Samosir

Samosir

Things to do - general

 

¤ Samosir is an island inside Lake Toba and the name of its governing regency. The Regency has a total area of is 2,433.5 square kilometers (939.6 sq mi), which includes the Samosir island that has the size of 630 square kilometers (240 sq mi). To see it on the map, click here.

The government of Partuko Naginjang Village, Harian District officially launched the “Togaraja” tourist attraction, last June 2022. The inauguration was marked by cutting the ribbon by Pdt. G. Simanjuntak was witnessed by the Village Head and residents of Partuko Naginjang Village, followed by unveiling the name of the tourist object. The Togaraja tourist attraction offers an amazing view from above the height of Partuko Naginjang Village. This natural tourism object is also supported by agro-tourism along the way.

What’s Special

Samosir holds the world record for being the largest island within an island. It is originally a surging dome on Toba caldera following the largest volcanic eruption ever to occur on earth. Then, there is a lake (Lake Sidihoni) on the island (which is inside Lake Toba). In other words, there is a lake within a lake as well.

Samosir is not only geologically unique, but also culturally special. The island is home to the Toba Batak heritage and cultures. In particular, their life values, musical instruments, dances are unique. Further, many traditional houses, artifacts and ancient relics are there. For instance, you can see house roofs arching upward like buffalo horns, white-washed churches, ancient stone tombs and monuments dotting the landscape.

Finally, the island’s scenery is breathtaking. It is an unspoiled countryside with its steep, pine-covered slopes that descend into the deep blue lake water. The views in every direction will clear your mind. They also ensure that your stay on Samosir relaxes you completely.

Points of Interest

Below is the list of some points of interest on Samosir:

Natural sites

  1. Holbung Hill
  2. Lake Sidihoni
  3. Pangururan Thermal Bath
  4. Parbaba Beach
  5. Sampean Hot Spring
  6. Tele Village
  7. Tuktuk Village

Cultural sites

  1. Aek Sipitu Dai
  2. Ambarita Village
  3. Batak Museum at Tomok
  4. Huta Bolon Simanindo Museum
  5. Lontung Stone Fence
  6. Mount Pusuk Buhit
  7. Sawan Stone
  8. Sigulanti Village (Sianjur Mulamula)
  9. Stone Chairs of King Siallagan
  10. Tomb of King Sidabutar
  11. Tomok Village
  12. Ulos Village

Select Samosir as your travel destination if you wish to visit Lake Toba and the above attractions. See all destinations.

Country Indonesia
Area (km2)2,433.5 (939.6 sq mi)

Restaurants

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ABADI Guest House

ABADI Guest House

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Abadi Guest House is for travelers who wish to travel comfortably on a budget, the perfect place to More info
Bagus Bay Homestay

Bagus Bay Homestay

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong, 22395, Samosir
Bagus Bay Homestay accommodation in Tuktuk, Samosir, North Sumatra. This accommodation is directly o More info
Bernards Guest House

Bernards Guest House

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk No. 30, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Bernards Guest House helps to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provide More info
Carolina Hotel

Carolina Hotel

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Simanindo, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Carolina Hotel features a sun terrace and mountain views. The hotel also offers a private beach area More info
Dumasari Hotel

Dumasari Hotel

Jl Lingkar Tuk Tuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Dumasari Hotel is for travelers who wish to travel comfortably on a budget, the perfect place to sta More info
Hariara Guest House

Hariara Guest House

Jl. Lingkar Tuk Tuk Siadong, Samosir
Hariara Guest House Samosir is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay More info
Hotel Pandu Lakeside Tuktuk

Hotel Pandu Lakeside Tuktuk

Tuktuk Siadong, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Hotel Pandu Lakeside Tuktuk is located in North Sumatra, by the famous Lake Toba. It provides free p More info
Hotel Silintong

Hotel Silintong

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk Siadong, Kec. Simanindo, Ambarita 22395, Samosir
Hotel Silintong is perfect for you, travelers who wish to travel comfortably on a budget, a great pl More info
Hotel Tuk Tuk Timbul

Hotel Tuk Tuk Timbul

Jl. Lingkar Tuk Tuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Hotel Tuk Tuk Timbul is a hotel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Tuktuk Siadong. Planning More info
JTS Hotel

JTS Hotel

Jl. Sosor manik, Parbaba, Situngkir 22390, Samosir
JTS Hotel Resort & Convention, situated on Samosir Island, North Sumatra, provides comfortable a More info
Juma Cottages

Juma Cottages

Jl. Gereja, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Juma Cottages is located in the area of Tuktuk Siadong and is highly recommended for backpackers who More info
Laster Jony's

Laster Jony's

Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395 , Samosir
Laster Jony’s offers pet-friendly accommodation in Tuk Tuk, featuring free WiFi, a restaurant, More info
Lekjon Cottage

Lekjon Cottage

Tuktuk Siadong, Tuktuk 22395, Samosir
Lekjon Cottage is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet comforta More info
Leokap Homestay

Leokap Homestay

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Leokap Homestay is not only located within easy reach of various places of interest for your adventu More info
Marie'z Villa

Marie'z Villa

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Desa lumban Banghara, Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Marie’z Villa will give you a pleasant stay and is located within easy reach of various places More info
Marysca Homestay

Marysca Homestay

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong, Simanindo 22395, Samosir
Marysca Homestay is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet comfor More info
Mas Cottages

Mas Cottages

Tuk Tuk Pinda Raya, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Mas Cottages is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet comfortabl More info
Oasis Samosir RedPartner

Oasis Samosir RedPartner

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Ambarita, Siallagan, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Oasis Samosir RedPartner is one of the hotels in Samosir that is equipped with various facilities to More info
OYO 1694 Pariban Homestay

OYO 1694 Pariban Homestay

Jl. Raya Simanindo, Situngkir, Pangururan, Samosir
OYO 1694 Pariban Homestay is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay y More info
OYO 2382 Wisata Hotel

OYO 2382 Wisata Hotel

Jl. Kejaksaan No 42 Pangururan 22392, Samosir
OYO 2382 Wisata Hotel is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet c More info
OYO 2635 Ramos Inn

OYO 2635 Ramos Inn

Jl. Raya Simanindo No. 193, Pangururan, Samosir
OYO 2635 Ramos Inn is highly recommended for backpackers who want to stay at an affordable price but More info
RedDoorz Plus @ Vantas Hotel Parbaba

RedDoorz Plus @ Vantas Hotel Parbaba

Jl. Raya Simanindo, Desa Sialanguan, Kecamatan Pangururan, Samosir
RedDoorz Plus @ Vantas Hotel Parbaba, the excellent service, and superior facilities make for an unf More info
Reggae Guest House

Reggae Guest House

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Reggae Guest House, Situated in Tuk Tuk, features a restaurant and free WiFi. Free private parking i More info
Rogate Beach Hotel

Rogate Beach Hotel

Jl. Raya Ambarita, Unjur, Simanindo 22395, Samosir
Rogate Beach Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Samosir. The hotel o More info
Romlan Guesthouse

Romlan Guesthouse

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk No. 30, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Romlan Guesthouse is located in Ambarita, offering a barbecue and views of the lake, the guest house More info
Royal Toba Inn

Royal Toba Inn

Jl. Horas, Tuktuk Siadong, Simanindo 22395, Samosir
Royal Toba Inn is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet comforta More info
Samosir Cottages

Samosir Cottages

Jl. Lingkar Tuk Tuk , Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Samosir Cottages Resort is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet More info
Samosir Villa Resort

Samosir Villa Resort

Jl. Lingkar Tuk Tuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395 , Samosir
Samosir Villa Resort, located on Samosir Island provides a pleasant and unique experience. This prop More info
Sibayak Guest House

Sibayak Guest House

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Sibayak Guest house features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge, and a garden in Tuk Tuk. Featuring More info
Tama View Bed & Breakfast

Tama View Bed & Breakfast

Tuktuk Siadong, Samosir
Tama View Bed & Breakfast in Tuk Tuk offerings a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet More info
Tamado Cottages

Tamado Cottages

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk No. 26, Tuktuk Siadong, Simanindo, Samosir
Tamado Cottages offers accommodation in Tuktuk Siadong, Samosir, and only a few meters from the larg More info
Toba Beach Hotel

Toba Beach Hotel

Jl. Pangambatan, Desa Tomok 22359, Samosir
Toba Beach Hotel is the best spot for you who desire a serene and peaceful getaway, far away from th More info
Toba Village Inn

Toba Village Inn

Tuktuk Siadong 1, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Toba Village Inn offers splendid service together with a wide range of facilities provided that will More info
Toledo Inn

Toledo Inn

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Ambarita 22395, Samosir
Toledo Inn will give you a pleasant stay. Not only located within easy reach of various places of in More info
Villa Durian Tuktuk Timbul

Villa Durian Tuktuk Timbul

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuktuk Siadong 22395, Samosir
Villa Durian Tuktuk Timbul is the perfect choice for couples seeking a romantic getaway or a honeymo More info
Zoé’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel

Zoé’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel

Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk, Tuk Tuk 22395, Samosir
Zoé’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel is a wise choice for travelers visiting Tuktuk Siadong. When staying More info
1D Flexible Tour of Lake Toba (Private Tour)

1D Flexible Tour of Lake Toba (Private Tour)

Medan City, Toba Samosir, Samosir, Simalungun, Langkat, Karo, Dairi, North Tapanuli, Humbahas
We offer a flexible full-day tour to attractions of your choice on Lake Toba. Ask your private drive More info
1D Samosir Island, See Ancient Toba (Private Tour)

1D Samosir Island, See Ancient Toba (Private Tour)

Samosir
Samosir island is the largest island within an island. The island is the center of the Toba Batak cu More info
3D2N Medan - Lake Toba - Samosir - Tongging

3D2N Medan - Lake Toba - Samosir - Tongging

Medan City, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo
Tour Medan, Lake Toba, Tongging and Berastagi in a group and get most of what you want with lots of More info
3D2N Medan & LakeToba (Private Tour)

3D2N Medan & LakeToba (Private Tour)

Medan City, Samosir, Simalungun
Maimoon Palace has proven to be an integral part of the Indonesian culture and heritage. The majesti More info
3D2N Samosir - Berastagi – Lake Toba – Medan (Private Tour)

3D2N Samosir - Berastagi – Lake Toba – Medan (Private Tour)

Medan City, Toba Samosir, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo
Enjoy the Samosir island and Berastagi on this trip with the best experience of Lake Toba. Also, vis More info
4D3N Berastagi - Simalem - Samosir Island (Private Tour)

4D3N Berastagi - Simalem - Samosir Island (Private Tour)

Samosir, Karo
Experience a 4-day, 3-night trip to Berastagi, Simalem, and Samosir Island. Berastagi is the town fa More info
4D3N Lake Toba - Bahorok (Private Tour)

4D3N Lake Toba - Bahorok (Private Tour)

Samosir, Toba Samosir, Karo, Langkat, Simalungun
Experience a 4-day, 3-night trip to Lake Toba, Parapat, Samosir Island, Berastagi, Bahorok, and Meda More info
4D3N Lake Toba, Taman Simalem & Medan (Private Tour)

4D3N Lake Toba, Taman Simalem & Medan (Private Tour)

Medan City, Toba Samosir, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo
Explore Lake Toba from its landmarks. Spend one night each at Samosir, Taman Simalem, and Medan. Hig More info
4D3N Medan Joint Tour

4D3N Medan Joint Tour

Medan City, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo
Explore 4D3N Medan joint tour and get to see the best parts of Medan and Lake Toba. In Medan, visit More info
4D3N Medan Lake Toba Holidays (Private Tour)

4D3N Medan Lake Toba Holidays (Private Tour)

Medan City, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo
The 4-day Lake Toba tour features Medan, Parapat, Samosir Island, Berastagi via Simarjarunjung. Expl More info
5D4N Berastagi - Lake Toba - Medan (JW Marriott)

5D4N Berastagi - Lake Toba - Medan (JW Marriott)

Medan City, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo
This 5-day Lake Toba tour is the best package for enjoying all places around Samosir island, Berasta More info
5D4N Lake Toba Ring Road (Private Tour)

5D4N Lake Toba Ring Road (Private Tour)

Toba Samosir, Samosir, Simalungun, Karo, Dairi, North Tapanuli, Humbahas
One way to be a master of Lake Toba is by making a circle journey around the lake. It’s shorel More info
5D4N LakeToba - Berastagi Highland & Bahorok (Private Tour)

5D4N LakeToba - Berastagi Highland & Bahorok (Private Tour)

Samosir, Toba Samosir, Karo, Langkat, Simalungun
This 5-day 4-night trip is the best LakeToba tour package if you want to cover Lake Toba, Berastagi More info
6D5N North Sumatra Highlights (Private Tour)

6D5N North Sumatra Highlights (Private Tour)

Samosir, Toba Samosir, Karo, Langkat
Price per person from US$ 941
This Lake Toba tour will cover many things. They include Samosir Island, Batak king’s residenc More info
7D6N Bukit Lawang & LakeToba (Private Tour)

7D6N Bukit Lawang & LakeToba (Private Tour)

Samosir, Toba Samosir, Langkat, Simalungun
This diverse Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba tour will take you from busy city life to the dense jungle a More info
8D7N North Sumatra Jungle Adventure (Private Tour)

8D7N North Sumatra Jungle Adventure (Private Tour)

Samosir, Langkat
This 8-day 7-night Lake Toba tour package covers the orangutans, the lake, Batak culture, and Medan More info
9D8N Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan & LakeToba (Private Tour)

9D8N Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan & LakeToba (Private Tour)

Samosir, Toba Samosir, Karo, Langkat
Embark on a nine-day and eight–night exclusive tour of Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, and Lake Toba. Bukit More info

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