The city located in the north of the province, and has a nearby harbour Belawan, and an international airport Polonia International Airport. It is situated in the fertile swamp at the junction of the Deli and Babura rivers where the original village of Medan Putri was founded by Raja Guru Patimpus in 1590.
The city has a mix of communities, reflecting its pre- and post-independence history. It is famous throughout Indonesia as the home of the Batak people, although the ancestral sites of these people are scattered throughout northern Sumatra. In addition, there is a large ethnic Javanese community, largely made of of the descendants of people shipped from Java in the last century as part of the government's transmigration policy, an attempt to relieve the chronic overcrowding on Java.
Brastagi is a lovely tourist town in the Karo highlands, 70 kms on the way from Medan to Lake Toba. Brastagi is famous for its flowers, vegetables and fruits.
The most famous of which is the Marquisa or passion fruit. The local markets are swarming with activity and scenes from traditional Karo life. Days are extremely pleasant and night can be quite cool. Gundaling Hills provides a clear view of Mt. Sibayak and Mt. Sinabung volcanoes.
Samosir Island is situated in the middle of Lake Toba, is accessible by regular ferries from Parapat. The original home of the fierce Toba Bataks, the island has many sites of stone tombs and traditional villages. The village of Tomok, Tuk-tuk, Siallagan and Ambarita are noteworthy. As transportation, you can use motorcycle for a days adventure on the island.
How to Book
To book the Sumatera Overland 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.
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Sumatra Overland Tour Itinerary
DAY 01. MEDAN - BRASTAGI
Upon arrival at Polonia airport, drive to Brastagi via Sembahe, arrival at Brastagi visit Batak Karo traditional village at Peceren and fruit market, afternoon check-in to hotel.
DAY 02. BRASTAGI - PARAPAT / SAMOSIR (B)
After breakfast, drive to Parapat via Simarjarunjung, on the way stop at Sipiso-piso waterfall and visit Rumah Bolon ( Long House) the Palace of Batak Simalungun Kings. Arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat and check-in to Hotel.
DAY 03. SAMOSIR - EXCURSION (B)
After breakfast, excursion by ferry boat on Lake Toba and visiting several Batak Toba villages. Tomok :To see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings. Ambarita :To see stone chairs and table, the execution place of Sialagan Kings. Simanindo :To see Batak Toba traditional dance and museum.
DAY 04. SAMOSIR - SIPIROK (B)
After breakfast crossing back to Parapat and drive to Sipirok, on the way stops to see clove, and pineapple plantation, visit traditional village at Balige, and Sipoholon Hot springs, and Walking at the bank of Sarulla river near the nice view of terraces. Arrival at Sipirok check-in to Hotel.
DAY 05. SIPIROK - BUKITTINGGI (B)
After early breakfast, leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi, on the way stop at Sihepeng to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut, and, pepper, vanilla, cardamom garden. Then passing tropical rain forest of Rimba Panti and crossing the equator line at Bonjol, afternoon arrival at Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau people check in to Hotel.
DAY 06. BUKITTINGGI - MINANGKABAU TOUR (B)
After breakfast, city tour by visiting Sianok Canyon with it?s Japanese tunnel, fort De Kock, Museum, Big tower O?clock "Jam Gadang", Museum and Market. Then drive to Batusangkar to via Tabek Patah on the way stop at Baso to see traditional weaving and arrival at Batu Sangkar visit the old Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom at Pagaruyung, afternoon return to Bukittinggi via Lake Singkarak.
DAY 07. BUKITTINGG I- PADANG (B)
After breakfast drive to Padang, on the way stop at Anay valley waterfall and arrival at Padang for direct transfer to Airport for your next destination.
| Indonesia Islands and Travel Destinations |
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| Sumatra Cities Town and Village to Visit |
Banda Aceh
Bengkulu
Berastagi
Binjai
Bukit Tinggi
Singkil |
Bukit Lawang
Dumai
Jambi
Ketambe
Kutacane |
Lake Toba
Lake Maninjau
Lampung
Medan
Parapat |
Padang
Palembang
Pekanbaru
Siantar
Sibolga
Tangkahan |
Islands to visit |
Nias Island
Weh Island
Mentawai Islands |
Siberut Island
Banyak Island
Batam Island |
Cubadak Island
Telo Islands
Bintan Island |
Bangka Island
Simeulue Island
Belitung Island |
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