Lake Maninjau — a crater lake beyond 44 hairpin bends
A crater lake near Bukittinggi hidden among green slopes. The approach winds down 44 famous hairpin bends, one of the most iconic roads on the island.
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Sipiso-Piso — a waterfall above Lake Toba
One of the tallest waterfalls in Indonesia drops from the rim of the Lake Toba caldera. The viewpoint overlooks the largest volcanic lake in the world.
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Sianok Canyon — morning mist near Bukittinggi
A dramatic canyon with walls up to 120 metres near Bukittinggi. It is at its finest early in the morning, when mist lingers among the rocks.
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Mount Kerinci — climbing Sumatra’s highest volcano
Mount Kerinci (3,805 m), Sumatra’s highest peak. A two-day climb through rainforest, dawn above a sea of clouds and what the expedition involves.
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Pulau Weh — the island at Sumatra’s northernmost tip
Pulau Weh in Aceh province — clear seas, coral reefs, diving and snorkelling off Indonesia’s main tourist routes.
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Padang — gateway to the wonders of West Sumatra
Padang, the largest city on Sumatra’s west coast. Rafflesia in Batang Palupuh, Kerinci Seblat National Park and the famous Padang cuisine.
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Mount Sibayak — climbing an active volcano near Berastagi
An active volcano at 2,212 m above Berastagi. An accessible climb to a crater with fumaroles, sulphur springs and sunrise over the Karo Highlands.
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Minangkabau culture — the matrilineal world of West Sumatra
The world's largest matrilineal society, rumah gadang houses, Pariangan village and Padang cuisine. A look into Minangkabau culture around Bukittinggi.
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Medan — the gateway to Sumatra
Indonesia's fourth-largest city, colonial architecture and the Maimun Palace. Why Medan deserves at least a day before you head deeper into Sumatra.
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