| Duration: | 6 Day(s) - 5 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Overland Tours |
This is a very nice package featuring a round-trip overland journey from Medan to Parapat. The highlight of this package is the opportunity to see the famous and beautiful Lake Toba from both Parapat and Samosir Island. En route, you will visit the Berastagi mountain resort, including the slender Sipiso-piso Waterfall. To complete the package, there will also be a visit to Bohorok to see the orangutan rehabilitation center.
Day 01: Medan Arrival, then Transfer to Berastagi
Include: Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation in Berastagi.
Upon arrival at Polonia Airport, Medan (morning arrival required), we will provide a meet-and-greet service and then drive westward to Berastagi, a refreshing mountain resort located about a two-hour drive from Medan. En route, we will visit the traditional Batak Karo Tribal Village of Peceran, where ancient houses are still in use, and also visit the colorful market. Overnight in Berastagi.
Day 02: Berastagi to Samosir Island
Include: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at a local restaurant, dinner, and accommodation on Samosir Island.
In the morning, enjoy a leisurely drive to Parapat, located on the eastern shore of Lake Toba. En route, visit Sipiso-piso to view the slender waterfall that drops into Lake Toba. Also visit the ancient Palace of King Simalungun at Pematang Purba. Upon arrival in Parapat, continue the journey by motorboat for about 45 minutes across Lake Toba to Samosir Island for an overnight stay.
Day 03: Samosir Island Tour
Include: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at a local restaurant, dinner, and accommodation on Samosir Island.
A full-day motorboat tour will explore the surrounding islands. The first visit will be to the Batak Toba Village of Tomok to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar, followed by a visit to Ambarita, a traditional village featuring ancient megalithic furniture in front of the traditional houses. Then continue to the Village of Simanindo to witness a traditional folk dance performance by the Batak Toba people.
In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
Day 04: Samosir to Bohorok
Include: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at a local restaurant, and accommodation in Bukit Lawang.
Cross back to Parapat by ferry boat and continue the journey from Parapat to Bohorok via Medan. In Bukit Lawang Village, Bohorok, orangutans are trained and rehabilitated before returning to their natural habitat.
Day 05: Bohorok to Medan
Include: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at a local restaurant, and accommodation in Medan.
In the morning, explore the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, where orangutans gather during feeding time. Then return to Medan for an overnight stay.
Day 06: Medan Departure
Include: Breakfast at the hotel.
The morning will be free at your leisure until the scheduled departure time. We will then provide a transfer to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination.
End of Tour Services
Tour Code: INA-SUM03
Tour Price:
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Departure: Daily
Minimum: 2 persons per booking
Tour Type: Private Tour
Pick-Up Place: Polonia Airport, Medan
Pick-Up Time: Upon Flight Arrival (Morning Flight)
INCLUSIONS:
Air-conditioned transportation based on a mini-van or coach
English-, Dutch-, German-, or French-speaking tour guide
Standard meals as stated in the itinerary
Entrance fees to tourist attractions
EXCLUSIONS:
Visa arrangements
International and domestic flights and airport departure taxes
Meals other than those mentioned above
Camera/video entrance fees
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, etc.)
Travel insurance
Other services not indicated in the package inclusions above
