Private Tour: 12 DAYS SUMATRA OVERLAND TOUR

Summary

DAY 01: KUALA NAMU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – MEDAN – CITY TOUR / Hotel Santika Dyandra or Deli River Resort DAY 02: MEDAN – BUKIT LAWANG in GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL PARK (B) / Ecolodge Bukit Lawang Cottages or similar DAY 03: BUKIT LAWANG –  JUNGLE TREKKING @GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL PARK TO SEE WILDLIFE incl. Lunch (B,L) Start for a 6 hours jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser NP to see the wildlife. This involves a walk through the jungle to explore the park. In this tropical primary rainforest, you can see the varieties of birds, butterflies, siamang (long arm apes), different kinds of reptiles. DAY 04: BUKIT LAWANG – BRASTAGI HIGHLAND (B) / Hotel Mikie Holiday Resort or Sinabung Hill Resort in Brastagi DAY 05: BRASTAGI – LAKE TOBA – SAMOSIR ISLAND (B) / Tabo Cottages or Samosir Cottages on Samosir island Drive to Lake Toba via mountain resort with it’s refreshing weather and magnificent scenery - Sipiso Piso waterfall to see the magnificent 110m - King’s Palace of Batak Simalungun. In Parapat, you cross over the lake about 45 minutes to Samosir island. DAY 06: SAMOSIR ISLAND – EXCURSION (B) It’s time to explore this magnificent island by visiting Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb - Ambarita village to see the famous stone chairs & execution place - Simanindo to enjoy the Bataks traditional ritual dances of the Bataks Tribe. DAY 07: SAMOSIR ISLAND – PARAPAT – PADANG SIDEMPUAN (B) / Hotel Mega Permata DAY 08: PADANG SIDEMPUAN – SIHEPENG - RIMBA PANTI - BONJOL EQUATOR - BUKITTINGGI MINANGKABAU HIGH LAND (B) / Padi EcoLodge or Grand Royal Denai in Bukittinggi DAY 09: BUKITTINGGI – KOTO GADANG - MANINJAU LAKE EXCURSIONS - BACK TO BUKITTINGGI (B) You drive to Maninjau, stop at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work - to the mysterious lake Maninjau, descending to the lake via the road with 44 curves. Back to Bukittinggi. DAY 10: BUKITTINGGI – MINANGKABAU EXCURSIONS – HARAU (B) / 5 hours drive Today Bukittinggi City Tour by visiting Sianok Canyon (karbouwengat) - Fort De Kock - the Museum -  Pasar Atas (Upper Market). Then leaving for the ancient Minangkabau Royal Palace in Pagaruyung - Pandai Sikek Village, famous for its weaving & woodcarving crafts - Payakumbuh -  Harau nature reserve, famous for its huge rock formations, delightful butterflies, rice field terrace, traditional village. 1 night stay Abdi Homestay (simple lodge) in Harau DAY 11: HARAU – PADANG (B) / Hotel Pangeran Beach or Grand Zuri in Padang Free program in Harau. You can do a jungle trekking in Harau surrounding (optional at your personal account). Drive to Padang via the beautiful Anai valley & waterfall. DAY 12: PADANG – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT (B)

Tour info

Duration
1 week 5 days
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Why take this tour?

We assist you to most wonderful places on Sumatra like Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia, Brastagi the Karo highland with two active volcanoes, Bukit Lawang the Orangutan sanctuary in National Park of Gunung Leuser until to the impressive West Sumatra like Bukittinggi the Minangkabau highland – Harau nature reserve, famous for its huge rock formations.

What’s included?

  • Transportation in comfortable air conditioned Deluxe car incl. fuel as per itinerary

  • 11 overnights accommodation in above hotels mentioned based on TWN/DBL/TRIPLE room

  • Daily breakfast

  • Private tour

  • Driver, his meals and accommodation costs

  • English speaking tour guide

  • 6 hours jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser national park with professional local guide incl. lunch

  • Permit to Gunung Leuser national park

  • Ferry cost Parapat – Samosir island vice versa

  • Daily Mineral water

  • Personal expenses such as: Lunch & Dinner, soft drinks, snacks, souvenirs, laundry, minibar, telephone, etc.

  • Air tickets & airport tax

  • Donations and tipping driver/tour guide : Euro 9.00 – Euro 10.00 / day or depends on satisfaction

  • Hotel surcharge on public holiday (if any)

  • Any optional program

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Fun Sumatra Tour & Travel

About operator:

We are a specialist on individual tour for all over Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia such as Java, Sulawesi, Bali and Lombok. We can organize a fascinating regular, Adventure, Cultural and Historical Indonesia tours well. We assist you to most wonderful places on Sumatra like Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia, Brastagi the Karo highland with two active volcanoes, Bukit Lawang the Orangutan sanctuary and Tangkahan the elephants sanctuary in National Park of Gunung Leuser until to the impressive West Sumatra like Bukittinggi the Minangkabau highland – Harau nature reserve, famous for its huge rock formations and Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra’s largest national park offers ample adventure for those dreaming to see Indonesia at its wildest.

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