Location: West Sumatra
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The 5 Best Eco Tours in West Sumatra, Sumatra
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. West Sumatra Traveler
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Let us take you on an adventure! The West Sumatra Traveler team are waiting to take you on a journey into West Sumatra, experience life like a local at one of our home stays, join us on an unforgettable road trip or venture into the jungle of Siberut to stay with the Mentawai people. Contact us to start planning your ideal trip to Sumatra today!
2. Mentawai Tribe Tour
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
TAILOR-MADE TRIP WITH OWN PACED IMMERSION WITH THE MENTAWAI TRIBE IN THE HEART OF JUNGLE SIBERUT. An adventure for those who want to hike in the wilderness this trip will take you deep to the jungle of Mentawai island, travel across the dense jungle of Siberut to meet the native Mentawai tribe. You will have a chance to learn their knowledge about the forest with them, medicine herbs, plus their traditions and lifestyle. We aimed our trip to create an authentic immersive experience on your travel, this is not just the only trip but we build a connection, engages will the local community that will allow you to touch and discover deeply the local culture, point of interest then for sure being away from hustle and bustle mass tourism.
3. Minang Viaje
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Sumatra's Pacu Jawi is the most interesting attraction in Western Sumatra. pacu Jawi means a Cow's race, it is a traditional game of Minangkabau people since 400 years ago as a celebration for the end of the rice harvest. for the travelers who want an enhancing life experience and touch deeply the local culture our program creatively designed to make sure our customers will immerse in these cultural experiences.
4. Samba Lado
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Samba Lado is a tour operator based in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Our agency is 100% local and works without intermediaries. We offer competitive rates and make sure to contribute to the local economy. Samba Lado organizes private tours throughout Sumatra, homestays and private transport.
5. Matonagari
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A tour which arranged by 10 years experienced guide with English literature and cross cultural knowledge background. Offers a convenient, memorable, and special access to places that even local couldn't even reach.
