SUMATRA OVERLAND TOURS AND RAFTING ( The Long Journey )
Duration: 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: MEDAN/PADANG
Grade: MODERATE
DAY 02 : MEDAN – BOHOROK
DAY 03 : BOHOROK – FULL DAY WHITE WATER RAFTING
DAY 04 : BOHOROK – VISIT ORANG UTAN
DAY 05 : BOHOROK – BRASTAGI
DAY 06 : BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR
DAY 07 : SAMOSIR EXCURSION
DAY 08 : SAMOSIR – SIPIROK
DAY 09 : SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI
DAY 10 : BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU TOUR
DAY 11 : BUKITTINGGI – PUNCAK LAWANG TRACKING TO MANINJAU
DAY 12 : MANINJAU FREE
DAY 13.MANINJAU – PADANG
DAY 14.HOTEL – AIRPORT / TRANSFER
ININCLUDED :
EXCLUDED :
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 own leisure. (B)
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 – FULL DAY WHITE WATER RAFTING
After
breakfast, we will go to Wampu River by mini bus. It is time to start
your white water rafting adventure. It will be an excellent
opportunity to see birds and wild life during the rafting time, as
well as enjoy the rapids. After reaching the waterfall, you can enjoy a
fresh shower at the riverbank. Lunch will be provided afterwards.
After arrive at finishing point, you can take a coffee break before go
back to hotel. (B)
DAY 04 : 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 05 : 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 06 : 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 07 : SAMOSIR EXCURSION
After breakfast, we will take an excursion on Lake Toba by ferryboat and visiting several Batak Toba villages:
- T o m o k : 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.
- 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 08 : 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 09 : 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 10 : BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU TOUR
After
breakfast, we will take a city tour by visiting Sianok Canyon with
its Japanese tunnel; Fort de Kock; Museum; and Jam Gadang (Big Tower
O’clock) the landmark of the town then we will drive to Batu Sangkar
via Tabek Patah. En route, we will stop by at Rao-Rao to visit
Minangkabau traditional village and see traditional coffee milling.
Upon arrival in Batu Sangkar, 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 11 : BUKITTINGGI – PUNCAK LAWANG TRACKING TO MANINJAU
After
breakfast, we will drive to Puncak Lawang. En route, we will stop by
at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work. After arrive
in Puncak Lawang, we will trek down to Lake Maninjau via Lawang
jungle. We will take a coffee break at traditional coffee shop in the
jungle. We will experience walking at the bank of rice field and
village. Upon arrival at Maninjau, we will check in to hotel. (B)
DAY 12 : MANINJAU FREE
Today is your free time to swim on Lake Maninjau, walking or cycling around the lake. (B)
DAY 13.MANINJAU – PADANG
After
breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Pariaman. En route, we will
stop by at Artha beach. Upon arrival in Padang, we will visit Muara
beach then check in to hotel (B)
DAY 14.HOTEL – AIRPORT / TRANSFER
After breakfast, it is a free time at own leisure before drive to airport (B).
ININCLUDED :
- Accommodation based on twin sharing
- Air-conditioned transport
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance fee
- English speaking tour guide
- Rafting Equipment
EXCLUDED :
- Air fare
- Airport tax
- Insurance
- Donation
- Tips and all personal gratuities
Prices : Euro: 60 /p/day
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