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Overview
4-Day Minangkabau Heritage Tour – Culture, Highlands & Hidden Villages 🇮🇩🏞️
Step into the heart of West Sumatra with this 4-day Minangkabau journey through time-honored traditions, scenic highlands, and royal legacies. From iconic waterfalls and palaces to the charming village of Pariangan and the dramatic landscapes of Lake Maninjau, this tour offers a cultural deep dive into one of Indonesia’s most enchanting regions. Ideal for travelers seeking heritage, nature, and warm local hospitality.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Padang – Waterfalls & West Sumatran Welcome
Arrive at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) on Scoot TR-204 and receive a warm welcome from your local representative. After a delicious local lunch, visit the Anai Valley Waterfall for stunning views and photo opportunities. Continue to shop for handcrafted souvenirs at a local embroidery shop and try Bika Talago, a sweet West Sumatran delicacy from Koto Baru. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking in to your hotel in Bukittinggi.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.
Day 2: Royal Legacy & Village Life – Pagaruyung & Pariangan
Begin your day with breakfast and a stop to shop for spicy Sanjai Balado chips, a Bukittinggi specialty. Sip traditional Teh Daun Kopi at Kiniko Coffee Milling while enjoying sweeping natural views. Visit the magnificent Pagaruyung King’s Palace, a reconstruction of the iconic Minangkabau royal residence. Later, travel to the picturesque Pariangan Village—considered one of the most beautiful villages in the world—for panoramic sightseeing. Return to Bukittinggi for dinner and leisure time.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.
Day 3: Highland Beauty – Lake Maninjau & Bukittinggi City Tour
Enjoy breakfast before setting off on a scenic drive to Lake Maninjau via the famous Kelok 44 hairpin bends. En route, stop at Hamka’s Museum to learn about one of Indonesia’s most influential scholars. At the lake viewpoint, marvel at the peaceful waters 1,000 meters above sea level. Return to Bukittinggi for lunch and continue with visits to the Sianok Canyon, Clock Tower, and lively Pasar Atas market. After dinner, unwind at your hotel.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.
Day 4: Farewell West Sumatra – Return Journey from Bukittinggi
After breakfast and hotel checkout, transfer to Minangkabau International Airport (approx. 2–3 hours) for your return flight.
Optional Additional Tour (for flights after 3:00 PM like Scoot TR-209 at 17:55 PM):
Take a short drive to Padang and enjoy a city tour passing Muaro Padang Beach, IORA Monument, and a photo stop at the majestic Grand Mosque of Sheikh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi before being dropped off at the airport.
Tour Ends – Take Home the Heart of Minangkabau.
Inclusion
Private AC Transport
Hotel Twin / Double / Triple (with add Extra Bed) + Daily Breakfast
Meals as Per Itinerary 3× Lunch + 3× Dinner at local halal restaurant
(Indonesian Food)
Driver cum Guide for 2 – 6 Pax
Indonesia or English Speaking Tour Guide for : 7 Pax Up
Tour as per itinerary above
Entrance ticket to tourism site object as program above
Mineral Water During Tour
Exclusion
Flight Ticket & Porter
Tips for Guide and Driver SGD 5/pax/day
Extra meals and drink
Other personal expenses
