Description
Itinerary:
Day 01: KUALA NAMU INTL. AIRPORT – LAKE TOBA – SAMOSIR ISLAND / 4 hours’ drive + 1 hour by ferry
Arrive at Kuala Namu International Airport with flight….in the morning.
You will be warmly welcomed by our friendly driver. Stop at a licensed money changer (optional as per your request). Proceed a scenic drive to Parapat, which takes about 4 hours. The drive takes you through the historic city of Pematang Siantar and passes by rubber and palm oil plantations. You may have stopped along the way for photo opportunities or to visit local attractions like the Kwan Im Temple in Siantar (optional). Arrive in Parapat, a town on the shore of Serene Lake Toba from where you cross over the lake to the island of Samosir for an hour. Check-in hotel. Overnight stay on Samosir island for 2 nights.
Day 02: SAMOSIR ISLAND DAY TOURS
Breakfast in hotel. Today you start the tour by exploring this island. Samosir Island is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Toba and is considered the cultural center of the Toba Batak people. You’ll visit Tomok Village to see the tomb of King Sidabutar. You can explore other cultural sites on the island, such as the stone chairs in Ambarita, which may have once served as a tribal court. You may also see a traditional Batak dance at the cultural center in Simanindo. Then back to hotel.
Day 03: SAMOSIR ISLAND – BRASTAGI THE KARO HIGHLAND
Breakfast in hotel. Then you drive to the lake port. Take a moment to peruse the stalls of the weekly market nearby if you have enough time. After Lake Toba, the tour typically continues to Brastagi, a highland town known for its cool climate and scenic views. Enroute stop at Sipiso-Piso waterfall to see the magnificent 110 metres and an extraordinary view of Lake Toba from the north side, For the more adventurous travelers, you can trek down (~1 hr return hike) to the bottom of the the waterfall to take a peek at its whirling plunge pool. Next stop is the ancient King’s Palace of Batak Simalungun as known as Rumah Bolon. Route from Lake Toba via mountain resort with its refreshing weather and magnificent scenery which has an abundance of flowers, vegetables and fruits. Arrive in Brastagi the mountain resort where you can visit Gundaling hill to see the two active volcanoes in Brastagi: Sibayak (2.172 m) and Sinabung (2.417 m). Arrive in Brastagi, check in the hotel. Overnight stay in Brastagi for 1 night.
DAY 04: BERASTAGI HIGHLAND – HIKING MT. SIBAYAK – MEDAN – AIRPORT
An early morning hike up (~3 hrs) to the summit of Gunung Sibayak with a local guide will reward you with sweeping views of the surrounding volcano landscape. The volcano is high in geothermal activity with fuming vents spewing out crystalline Sulphur which was mined on a small scale in the past. There is a beautiful heart shaped crater lake where love wordings have been formed by visitors using volcanic rocks. Descend to the volcano base and take a dip in one of the hot spring pools Lau Debuk Debuk to refresh yourself. Visit the vegetables, fruits and flowers markets and savour one of its most famous produces – Markisa (passion fruits). Enjoy a leisure breakfast before heading back to Medan (~3 hrs). Upon arrival in Medan, we transfer to the airport for your flight back to your next destination. End of services.
This itinerary can be customized according to your flight schedule or reverse direction.
Price: by Request
What’s Included
- 4 days Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle incl. fuel as per itinerary
- 3 nights’ accommodation in above hotels mentioned based on TWN/DBL rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Private tour
- Driver, his meals and accommodation costs
- Entrance and parking fees as per program above
- Ferry cost Parapat – Samosir island vice versa
- Hiking mt. Sibayak volcano with a professional local guide
- Daily mineral water
What’s Not Included
- Personal expenses such as: Lunch & Dinner, soft drinks, snacks, souvenirs, laundry, minibar, telephone, etc.
- Air tickets & airport tax
- Donations and tipping driver/tour guide (recommended)
- Insurance
- Tour Guide / Local Guide (except local guide for hiking mt. Sibayak volcano is a must)
- Hotel surcharge on public holiday (if applied)
- Any optional program
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