfer to airport for your next destination. (B)

INCLUDED :
- Accommodation based on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Air-conditioned transport
- Entrance fee
- English speaking guide

EXCLUDED :
- Air fare
- Airport tax
- Insurance
- Donation
- Tips and all personal gratuities.

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