2 Days 1 Night Minangkabau - Harau Valley Tour (2D 1N)

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: MINANGKABAU - BATUSANGKAR - PAYAKUMBUH (WS/L/D)

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

• Pick-up by our guide representative at designated meeting point

• Welcome snack provided

• Brief tour orientation and introduction

• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle ready

08:30 - 10:00 AM | Journey to Padang Panjang

• Scenic drive through West Sumatra highlands

• Mountain landscapes and traditional villages

10:00 - 10:30 AM | Lembah Anai Waterfall Stop

• Brief stop at impressive 60-meter waterfall

• Photo opportunities

• Natural beauty appreciation

• Refreshing mountain atmosphere

10:30 - 11:30 AM | Journey to Batusangkar

• Continue through highland route

• Approaching Minangkabau cultural heartland

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

• Explore Indonesia's Most Beautiful Village

• Stunning panoramic mountain backdrop views

• Traditional Minangkabau architecture

• Rice terrace landscapes

• Cultural photo opportunities

• Meet local community

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

• Traditional Minangkabau lunch at local restaurant

• Authentic regional cuisine

• Rest and refreshments

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

• Visit the magnificent reconstructed Minangkabau royal palace

• Explore the grandeur of Minangkabau kingdom history

• Walk through every corner and chamber of the palace

• Learn about royal ceremonies and traditions

• Optional: Traditional Minangkabau costume rental for photos

• Museum exhibits and artifacts

• Royal architecture photography

03:00 - 04:00 PM | Journey to Payakumbuh

• Drive through central West Sumatra region

04:00 - 04:30 PM | Kapalo Banda Taram

• Visit local cultural attraction

• Traditional market area

• Local community interaction

04:30 - 05:30 PM | Kelok 9 Bridge (Nine Bends)

• Photo session at iconic curved bridge

• Engineering marvel viewpoint

• Panoramic mountain and valley views

• Sunset photography opportunity

05:30 - 06:30 PM | Journey to Harau Valley

• Scenic drive to valley accommodation

• Approaching granite cliff landscapes

06:30 - 07:00 PM | Check-in at Pitossa Homestay

• Arrive at Pitossa Homestay Harau Valley

• Room allocation and settling in

• Fresh up and relax

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

• Traditional dinner

• Local Minangkabau specialties

• Comfortable dining atmosphere

08:00 PM onwards | Free Program

• Leisure time at homestay

• Enjoy valley evening atmosphere

• Rest and prepare for Day 2

• Optional: Evening walk around valley (if weather permits)

DAY 2: HARAU VALLEY - BUKITTINGGI CITY TOUR - TRANSFER OUT (B/L)

06:30 - 07:30 AM | Breakfast

• Traditional breakfast at homestay

• Fresh morning mountain air

• Valley views

07:30 - 08:00 AM | Optional: Morning Harau Exploration

• Early morning valley walk (optional)

• Fresh air and scenic views

• Photography in morning light

08:00 - 09:00 AM | Check-out & Harau Valley Tour

• Check-out from Pitossa Homestay

• Visit Sarasah Bunta Waterfall

  • 80-meter magnificent waterfall

  • Dramatic granite cliff walls

  • Natural swimming pools

  • Photo opportunities

  • Experience valley's natural beauty

09:00 - 10:30 AM | Journey to Bukittinggi

• Scenic mountain drive

• Highland landscapes

• Distance: approximately 50 km

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Bukittinggi City Tour

Panorama Ngarai Sianok & Lobang Jepang

• Visit Panorama Park overlooking spectacular canyon

• Ngarai Sianok: Grand canyon of West Sumatra

• Lobang Jepang (Japanese Tunnels): World War II historical site (optional entrance)

• Panoramic photography

• Historical education

Jam Gadang Clock Tower

• Iconic 26-meter Dutch colonial landmark

• Photo session at Bukittinggi's symbol

• City center plaza exploration

• Colonial architecture appreciation

Pasar Ateh Shopping

• Free time at traditional upper market

• Shopping for souvenirs and handicrafts:

  • Songket textiles

  • Silver jewelry

  • Traditional snacks (keripik sanjai, rendang kemasan)

  • Local coffee and spices

  • Minangkabau crafts

• Authentic local shopping experience

12:30 - 01:30 PM | Lunch at Local Restaurant

• Traditional Minangkabau farewell lunch

• Regional specialties

• Rest before departure

01:30 - 02:30 PM | Pandai Sikek Village Visit

• Stop at famous weaving village

• Center of Songket and Traditional Weaving in West Sumatra

• Observe artisans at work

• Learn about traditional textile techniques

• Optional: Purchase authentic handwoven textiles

• Cultural heritage preservation

02:30 - 05:00 PM | Transfer to Minangkabau International Airport

• Comfortable drive to airport

• Scenic farewell views of West Sumatra

• Distance: approximately 100 km

• Estimated afternoon departure preparation

05:00 PM | Arrival at Airport

• Drop-off at Minangkabau International Airport (BIM)

• Tour concludes

• Safe travels home!