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Arrival in Medan
Upon arrival in Medan, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, a city tour will take place, visiting the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, the Chinese Temple, and the Kesawan area, the old city center of Medan. After that, return to the hotel.
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Medan – Bukit Lawang
After breakfast, depart for Bukit Lawang. Along the way, stop at rubber and palm oil plantations. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
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Bukit Lawang Trekking
After breakfast, embark on a jungle trek. You will explore the Leuser National Park, rich in flora and fauna. It is possible to see Orangutans and other animals such as Thomas leaf monkeys, long-tailed macaques, black gibbons, and more in their natural habitat in the tropical rainforest. This trekking lasts about 3 hours before returning to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the natural beauty of Bukit Lawang or take a walk around the nearby village.
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Bukit Lawang – Brastagi
After breakfast, travel to Brastagi. Along the way, stop at the Sembahe River and pass through Sibolangit. Upon arrival in Brastagi, visit Lhumbini Park with its replica of the Shwedagon Pagoda, the fruit market, and Gundaling Hill. In the afternoon, check in at the hotel.
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Climbing Mount Sibayak
An early breakfast, then drive to the base of Mount Sibayak for the ascent. By noon, arrive at the summit and, after a well-deserved break, descend via a different route. In Lau Debuk-Debuk, you can enjoy the hot springs before returning to the hotel by car.
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Brastagi – Samosir
After breakfast, travel to Parapat. Along the way, visit a traditional Karo Batak village in Dokan, the Sipiso-Piso Waterfall, Rumah Bolon (Long House), the ancient palace of the Batak Simalungun kings, and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Toba. Upon arrival in Parapat, take a ferry to Samosir Island and check in at the hotel.
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Samosir Excursion
Today, under the guidance of a tour guide, you will explore Samosir Island and visit traditional Batak villages:
- Ambarita: Ancient stone tables and chairs, the meeting place of the Siallagan kings.
- Simanindo: Batak museum and traditional Batak Toba dance performances.
- Pangururan: A stunning view of Lake Toba and the hot springs.
- Tomok:Ancient stone tombs of the Sidabutar kings.
Along the way, you can witness the daily activities of the locals, such as traditional weaving, rice field cultivation, and visiting a school. If possible, you may also have the opportunity to witness a traditional wedding or funeral. Alternatively, you can hike to the top of the Samosir Hills to see Lake Sidahoni.
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Samosir
A free day to relax, swim, or sunbathe. There is also an optional boat tour available.
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Samosir – Sipirok
Take a ferry back to Parapat, then continue the journey by car through Porsea, Tarutung, and the village of Pahae Jae to Sipirok. Along the way, there will be stops at pineapple, clove, and coffee plantations. The trip continues with a visit to Dolok Tolong for a beautiful view of Lake Toba, the traditional market in Balige Sigur-gur, and the hot springs in Tarutung. Before arriving in Sipirok, enjoy a walk along the Sarulla River and rice fields. Upon arrival in Sipirok, check in at the hotel.
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Sipirok – Bukittinggi
Depart Sipirok for the journey to Bukittinggi. Passing through the tropical rainforest of Rimba Panti, we stop at a coconut plantation where monkeys are trained to pick coconuts. The journey continues with stops at pepper, vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon plantations. At Bonjol, we cross the equator. Arriving in the afternoon, we reach Bukittinggi, the charming capital of Minangkabau culture.
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Bukittinggi Minangkabau Tour
roasters. In Batu Sangkar, we drive to Pagaruyung to visit the palace of the Minangkabau kings. In the afternoon, return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang, with a stop at Pandai Sikat to see traditional weaving and wood carving.
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Bukittinggi – Puncak Lawang Trekking in Maninjau
After breakfast, head to Puncak Lawang, stopping at Koto Gadang to see traditional silver crafts. In Puncak Lawang, enjoy a trek down through the Lawang jungle to Maninjau on the shores of Lake Maninjau. Stop for coffee at a traditional coffee roaster in the jungle, then continue through rice fields. Upon arrival in Maninjau, check in at the hotel.
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Maninjau
A free day to relax or take an optional bicycle tour around Lake Maninjau.
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Maninjau – Padang Airport
After breakfast, transfer to Padang Airport via Pariaman, where your flight to your next destination awaits.
