4-Day Lake Toba and Samosir Island Tour with Berastagi from Medan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the vastness of Lake Toba from Panatapan and cross by ferry to Samosir Island
• 02 Explore the rich culture of Samosir Island with visits to Tomok and Ambarita villages
• 03 Escape to the cool Berastagi hills, known for its fruit market, Gundaling Hill, and Lumbini Temple
• 04 Immerse yourself in Medan's history with visits to Maimun Palace, Grand Mosque, and Kesawan

Explore beautiful Lake Toba, Samosir Island, and Berastagi on this 4-day tour from Medan. Take in the lake views from Panatapan, cross by ferry to Samosir Island, and visit the traditional villages of Tomok and Ambarita. Continue to the cool hill retreat of Berastagi to see the fruit market, Gundaling Hill, and Lumbini Temple. The tour ends in Medan, where you can explore the city's highlights and shop for local cakes and coffee as souvenirs.

Take in the lake views from Panatapan, cross by ferry to Samosir Island, and visit the traditional villages of Tomok and Ambarita.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Medan, Lake Toba, Berastagi, Samosir

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Medan to Samosir Island via Lake Toba

• Meet and greet with your tour guide, then drive to Lake Toba.
• Arrive at Lake Toba.
• Stop at Panatapan and enjoy the view of Lake Toba.
• Continue driving and cross the lake to Samosir Island by ferry.
• Arrive on Samosir Island.
• Visit Tomok Village and Ambarita Village, then check in at the hotel.

2

Day 02

Samosir Island Tour and Transfer to Berastagi

• Have breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• Cross by ferry from Simanindo to Tigaras.
• Drive to Berastagi. During the trip, stop at Simarjarunjung Hill and Sipiso-Piso Waterfall.
• Have lunch and continue to Berastagi.
• Arrive in Berastagi. Visit the fruit market, Gundaling Hill, and Lumbini Temple, then check in at the hotel.

3

Day 03

Berastagi to Medan City Highlights

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out from the hotel and drive back to Medan. Upon arrival, visit Maimun Palace, the Grand Mosque, Kesawan Old City of Medan, and the post office. You will also have time to buy local cakes and coffee as gifts for your family.

4

Day 04

Medan Hotel Stay and Transfer to Kualanamu Airport

• Enjoy free time at the hotel, then transfer back to Kualanamu Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Entrance fee
• Petrol
• Ferry boat to Samosir Island

What's Not Included

• Hotel
• Meal

What to bring

• Jacket

Know before you go

• This tour excludes hotel accommodation, so please book your own hotel according to the tour schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kualanamu Internasional Airport, Medan, Jalan Bandara Kuala Namu, Pasar Enam Kuala Namu, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Tour start

Medan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.