General
Enjoy the enchantment of Lake Toba from its northern edge and that of North Sumatra along your way from Medan. We will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00 am or airport upon arrival and take you straight to Parapat, the small town on Lake Toba. It features incredible views of the lake, e.g., the one from Ajibata Beach near the dock connecting the Sumatra island with Samosir. Along the way, you will visit the statue of Dewi Kwan Im at Pematangsiantar. Highlights:
This tour is ideal for you who need a transfer from airport or hotel in Medan to Parapat as well as for you who stay in Medan and need a short break such as during weekend.
Duration: 6-10 hours
Prices
- Adults: US$ 73/person
- Children: US$ 62/person (aged 5-10 years)
Services
Included:
- All taxes and handling charges
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off in Medan
- Local transportation (air-conditioned vehicles)
- Entrance tickets
- Snacks and bottled water in the car during the trip
- Local guide (English speaking)
- Driver/guide expenses
- Stops for sightseeing at your request during tours
- Free Wi-Fi onboard vehicles
Excluded:
- Airfare and visa
- Travel insurance
- Accommodations
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Driver/guide tips
- Personal expenses
- Services not mentioned as being included
Notes
- We will send an email confirmation within 24 hours of your order
- Child rate applies when sharing with two paying adults only
- An adult must accompany children
- It is a private tour with a minimum of 2 participants
- This tour is not for the trip to Samosir island
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your payment that we have received in full (100%) if you cancel your order at least seven days in advance of scheduled arrival, 50% if you cancel it between three dan seven days. There is no refund if you cancel it less than three days before the arrival. Note that payments by credit cards are subject to charges, a portion of which may be non-refundable.
Operator
We will provide the name and contact details of the operator in the email confirmation.
Activities
Departure Details
We will pick you up at your hotel or airport in Medan. If you plan to arrive on the tour date, please book your flight to Kualanamu International Airport in Medan and to arrive by 8 am.
Return details
We will drop you off at your hotel back in Medan, Kualanamu International Airport, or Parapat.
Itinerary
- 8:00 Depart from Medan (hotel or airport)
- 10:00 Stop at Pematangsiantar to visit the statue of Dwi Kwan Im
- 12:00 Free time in Parapat
- 16:00 Return to Medan (or proceed to hotel check-in at Parapat)
- 18:30 Stop at Pasar Bengkel Perbaungan for souvenir and snack hunting (returning guests only)
¤ Simalungun is a regency on the eastern shore of Lake Toba. Towns in the area include Parapat, Raya (capital city) and Pematangsiantar. But, the latter is administratively an autonomous city. Despite being the regency seat, Raya is relatively small. Overall, this regency is mostly a plantation region. The main crops are tea, cocoa, and palm