Padang Pariaman Regency Trip Overview
This trip suitable for family trip, but can be customize to your need and liking. Explore the art and culture one of oldest tribe in Indonesia which called Minang. Amazing scenery, rich art and culture and local delicacy already known to the world. Padang is the gateway to the Minang highlands, with the largest port on Sumatra’s West Coast. When it comes to the most famous tourist site, Bukitttinggi has Gadang Grand Clock which also becomes the icon or landmark of the city.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Padang Pariaman Regency, Indonesia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia
This trip suitable for family trip, but can be customize to your need and liking. Explore the art and culture one of oldest tribe in Indonesia which called Minang. Amazing scenery, rich art and culture and local delicacy already known to the world. Padang is the gateway to the Minang highlands, with the largest port on Sumatra’s West Coast. When it comes to the most famous tourist site, Bukitttinggi has Gadang Grand Clock which also becomes the icon or landmark of the city.
Itinerary
Day 1: Explore Pariaman
Stop At: Gandoriah Beach, Pariaman 25513 Indonesia
Stay at iconic hotel Nan Tongga Beach Hotel. Enjoy fresh seafood and local culinary
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At Hotel Restaurant
• Lunch: Traditional meals at local restaurant
• Dinner: Traditional meals at local restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at Nan Tongga Beach Hotel
Day 2: Pagaruyung Palace – Pandai Sikek Village
Stop At: Pagaruyung Palace, Pagaruyung, Tanjung Emas, Bukittinggi 27281 Indonesia
Pagaruyung Palace (Minangkabau: Istano Basa Pagaruyuang) is the istana (royal palace) of the former Pagaruyung Kingdom, located in Tanjung Emas subdistrict near Batusangkar town, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It was built in the traditional Minangkabau Rumah Gadang vernacular architectural style, but had a number of atypical elements including a three-story structure and a larger dimension in comparison to common rumah gadang.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pandai Sikek, Bukittinggi 27151 Indonesia
Pandai Sikek village at Padang Panjang city is famous with Minang Woven, hand made and manual machine embroidery. We visited one of the old time and famous Minang Woven maker which call “Pusako”. Stepping into the traditional gadang house with unique architecture and decoration is already something different. They will show you selection of good quality hand made Minang woven, and will not be able to breath because of its beauty. The price of traditional Minang woven (songket) starts from IDR 2,000,000 (USD 200) and up depending on the difficulties level of the work. Each songket will take minimum of 2 months time to finish.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: At local restaurant
• Dinner: At local restaurant
• Breakfast: At hotel restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at Padi Ecolodge Bukittinggi
Day 3: Explore Koto Gadang Bukittinggi
Stop At: Great Wall of Koto Gadang, Jl Ngarai Bukittinggi, Bukittinggi Indonesia
Great Wall of Bukittinggi known as miniature of Great wall of China. Here we will explore the ruin of World War Two by visiting Goa Jepang (Japan Cave).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pasar Atas Bukittinggi, Jl Jam Gadang no 2, Kel Benteng Pasar Atas, Kec Guguk Panjang, Bukittinggi Indonesia
Souvenirs and local snacks
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jl. Lintas Lawang Park – Ambun Pagi Nagari Lawang, Agam 26162 Indonesia
With inspiring scenery and peaceful surrounds, a visit to Lake Maninjau will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. If you’re looking for fantastic views, the Maninjau resort is perched at the top of a hill and offers some of the best views of the lake.
This lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after Lake Batur which has an area of 129.69 km² and it located in two districts of Tanah Datar and Solok district. Around Lake Maninjau there are tourist facilities, like hotels, as well as lodging and restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast: At Hotel Restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at Parkside Nuansa Maninjau, Agam
Day 4: Buya Hamka Museum
Stop At: Museum Rumah Kelahiran Buya Hamka, Jl. Bukittinggi – Lbk. Basung, Nagari Sungai Pinang Indonesia
Prof. Dr. H. Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah, better known by the pen name Hamka (17 February 1908 — 24 July 1981) was an Indonesian ulama and philosopher. During his life, he was also known as a writer, lecturer and journalist. He went into politics through the Masyumi Party until it was disbanded, served as the first Head of Majelis Ulama Indonesia, and was active in Muhammadiyah until he died. His name is used for Muhammadiyah’s University of Hamka and he was listed in the Indonesian’s National Heroes List.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, Jl. Khatib Sulaiman, Padang 25173 Indonesia
One of The largest Mosque in Indonesia
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast: at hotel restaurant
No accommodation included on this day.
