Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Indonesia
In town
Bukittinggi is a small town, so these places are within walking distance with each other (15-30 minute walk).
* Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok) and the Japanese Caves (Lubang Japang), a network of underground bunkers and tunnels built by the Japanese during World War II. There is a two-story observation tower that overlooks the Sianok Canyon. Ticket price: Rp4,000 (Aug 2009). During dusk you can observe megabats flying from the gorges to the forest in order to feed from the fruits on the trees. This is also a good place to get in contact with guides for tours such as to Lake Maninjau (see below) or jungle/hiking trips through the Canyon.
* Fort de Kock. A fort built by the Dutch (nothing is left, only a water reservoir is on top of the hill) and Bundo Kanduang Park. The park includes a replica Rumah Gadang (traditional house), used as a museum of Minangkabau culture (many curiosities, such as stuffed animals with two heads and six legs, model houses and traditional dresses, foreign currencies... entrance Fee an extra Rp 1000 [Aug 2009]), and a zoo with a few very sad Orang Utans, a few expired species which are still rotting in their cages, two obese bears - not exactly a example in modern animal keeping. The Dutch hilltop outpost Fort de Kock is connected to the zoo by the Limpapeh pedestrian overpass. Ticket price: Rp8,000 (Aug 2009), camera Rp100,000 (June 2008).
* House of Bung Hatta (the first Vice President of Indonesia).
* Clock Tower (Jam Gadang)
There are horse carriages waiting around the Jam Gadang area. Please be cautioned that the rides are very costly, therefore please ask for their rates first.
PADANG, BUKITTINGI, MANINJAU LAKE TOURS - WEST SUMATERA CIRCLE TOUR
Duration : 06 DAYS / 05 NIGHTS
Start & Finish : Padang Airport (West Sumatera).
Grade : Moderate
Tour Code: BT-PDG-PBT6
ITINERARY
DAY 01.AIRPORT – HOTEL. ( B)
Upon arrival at Minangkabau
International airport Padang transfer to hotel and then excursion to Bungus Beach with its white its sandy beach and enjoying the sun set.
DAY 02.PADANG – BUKITTINGGI. (B)
After breakfast city tour in Padang visiting Chinese town, Museum and Muara Harbor then drive to Bukittinggi by passing Anai valley waterfall . On the way stop at Kiambang and Pandai sikat village to see tradition hand weaving and wood carving. Arrival at Bukittinggi check in to hotel.
DAY 03.BUKITTINGGI – TOUR. (B)
Free at Own Leisure. (Optional “Minangkabau Dance Performace at Night)
DAY 04.BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU. ( B)
After breakfast city tour visiting Sianok Canyon, Bundo Kanduang Museum, Fort De Kock and then drive to Lake Maninjau, on the way visit Koto Gadang village to see silver work and arrival at Maninjau check in to hotel.
DAY 05. FREE AT OWN LEISURE. (B)
After breakfast free at own leisure for Swimming, Cycling or walking around the hotel.
DAY 06. MANINJAU – PADANG– AIRPORT. (B)
After breakfast drive to Padang via Pariaman the west coast, enroute stop at Artha Beach, arrival at Padang directly transfer to Airport for your flight to next destination. Tour End |
