6D5N Indonesia: Padang, Bukittingi, Mandeh Island & Minangkabau

As soon as you arrive at Minangkabau International Airport, your group will be warmly welcomed with a traditional songket scarf souvenir. Your journey begins with a visit to the beautiful Anai Valley Waterfall, followed by a stop at the Minangkabau Cultural Documentation and Information Center to learn more about Minang culture. Next, you have the opportunity to buy leather handicrafts at Minang Kayo. Lunch is provided at Pak Datuak Restaurant or Pondok Baselo Baramas in Padang Panjang. You will then visit the weaving market and see for yourself the process of making Pempeng Nerak in Koto Baru State. In the evening, you will arrive in Bukittinggi for dinner and check in to the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Batusangkar. The trip includes a visit to Tabek Patah Village, famous for its coffee and smoked bananas, and lunch at a local restaurant. Next, you will explore Pagaruyung King Palace and Silinduang Bulan Palace, before continuing to the beautiful village of Pariangan. On your return to Bukittinggi, you can shop around the Pasar Atas and the iconic Jam Gadang. Dinner is available at Polwan Culinary Center which serves a variety of local dishes.

Start your day with a city tour in Bukittinggi, including Taman Panorama, Ngarai Sianok, and LobangJapan. The journey continues to Payakumbuh City, which is famous for Batiah City. Don't miss the opportunity to record the beautiful panorama of the Mega Kelok 9 Project which connects West Sumatra with Riau. Your day ends with a visit to the stunning Harau Valley Waterfall before returning to Bukittinggi for dinner and overnight.

Check out from the hotel and start the journey to Puncak Lawang, through the attractive Sungai Landai Village. On the way, you will visit a strawberry farm and enjoy lunch at Lapau Eni. You can choose to visit Puncak Lawang or Buya Hamka Museum to increase your cultural knowledge. Then, you will continue to Padang for a city tour including Chinatown, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, and Padang Beach. Dinner is provided at Khatib Sulaiman's Grilled Ikan Bakar, before checking into a new hotel for the night.

After breakfast, get ready to explore the southern coastal area, especially the enchanting Mandeh Area. You will take a Full Day Tour to Mandeh Bay Area which includes a boat cruise, boxed lunch, mineral water, snorkeling gear, underwater photos, life jacket, island entrance ticket, and experienced crew. Locations to be explored include Sironjong Gadang, Sironjong Ketek, Mangrove Forest, Desa Kapo Kapo, Pulau Setan, and Sungai Gemuruh. Lunch will be enjoyed at Kopo2 Island before returning to Padang for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

The last day begins with check-out from the hotel. You will be taken to visit Air Manis Beach which is famous for Batu Malin Kundang, as well as stop at Masjid Raya Padang which is famous for its beautiful architecture. Next, you will be transferred to Minangkabau International Airport, marking the end of this memorable 6-day tour