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NIAS CULTURAL TOUR, SUMATRA

stone jumping niasThis is a journey into the past. We explore the Nias Island to experience the extraordinary cultures of Nias People isolated for thousand of years; meghalitic stone altar, traditional architectures and complex of religious sites.

We will enjoy their spectacular Stone Jumping, a frightening sport required great acrobatic skills as well as their Warrior Dance and many more.

Adventure Indonesia invites you to witness the unique cultures of the Nias People and experience their War Dance which is the only dance in Indonesia performing high skill of acrobatic jumps or Stone jumping performed in the meaning of proving the readiness of man taking wife.

Situated 125 km off North Sumatra mainland, lies Nias island which famous of its' megalith altars, spectacular traditional architecture, and complex religious sites. This isolate island posses rolling mountainous terrain, ravines, gorges and rivers. The northern part of this island is sparsely populated.

You will also witness a lot of historical remains and unique culture such as the megalith stone and the unique clan houses.The environment it self provides great challenge for wave surfer around the globe and has one of the best right-handers in Indonesia.

Duration: 09 Days/08 Nights
Grade: Moderate
Starts/Ends: Jakarta

Day 01
Arrive Jakarta. Meet and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02
Transfer to the airport for flight to Medan in North Sumatra. Arrive Medan in the afternoon, transfer to your hotel for dinner and accommodation. Rest of the day is free.

Day 03
Depart to Gunung Sitoli airport at Nias Island by flight and direct transfer by minibus to Teluk Dalam with lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at simple hotel with basic facilities.

Day 04
Full day tour visiting Bawomataluwo to experience the cultures of Nias People such as Stone Jumping and War Dance. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Teluk Dalam.

Day 05
Full day explore Tetegowo village and surroundings to see the megalithic stones.

Day 06
Free day at Nias Island.

Day 07
Drive back to Gunung Sitoli. Visit the traditional house at Tumori. Dinner and overnight at a simple hotel in Gunung Sitoli.

Day 08
Return to Medan by flight and directly continue by the flight for return to Jakarta. Overnight at the hotel in Jakarta.

Day 09
Transfer to the airport for flight to next destination or extend with other trips.

> SIBERUT ISLAND TREKKING
> NIAS ISLAND CULTURAL TOUR
> EXPLORATION OF MENTAWAI TRIBE

> INFORMATION OF NIAS & SIBERUT ISLANDS
> SUMATRA OVERLAND
> MEDAN BUKIT TINGGI TOUR
> BOHOROK EXPLORATION
> TOBA LAKE TOUR
> LEUSER NATIONAL PARK EXPLORATION
> PADANG BUKIT TINGGI TOUR

For descriptive Day to Day itinerary, Tour Price, flight details, airfares, further information and private trip arrangement, please contact us:

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Jakarta 12730, Indonesia
Phone: 62-21-718-2250 or 62-21-718-2256;
Fax: 62-21-718-0438
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