3-Day Lake Toba and Samosir Island Tour from Medan

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Visit Lake Toba and Samosir Island from Medan on a short getaway through North Sumatra. Explore local villages and attractions, including traditional Batak heri...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Medan, Lake Toba, Parapat, Samosir · Languages: English

About Lake Toba

Indonesia

Lake Toba

Between the verdant rises of an old volcano, Lake Toba offers a rustic retreat. Get a local guide for the area to help you discover its earthy Batak traditions.

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What's Included

Transport as per the tour program
Local guide in Indonesia
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
Hotel on Samosir Island (Tabo Hotel, or similar)
Entrance fees

Not Included

Tips
Shopping

Itinerary

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Day 01

Pickup in Medan and Transfer to Samosir Island

Pick up at KNO Airport or any location in Medan, then drive to Parapat to take a boat to your hotel in Tuk-tuk village on Samosir Island. The drive takes approximately 6 hours. Pick up at KNO Airport or any location in Medan, then drive to Parapat to take a boat to your hotel in Tuk-tuk village on Samosir Island. The drive takes approximately 6 hours.
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Day 02

Cultural Tour of Samosir Island

Have breakfast at the hotel before visiting Ambarita village, where you will see the traditional Batak house at Huta Siallagan. Have breakfast at the hotel before visiting Ambarita village, where you will see the traditional Batak house at Huta Siallagan. Continue to Tomok village. Continue to Tomok village. See the Stone Grave of Raja Sidabutar, believed to be the first person who came to Samosir Island. See the Stone Grave of Raja Sidabutar, believed to be the first person who came to Samosir Island. Watch a Sigale-gale dancer performance. This wooden statue is a puppet used in funeral dances. Watch a Sigale-gale dancer performance. This wooden statue is a puppet used in funeral dances.
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Day 03

Return to Medan via Highland Views and Waterfall

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and return to Medan on a long drive. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and return to Medan on a long drive. On the way, visit the Tele highland, Tongging, and Sipiso-piso waterfall. On the way, visit the Tele highland, Tongging, and Sipiso-piso waterfall.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia · Tour start: Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.