Location: West Sumatra
Top Things to do in West Sumatra
5 Things to do Adventurous in West Sumatra That You Shouldn't Miss
West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Barat, abbreviated to Sumbar, Jawi: سومترا بارايق, Minangkabau: Sumatera Baraik) is a province of Indonesia. It lies on the west coast of the island of Sumatra. The latest official estimate for January 2014 shows a population of 5,098,790. West Sumatra is sub-divided into 12 regencies and seven cities. It has relatively more cities than other provinces in Indonesia, except Java province. Its capital is Padang.
Restaurants in West Sumatra
1. Mount Marapi (Gunung Marapi)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By santo_chua - Batam, Indonesia
I just finished climbing Singgalang Mountain. Singgalang is a mountain in front of gunung marapi. Singgalang is a very natural mountain with great views along the way. especially in the moss forest and telaga dewi a very beautiful lake at the top of the mountain. this time we were accompanied with a very professional guide. the name is Fajar of ambasador trekking. Fajar and his team are very good people with very nice personalities. for the food menu prepared for us vegetarians is very tasty and prepared according to our request. what we will never forget is the kawa daun coffee serve by fajar. We will come back to try hiking at marapi mountain of course with mr Fajar. If you need a profesional mountain guide who has been certified by the Indonesian Mountain Guides Association, especially in West Sumatra, fajar is a right person. Cantact number. Fajar +62 858 30253018 ( whatsapp number )
2. Harau Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
We visited Harau canyon in August 2019. The landscape of the valley is beautiful with steep 100 meters high red-orange rocky cliffs. At the bottom, there are river, many rice fields with people and Indonesian buffaloes working in the fields. We also visited the Sarasah Bunta waterfall. This beautiful waterfall is located in the Harau valley nature reserve, and the access is very easy. This atmosphere of the site is peaceful, with a natural swimming pool. The landscape is also very fine with steep rocky red-orange cliffs, withn colors sparkling in the sunlight lights!!! Wonderful!!!
3. Kerinci Seblat National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
As a professional Travel Agent in handling and organizing our customers' trip both national and international, we always make sure that they are satisfied with our services. Besides, we offer cultural and nature trip to our customers in Minangkabau Land, such as: Trekking, Climbing, Cooking Class and get involved in the daily local people activities. Out Motto is "Discovering Culture and Nature in Minangkabau Land".
4. Sianok canyon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
We visited the beautiful Sianok canyon in August 2019, that is located about 4 km far from Bukittingi. It’s a very fine valley with a river meandering and 100 meters high cliffs, with Singgalang volcano in the background. There are also typical villages. We visited Kota Gadang that is famous for silverware; there are also beautiful houses in the Minangkabau style and old Dutch style houses. A very pleasant area!
5. Japanese Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By BalliangBoy - Bacchus Marsh, Australia
A fine example of war history and human endurance! Well worth the experience, be sure to get an English speaking guide though. Without a guide, would be an injustice unless you can converse in Bahasa...
