Highlights of Sumatra by Air
❮Highlights of Sumatra by Air
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 3 nights in Bali (Denpasar)
- Flight from Bali (Denpasar) to Palembang
- Hotel for 2 nights in Palembang
- Flight from Palembang to Padang
- Hotel for 2 nights in Padang
- Flight from Padang to Medan
- Hotel for 2 nights in Medan
Discover Sumatra, one of the most important islands in Indonesia!. The island is rich of tropical landscapes with limpid crater lakes, enchanting wildlife, and bustling cities). Start in the The "Island of the Gods"; Bali, and after that, flight to Sumatra Island and there, explore; Palembang (capital of South Sumatra; it is located next to the Musi River and has a lot of local food specialties. The city is especially known for the Ampera bridge and the many cultural things you can do); then, Padang (main gateway to the Minang highlands and widely known for its Minangkabau culture, cuisine, and sunset beaches); and finally, Medan ("Indonesia's third largest city, renowned as Paris van Sumatra due to its flawless mixture of Dutch-colonial charm and the modern life of a metropolitan city). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Bali
Day 1Arrive to Bali
Overnight in BaliDay 2Overnight in BaliDay 3Overnight in BaliDay 4Departing from Bali
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Palembang
Day 4Arrive to Palembang
Overnight in PalembangDay 5Overnight in PalembangDay 6Departing from Palembang
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Padang
Day 6Arrive to Padang
Overnight in PadangDay 7Overnight in PadangDay 8Departing from Padang
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Medan
Day 8Arrive to Medan
Overnight in MedanDay 9Overnight in MedanDay 10Departing from Medan
Indonesia
The spectacular country of Indonesia is made up of five large islands and over 17,000 others offshore including Raja Ampat Islands and the Derawan Archipelago. Bali is the best known island, a simply idyllic location boasting pristine beaches and turquoise waters where snorkeling and diving are excellent. The Komodo National Park is a big attraction where groups of sharks, dolphins, and manta rays swim.
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Bali
Bali is a sensational island full of lush forests, cliff-lined coasts, volcanoes, rice terraces and alluring beaches with an impressive temple around every corner. The island and its people have a deep sense of tradition and celebrate their rich culture through Balinese dance, artwork, handicrafts, meditation, ceremonies, and festivals. Visitors flock to Bali for the beaches at Kuta, Seminyak, and Sanur, where surfing is a local pastime. In the mountainous volcanic regions, you'll find terraced rice patties that creep up the mountain slopes. The island boasts thousands of temples tucked away in the jungle. Spa treatments, shopping, and spectacular local cuisine are another draw to this tropical paradise. The islands close proximity to the equator provides a warm, tropical climate all year round.
Visit the Uluwatu Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, Goa Gojah, Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Market, Waterbom Bali, Mount Agung, Mount Batur, rice terraces and so much more. -
Palembang
Palembang can trace its existence as far back as the 7th-century to the Srivijayan Empire. It is one of the oldest cities in the Malay Archipelago and possibly across South-East Asia and was called the 'Venice of the East' by the Dutch. Modern day Palembang is the capital city of South Sumatra and is the second-largest city on the island, after Sedan. It is also known as Kota Pempek (Pempek City) for its delicacy, pempek (fishcake with sago pearls).
Discover and explore the great Kemaro Island, Ampera Bridge, Kuto Besak Fortress, Amanzi Waterpark, Balaputradeva Museum, Great Mosque of Palembang, Taman Wisata Alam Punti Kayu and much more. -
Padang
Padang lies on Sumatra's west coast and is an excellent transit point for people who want to visit neighboring islands and regions. Its old quarter features Dutch colonial buildings and fishing boats around the Batang Arau port and river. The Museum Adityawarman displays regional artifacts in a traditional curved-roof structure with parklike grounds while Pantai Air Manis beach is a well known site to watch the sunset.
Discover the amazing Adityawarman Museum, Caroline Beach, Lake Maninjau, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, Padang Beach and much more. -
Medan
Medan is the third-largest city in Indonesia full of ethnic diversities and known for its delicious food, major shopping venues, interesting museums, and charming Dutch colonial architecture. This is a major metropolis with a scenic mountain backdrop where visitors can see impressive buildings, taste some of the best food in the country and travel onwards to Lake Toba or Gunung Leuser National Park.
Explore the Maimun Palace, State Museum of North Sumatra, Masjid Raya Al-Mashun, Sri Mariamman Temple, Gunung Timur Temple, and so much more.
Visit the Uluwatu Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, Goa Gojah, Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Market, Waterbom Bali, Mount Agung, Mount Batur, rice terraces and so much more.
Discover and explore the great Kemaro Island, Ampera Bridge, Kuto Besak Fortress, Amanzi Waterpark, Balaputradeva Museum, Great Mosque of Palembang, Taman Wisata Alam Punti Kayu and much more.
Discover the amazing Adityawarman Museum, Caroline Beach, Lake Maninjau, Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, Padang Beach and much more.
Explore the Maimun Palace, State Museum of North Sumatra, Masjid Raya Al-Mashun, Sri Mariamman Temple, Gunung Timur Temple, and so much more.