About this trip
A 21-day private journey through the heart of Sumatra, with Singapore as your flight hub. The adventure takes you from the lush rice fields and limestone cliffs of Harau Valley to the cultural capital of Bukittinggi, with excursions to Lake Maninjau and traditional Minangkabau villages. Then travel north to the majestic Lake Toba and Samosir Island, where Batak culture still thrives. The journey concludes with a climb of the active Sibayak volcano, several days of jungle glamping in Tangkahan, and a night in the port city of Medan, before Singapore serves once more as a stopover on your way home.
Your journey begins in Singapore, from where you fly on to Padang. Your first days are spent in the breathtaking Harau Valley — a valley enclosed by towering limestone walls and crisscrossed by waterfalls, perfect for trekking at your own pace.
Next comes Bukittinggi as your base for exploring the region: the picturesque Lake Maninjau via 44 hairpin turns, traditional Minangkabau villages where artisans still weave and carve by hand, and the impressive Pagaruyung Palace.
After a long but beautiful drive, you reach Lake Toba — one of the world's largest volcanic lakes. On Samosir Island, you immerse yourself in Batak culture: royal villages, traditional dance, and peaceful lakeside living.
The journey concludes with an early morning climb to the summit of the active Sibayak volcano, followed by several days of complete seclusion in Tangkahan's eco-glamping — deep in the jungle, on the banks of a river where wild elephants come to drink.
Via Medan, you fly back to Singapore, with a free day to explore the city before your flight home.
