3-Day Western Sumatra Tour with Bukittinggi and Pacu Jawi
About This Tour
Embark on a 3-day journey through Western Sumatra to discover Minangkabau culture and some of the region's most memorable highlights. Learn about the Minangkaba...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Padang, Bukit Tinggi · Languages: English
About Padang
Padang
Get a local guide to reveal the wonders of Padang: a glorious Indonesian town of soaring coastal mountains clad in jungle, shimmering beaches and aromatic cinnamon curries and chili-packed satay.
What's Included
- Homestay
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation (AC)
- Meals (local food)
- Bull race fee
- Entrance fee
- Documentation along the trip
Not Included
- Flight ticket
- Personal expenses
- Driver and guide tips
- Extra meals and drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Padang to Bukittinggi via Minangkabau Heritage
After breakfast, leave for Bukittinggi. Visit the Minangkabau Documentation and Information Center (PDIKM). After that, have lunch at a local restaurant and continue the tour to Bukittinggi. If you are lucky and not too tired, go to Batang Palupuah to see the biggest flower in the world, "Raflesia Arnoldi," blooming, if it is in bloom. Later, enjoy dinner and check in to the homestay. The rest of the program is free.
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2Day 02
Batusangkar, Minang Village and Pacu Jawi
After breakfast, leave for Batusangkar. On the way, stop to visit a Minang village, where you can see traditional houses. Then, visit Pagaruyung Palace in Batusangkar. Have lunch at a local restaurant and see the traditional extreme sport, the "Bull Race" (Pacu Jawi). Afterward, return to Bukittinggi. The rest of the program is free.
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3Day 03
Bukittinggi Market Visit and Return to Padang
After breakfast, check out and visit the traditional market at Pasar Bawah. Then go to Taruko Village and stop at a cafe for tea or coffee. After that, get ready to return to Padang. The tour ends.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Bandara Internasional Minangkabau, Katapiang, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia · Tour start: Padang, Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
