Lake Toba is in the centre of the homeland to the Batak people but 'Tano Batak' covers an area the size of Belgium within North Sumatra. With their own language, the Batak are mainly Christian, encountering Christian missionaries in the 1850's and 1860's from Holland and Germany.
The current estimated population of Samosir is 120,000. Including Lake Toba there are six major Batak regions - Toba Batak, Karo Batak, Kakpak/Dairi Batak, Simeulungun Batak, Angkola Batak and Sipirko Batak. Around 1.5 Million Batak live amongst these regions. The Karo Batak and centered around Berastagi.
Lake Toba is one of the awesome natural wonders of the world. This is a crater lake so enormous it has an island almost the size of Singapore in its centre. At over 1,145 square kilometers, and a depth of 450 meters, Lake Toba is actually more like an ocean. This is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the deepest lake in the world.
Toba is a place to come and sit back, relax and absorb some beautiful pristine scenery. As you sit and take in the view of the picturesque mountains set against the cool clear lake, you will feel the worries of the world melt away. As the lake sits 900 meters above sea level there is a cooler climate here making a refreshing break from the heat, humidity and pollution of the city.
It’s hard to imagine a more scenic place to come and enjoy hiking, swimming and sailing although once you arrive it might be difficult to resist the anesthetizing effects of the lake. The cool clear water coupled with the relaxed atmosphere and friendly people is what draws visitors from all over the world to Toba.
Venture onto the island of Samosir in the middle of the lake and you will discover mountains steeped in cool mist, clear waterfalls to swim under and locals taking their water buffalo out in the fields.
This is a place to come and enjoy the legendary Batak hospitality. Say cheers and enjoy some traditional palm wine with the locals. Sit and have coffee and chat with islanders keen to practice their English. Where-ever you go, it won’t take long to make a new friend.
How to Book
To book the Medan and Lake Toba Tour, you will need to email: info [at] lombokhotelandtravel.com or call us at +62 370 6650238 or +62 8175773060. Please describe your wish and want includes your details such as name and how many participants, nationality, date of travelling, etc. We are pleased to work on pre payment system, once your booking confirmed we will email you a booking reference number of your requested includes details trips and travellers, accommodation, date, price, name of the guide, and any included on the services. Also invoice stated of the service, when we receipt your payment into our account we will be then email you travel voucher for your travelling purpose.
Private Group
We only take small group of minimum of two persons and maximum 10 persons to maximize safety and service to all participants. The package are private only for your group, if you want to share with other group please contact us. The tour package are fully organized combine ecotourism, adventure, leisure, and safety.
Why Travel With Adventure Lombok,
We are specialize in personalized tours. This tours package are run in house, we don't on sale, to ensure your holiday tour will be professionally run and safe. You will be fully serve by our local contact staff. We are at Adventure Lombok Tour are ready to chat to anyone regarding your dream trip to Indonesia Islands. We believe we offer the best service and the best tours on the island.
Medan Lake Toba Trip Itinerary
DAY 01: AIRPORT - HOTEL / CITY TOUR
Arrival at Polonia Airport and transfer to hotel and city tour by visiting Great Mosque, Sultan Palace, Chinese Temple and market, afternoon return back to hotel.
DAY 02: MEDAN - SAMOSIR (B)
After breakfast, drive to Parapat via Tebing Tinggi, on the way stops at several plantations for rubber, cocoa and palm oil, arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat and arrival at Samosir, check-in to Hotel.
DAY 03: SAMOSIR - EXCURSION (B)
After breakfast, excursion by boat on LakeToba and visiting several Batak Toba traditional villages Ambarita: to see stone chairs and table, the execution place of Sialang Kings: - Tomok: to see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings, - Simanind: to see Batak Toba traditional dance (Tor-Tor) and museum. Afternoon return back to hotel.
DAY 04: SAMOSIR - BRASTAGI (B)
After breakfast, crossing back to Parapat and drive to Brastagi via Simarjarunjung with stop at Rumah Bolon (Long house) the old Palace of Batak Simalungun Kings, and Sipiso-piso waterfall, arrival at Brastagi visiting fruit market and Batak Toba traditional village at Peceren. Afternoon check-in to hotel.
DAY 05: BRASTAGI - MEDAN / AIRPORT (B)
After breakfast drive to Medan by passing Sibolangit and Sembahe, upon arrival at Medan direct transfer to Airport.
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