Arrive at airport in Medan, meet and transfer to Parapat
via mountainous road of Berastagi. Enroute stop at
fruit stands in Berastagi, Lingga Village to see a
glimpse of the way of life of the Karo Batak Tribe
and their typical houses, Tongging Hill to view the
Northern part of Lake Toba and Sipisopiso Waterfall
at the nearby. And visit to Pematang Purba to see
the Long House (Ruma Bolon) which was belonged to
the royal families of the Simalungun Batak Tribe.
Lunch enroute. Accommodation & dinner at hotel
in Parapat. (L, D)
A day tour by boat, cruising on Lake Toba to the central
isle of Samosir where colorful Toba Batak villages
cling to the shore. Inland, visit Tomok Village where
carved statues stand in an ancient graveyard as memorial
to the kings of the bygone days, and also a chance
to hunt souvenirs. Proceed by boat to Ambarita Village
to see the stone furniture as the remnant of the megalithic
culture of the Toba Batak Tribe. Then visit to Tao
Island for rest or swim in the tranquil water of Lake
Toba. Also included is a visit to Simanindo Village
to see the long house of the Toba Batak King, which
has become a museum and a chance to watch the Toba
Batak folk dances performed by the villagers. Late
afternoon, return to Parapat. Lunch enroute. Accommodation
and dinner at hotel in Parapat. (B, L, D)
Depart for Medan via Tebing Tinggi (through the plantation
road) with enroute stop at palm oil, cocoa and rubber
plan-tations. On arrival in Medan, proceed to the
airport (or hotel on own arrangement). Tour End (B,
L)
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