2-Day West Sumatra Tour with Pacu Jawi and Raflesia Arnoldi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit PDIKM in Padang Panjang
• 02 See the process of making Minang Pancake at Bika Talago
• 03 Explore Pagaruyung Palace in Batusangkar
• 04 Witness the thrilling Pacu Jawi bull race
• 05 Trek into the jungle to see the Raflesia Arnoldi flower

Explore the Minangkabau Highlands from Padang on this 2-day journey through West Sumatra. Visit PDIKM in Padang Panjang, see the process of making Minang Pancake at Bika Talago, and head to Batusangkar to visit Pagaruyung Palace and witness the thrilling Pacu Jawi bull race. On the final day, trek into the jungle at Batang Palupuah to see the Raflesia Arnoldi flower, if it is blooming, before returning to Padang for your airport drop-off.

Check out and leave for Batang Palupuah to see the Raflesia Arnoldi flower, if it is blooming.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Padang, Bukit Tinggi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Padang to Batusangkar via Padang Panjang and Pacu Jawi

After breakfast at 9 am, leave for Batusangkar. On the way, visit PDIKM in Padang Panjang.

After lunch, continue to Pagaruyung Palace in Batusangkar and see Pacu Jawi (Bull Race). Then proceed to Bukittinggi, check in to the hotel, and enjoy free time.

Note: To see Pacu Jawi (Bull Race), you have to plan to come on Saturday.

2

Day 02

Bukittinggi to Batang Palupuah and Padang Airport

Check out and leave for Batang Palupuah to see the Raflesia Arnoldi flower, if it is blooming.

Return to Padang, stopping on the way at Bika Talago to see the process of making Minang Pancake. Have lunch, then continue to the airport. The tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation with AC
• Meals (Minangkabau food)
• English-speaking guide
• Tourism object fees
• Bull race fee
• Trekking to Raflesia Arnoldi flower
• Hotel/homestay accommodation

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Optional tour
• Extra meals or juice along the trip
• Driver/guide tips

What to bring

• Poncho or rain jacket
• Good walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Small dry bag for electronic devices
• A good camera to capture the scenery (DSLR cameras such as Nikon, Canon; mirrorless would be better)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bandara Internasional Minangkabau, Katapiang, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Tour start

Padang, Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.