NORTH SUMATERA

North Sumatera's Capital of Medan is the western gateway to Indonesia. Facing the Malay peninsula across the Malacca Strait. Along the length of this province crosses the Bukit Barisan mountains with peaks of numerous volcanoes. In between are several lakes, one which is the famous Toba lake. The area of Tapanuli is the homeland of the Batak people.

The Bataks have retained many of the ancient cultural traditions due to their isolation in the high mountains and live in tribal or clan groupings. According to tradition, all Batak are descendents of Si Raja Batak, a hero ancestor of supernatural parentage born on a holy mountain adjacent to Lake Toba. The center of Batak culture is Samosir island in the Toba Lake.

Nias is situated in the Indian Ocean off the South western coast is in island of 5,265 square km in size, and has a wealth of archaeological sites.

WEST SUMATERA

The land of Minangkabau, west Sumatera has a distinct culture and architecture which distinguishes it from the rest of the island.

A land of scenic beauty and tourism, Bukittinggi is in the highlands, north of the provincial capital of padang. Most prominent in the west Sumatera landscape are the horn shaped roofs of the houses nestled in coconut groves. The shape of the roofs, like those of the women's headdress, are in honor of the legendary buffalo calf who won the fight against a bull and there by gave the people of West Sumatera their freedom from Javanese governorship.

The Minangkabau follow a community and family life based on a matrilineal system by which all inheritance passes through the womenfolk. The Moslem religion plays an important role in communities which cluster round mosques and the traditional council house.

As it is the women who own the properties, the men are known for their wanderlust and entrepreneurship. Traveling is considered a mark of success and there fore many Minang or Padang Restaurant, serving very spicy food, found in all major town.

PACKAGE TOUR IN SUMATERA

TOUR NAME	TOUR CODE
INDEX OF SIC TOUR
4 Days Medan - Lake Toba Tour	HR004M
4 Days Medan - Lake Toba Tour	HR004MM
5 Days Medan - Lake Toba Tour	HR004
7 Days Sumatra Overland	HR009M
8 Days Sumatra Overland	HR009
4 Days Minangkabau Tour	HRMTB
5 Days Minangkabau Tour	HRMTA
2 Days Medan Stopover	HR007A
2 Days Padang Stopover	HR007B
Fullday Bohorok	HR012F
2 Days Bohorok	HR012S
INDEX OF PRIVATE TOURS
3 Days Medan - Lake Toba Tour	HR001
4 Days Medan - Lake Toba Tour	HR002
4 Days Bohorok - Lake Toba Tour	HR002H
5 Days Medan - Lake Toba (Parapat) Tour	HR003A
5 Days Medan - Lake Toba (Samosir) Tour	HR003B
5 Days Bohorok - Lake Toba Tour	HR003H
8 Days Sumatra Overland	HR008
2 Days Bohorok Tour	HR012
3 Days Bohorok Tour	HR012C
3 Days Bukittinggi Tour	HR013
4 Days Bukittinggi - Padang Tour	HR014