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This
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.
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