NORTH TO WEST SUMATERA OVERLAND
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS
TOUR CODE: MED/MES/02

DAY 1 : MEDAN
Arrival transfer to hotel. In the afternoon drive to Bukit Lawang for a river crossing by boat to the Bohorok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, a project of World Wildlife Fund. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 : MEDAN - PARAPAT
After breakfast depart for Parapat via Brastagi. Also visit Lingga, a typical Batak Karo Village: Sipiso - Piso Waterfall and the Long House of Batak King Simalungun at Pematang Purba. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Parapat.

DAY 3 : PARAPAT
Breakfast and dinner at hotel. Fullyday boat trip to Samosir Island, visiting Tomok, Ambarrita, Simanindo Villages and Tao Island. Lunch at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel.

DAY 4 : PARAPAT - PADANG SIDEMPUAN
After breakfast, depart to Padang Sidempuan via Sibolga, visiting the Batak village at Lumban Garaga and the hot springs of Sipoholon. Lunch at local restaurant in Tarutung. Arrive Padang Sidempuan, accommodation and dinner at hotel.

DAY 5 : PADANG SIDEMPUAN - BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast, depart for Bukittinggi passing through Kota Nopan, Penyabungan, Muara Sipongi, and Ras - the border town of North and West Sumatera. Lunch at local restaurant. At Bonjol stop at the Equator Monument. Arrive Bukittinggi, dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 6 : BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast, depart for sightseeing tour featuring the spectacular Sianok Grand Canyon, Fort de Kock, the local zoo and museum. Then proceed to the beautiful Lake Maninjau with a stop at Embun Pagi, a view point to see the lake. On the way back visit Kota Gadang village, wellknown for its embroidery and silverworks. Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 7 : BUKITTINGGI - PADANG - TRANSFER OUT.
After breakfast, depart for Padang and on arrival at Padang transfer to airport for departure.

[HOME]