ONE DAY TOUR PESONA MINANGKABAU GEOPARK

Harau Valley & European Village Experience

DETAILED ITINERARY

07:00 - 07:30 AM | Hotel Pick-up & Departure

• Pick-up from Airport/Hotel or Meeting Point by tour guide

• Welcome snack provided

• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle ready for departure

07:30 - 10:00 AM | Journey to Kabupaten 50 Kota

• Scenic drive through West Sumatra highlands

• Passing traditional Minangkabau villages

• Enjoy mountain and valley landscapes

• Distance: approximately 140 km from Padang

10:00 - 11:30 AM | Geopark Ranah Minang - Lembah Harau

• Explore Harau Valley UNESCO Global Geopark

• Witness spectacular granite cliff formations (up to 100m high)

• Photo opportunities with dramatic canyon walls

• Learn about geological significance from guide

• Experience the "Yosemite of Indonesia"

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Kampung Eropa (European Village)

• Visit the unique European-themed destination

• Photo session with miniature European country icons

• Explore replicas of famous European landmarks

• Instagram-worthy photo spots

• Cultural fusion experience

12:30 - 01:30 PM | Lunch at Pongek Situjuah

• Traditional Minangkabau lunch

• Local restaurant with authentic regional cuisine

• Specialty: Fresh highland vegetables and traditional dishes

• Rest and refreshments

01:30 - 02:30 PM | Kelok 9 (Nine Bends Road)

• Visit the iconic Kelok 9 mega infrastructure project

• Engineering marvel connecting West Sumatra and Riau provinces

• Spectacular bridge system with 9 curved sections

• Panoramic photography at viewpoint

• Learn about construction significance

02:30 - 03:30 PM | Journey to Bukittinggi Tourism City

• Scenic mountain drive

• Highland landscapes and tea plantations

• Cool fresh mountain air

03:30 - 04:00 PM | Coffee Break - Kawa Daun & Goreng Pisang

• Traditional coffee break experience

• Kawa Daun: Unique West Sumatra tea leaf coffee

• Goreng Pisang: Fresh fried banana snack

• Local café atmosphere

• Cultural beverage experience

04:00 - 04:30 PM | Panorama Baru Viewpoint

• Visit the new panoramic viewpoint

• Overlook Bukittinggi city and surrounding valleys

• Photo opportunities with mountain backdrop

• Sunset preparation (if timing permits)

04:30 - 05:30 PM | Jam Gadang & Pasar Ateh Free Time

• Jam Gadang Clock Tower: Iconic Bukittinggi landmark photo session

• Pasar Ateh Market: Free time for shopping

  • Traditional handicrafts and textiles

  • Songket fabrics and silverware

  • Local snacks and souvenirs

  • Authentic West Sumatra products

• Independent exploration and shopping

05:30 - 08:00 PM | Return Journey to Padang

• Comfortable drive back to Padang

• Evening mountain and valley views

• Scenic sunset along the highlands

08:00 - 08:30 PM | Hotel Drop-off

• Arrive back at hotel or meeting point

• End of Minangkabau Geopark tour services