Grand Sumatra Overland - 20 days in an extended and relaxed journey across Sumatra, designed for travelers who appreciate a balance pace and deeper cultural experiences. Starting in Medan and ending in Padang, this overland expedition connects the islands most diverse landscapes without rushing.

Itinerary

DAY 1 | MEDAN - BUKIT LAAWANG

Meet and greet our team at Kualanamu Airport (Medan)

Head towards Bukit Lawang

Overnight Eco-lodge

DAY 2 | GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL PARK

Orangutan trekking, Jungle lunch

River tubing

Overnight Bukit Lawang

DAY 3 | BUKIT LAWANG - BERASTAGI

Scenic drive to Karo highlands,

Berastepu abandoned village Mt. Sinabung

Lumbini Buddhist Temple

Fruit markets

Overnight Berastagi

DAY 4 | BERASTAGI- TOBA LAKE (SAMOSIR)

Mt. Sibayak soft hiking

Dokan traditional Batak Karo Village

Sipiso-Piso waterfall

Ferry transfer to Samosir

DAY 5 | FREE PROGRAM

Leisure your time by your own

DAY 6 | BATAK TOBA CULTURE

King Sialagan stone chairs, Lumbin Suhi-Suhi traditional Batak hand weaving (Ulos)

Cultural insights

Overnight Samosir

DAY 7 | SAMOSIR - P. SIDEMPUAN

Southern Lake Toba route - Rural Batak Landscape

Overnight P. Sidempuan

DAY 8 | SIDEMPUAN - BUKITTINGGI

Full day - scenic overland journey

Overnight Bukittinggi

DAY 9 | BUKITTINGGI HIGHLIGHTS

Sianok Canyon, Japanese Tunnel, Traditional market

Overnight Bukittinggi

DAY 10 | MINANGKABAU CULTURE

Pandai Sikek village, Old Mosque Batipuah

Old house Minangkabau Balimbiang

King Palace Pagaruyung

Overnight Bukittinggi

DAY 11 | BUKITTINGGI - HARAU VALLEY

Short trekking Raffesia flower (Seasonal, if in blooming)

Village visits

Overnight Harau Valley

DAY 12 | HARAU VALLEY EXPLORATION

Village walking or trekking

Waterfalls

Explore Harau Valley by traditional three - wheel motorbike

Overnight Harau Valley

Day 13 | HARAU VALLEY - SOUTHBOUND OVERLAND

Overland drive south through rural Sumatra

Overnight Alahan Panjang

DAY 14 | ALAHAN PANJANG - KERICIN

Arrival Kerinci - rest & acclimatization

Overnight Kerinci

DAY 15 | KERINCI NATIONAL PARK

Tea plantations, jungle walk, birdlife

Overnight Kerinci

DAY 16 | GUNUNG TUJUH TREK

Trekking to volcanic lake, canoe

Overnight Kerinci

DAY 17 | KERINCI - WEST SUMATRA COAST

Mountain to sea drive, coastal scenery

Transfer by boat to Jhopira

Overnight Jhopira seaside

DAY 18 | BEACH TIME

Snorkeling - swimming

DAY 19 | COAST - PADANG

Drive to Padang city orientation

Grand mosque Padang

Overnight Padang

DAY 20 | FAREWELL SUMATRA

Transfer to Minangkabau Airport

Trip end

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