2 Days 1 Night Alahan Panjang Tour

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: PEKANBARU - ALAHAN PANJANG (L/D)

08:00 - 08:30 AM | Meeting Point Pick-up

• Meet at designated meeting point in Pekanbaru

• Welcome briefing and introduction

• Tour orientation

• Comfortable vehicle ready for highland journey

08:30 - 11:30 AM | Journey from Pekanbaru to Solok Region

• Scenic drive through Riau and West Sumatra provinces

• Crossing provincial border

• Mountain landscapes emerging

• Distance: approximately 200 km

• Rest stops along the way

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch at Local Restaurant

• Traditional Minangkabau lunch

• Local restaurant in Solok area

• Rest and refreshments

• Preparation for highland exploration

12:30 - 02:00 PM | Journey to Alahan Panjang

• Continue ascending to highland tea plantation area

• Cooler mountain climate

• Scenic winding roads

• Altitude increases significantly

• Tea plantation landscapes begin

02:00 - 05:00 PM | Alahan Panjang Tea Plantation & Three Lakes Jeep Tour

JEEP WILLYS ADVENTURE: Explore highlands in classic vintage jeep

Tea Plantation Exploration:

• Drive through vast tea gardens

• Rolling hills covered in green tea bushes

• Photo opportunities at tea terraces

• Learn about tea cultivation

• Highland panoramic views

• Cool mountain atmosphere (15-20°C)

Three Lakes Circuit:

1. Danau Telang (Telang Lake)

• First lake on the circuit

• Highland crater lake

• Scenic viewpoint

• Mountain backdrop

• Photo opportunities

2. Danau Di Atas (Upper Lake)

• Famous highland lake

• Surrounded by pine forests

• "The Europe of West Sumatra"

• Mystical atmosphere

• Stunning panoramic views

• Cool misty climate

3. Danau Di Bawah (Lower Lake)

• Twin lake to Danau Di Atas

• Connected lake system

• Different perspective

• Peaceful atmosphere

• Nature photography

Jeep Experience Highlights:

• Vintage Jeep Willys ride

• Off-road highland adventure

• Multiple scenic viewpoints

• Tea plantation routes

• Lake circuit exploration

• Professional jeep driver

05:00 - 05:30 PM | Check-in at Sovia Hotel

• Arrive at Sovia Hotel

• Room allocation

• Fresh up and rest

• Settle into highland accommodation

• Enjoy hotel facilities

07:00 - 08:00 PM | Dinner at Hotel

• Traditional dinner

• Local highland cuisine

• Warm meal in cool climate

• Comfortable dining

08:00 PM onwards | Free Time

• Leisure evening at hotel

• Enjoy cool highland air

• Rest and relaxation

• Early sleep for next day activities

• Optional: Night walk around hotel area

DAY 2: ALAHAN PANJANG - PEKANBARU (B/L)

06:30 - 07:30 AM | Breakfast & Check-out

• Breakfast at Sovia Hotel

• Fresh highland morning air

• Check-out preparation

• Pack belongings

07:30 - 09:00 AM | Agro-Tourism: Strawberry Picking

• Visit highland strawberry farm

• Pick-your-own strawberries experience

• Learn about highland agriculture

• Fresh strawberry tasting

• Purchase fresh strawberries

• Highland farming insights

• Cool climate agriculture education

• Family-friendly activity

• Photo opportunities in strawberry fields

09:00 - 10:00 AM | Journey to Cambai Hill

• Short drive to Cambai Hill attraction

• Mountain road scenery

• Approaching recreational area

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Cambai Hill Recreation Area

Main Attractions:

• Pine Forest Views

  • Majestic pine trees

  • European-style landscape

  • Cool mountain atmosphere

  • Mystical forest ambiance

• Lake Diatas Viewpoint

  • Panoramic overlook

  • Famous "wok-shaped" valley view

  • Photography paradise

  • Scenic beauty appreciation

• Recreational Facilities

  • Various attractions available (entrance included)

  • Walking trails

  • Viewing platforms

  • Photo spots

  • Nature exploration

• Optional Activities (not included in package):

  • Flying fox

  • ATV rides

  • Playground activities

  • Other adventure rides

  • (Pay separately on-site)

12:00 - 01:00 PM | Lunch at Cambai Hill

• Lunch at Cambai Hill restaurant

• Local cuisine with mountain views

• Rest before departure

• Scenic dining experience

01:00 - 04:30 PM | Return Journey to Pekanbaru

• Comfortable drive back to Pekanbaru

• Descending from highlands

• Mountain and valley views

• Rest stops along the way

• Distance: approximately 200 km

04:30 - 05:00 PM | Drop-off at Travel Terminal

• Arrive at Pekanbaru travel terminal/meeting point

• Tour concludes

• Safe travels onwards!