Day 1 : MEDAN – BERASTAGI – PARAPAT (L, D)
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)
Day 2 : SAMOSIR TOUR (B, 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)
Day 3 : PARAPAT – MEDAN (B, L)
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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