5D4N ALAHAN PANJANG – BUKITTINGGI – PADANG INDONESIA

This 5-day, 4-night private tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Alahan Panjang, Bukittinggi, and Padang. Discover historical landmarks, iconic palaces, local shopping spots, highland resorts, traditional markets, and enjoy scenic valley excursions across the Twin Lakes, Kelok 9, Lembah Harau, Sianok Canyon, and the historical West Sumatra coastline.

Key Highlights

Twin Lakes & Tea Plantation: Take in the breathtaking views of Danau Diatas and Danau Dibawah surrounded by rolling hills and lush green tea estates.
Pagaruyung King Palace: Step inside the magnificent traditional royal palace showcasing rich Minangkabau heritage.
Kelok 9 Flyover: Travel to the famous, monumental multi-tiered flyover bridge winding beautifully through the green mountains.
Lembah Harau Excursion: Drive past the soaring, dramatic vertical granite cliffs and lush tropical valleys.
Sianok Canyon & Panorama Park: Take in the spectacular, mist-shrouded volcanic canyon views from the hilltop park.
Malin Kundang Beach: Visit Air Manis Beach to see the legendary rock formation tied to the famous folklore of Malin Kundang.

Quick Facts

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Tour Code: AP-PDG-05
Travel Period: Net Agent Rates valid until 20 December 2026 (LOW SEASON)
Tour Type: Private Tour
Transport: Deluxe private air-conditioned vehicle
Guide: Driver cum Guide (2–10 pax) / English or Malay speaking Tour Guide (11+ pax) included

Experience Overview

This 5-day private itinerary provides an extended highland, lake, and city exploration of West Sumatra. Day 1 begins upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport with a cultural visit to Air Manis Beach, followed by a scenic drive via Sitinjau Lauik to check-in at the cool heights of Alahan Panjang. Day 2 features a journey through Singkarak Lake to visit the majestic Pagaruyung King Palace, continuing to Bukittinggi for landmarks like Jam Gadang and Pasar Atas. Day 3 takes you on a magnificent excursion to the Kelok 9 flyover, the vertical granite walls of Lembah Harau, and the mist-shrouded Sianok Canyon. Day 4 includes local souvenir shopping and a visit to the Minangkabau Village in Padang Panjang before descending to Padang City for a tour of Siti Nurbaya Bridge and Masjid Raya. Day 5 concludes with breakfast at your hotel before your final airport transfer for departure.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Padang – Alahan Panjang

Arrival at Minangkabau International Airport.
Meet & Greet with tour guide and visit Air Manis Beach to see the legendary Malin Kundang stone.
Continue to travel to the high plains of Alahan Panjang via the scenic, winding mountain roads of Sitinjau Lauik.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a scenic Photo Stop at the beautiful Twin Lakes (Danau Diatas & Danau Dibawah) and the surrounding green Tea Plantation.
Transfer to dinner at a local restaurant and check-in at the hotel in Alahan Panjang.
Overnight in Alahan Panjang.

Day 2: Alahan Panjang – Batusangkar – Bukittinggi

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Proceed to the historical town of Batusangkar via the scenic Singkarak Lake.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the grand Pagaruyung King Palace to explore royal Minangkabau culture.
Continue the drive to Bukittinggi and enjoy shopping at the bustling Pasar Atas marketplace.
Visit the historic landmark Jam Gadang clock tower.
Stop for shopping at Krupuk Sanjai Ummi Aufa Hakim for signature local cassava crackers.
Transfer to dinner at a local restaurant and check-in at the hotel in Bukittinggi.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.

Day 3: Bukittinggi – Kelok 9 – Harau – Bukittinggi

Breakfast at hotel.
Stop for shopping at Krupuk Sanjai Ummi Aufa.
Travel northeast to witness the monumental multi-tiered engineering marvel of Kelok 9.
Visit the spectacular, soaring vertical granite cliffs of Lembah Harau valley.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer back to Bukittinggi and visit the beautiful Taman Panorama Ngarai Sianok canyon view.
Dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.

Day 4: Bukittinggi – Padang

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Stop for shopping at Rendang Uni Adek to browse authentic varieties of local travel snacks.
Visit the Pusat Dokumentasi dan Informasi Kebudayaan Minangkabau (Minangkabau Village museum) in Padang Panjang.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed down to Padang City for a comprehensive tour visiting the historic Siti Nurbaya Bridge, the coastal Monumen IORA, and the majestic Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat.
Transfer to check-in at the hotel in Padang.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Padang.

Day 5: Departure

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Transfer comfortably to Minangkabau International Airport for your departure flight back home.

Flights and Transfers

International and domestic airfares along with international airport taxes are not included in the package. Ground transportation provides dedicated private deluxe air-conditioned vehicles (handled by Van for 2–10 pax and by Bus for groups of 11 pax and above). This covers all programmatic sightseeing, 1 airport arrival pickup transfer, and 1 airport departure drop-off transfer per booking segment.

Package Inclusions

Private Hotel Accommodation based on standard double/twin occupancy configurations (Standard / Superior Room tiers).
Daily breakfast at the hotel, along with lunches and dinners featuring standard authentic Halal menus as specified in the program.
All comprehensive ground tours and transfers handled by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicles.
Dedicated services of a Driver cum Guide for 02–10 pax, or a professional English or Malay speaking Tour Guide for groups of minimum 11 pax.
All standard destination entrance fees, national park entries, and community tokens as specified in the itinerary overview.
1 Tour Leader (TL) completely Free Of Charge (FOC) for every 15 paying adult guests (allotment based strictly on Twin Share rooming).
Daily complimentary bottled mineral water provided for all travelers throughout the journey.

Package Exclusions

Flight tickets, airline bookings, and associated domestic or international airport taxes.
Mandatory tipping fees for the dedicated Tour Guide and Driver: RM 10 / pax / day.
Travel Insurance coverages and personal incidental expenses (minibar, telephone charges, laundry, porter fees, etc.).
Independent personal shopping purchases, optional tours, or additional meals outside the stated itinerary program.
High Season holiday surcharges applied across peak calendars.

Important Booking Notes

Child Policy (02–10 Years Old): Children sharing a room with 2 adults utilizing an extra bed setup are evaluated at 90% of the standard adult rate. Children sharing with 2 adults without requiring an extra bed setup are evaluated at 60% of the adult rate. Children sharing a room configuration with only 1 adult are charged 100% of the full adult share rate. Infants under 24 months old (under 02 years old) travel completely Free of Charge with no separate beds or services provided.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: If a reservation cancellation request is submitted more than 10 days before the scheduled arrival date, no extra fees or penalties apply. For cancellation notices submitted less than 10 days before arrival (after the down payment has been processed), a 10% refund of the total down payment received will be issued. Last-minute cancellations or no-shows occurring after the full balance payment has been settled are strictly non-refundable.