24 DAYS GRAND EXOTIC SUMATRA – JAVA – BALI TOUR...

24 DAYS GRAND EXOTIC SUMATRA – JAVA – BALI TOUR

Tour Code: SR 016

DAY 01.MEDAN -  BUKITLAWANG.

Arrival in Medan. We will pick up you from the airport and depart to Bukit Lawang to orang utan rehabilitation centre in Gunung Leseur nature reservation.

DAY 02.BUKITLAWANG

Full day walk through the jungle to see the orang utan in their original habitat, the sportive hiker can take exciting jungle trips here. However walkers must be fit and have suitable, large profile shoes.

(We can arrange for jungle trek overnight at the jungle)

DAY 03.BUKITLAWANG – BRASTAGI

You will make a trip along a fascinating route to the mountain village of Brastagi in the Karo Highlands. Here you can view two active volcanoes, the Sibayak and the Sinabung. In Brastagi you can visit the colorfull fruitmarket and the Karo Batak traditional villages in Peceren.

DAY 04.BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR - ISLAND .

After breakfast drive to Parapat on the way visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolon ( Long House ) the old palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of Lake Toba, upon arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat arrival at Samosir check in to hotel.

DAY 05.SAMOSIR ISLAND – TOBA TOUR

During the tour over this picturesque island you visit typical Toba Batak villages: Tomok with its kings' tombs, Ambarita with its execution tables and in Simanindo you can see traditional Batak dances.

DAY 06.SAMOSIR ISLAND – SIPIROK.

After breakfast crossing back to Parapat and arrival at Parapat drive to Sipirok, on the way stop at Pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation and visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon Hot Springs. Before arrival at Sipirok to enjoy the nature by walking at the bank of Sarulla River, the rice terrace and arrival at Sipirok check in to hotel.

DAY 07.SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI

The journey today is rather long but worthwhile. It exhibits the inner part of Sumatra. The scenery of mountains, river valleys and traditional village will relive you from your weariness. Stop at Aek Sijornih to see waterfall drops among thousand coconut palm trees. Next, stop at botanical garden to see pepper, cinnamon, etc. Proceed to Panti nature reserve and the equator monument. Continue journey to the most charming town, the heart of Minangkabau Highland and the center of matrilineal society of west Sumatra

DAY 08.MINANGKABAU TOUR.

After breakfast, we drive to Batu Sangkar via Tabek Patah, here you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of field rece and some of  Minangkabau traditional village and next stop is Sungai Tarab to see traditional coffee mills still driven by water whells, arrival at  Batusangkar is considered the centre of Minangkabau culture that has some historical remains of stone tablets with ancient Hindu script drive to Pagaruyung to visit the duplicate Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom, afternoon return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit The Minangkabau cultural centre museum next stop is Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand weaving and wood carving.

DAY 09.BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU LAKE.
After breakfast city tour by visiting Sianok Canyon with its Japanese tunnel, Fort Dr Kock, Museum and Jam Gadang (Big Ben) the Landmark of Bukittinggi and market then drive to Maninjau, on the way visiting Koto Gadang village to see traditional silver work and passing the fantastic 44 hairpin turns road, arrival at Maninjau check in to hotel.

DAY 10.MANINJAU - PADANG.

Today you go to Padang via the beautiful Anai valley with the Anai waterfall. The harbour city of Padang on the Indian Ocean is the economic center of West Sumatra. On arrival there is a city tour visit the old town of Padang.

DAY 11. PADANG – KERSIK TRO - KERINCI
After breakfast drive to Sungai Penuh via Muara labuh and stop at Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah and passing several Minang Kabau Village. On the way visit Telun Berasap Waterfall and passing tea plantation at Kayu Aro and arrival at Sei Penuh , the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park

DAY 12. KERINCI NATIONAL PARK

For the seasoned hiker magnificent hikes with a local guide can be         arranged. Of special interest are Lake Kerinci and the volcano Kerinci. Or treking to Lake Danau Tujuh is a huge-mysterious lake on 1.996 m above sea level and surrounded by primary rainforest and seven hills. Lunch will be served on the side of the lake. The pristine area around the lake is known as the habitat of Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Elephants, Primates, endemic birds of Sumatra as well as research area for the “small man” who live in the jungle around the lake. Most of the day is spent by trekking and explore the surrounding in search for animals, birds and exotic plants

DAY 13: KERSIK TUO - PADANG.

After breakfast visiting Semurup Hot Spring, Old Historical Mosque with           its Giant Drum and Lake Kerinci, then drive to Padang via Painan, on the way stop banyan tree unique bridge at Painan late afternoon arrive at Padang check in to hotel.

DAY 14: PADANG - JAKARTA - BOGOR

In the morning transfer to the airport to catch your flight for Jakarta. On arrival in Soekarno Hatta International airport, our guide will meet you and depart directly for the cool city of Bogor. Overnight stay in Bogor.

DAY 15: BOGOR – BANDUNG

In the morning a visit to the Botanical garden besides Istana Bogor. The Istana Bogor or Bogor Palace was the official residence of the Dutch Governor General from 1870 till 1942. In the botanical garden you can find different types of plants from all over the world. After the visit to the Botanical Garden, you precede to Bandung via the Puncak Pass and beautiful tea plantations. If possible you can make a visit to a tea factory. Overnight stay in Bandung.

DAY 16: BANDUNG

Excursions to the impressive Tangkuban Prahu crater then proceed to Ciater hotspring. In the afternoon you can enjoy a performance of Pak Ujo's bambu angklung orchestra in Padasuka. This is a nice event with adults and children performing music and Sundanese folkdances. Overnight stay in the cool city of Bandung.

DAY 17: BANDUNG – BATU RADEN

Via Cipanas waterfall and a traditional Sundanese village called Kampung Naga. Overnight stay in the mountain resort of Baturaden on the slopes of Slamat volcano.

DAY 18: BATU RADEN - JOGYAKARTA

On the way stop at the Borobudur, the biggest Budha temple of Java. Overnight stay in Jogjakarta, the cultural of centre of Java.

DAY 19: JOGYAKARTA

The city of Jogyakarta is situated between two Javanese mystical symbols, the Merapi volcano and the Indian ocean, home of Loro Gunung Kidul, Queen of the South Sea. Jogyakarta is the intellectual and cultural centre of Java. This day you make a cultural city tour starting with a visit to the Sultan palace built in 1755. After that proceed to the Tamansari water castle, birdmarket, the silver village Kota Gede and Batik home industry. Overnight stay in Jogjakarta.

DAY 20: JOGYAKARTA – SOLO – TRETES

In the morning you will visit the Prambanan, the most beautiful Hindu temple of Indonesia. Around noon arrive in Solo. The Solo sultanate is older than Jogya's and residence of the Mataram Empire. In Solo you visit the Sultan's palaces and the flea market. In the afternoon arrive in the mountain resort Tretes. Overnight stay in Tretes.

DAY 21: TRETES – BROMO

In the morning own programme in Tretes, here you can go to the local market. In the afternoon drive to Sukapura for overnight stay.

DAY 22: SUKAPURA – BROMO - SURABAYA

Very early in the morning you leave for the famous Bromo volcano. On top of the Bromo you will have breathtaking views of the sunrise above the Semeru and Batok volcanos. A jacket is suggested since the temperature on top of the volcano can drop till 5 degrees celcius. After the Bromo experience you depart for Surabaya, the second city of Indonesia.

DAY 23: SURABAYA – DENPASAR BALI.

After breakfast and taking bath in hotel, we take a drive along the Anyer Panarukan road skirting the pristine white beach Pasir Putih; we drive to Gilimanuk Pier on Bali Island, and then drop to hotel for overnight.

DAY 24: DENPASAR - UBUD

Drive to Ubud, the artist's village. From Ubud you can make all kinds of excursions. Bali has so much to offer, like hiking, cultural events, watersports; you can decide on the spot what you want to do.