Discover The Minangkabau Highlands of West Sumatra
- A Secret Retreats journey -
This journey has been personally designed by Ibu Ati, who is a native Balinese who has traveled around the Archipelago to understand and share the diversity of its people and cultures.
We can of course adjust according to your request.
Highlights of the Journey:
- Bukittinggi Town and the Minangkabau country
- Lake Maninjau
- Traditional weaing and carving
The Minangkabau Highlands, is the region located in West Sumatra and Bukittinggi is the main town, about 2hrs drive north of Padang, just below the Mount Marapi (2,891m). The area is appreciated for its climate, superb scenery and fertile environment with the source of four major rivers (the Rokan, Kampar, Inderagiri, and Batanghari) and exploitation of rice, coffee, coconuts, tobacco, and tea. We propose through this journey to discover this unique Minangkabau culture, architecture and craftsmanship. You can easily connect also to be other adventures in the Jungle of North Sumatra or the Island of Nias.
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Your Journey Day by Day
based on 2 people traveling together and sharing the same room
Lunch and dinner not included.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Lunch and dinner not included.

Lunch and dinner not included.


Your Accommodation on this Asia Travel Itinerary

Hotel Royal Denai
Discover The Minangkabau Highlands of West Sumatra
based on 2 people traveling together and sharing the same room
The total price includes:
Accommodation for 4 nights.
Daily breakfasts.
All transportation from/to airport and during the excursions (Air-con private car)
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
Local English-speaking guide (other languages possible when required) for all tours mentioned in the program.
The total price does not include:
VISA – Most country do not need visa for Indonesia, but we recommend you to check when you issue airtickets. Please make sure your passport is valid for 6 months beyond your departure date.
Flights (international and domestic) to Padang.
Other meals that are not included in the program.
Drinks, personal expenses, tips and gratuities.
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