Planning your visits to Indonesia, you should already have some impressive bucket list to explore the remarkable Sumatra holiday destinations. The tourism island of Sumatra itself is big enough to explore within the short period time of visits. Therefore nearly at every corner you explore, you will absolutely discover varieties of interesting places and authentic diversities of tourist attractions.
Moreover, it is the 3rd largest Island in Indonesia after Papua & Kalimantan (Borneo) & the 6th largest in the world. Certainly it has plenty holiday destinations to precisely luring to your adventure holiday imaginations into a rewarding beautiful unforgettable journey. And most importantly Sumatra has become one most favourite holidays destinations in Indonesia and even in Asia.
Easily discover INTERESTING THINGS to DO with beautiful places to SEE around SUMATRA Indonesia, such as;
– Firstly ACEH : Pulau Weh (Island) | Banda Aceh | Lhoknga Beach | Pulau Banyak (Island) | Orangutans Jungle trekking Ketambe.
– Secondly NORTH Sumatra : Medan | Orang Utan Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang Gunung Leusuer National Park | Sumatran Elephant Tangkahan | Mount Sibayak Volcano | Mount Sinabung Volcano | Berastagi karo Highland | Toba Lake Samosir Island | Surfing Nias Island.
– Thirdly WEST Sumatra : Bukittinggi | Rafflesia Arlnoldii Flower | Mount Marapi Volcano | Mount Talang Volcano | Padang | Harau Valley Payakumbuh | Maninjau Lake | Pacu Jawi Bull Race | Batusangkar | Istana Pagaruyung Palace – Minangkabau matrilineal highland | Twin Lake Tea Plantations | White sandy beaches | Mentawai Tribe | Siberut Surfing Island.
– Then JAMBI : Kersik Tuo | Kerinci Lake | Mount Kerinci Volcano | Mount Gunung Tujuh Lake | Tapan Highland Kerinci Seblat National Park | Orang Kubu (Orang Rimba / Suku Anak Dalam tribe.
– RIAU : Candi Muara Takus (the ancient Budhist Temple)
– BENGKULU : Rafflesia Arnoldii Flower.
– and SOUTH Sumatera Palembang Musi River | Pagar Alam tea Plantation | Mount Dempo Volcano etc.
– Finally LAMPUNG : Sumatran Rhinoceros in Way Kambas National Park.
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The gorgeous traditional house of Minangkabau in Payakumbuh A lovely traditional Minangkabau big house located at Sungai Baringin village. The house is well kept and managed properly. The building is fully hand carved in and out with Minangkabau carving designs. It will be fascinating to visit this house as It…
Explore traditional wet market Pasar Atas and Pasar Bawah in Bukittinggi It is a good chance to explore and experience the local ambiance in the traditional market. There are two major markets; Pasar Atas located behind the clock tower. And Pasar Bawah (wet market) is situated down the hill of…
Taruko Village Sianok Canyon – The hidden Paradise in Bukittinggi city Strategically situated at the bottom of the Sianok Canyon has made Taruko Resort as one of the best spot to chill out with the nature surrounding. No word can really describe about this resort, especially with its nature atmosphere,…
One of the tour highlights in NORTH Sumatra Indonesia is Bukit Lawang Sumatran Orangutan which is quite popular world wide. The widespread of Sumatran Orangutans on Sumatra Island itself are commonly found around Gunung Leuser National Park, especially at Bukit Lawang, Ketambe and South Tapanuli. In fact, the Wild Orangutans…
Pacu Jawi Bull race is a traditional festival of the Matrilineal Minangkabau culture in Batusangkar – Tanah Datar, West Sumatra Indonesia. It is one of the greatest ways to experience the authentic spectacle of the skilful sport on their home turf. The PACU JAWI Bull (cow) RACING festival is a…
The rarest parasite plant in the world of Rafflesia Arnoldii Sumatra giant flower is commonly called the corpse lily. And it is also known as Bunga Raksasa Padma in Indonesia which is on the verge of its extinction. We frequently find the gigantic flower frequently in Bukittinggi Sumatra and Borneo (Kalimantan)…
The main purpose to visit Tangkahan in Langkat district North Sumatra Indonesia is Tangkahan Sumatran Elephant Riding tour with well talented mahouts. This truly has become the most famous tourist attractions in this village located around 3 hours drive from Bukit Lawang and 5 hours from Medan. Eco-friendly Tangkahan Sumatran…
Besides riding, elephant washing Sumatra Tangkahan is also another great opportunity to experience during your holidays in NORTH Sumatra, Indonesia. It is such a lovely experience to get in touch with its splendid sensational feeling of Sumatra elephant’s behaviour & body. Eventually you will experience how to bathe the elephants…
Paragliding Puncak Lawang is the famous interesting thing to do and see while spending your holidays in West Sumatra Indonesia. In fact it is the worldwide well-known site and one of the best spots for professional Paragliding/Parasailing/Parachuting in Indonesia. Usually there will be a big event/festival from all around the…
The Royal Palace Pagaruyung Minangkabau Culture Pagaruyung Palace is locally called as Rumah Gadang. It has three stories, 72 pillars with typical shape of a horn-like curved roof top made from the black thatch fibres of palm sugar tree. The entire wall of the palace is fully handcarved with typical…
