SUMATERA INDONESIA – Paradise on West of Indonesia.
“Our home island Sumatra – the second largest island in Indonesia – is in the fourth place in procuring total visits of foreign tourists following Jakarta, Bali and Batam. This region has a remarkable panorama, thick with virgin forests, lush vegetation, strong rivers, beautiful waterfalls, peaceful sandy beaches and large ancient lakes. The diversity of arts, people and culture literally make Sumatra a Garden of Eden for social scientists and culture seekers”
Gunung Leuser National Park
This is one of the largest national parks in the world, containing over 800.000 ha. of virgin rainforest. The park is home to the Orang Utan, gibbons, tigers, elephants and among the last of the Sumatran rhino. There are research facilities for the study of primates, birds and insects. It is possible to raft down the Sungai Alas river from Ketambe to the Indian Ocean on a 4-5 day expedition. Your journey takes you through exciting white-water rapids to the calmer, crocodile-infested waters of the low-lands.
Tangkahan
Tangkahan is sometimes mentioned as the HIDDEN PARADISE IN SUMATRA. It is definitely hidden and for many a paradise. It is the perfect place to get off the beaten track, but still have access to nice food and comfortable bungalows. Tangkahan is an interesting place in many ways. Interesting for what it has to offer and an interesting background. The elephants, the jungle, and the clean rivers are obvious attractions. What makes Tangkahan different is that it is a good example on how community based eco-tourism can stop illegal logging, improve livelihood, and develop a sense of pride amongst the locals. This development on the border of Leuser National Park where the bigger river Batang Serangan meets the smaller river Sungai Musam is the hidden paradise of Tangkahan.
Bukit Lawang
The Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center where formerly captive apes are re-introduced into the wild. One of the most popular tourist destinations in North-Sumatra.
Lake Toba
One of the largest and deepest lakes in Southeast Asia. In the middle Samosir island. Toba has developed into a full-featured highland resort while retaining the rustic charm and relaxed ambiance that define Toba’s attraction.
Bukittinggi
The heart of the highlands, Bukittinggi is a pleasant two-hour drive from the West-Sumatra provincial capital of Padang through the gorgeous Anai Valley up to the Agam Plateau. Located 930 meter above sea level, Bukittinggi (formerly called Fort De Kock by the Dutch) has a cool climate and is surrouned by three vulcanoes: Tandikat, Singgalang and Merapi. The central landmark is the town’s clock tower, referred to by the locals as Jam Gadang. It’s overlooks the market square, a beehive of activity. A fantastic place to do shopping in souvenir shops. Nearby Kota Gadang is renowned for its fine silver filigree and hand embroidery. On the outskirts of Bukittinggi there is a 150 meter deep canyon called Ngarai Sianok (Sianok Canyon).
It is an incredibly winding through the bottom of the steep-walled canyon. West Sumatrans claim it is unrivalled for natural beauty in all of Indonesia.
Lake Maninjau
A crater lake, its scenery rivals Lake Toba on a smaller scale. One of West Sumatra’s most famous sights. There are facilities for swimming, water skiing and a good selection of hotels and restaurants. The village of Matur, overlooking the lake, arranges dance performances on request. Another ideal place for recreation – 36 km from Bukittinggi – is Lake Singkarak, the longest in West Sumatra.
Kerinci-Seblat National Park
Home to rhino’s, tigers, elephants, bears and orang-utans, the Kerinci sprawls across four provinces, making it Sumatra’s largest national park. The scenery is magnificent, dominated by volcanic cones including the highest peak in Western Indonesia Mount Kerici. Lake Kerinci is the best place to sight the park’s famous bird life.
SumatraJourneys is a leading Dutch-Indonesian travel agency and tour operator. We offer a wide varied choice of fascinating flexible programs that ensure fresh and lively ways to see Sumatra and other parts of Indonesia. Our services cover:
– Ticketing : Domestic and international.
– Package Tours: Inbound (adventure, culture, leisure & eco) and outbound.
– Ferry tickets.
– Multi-lingual tour guide services.
– Car & tourist coach rental.
– Minibus tours for 2 up to 6 persons (on request).
– Hotel vouchers.
We are committed to provide excellence and quality to our clients.
For the outgoing and incoming client, we specialize in tailor-made itineraries for groups and for individuals without forgetting competitive prices or compromising our high level of service. Every client is important to us and we are happy to offer the most competitive rates whether it is for the individual client or for groups in their hundreds. All our itineraries are subject to change to suit the interests of the individual or group.
Our guides are experienced, multi-lingual licensed professionals, with extensive knowledge of geography, history, religion and local customs. We provide our guides with comprehensive information about their groups, so that their holiday will be remembered as “the Indonesia experience” and not just as another run-of-the-mill sightseeing tour.
The management of SumatraJourneys are one of the pioneers of leisure travel to Sumatra. Therefore we also provide personalized study tours for our professional counterparts from abroad. References can be provided upon request.
Our highly experienced and professional staffs are here at your service.
Sincerely,
Arfan Nasution
DIRECTOR