2 Days 1 Night Full Minangkabau Tour

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: PADANG - LAKE MANINJAU - CULTURAL IMMERSION (L/D)

08:00 - 08:30 AM | Hotel Pick-up & Departure

• Pick-up from hotel in Padang by professional guide

• Welcome briefing and tour orientation

• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle ready

• Welcome snack provided

08:30 - 10:30 AM | Journey to Lake Maninjau via Malalak

• Scenic highland drive through West Sumatra

• Passing traditional Minangkabau villages

• Mountain and valley landscapes

• Distance: approximately 140 km

10:30 - 11:00 AM | Lawang Park Panoramic Viewpoint

• Stop at Puncak Lawang (1,250 meters above sea level)

• Spectacular bird's eye view of Lake Maninjau

• Crater lake panorama from highland

• Photo session with stunning backdrop

• See entire lake spread below

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Kelok 44 Descent (44 Bends Road)

• Experience the famous winding road

• 44 dramatic hairpin turns descending to lake

• Multiple photo stop opportunities

• Scenic mountain and lake views

• Engineering marvel of West Sumatra

12:00 - 01:00 PM | Lunch at Lake Maninjau

• Lakeside restaurant with scenic views

• Traditional Minangkabau cuisine

• Fresh lake fish specialties

• Relaxing meal by the water

01:00 - 03:30 PM | Lake Maninjau Activities

Lakeside Exploration:

• Walk along pristine shoreline

• Visit traditional fishing villages

• Observe local daily life

• Traditional house visits

Optional Water Activities:

• Swimming in the lake

• Kayaking (if available)

• Paddleboating

• Fishing with locals

Cultural Immersion:

• Meet Minangkabau families

• Learn about matrilineal culture

• Traditional weaving demonstrations

• Local crafts observation

Photography:

• Mirror-like lake reflections

• Traditional houses with horn-shaped roofs

• Mountain backdrop scenery

• Village life moments

03:30 - 04:00 PM | Coffee Break at Lakeside Café

• Traditional West Sumatra coffee

• Local snacks and refreshments

• Relaxing lake views

• Rest before continuing journey

04:00 - 05:30 PM | Journey from Maninjau to Bukittinggi

• Scenic mountain drive

• Passing through highlands

• Distance: approximately 36 km

• Cool mountain atmosphere

05:30 - 06:00 PM | Check-in at Bukittinggi Hotel

• Arrive at hotel in Bukittinggi

• Room allocation and settling in

• Fresh up and rest

• Hotel facilities orientation

07:00 - 08:00 PM | Dinner at Local Restaurant

• Traditional Minangkabau dinner

• Authentic Bukittinggi cuisine

• Local restaurant atmosphere

• Comfortable dining experience

08:00 PM onwards | Evening Free Program

• Optional: Evening walk around Jam Gadang

• Night market exploration (if interested)

• Hotel relaxation

• Rest and prepare for Day 2

DAY 2: BUKITTINGGI CULTURAL TOUR - TRADITIONAL VILLAGES

06:30 - 07:30 AM | Breakfast at Hotel

• Indonesian and continental breakfast

• Fresh highland morning air

• Preparation for full day touring

07:30 - 09:30 AM | Bukittinggi Morning City Tour

Jam Gadang Clock Tower:

• Iconic 26-meter landmark

• Dutch colonial architecture

• Photo session at city symbol

• City center plaza exploration

• Learn about historical significance

Panorama Ngarai Sianok:

• Visit spectacular canyon viewpoint

• Grand Canyon of West Sumatra (15km long, 100m deep)

• Panoramic photography

• Scenic valley overlooks

• Morning light perfect for photos

Lobang Jepang (Japanese Tunnels):

• Explore WWII historical tunnels

• Underground network from 1942-1945

• Historical education about occupation

• Command rooms and prison cells

• Sobering historical experience

Fort de Kock:

• Dutch colonial fortress ruins

• Hilltop gardens and views

• Historical military site

• Peaceful park atmosphere

09:30 - 10:30 AM | Pasar Ateh (Upper Market) Shopping

• Traditional market exploration

• Shopping for souvenirs and handicrafts:

  • Songket traditional textiles

  • Silver jewelry from Koto Gadang

  • Keripik sanjai (cassava chips)

  • Rendang kemasan (packaged rendang)

  • Traditional snacks and coffee

  • Local spices

• Authentic local market atmosphere

• Bargaining experience

10:30 - 11:30 AM | Journey to Pariangan Village

• Drive to "Indonesia's Most Beautiful Village"

• Scenic mountain roads

• Distance: approximately 30 km

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Pariangan Village Exploration

• Indonesia's Most Beautiful Village Award Winner

• Stunning Mount Merapi and Mount Singgalang backdrop

• Ancient rice terraces (some over 400 years old)

• Traditional Minangkabau houses perfectly preserved

• Village walk through authentic community

• Cultural photography paradise

• Meet local residents

• Learn about village history and traditions

• Rice paddy landscapes

• Traditional architecture appreciation

12:30 - 01:30 PM | Lunch in Batusangkar Area

• Traditional Minangkabau lunch

• Local restaurant with authentic cuisine

• Rest and refreshments

01:30 - 03:00 PM | Istano Basa Pagaruyung (Pagaruyung Palace)

• Magnificent reconstructed Minangkabau royal palace

• Three-story traditional architecture

• Distinctive horn-shaped roofs (gonjong)

• Museum with royal artifacts

• Walk through palace chambers

• Learn about Minangkabau kingdom history

• Royal ceremonies and traditions

• Cultural heritage appreciation

• Optional: Traditional costume photo session (extra cost)

03:00 - 03:30 PM | Pandai Sikek Village

• Famous traditional weaving center

• Observe songket textile creation

• Hand-loom demonstrations

• Intricate weaving techniques

• Traditional craftsmanship

• Purchase authentic handwoven textiles

• Cultural heritage preservation

03:30 - 06:00 PM | Return Journey to Padang

• Comfortable drive back to Padang

• Mountain and valley scenery

• Reflection on cultural experiences

• Distance: approximately 90 km

06:00 - 06:30 PM | Hotel Drop-off

• Arrive back at hotel in Padang

• Tour concludes

• Farewell and safe travels!