
Lake Toba & Samosir Private Tour
Venture into central Sumatra and discover the unique architecture of the Batak villages. Explore Lake Toba and visit the traditional villages of Samosir Island on this tour from Medan. Lake Toba & Samosir Private Tour. At 6 am, we'll pick you up...
- 12 hours
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Venture into central Sumatra and discover the unique architecture of the Batak villages. Explore Lake Toba and visit the traditional villages of Samosir Island on this tour from Medan.
Lake Toba & Samosir Private Tour
At 6 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Medan and drive to the village of Parapat, located on the shores of Lake Toba. After a four-hour journey, we will board a ferry to Samosir Island, enjoying views of the volcanic landscapes.
Upon arrival, we will visit the village of Tomok, home to the tomb of King Sidabutar, one of the oldest royal tombs of the Batak people. We will discuss the origins of these indigenous Indonesian cultures while admiring the typical architecture.
Next, we will tour the village of Ambarita, where we will see their meeting halls, rice barns, and houses with characteristic stone courtyards.
After the guided tour, you will have an hour of free time for refreshments at a local restaurant. We will then return by boat to Parapat.
Our private tour will conclude at your hotel in Medan at 6 pm.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by car
- English–speaking guide
- Boat tour of Lake Toba
- Private and exclusive tour, there will be no one else in the group
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Mandatory tipping: 3 USD per person
- Donations for Samosir villages
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility