Top Sumatra Cultural Tours

Minangkabau Tour rout laid on the feet of the Merapi mount. According to legend Minangkabau people descended from it. You have chance to learn the culture of Minangkabau, the only culture in the world that combines matriarchy, Islam, Hinduism and animism traditions. You will visit the most interesting and significant places.

A guide with 10 years experience with an English literature, and cross cultural knowledge background. A special access to places that even local couldn't even reach ex; mining area.

This 3 days tour designed to experience Padang and Bukittinggi. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, our team will pick you up. Then, have a short stop at the stunning Anai Valley Waterfall. Next, visit Minangkabau Culture Documentation and Information Center. Continue to Pandai Sikek Village of songket-weaving, and Relay Puncak Lawang to see the scenic Maninjau Lake. The next day, we'll drive to Taman Panorama. Enjoy an infinite view of the valley overlooking Sianok Canyon with the greeneries surrounding. Then, visit the Japanese Tunnel in Bukittinggi. Stop at the iconic landmark of Minangkabau Jam Gadang (Minangkabau’s Big Clock); Tabek Patah village; Pacu Jawi Cow Racing; Pagaruyung Palace; & Pariangan Village. Have a city tour in Padang on the last day. After check-out hotel, you'll have short visits to Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque of West Sumatra. Enjoy tasty durian ice cream before you drop to the airport

Experience some of the must see highlights in Padang and Bukittinggi in 4 days. This private tour includes vehicle, English speaking guide, selected meals and accommodation. Our team will pick you up at Minangkabau International Airport and start the journey with a short stop in front of the Anai valley waterfall to take some photos. Move to Minangkabau Cultural Center and Pandai Sikek Village to learn about local culture. Visit picturesque Ngarai Sianok Canyon and Japanese Tunnel from the peak of Taman Panorama. Relish scenic valley with waterfalls (Harau Valley), and beautiful construction of Kelok 9 Bridge. Spend your time with visiting Relay Puncak Lawang to Maninjau Lake. Visit home Industry of coffee in Tabek Patah. See a historical site Pagaruyung Palace. On the last day of the tour, while waiting your flight time, spend time with visiting the famous Malin Kundang Beach (also called Air Manis Beach), Siti Nurbaya Bridge, China Town, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque.

Experience some attractions in Padang, Bukittinggi, and Solok. Start from Minangkabau International Airport, our team will pick you up and takes you to visit Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque. Stop at Taman Hutan Bung Hatta on the way to twin lakes. Stay overnight in the traditional Thousand Gadang Houses. Enjoy your time for local experiences in there. Continue the trip back to Padang which takes 2-hour driving from Solok. Stop at Singkarak Lake along the way and have lunch at the local restaurant. Visit Minangkabau Culture Center and Pandai Sikek songket-weaving village. Visit Taman Panorama on the next day to enjoy a beautiful valley overlooking Sianok Canyon and Japanese Tunnel. Stop at the famous Jam Gadang and head to Harau Valley and Kelok 9 Bridge. You have a chance to visit Relay Puncak Lawang on the last day to see the lake of Maninjau and shortstop at Anai Valley Waterfall (if your flight schedule is in the late afternoon)

Start the journey to Medan suburb gaining the altitude as you traverse Sembahe, the forested foothills of the Bukit Barisan mountain. Driving up to Gundaling Hill (1.496 M) with view to the north dominated by the smoking Mt. Sibayak (2.094 m) and further to the west is Mt. Sinabung (2.451 M) and then down southwestern outskirt of Karo highland. Arrive at Dokan; one of Karonese Batak villages where most traditional houses have multiple decorative gables topped with realistically modeled buffalo heads protecting the occupants from harm.Lunch at local restaurant Continue the journey upward on a vastly more scenic back road to Tongging Hill; vantage point for Lake Toba which at over 1,145sq km, and up to a depth of 450 metres in places, looks more like an ocean. See in the distance Sipiso piso waterfall, which shoots out a cave at the edge of the plateau and plunges 120 m straight down to a small gushing stream below.

this 3 days tour is the highlight of Lake Toba-samosir island and Brastagi high land - North sumatera ,This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car and accomodation . You’ll travel between a traditional Karo Batak Lingga village, samosir island,Tuktuk siadong , Batak Traditional dance at Huta Bolon , Lumbini Park.Tomok art market and the Sipisopiso waterfall & ofcourse with the highlight tours is the beauty of Lake Toba View from the Taman Simalem Resort

it is incomplete to visit North Sumatra without seeing the Capital is the city of Medan, Explore medan City History with your private driver as cum guide, will take you tour to that takes you through the Chinese quarter, the relics of a Malay sultanate, and the remnants of Dutch colonial rule. Highlights include the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, and the old offices of the Amsterdam Trading Company. Discover the city’s multicultural side as you visit Medan’s oldest Hindu temple, a Chinese temple, and the extraordinary fusion Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni. Medan is Multi ethnicity with saying of :Horas , Medan ahoy, majuahjuah,juahjuah, yaahowu

this tour is the highlight of Medan - North Sumatera, one day trip to Brastagi Highland and Lake Toba ,This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car. You’ll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village Dokan, and the Sipisopiso waterfall & ofcourse with the highlight tours is the beauty of Lake Toba View from the highland .

Experience the highlights of North Sumatra on this 7-day itinerary. Go hiking in Gunung Leuser National Park, climb the Sibayak Volcano in Berastagi and relax at the largest crater lake in the world. This route is a suggestion and will of course be adapted to your particular wishes and framework conditions.