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SUMATRA-OVERLAND M8MPF: Medan - Padang, 8 Days (Daily, 3 star-Hotels, Fullboard, with English speaking Guide) Day 01: Medan - Brastagi (64 km) Arrival at Medan Polonia Airport, meeting service and directly travel to the mountain resort of Brastagi. Enroute stops at Sembahe Stram, Sibolangit Nature Reserve and Peceran village to see the typical houses of the Karo Batak tribe. (D) Day 02: Berastagi - Samosir Island (112 km) via Parapat Leave for Parapat, enroute stops at Lingga village to see a glimpse of the way of life of the Karo Batak tribe and their traditional houses. Proceed to Tongging Hill to view the northern side of Lake Toba and see the slender Sipisopiso waterfall drops into a lake from hundred of meters height. Also visit the Rumah Bolon (the Long House) at Pematang Purba, which belonged to the Royal Family of the Simalungun Batak tribe. After a short rest in Parapat, leave for Samosir island by boat. (B,L,D) Day 03: Samosir Island - Parapat Encounter the Batak Toba village at Tomok where carved statues stand in an ancient grave yard as memorial to the kings of the by gone days. See the tomb of King Sidabutar. Next village to visit is Ambarita village where you will find the stone furniture in front of traditional houses. In the afternoon take the boat for the return trip to Parapat. (B,L,D) Day 04: Parapat - Sipirok (233 km) Leave for Sibolga, a small harbor town, visit the Lumban Garaga village, the small town Balige with its unique market building, winding along the road from Tarutung to Sibolga. After a short rest, continue the journey to Sipirok. (B,L,D) Day 05: Sipirok - Bukittinggi (324 km) A long drive to Bukittinggi through the most beautiful side of Sumatra island. It exhibits the inland of Sumatra, the sceneries of mountains, rivers, valleys and villages. Pass the Equator Monument, see the world famous Rafflesia Arnoldi Flower at Palupuh and you will arrive in the most charming town, the heart of Minangkabau highland - Bukittinggi. (B,L,D) Day 06: Bukittinggi Highlight of the city sightseeing tour include the Ngarai Sianok (grand valley), Fort de Kock, Jam Gadang, the landmark of Bukittinggi, the unique of the market, the museum, Pandai Sikat to see the traditional weaving. Proceeding to Pagaruyung, site of the ancient Minangkabau Kingdom where the queen ruled in maternal society. And last but not least see the traditional villages of Lima Kaum and Pariangan. (B,L,D) Day 07: Bukittinggi - Padang (92 km) Continue driving through the beautiful countryside to Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. (B,L,D) Day 08: Padang Departure Free at leisure until time to transfer to airport for your departure flight. (B) |
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TOUR RATES for North Sumatra Tour-Code & Hotel MINIBUS 2 to 3 4 to 8 Single supplement M8MPF 720 557 171 Departs daily Private with English speaking Guide 3 star -Hotels / Fullboard |
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