3 Days 2 Nights Minangkabau Mandeh

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: PADANG - MINANGKABAU CULTURAL HERITAGE (L/D)

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

• Pick-up from hotel/airport in Padang

• Welcome briefing by professional guide

• Welcome snack provided

• Comfortable AC vehicle ready

08:30 - 10:30 AM | Journey to Minangkabau Highland

• Scenic drive through West Sumatra

• Passing traditional villages

• Mountain landscapes

• Distance: approximately 130 km

10:30 - 11:30 AM | Pariangan Village

• "Indonesia's Most Beautiful Village"

• Stunning Mount Merapi & Singgalang backdrop

• Ancient rice terraces (400+ years old)

• Traditional Minangkabau houses

• Village walk and cultural immersion

• Meet local community

• Photography paradise

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch in Batusangkar Area

• Traditional Minangkabau cuisine

• Local restaurant

• Authentic regional specialties

12:30 - 02:00 PM | Istano Basa Pagaruyung

• Magnificent Minangkabau royal palace

• Three-story traditional architecture

• Museum with royal artifacts

• Learn kingdom history

• Explore palace chambers

• Optional: Traditional costume photos (extra cost)

• Cultural heritage appreciation

02:00 - 02:30 PM | Pandai Sikek Village

• Traditional weaving center

• Songket textile demonstrations

• Hand-loom weaving observation

• Purchase authentic textiles

• Artisan interaction

02:30 - 04:00 PM | Journey to Bukittinggi

• Mountain drive to cultural capital

• Highland scenery

• Distance: approximately 20 km

04:00 - 05:30 PM | Bukittinggi City Tour

Jam Gadang Clock Tower:

• Iconic 26-meter landmark

• Photo session

• City center exploration

Panorama Ngarai Sianok:

• Grand canyon viewpoint

• Spectacular valley views

• Photography opportunities

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

• 3-star comfortable hotel

• Room allocation

• Fresh up and rest

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

• Traditional Minangkabau dinner

• Local cuisine specialties

• Comfortable dining

08:00 PM onwards | Evening Free Time

• Optional: Night market exploration

• Hotel relaxation

• Rest for Day 2

DAY 2: BUKITTINGGI - LAKE MANINJAU - MANDEH BAY (B/L/D)

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

• Hotel breakfast buffet

• Fresh highland morning

07:30 - 08:00 AM | Check-out & Departure

• Pack belongings

• Depart for Lake Maninjau

08:00 - 09:00 AM | Journey to Lake Maninjau

• Scenic highland drive

• Distance: approximately 36 km

09:00 - 09:30 AM | Puncak Lawang Viewpoint

• Spectacular panorama (1,250 masl)

• Bird's eye view of crater lake

• Photography session

• Stunning lake below

09:30 - 10:30 AM | Kelok 44 Descent

• Famous 44 bends winding road

• Dramatic hairpin turns

• Photo stops at viewpoints

• Engineering marvel experience

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Lake Maninjau Activities

• Lakeside exploration

• Traditional village visits

• Swimming (optional)

• Photography

• Cultural interaction

• Coffee break at lakeside café

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

• Fresh lake fish specialties

• Lakeside restaurant

• Scenic dining

01:00 - 03:00 PM | Journey to Mandeh Bay

• Coastal drive to Mandeh area

• Transition from highland to coast

• Distance: approximately 100 km

• Scenic route

03:00 - 03:30 PM | Arrive at Mandeh Resort

• Check-in at coastal resort

• Room allocation (resort accommodation)

• Fresh up and settle in

• Resort orientation

03:30 - 06:00 PM | Free Time at Resort

• Beach relaxation

• Swimming at resort beach

• Explore resort facilities

• Hammock time

• Sunset viewing preparation

06:00 - 07:00 PM | Dinner at Resort

• Fresh seafood dinner

• Beachfront dining

• Sunset views

07:00 PM onwards | Evening at Resort

• Stargazing on beach

• Bonfire (if available)

• Peaceful coastal night

• Rest for Day 3 adventure

DAY 3: MANDEH ISLANDS EXPLORATION - RETURN TO PADANG (B/L)

06:30 - 07:30 AM | Sunrise & Breakfast

• Optional sunrise viewing

• Breakfast at resort

• Prepare for island hopping

07:30 - 08:00 AM | Boat Departure

• Board boat for island adventure

• Life jackets distributed

• Begin Mandeh exploration

08:00 - 09:30 AM | Pulau Sironjong Ketek

• Cliff jumping (5-10m, optional)

• Snorkeling in clear waters

• Swimming

• Beach time

• Photography

09:30 - 11:00 AM | Pulau Cubadak

• Premium snorkeling destination

• Coral reef exploration

• Tropical fish observation

• Underwater photography

• Clear turquoise waters

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Pulau Sutan/Setan

• Island exploration

• Beach activities

• Optional water sports (extra cost):

  • Banana boat

  • Donut boat

  • Jet ski

12:00 - 01:00 PM | Desa Kapo-Kapo

• Lunch at traditional village

• Nasi kotak (boxed meal)

• Village exploration

• Local community interaction

• Clean beach appreciation

01:00 - 02:00 PM | Return to Resort

• Boat journey back

• Coastal cruise

• Arrive at resort

02:00 - 02:30 PM | Check-out from Resort

• Pack belongings

• Fresh up and change

• Prepare for return journey

02:30 - 05:00 PM | Return Journey to Padang

• Comfortable drive back

• Coastal and mountain views

• Distance: approximately 60 km

• Rest stops

05:00 - 05:30 PM | Drop-off at Padang

• Arrive at hotel/airport

• Tour concludes

• Farewell and safe travels!