DAY 01 : PADANG - BUKITTINGGI
After meeting and greeting service on arrival at BIM airport of Padang and drive through the scenic valleys and mountains in the charming cool highland town Bukittinggi. Check in at hotel and afternoon free for own activities.
DAY 02 : PALUPUH - KAMPUNG TABU TREK
After breakfast at hotel, we leave Bukittinggi for Batang Palupuh village by bus. Batang Palupuh village by bus. In this village, we have a chance to see Raflesia Flower (if it is blooming). From this village we star our trek on the dike of a rice fields. Then we go up the step hill, from the top we head our trek on the pathway which goes up and down. Somewhere along the way we will see the cinnamon, clove, coffee, cardamom and many other kinds of plants. This plantation is known world-wide for its spices. We would also learn why the palm tree is the perfect tree for the villagers. Along the way we might see monkeys as well as many kinds of butterflies and hear some insects and birds that make our trek so pleasant. Around at 12.30 PM we will arrive at the big river that flows through the small village. We cross this river and get some rest on the river side while having our lunch. In this river we will have a chance to refresh ourselves by soaking in the river. Then we explore the small village and the rice fields. After we walk around two hours, we would arrive at another small village. We stop at coffee shop for refreshment. Then walk to Kampung Tabu village. We will spend the night in local house that lies at the side of river which is surrounded by rice field, jungle and steep hills.
DAY 03 : JUNGLE TREK
After breakfast at the local house, we continue our trek through the jungle, bushes, river and rice fields. First we go in the jungle, we have to go up the steep hill which is surrounded by bushes. We get some rest at the top of the hill that lies in the middle of the jungle and then we walk through the jungle and finally we go down the steep hill. Then we go down and we will arrive at the small river that is in the jungle. We will go through the jungle by following this small river for two hours and we will arrive at the big river. We cross this river and get some rest at the riverside while having our lunch. From here we cross the river again and walk on the edge of the jungle to reach Muaro village. In this village we will have a chance to see the blacksmith every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We stop at a coffee shop and afternoon we get back to Kampung Tabu village. Overnight at local house.
DAY 04 : LAWANG TOP - BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast at the local house, we start our trek and take a public bus to Lawang village. We will have an easy trek walking around the village which is surrounded by Sugar cane.. We will also walk up a small road to Lawang top. From the top we overlook the Lake Maninjau and the beautiful landscapes around. From the top, we eventually go down to get Lake Maninjau through the jungle. After a brief, leisurely rest at lakeside for swimming and relaxing, we return to Bukittinggi by bus. Overnight at hotel in Bukittinggi.
DAY 05 : PADANG - AIRPORT
After breakfast at the hotel proceed for city tour until the time for departure flight to next destination.
General Condition :
- Accommodation : 02 Nights at Hotel Bukittinggi, 03 Nights at Local House
- Deluxe : Novotel**** / Melia Confort Pusako**** Sedona Bumi Minang*** / Pangeran’s Beach***
- Standard : Gran Malindo / Benteng* / B.Tinggi View* / Denai** Pangeran’s City** / Natour Muara* Hotel Padang
- Transport : Tourist Standard A/C, Coach/Mini bus for all tours and transfer
- Meals : 02 x Breakfast at hotel, 02 x Breakfast at Local House, 03 x Lunch & 02 x Dinner at Local House (Padang food)
- Tour as per program
- Tour Guide
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