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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 in Polonia airport, you will be transferred to hotel and enjoy a free time at your own leisure.
Day 02 : MEDAN – BOHOROK
After breakfast, we will do a city tour by visiting great Mosque, Sultan palace and crocodile farm. En route to Bohorok, we will stop by at palm oil and rubber plantation. Upon arrival at Bohorok, we directly check in to hotel. (B)
Day 03 : BOHOROK – VISIT ORANG UTAN
After breakfast, we will walk into the jungle to see the Orang Utan by crossing the river with traditional canoe then trekking to the feeding site to see the Orang Utan on their feeding time. After feeding time, we will return to hotel, otherwise jungle trekking for 2 hours in the jungle will be optional choice (extra charge for clients who want to go jungle trekking). (B)
Day 04 : BOHOROK – BRASTAGI
After breakfast, we will drive to Brastagi with stop by at Sembahe River and Sukulikap waterfall and visit Batak Karo traditional village at Peceren, also a fruit market. In the afternoon, we will check in to hotel. (B)
Day 05 : BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR
After breakfast, we will drive to Parapat. En route, we will 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, we will cross to Samosir Island by ferryboat then directly check in to hotel. (B)
Day 06 : SAMOSIR EXCURSION
After breakfast, we will take an excursion on Lake Toba by ferryboat and visiting several Batak Toba villages:
- 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.
In the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B)
Day 07 : SAMOSIR – SIPIROK
After breakfast, we will cross back to Parapat and continue driving to Sipirok. En route, we will stop by at Pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation; visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon hot springs. Before we reach Sipirok, we can spend the rest of the day by walking at Sarulla riverbank and enjoy the nature, including the rice terrace view. We will stay overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 08 : SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI
We will leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi and passing by rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti. En route, we will stop by to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut. Visit some plantations of pepper, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon, then crossing the equator line at Bonjol. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau and directly check in to hotel. (B)
Day 09 : BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU TOUR
After breakfast, we will drive to Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah. En route, we will stop by at Rao-Rao to visit Minangkabau traditional village and traditional coffee milling. After arrive in Batu Sangkar then we will drive to Pagaruyung to visit the palace of Minangkabau kingdom. In the afternoon, we will return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand woven and woodcarving. (B)
Day 10 : BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU
After breakfast, we will take a 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. Afterwards, we will go to Maninjau and stop by at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work and passing the fantastic 44-hairpin curve road. Upon arrival at Maninjau, we will 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 breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Pariaman with stop by at Artha beach. After we arrive in Padang, we will visit Muara beach and then check in to hotel. (B)
Day 13 : PADANG – SUNGAI PENUH
After breakfast, we will drive to Sungai Penuh via Muara labuh and stop by at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah, not to mention passing several Minang Kabau villages. En route, we will visit Telun Berasap waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro. Upon arrival in Sei Penuh, the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park, we will check in to hotel and have a dinner. (B)
Day 14 : SEI PENUH - FULLDAY EXCURSION (B)
It is time for 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, we will have a city tour by visiting Simerup hot spring, old historical mosque with its giant drum and Lake Kerinci. En route to Bangko, we will pass by rain tropical forest with its flora and fauna. We will stop by at several interesting places and after arrive in Bangko, we will check in to hotel. (B)
Day 16 : EXPLORE KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE
After breakfast, we will drive around 2 hours to the village near the jungle then walking into the jungle to explore the nomadic Kubu society. We will witness their daily activity with its traditional culture. Picnic lunch box will be provided and in the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B,L)
Day 17 : BANGKO – BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast, we will drive to Bukittinggi via Trans Sumatra highway. En route, we will stop by at Muara Bungo, lake Singkarak and passing several interesting places. Upon arrival in Bukittinggi, the charming town of Minangkabau, we will directly check in to hotel. (B)
Day 18 : BUKITTINGGI – PADANG /AIRPORT
After breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Anay valley with stop by at Anay waterfall. Upon arrival in Padang, you will be transferred to airport for your next destination. (B)
INCLUDED :
- Accommodation based on twin sharing
- Meals as indicated on itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch)
- Air-conditioned transport
- Entrance fee
- English speaking guide
EXCLUDED :
- Air fare
- Airport tax
- Insurance
- Donation
- Tips and all personal gratuities TRIP SCHEDULE - click here 
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