Day 1: Arrival in Padang – Gateway to the Highlands

Touch down at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) at 12:25 PM via Scoot TR-204 from Singapore. Meet your local guide and begin your journey with lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a stop at the cascading Anai Valley Waterfall. Browse for souvenirs at a traditional embroidery shop, and savor the famous local snack Bika Talago in Koto Baru Village. After dinner, check into your hotel in Bukittinggi and unwind.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.

Day 2: Scenic Retreat – Lake Maninjau, Sugarcane Mills & Sianok Canyon

After breakfast, ascend to the lookout point for breathtaking views of Lake Maninjau, located 1,000 meters above sea level. Visit a buffalo-powered sugarcane mill, a nostalgic throwback to rural life. After lunch, return to Bukittinggi and admire the dramatic Sianok Canyon, followed by a visit to the Clock Tower and Pasar Atas Market. End the day with dinner at a local eatery.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.

Day 3: Natural Wonders & Royal Heritage – Harau, Kelok 9 & Batusangkar

Start your day with a hearty breakfast before checking out. Shop for Sanjai Balado Chips, then venture into the majestic Harau Valley, known for its cliffs and waterfalls. Drive over the impressive Kelok 9 Flyover, set amid protected forestlands. After lunch, enjoy the aromatic atmosphere of Kiniko Coffee Milling, where you’ll sip Teh Daun Kopi with a view. Continue to Pagaruyung King’s Palace to admire Minangkabau royalty. Conclude your day with dinner and hotel check-in at Batusangkar.
Overnight in Batusangkar.

Day 4: Culture & Tea Trails – Pariangan, Lake Singkarak & Padang

Check out after breakfast and explore Pariangan Village, considered one of the most beautiful villages in the world. Continue to Lake Singkarak and enjoy peaceful lakeside views before heading to Alahan Panjang’s Tea Plantation, a green haven nestled in the highlands. After lunch, drive to Padang via the scenic Sitinjau Laut Pass, arriving in time for dinner and check-in.
Overnight in Padang.

Day 5: Farewell Padang – Coastal Vibes & Departure

After breakfast and checkout, enjoy a short city tour of Padang, passing by the Old Harbor, Muara Padang Beach, and a photo stop at the IORA Monument with the ocean behind you.

🕒 Optional Extension (for flights after 3:00 PM or Scoot TR-209 at 17:55 PM):

• Visit the legendary Air Manis Beach, home of the Malin Kundang Stone

• See the Grand Mosque of Sheikh Ahmad Khatib Al-Minangkabawi, the largest mosque in West Sumatra

Transfer to the airport for your departing flight, taking with you lasting memories of West Sumatra’s elegance and nature.
Tour Ends – Sampai Jumpa!