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Arrival in Medan
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free time to rest and relax.
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Medan City Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a city tour visiting the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, the Chinese Temple, and the Kesawan area, the old town center of Medan, featuring colonial buildings such as the old post office and the Java Bank building. Return to the hotel afterward.
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Medan – Bukit Lawang
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Bukit Lawang, with stops at rubber and palm oil plantations along the way. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
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Bukit Lawang – Brastagi
After breakfast, enter the jungle, crossing the river by traditional canoe to reach the orangutan feeding platform. After the feeding session, continue deeper into the jungle to observe more orangutans, long-tailed macaques, black gibbons, monitor lizards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, depart for Brastagi with stops at the Sembahe River and Sikukilap Waterfalls.
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Brastagi Tour
Today, enjoy a city tour of Brastagi, including a visit to a traditional Batak Karo village in Peceren, a fruit market, the Lau Debuk-Debuk hot springs, and Gundaling Hill. In the evening, an Indonesian dinner will be served.
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Brastagi – Samosir
After breakfast, drive to Parapat, stopping along the way to visit a traditional Karo Batak village in Dokan, the Sipiso-piso Waterfall, Rumah Bolon (Long House), the former palace of the Batak Simalungun kings, and enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Toba from Simarjarunjung. Upon arrival in Parapat, take a ferry to Samosir Island. Upon arrival on Samosir, check in at the hotel.
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Samosir Excursion
Today, enjoy a guided excursion around Samosir Island, visiting traditional Batak villages:
- Ambarita: Ancient stone tables and chairs, the meeting place of the Siallagan kings.
- Simanindo: Batak museum and traditional Batak Toba dances.
- Pangururan: Stunning views of Lake Toba and hot springs.
- Tomok: Ancient stone tombs of the Sidabutar kings.
Along the way, observe the daily activities of the local people, such as traditional weaving, rice farming, and school visits. If possible, witness a traditional wedding and/or funeral ceremony. Alternatively, hike to the top of the Samosir hills to see Sidahoni Lake.
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Samosir – Sipirok
Take the ferry back to Parapat, then continue the journey to Sipirok by car. Along the way, stop at pineapple, clove, and coffee plantations, visit the traditional market in Balige Sigur-gur, and explore the Sipoholon hot springs. Before reaching Sipirok, take a short walk along the Sarulla River and through the rice fields. Upon arrival in Sipirok, check in at the hotel.
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Sipirok – Bukittinggi
Leave Sipirok for the journey to Bukittinggi. Drive through the tropical rainforest of Rimba Panti and stop at a coconut plantation where monkeys are trained to pick coconuts. Also, visit plantations of pepper, vanilla, cardamom, and cinnamon. Pass the equator line at Bonjol. In the afternoon, arrive in Bukittinggi, the charming capital of the Minangkabau region.
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Minangkabau Tour in Bukittinggi
After breakfast, depart for Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah, with a stop in Rao-Rao to visit a traditional Minangkabau village and see traditional coffee processing. In Batu Sangkar, continue to Pagaruyung to visit the palace of the Minangkabau kings. In the afternoon, return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang, stopping in Pandai Sikat, a village known for traditional weaving and wood carving.
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Bukittinggi City Tour
After breakfast, head to Bukittinggi for a city tour, stopping at Ngarai Sianok (Sianok Canyon), the Japanese Tunnels, Fort de Kock, the museum, and the traditional market, where you’ll see the famous Jam Gadang clock tower. At the market, you will purchase ingredients for dinner, experiencing how bargaining works in an Indonesian market while learning about various herbs and vegetables. These ingredients will be brought to an Indonesian family’s home, where you will cook with the hostess and enjoy the meal together.
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Bukittinggi – Bangko
After breakfast, depart for Bangko via Lake Singkarak, the Sungai Dareh River, the tropical rainforests, and the small town of Muara Bungo. Upon arrival in Bangko, check in at the hotel.
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Bangko – Kubu Tribe
A two-hour drive to Bukit Belas National Park to visit the primitive Kubu tribe, who live deep in the jungle. You will witness and experience how these nomadic people sustain themselves by hunting, fishing in the river, and gathering fruit from the jungle. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
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Bangko – Lubuk Linggau
After breakfast, depart for Lubuk Linggau via Surolangun. Along the way, stop at the Surolangun River to observe the daily activities of the local people. Upon arrival in Lubuk Linggau, check in at the hotel.
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Lubuk Linggau – Bengkulu
Today, depart for Bengkulu with a stop in Curup village and a visit to the jungle to see the Rafflesia flower (only if it is blooming). In the afternoon, arrive in Bengkulu and check in at the hotel.
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Bengkulu City Tour
Today, enjoy a city tour visiting the historic Fort Marlborough, the former residence of President Soekarno, the market museum, and the beaches of Panjang and Nala.
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Bengkulu – Lahat
After breakfast, continue the journey to Lahat. Along the way, visit the Pagar Alam area, a traditional market, plantations, and megalithic stones. You will also enjoy scenic views of Mount Dempo and its tea plantations. In the late afternoon, arrive in Lahat and check in at the hotel.
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Lahat – Palembang
After breakfast, depart for Palembang, stopping at Muara Enim and Prabumulih, known for their oil fields, which were first developed by the Dutch during the colonial era. Arrive in Palembang in the late afternoon and check in at the hotel.
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Palembang Tour
A full-day city tour in Palembang, visiting the iconic Ampera Bridge, which spans across the Musi River, the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Museum, the traditional market, and Rumah Bari, a traditional house.
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Musi River Tour
After breakfast, take a traditional motorboat excursion along the Musi River, where you’ll see floating houses and visit Kemaro Island. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
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Palembang – Airport
After breakfast, relax until it’s time to transfer to the airport for your next destination.
