The land of Minangkabau people are very famous for their spicy cuisines and the lineage of MATRILINEAL tradition system in Indonesia. The moderate Padang city as the capital province of West Sumatra tourism is accessible through Minangkabau International Airport.
The airport distance is about 30 minutes’ drive from Padang downtown or 2 hours to Bukittinggi. It is around 4 – 5 hours from Harau Valley and likewise nearly the same distance to Maninjau lake. Almost 3 hours to Cubadak Island, nearly 2 hours to Rimba Ecolodge and Jophira Beach white sandy beach resort Padang.
Visiting Minangkabau highland West Sumatra during your holidays in Indonesia must have been on your travel highlights bucket lists. Such as Bukittinggi, (Lembah) Harau Valley Payakumbuh, Batusangkar Tanah Datar, Maninjau Lake, Bonjol Equator lane, Sawahlunto historical cold mine town. Also Solok with its massive rice fields with Singkarak Lake and Twin Lakes with its huge tea plantations farms. Padang and Painan Pesisir Selatan are with their tranquil islands and white sandy beaches.
Even more marvellous tour highlights, impressive tourist attractions and interesting places to visit around West Sumatra tourism. Spending your vacation in West Sumatra will be fulfilled and spoiled with many authentic tourists attractions. Such as the skillful and talented sport (tradition) of The Muddy Bull Race or Pacu Jawi. The gigantic Rafflesia Arnoldii Flower, the biggest plant on earth and Amorphophallus Titanum (titan-arum – the tallest plant in the world).
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The Fascinating Green Grand Sianok Canyon Bukittinggi The most fascinating highlight of interesting places to visit in Sumatra is Sianok Canyon, known as the ‘landmark’ of Bukittinggi tourism where this is the only green grand canyon situated in the middle of the city. The breathtaking grand Sianok Canyon is just…
The enchanting ambiance of Harau Valley countryside. Harau valley is the highlight of Sumatra tour destinations enriched with varieties of interesting places to see and do during holidays in Sumatra. As soon as reaching the entrance of the Harau Valley, you will be accompanied by spectacular beautifully steep granite and…
The enchanting (Danau) Maninjau Lake is a remarkable impressive volcanic crater which is one of fabulous interesting places in West Sumatra, Indonesia. In fact, it is such an inspiring scenic beauty scenery with magnificent peaceful surroundings and furthermore with mild climate. It is about 90minutes from Bukittinggi, 4hours from Padang…
The unique historical Clock Tower – Jam Gadang The other highlights of tourist attractions in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra as the Jam Gadang (Clock Tower) is the icon of Bukittinggi tourism. The tower has got four clocks made in Recklinghausen Germany by Bernard Vortmann and was shipped via Rotterdam. Each clock…
A visit to West Sumatra Indonesia is not complete especially without visiting the magnificent panorama Puncak Lawang Maninjau Volcanic Lake. Besides the beautiful scenery, other various outdoors activities you can also do around here such as Paragliding / Parachutting, Zip Lining, etc. This famous travel highlight around Minangkabau Matrilineal Highland…
An authentic Minangkabau house built without nails. Please feel free and do NOT hesitate to contact us for any further info and inquiries.
Explore the lush jungle and discover the hidden paradise of Harau Valley Experience the terrific panoramic view of Harau Valley by jungle trekking / hiking surrounding the valley up to the top of the ranged of mountain as it feels a lot more majestic seeing the scenery from up high…
The famous traditional brown sugar village An agricultural village well known for its sugar cane, peanuts and pumpkin. You might see and experience bumping into some farmers that produce traditional sugar brown with a blind-fold buffalo used as their machine to squeeze the juice of sugar can and boiled the…
Discover the hidden panorama at Harau Valley surroundings Take some time for a lovely short walk / hike to explore the true life in the surrounding village with pleasant fresh air and authentic life style with different sight-seeings. Take the chance to see more clearly the vastness of the valley,…
Reach the summit Mount Marapi Volcano (Climbing) Gunung Marapi (Marapi Volcano) Bukittinggi, West Sumatra is an active volcano elevated around 2.890m absl. Mount climber lovers associated Mount Marapi as one of most popular Sumatra highlights to climb up. The lovely trail is straight forward, extremely easy to do and make…
