North Sumatra - West Sumatra and Kerinci Seblat National Park Tour Overland
Duration: 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS
Start/Finish: Medan/Padang
Grade: Moderate
Tour Code:KNLRSU07

ITINERARY
Day 01:AIRPORT / MEDAN - HOTEL
Upon arrival at Polonia airport transfer to hotel and afternoon free at own leisure.

Day 02:BOHOROK – BRASTAGI
After breakfast city tour in Medan, visiting Sultan palace, Grand Mosque and Chinese temple and then 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, L, D)

Day 03: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, L, D)

Day 04: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, L, D)

Day 05:SAMOSIR – SIPILOK
After breakfast crossing back to Parapat and arrival at Parapat drive to Sipilok, 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 Sipilok the day enjoy the nature by walking at the bank of Sarulla river, the rice terrace and arrival at Sipilok check in to hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 06:SIPILOK – BUKITTINGGI
Leave Sipilok 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, L, D)

Day 07: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 stop to see 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, L, D)

Day 08: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, L, D)

Day 09: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, L, D)

Day 10:PADANG – SEI.PENUH
After breakfast drive to Sungai Penuh via Muara Labuh and stop at lake Diatas and lake Dibawah and passing several Minangkabau 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, L, D)

Day 11:SEI – PENUH FULLDAY EXCURSION
A full day excursion in Sungai Penuh the area of Kerinci National Park, visiting lake Gunung Tujuh, lake Kerinci and witness the traditional way of local people. (B, L, D)

Day 12:SUNGAI PENUH - PADANG
After breakfast visiting Semurup hot spring,old historical mosque with its giant drum and lake Kerinci, then drive to Padang via Painan, on the way stop banyan tree unique bridge, Bungus beach. Arrival at Padang check in to hotel. (B, L, D)

DAY 13:HOTEL – AIRPORT
After breakfast free at own leisure until time transfer to airport. (B)

PRICE: On Request (please advice us the number of the participants)

INCLUDED:
• Accommodation based on twin sharing
• Daily breakfast
• Air-conditioned transport
• Meals as per itinerary
• Mineral water and Snack
• Entrance fee and tour guide

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

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