5D4N PADANG – BUKITTINGGI INDONESIA

This 5-day, 4-night private tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Padang and Bukittinggi. Discover historical landmarks, iconic palaces, local shopping spots, cultural artisan villages, traditional markets, and enjoy scenic valley excursions across Anai Valley, Lembah Harau, Lawang Top Village, Maninjau Lake, and Sianok Canyon.

Key Highlights

Lawang Top Village: Visit the panoramic summit viewpoint to see the exceptionally beautiful vista of Maninjau Lake.
Pagaruyung King Palace: Step inside the magnificent traditional royal palace showcasing rich Minangkabau heritage.
Lembah Harau Excursion: Drive past the soaring, dramatic vertical granite cliffs and lush tropical valleys.
Pandai Sikek Village: Explore a cultural artisan village world-famous for its traditional Songket hand-weaving and intricate wood carvings.
Sianok Canyon & Great Wall View: Take in the breathtaking, mist-shrouded volcanic canyon landscapes from the hilltop Panorama Park.
Anai Valley & Waterfall: Enjoy a scenic stopover next to the railway tracks to witness the cascading waters of Anai Waterfall.

Quick Facts

Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Tour Code: 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, comprehensive highland and city exploration of West Sumatra. Day 1 begins upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, traveling up through the misty Anai Valley waterfall and the artisan village of Pandai Sikek to check-in at Bukittinggi. Day 2 features a grand excursion to the vertical cliffs of Lembah Harau, the cultural Pagaruyung King Palace, and scenic lake views at Singkarak Lake. Day 3 is dedicated to high-altitude views at Lawang Top Village overlooking Maninjau Lake and the Sungai Landia landscape, followed by a walk through Sianok Canyon. Day 4 covers the historic Jam Gadang clock tower and Pasar Atas marketplace before descending to Padang City for a coastal landmark tour. Day 5 concludes with breakfast at your hotel before your private vehicle arrives for your final airport transfer.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Padang – Bukittinggi

Arrival at Minangkabau International Airport.
Meet & Greet with tour guide and proceed to Bukittinggi via the scenic Anai Valley.
Stopover at the cascading Anai Waterfall for photos.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to visit Pandai Sikek—a traditional village highly famous for its premium Songket woven fabrics and detailed wood carvings.
Stop for shopping at Rendang Uni Adek to browse many authentic kinds of local travel food.
Transfer to dinner at a local restaurant and check-in at the hotel in Bukittinggi.
Overnight in Bukittinggi.

Day 2: Bukittinggi – Lembah Harau – Batusangkar

Breakfast at hotel.
Stop for shopping at Krupuk Sanjai Ummi Aufa for signature local signature cassava crackers.
Private transfer and proceed to visit the spectacular Lembah Harau valley.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the grand Pagaruyung King Palace and enjoy the beautiful natural views of Singkarak Lake.
Transfer back to Bukittinggi.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Return and overnight at the hotel in Bukittinggi.

Day 3: Bukittinggi – Lawang Top Village

Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the Lawang Top Village Area to see the extraordinarily beautiful panoramic view of Maninjau Lake.
Enjoy the scenic views of the rolling green hills at Sungai Landia Village.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Panorama Park Sianok Canyon and witness the historic Great Wall View landscape.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Return and overnight at the hotel in Bukittinggi.

Day 4: Bukittinggi – Padang

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Visit the landmark Jam Gadang clock tower and enjoy shopping at the bustling Pasar Atas marketplace.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed down to Padang City.
Embark on a comprehensive Padang City Tour visiting the historic Siti Nurbaya Bridge, the coastal Monumen IORA, and the grand architectural masterpiece of Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Check-in and overnight at the hotel 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 private Van for 2–10 pax and by private Bus for tour groups of 11 pax and above). This covers all programmatic sightseeing transfers, 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 a minimum of 11 pax.
All standard destination entrance fees and community tracking 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.