OVERLAND NORTH – WEST SUMATERA PACKAGE TOUR 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS

Tour Code: AI/MES-PT/04 

DAY 01: MEDAN – BRASTAGI (L,D)
Welcome in Medan. Upon arrival at International Kuala Namu airport, you will be met our representative. After the baggage process, Medan city tour, visiting Maimon Palace and Great Mosque then have lunch at a local restaurant. Depart for Brastagi – 3 hours driving. Visit Taman Alam Lumbini – Burmese Golden Temple.  Then visit the fruit market of Brastagi. Check in hotel. Dinner at hotel. 

DAY 02: BRASTAGI – PARAPAT – SAMOSIR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart for Parapat - a famous lake resort lies on the east shore of Lake Toba - through the fertile vegetable and the fruit farms, pine tree forest and spectacular view of Lake Toba along most part the journey. Stop at the slender Sipiso-piso Waterfall drops into the northern tip shore of Lake Toba from hundred meters height. Visit Rumah Bolon at Pematang Purba - at the fringe of the Karo Highlands at about meters above sea level, is a complex called the Rumah Bolon, the "Big House", traditional house which is the residence of a former local ruler. Or stop at Simarjarunjung – a mountainous area at the edge of Lake Toba. You can see the very beautiful panorama around Lake Toba and enjoy the fried banana with ginger tea.  Proceed to Parapat. Lunch at local restaurant. leave for Samosir – an island in the middle of Lake Toba. Check in Hotel. Dinner at Hotel and entartained by traditional music or Batak Vocal Group (valid for min. 10 paxs up).

DAY 03: SAMOSIR TOUR – PARAPAT (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit the Tomb of King Sidabutar and Batak Toba Village at Tomok. Then Ambarita, a traditional village with ancient megalithic furniture in front of the traditional house. Also visit the Village of Simanindo to watch folkdance performance of Batak Toba people. In the afternoon, leave for Parapat, and check in hotel. 

DAY 04: PARAPAT –  SIBOLGA (B,L,D)
Early in the morning leave for Sibolga – a small harbour town 180 km from Parapat. Visit Lumban Garaga Village, the small town Balige with its richly ornamented market building, winding along the road from Tarutung to Sibolga. Lunch at local restaurant. Arrive in Sibolga, check in hotel. 

DAY 05: SIBOLGA – BUKITTINGGI (B,L,D)
Today’s drive will be long but memorable as you cross the equator in the heart of fourth largest island in the world. The interior terrain of Sumatra is stunning, criss-crossed by rugged mountain chains, deep rivers and step valleys. The countryside is covered with impenetrable tropical jungle. By afternoon you will arrive in the quaint highland town of Bukittinggi and the heart of Minangkabau culture. Check in hotel.

DAY 06: BUKITTINGGI (B,L,D)
Fullday tour to explore the beauty and the cultural aspects of Minangkabau Highland. See the landmark of Bukittinggi – Jam Gadang (Clock Tower), the uniqueness of the local market, museum, Ngarai Sianok – a grand valley, Koto Gadang which is renowned for its silver works and hand embroidery. Or visit Pagaruyung Palace at Batu Sangkar. Then, back to hotel.

DAY 07: BUKITTINGGI - PADANG (B,L,D)
Travel to Embun Pagi Viewpoint to view the beautiful scenery of Lake Maninjau. Proceed to Lawang top to watch the traditional sugar refinery powered by buffalo (rest on Sundays). Continue to Anai Valley to enjoy and witness the beauty and greenery of Anai Valley Park. In the afternoon, leave for Padang. Check in hotel.

DAY 08 : TRANSFER OUT / DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, free on own activities until time to be transferred to airport for departure