Lake Toba Tours 05 Days 04 Nights Including Samosir Island North Sumatra
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.
LAKE TOBA TOURS 05 DAYS 04 NIGHTS FULL BOARDS
Day 1 : Medan – Berastagi
You will be met on arrival in Medan, the 3th largest city of Indonesia, then depart for the mountain resort of Berastagi, 2 hour drive from Medan in the Karo Highlind. En route pass tropical rainforest and visit several places of interest, such as fruit market. Then check in hotel.
Day 2 : Brastagi – Lake Toba – Samosir Island
After breakfast, depart for Samosir island on Lake Toba, the biggest and most beautiful lake in S.E Asia. En route visit Sipiso-piso waterfall and Batak King’s Longhouse. Proceed to Parapat/Lake Toba with view of vegetable and fruit farms, pine tree plantation and stunning view of the lake. After a short rest in parapet, transferred by motorboat to Samosir Island, home of the Batak tribes. Stay the night on the serenity island.
Day 3 : Samosir Island – Parapat
After breakfast, tour on part of the island, visit the sarcophagus/tomb of King Sidabutar at Tomok village. And on the next village Ambarita, to see the stone furniture in the courtyard of King Siallagan. Then return to the lakeside town of Parapat for an overnight Stay.
Day 4 : Parapat – Medan
Breakfast in hotel, depart for your 175 km return to medan driving through lush green countryside of ricefields, rubber, cocoa and oil palm plantations. On arrival in Medan tour the city sight which include Sultan Deli palace, the Great Mosque, Merdeka Colonial Square, etc. Then check in to your hotel.
Day 5 : Departure
After breakfast, free at own activities until time to be transferred to airport for your departure.
Rate Per Person
US$ 550.00
Minimal Participant : 02 Person
Single Supplement : US$ 225.00
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
