Lake Toba Tours 04 Days 03 Nights in North Sumatra Indonesia
Lake Toba (Danau Toba), is the largest volcanic lake in the world and is in Sumatra, Indonesia. Samosir island within the lake is the island within the island of Sumatra.
Lake Toba is an immense volcanic lake covering an area of 1,707 sq km (1,000 sq km bigger than Singapore) with an island in the center. Formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago, it is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth. Some studies say it might have been associated with causing previous ice age/climate change and the largest human population bottleneck ever. Genetic estimates suggests that there were only a few thousand individuals that survived the catastrophe. The island in the middle – Pulau Samosir – was joined to the caldera wall by a narrow isthmus, which was cut through to enable boats to pass; a road bridge crosses the cutting. Samosir island is the cultural centre of Batak tribe who are mostly Christians in the modern days.
Lake Toba was perhaps once more popular than it is nowadays, but for many it remains a firm fixture on the Banana Pancake Trail. It is a great laid back place to chill out for a few days after jungle trekking etc. The location is very popular with Chinese tourists around Chinese New Year, when availability drops dramatically and accommodation costs sky rocket.
Things to see:
- Samosir – Many Big Statues as Cemeteries for Batak people ancestors
- Samosir, Simanindo – Batak Museum with traditional dance performed twice daily
- Samosir, Ambarita – Stone chairs used for judgement and executions
- Samosir, Tomok – Good place for locals and foreigner to shop for souvenirs. vegetable and fruits. There’s a tomb for you to visit as well.
- Just on the other side of Samosir, near Pangururan are hot springs
- From Tuk tuk you can see a waterfall up the mountain behind you. It’s a great walk with a rewarding fresh swim.
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS LAKE TOBA TOURS FULL BOARDS
Itinerary:
DAY 01: MEDAN – PARAPAT
Arrive at Polonia airport and after customs and immigration formalities, transfer to Parapat via Plantation Road of Tebing Tinggi and Pematang Siantar. Dinner and night at hotel.
DAY 02:PARAPAT – SAMOSIR TOUR – PARAPAT
Breakfast, followed by Samosir tour by boat visiting the principal villages of Batak at Samosir island: Simanindo, Ambarita, & Tomok. Back to Parapat, dinner and night at hotel.
DAY 03: PARAPAT – BERASTAGI
After breakfast, depart to Berastagi. On the way stop at Pematang Purba to see the long house of Batak Simalungun Kings and Sipiso – Piso waterfall and Lingga, the ancient village of Batak Karo. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 04: BERSTAGI – MEDAN/AIRPORT
Breakfast. Transfer direct to Polonia airport for flight to next destination.
Rate Per Person
US$ 690.00
Minimal Participant : 02 Person
Single Supplement : US$ 300.00
Tour Inclusion:
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees
- Parking fees
- Tour as program with Tour Guide
- Full board Meals
- Air Condition Vehicle
Rate Excluded:
- Return air tickets to and from Medan
- Tipping for tour guide and driver
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic dt
- Additional Tour program
- Own Expenses ( Telephone, Minibar, Laundry, Etc. )
- Extra meals
RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND NOT VALID DURING HIGH SEASON, PUBLIC HOLIDAY
