Tiger reserves, islands in the middle of a lake, distinctive architecture and of course Sumatra hospitality
The Central highland spine of Sumatra is the main reason for people visiting the island as well as the richness of the flora and fauna that rivals Borneo’s almost limitless variety
Tales of pygmy rhino and tigers are the stuff of legend and they do exist but in remote parts of the island, moreover visitors are here to visit the highland towns and pristine coastline and with easy access from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur it is not to difficult to reach
Aceh at the top end of the island was before the 2006 tsunami a beautiful if troubled region of the country, after the tsunami many of the monuments have disappeared, but many of the people remain, as hospitable and friendly as ever
Brastagi – Samosir , After breakfast you set off for Parapat on the way visiting the Sipiso-Piso waterfall, Rumah Bolan (a traditional long house), the old palace of the Batak Simalungun kings and Simarjarunjung to take in a view of Lake Toba. Upon arrival at Parapat you cross to Samosir Island by ferry boat arriving at Samosir to check in at the hotel. Overnight at Samosir
Bukittinggi – Minangkabau. After breakfast drive to Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah, on the way stopping off at Rao-Rao to visit a Minangkabau district traditional village, also stopping off to see traditional coffee making with eventual arrival at Batu Sangkar. You then are driven to Pagaruyung to visit the palace of the Minangkabau Kingdom. There is then an afternoon return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang visiting Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand weaving and wood carving. Overnight at Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi – Maninjau , After breakfast a city tour of Minangkabau by visiting Sianok Canyon with its Japanese wartime tunnels, the colonial Fort Dr Kock museum and Jam Gadang (Big Ben) these are landmarks of Bukittinggi then driving on to Maninjau. En route stopping off at Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work and then traversing the fantastic 44 hairpin curved road with an eventual arrival at Maninjau. Overnight at Maninjau
Maninjau – Padang , After breakfast drive to Padang via Pariaman with a stop at Artha beach arriving at Padang with a possible visit to Muara beach. Overnight at Maninjau
Transfer Out. After breakfast you’re free until the transfer to airport and eventual flights back to the UK or you following destination
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