Full-Day Lake Toba and Samosir Island Tour from Medan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the stunning Lake Toba and Samosir Island
• 02 Explore cultural and historical sites, including Kwan Im Temple and the tomb of King Sidabutar
• 03 Enjoy local delicacies from the famous Patent Shop
• 04 Travel through picturesque rubber and palm oil plantations
• 05 Private transportation and guide service for a personalized experience

Explore Parapat, a charming town on the shores of Lake Toba, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride across its crystal-clear waters to Samosir Island. Visit Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar and discover the rich Batak culture, with a serene stop at Kwan Im Temple in Siantar along the way. You will also have time to browse local treats such as Teng Teng or Ting Ting at the famous Patent Shop while taking in the picturesque landscapes of rubber and palm oil plantations during the journey.

Explore Parapat, a charming town on the shores of Lake Toba, and enjoy a scenic ferry ride across its crystal-clear waters to Samosir Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Medan, Pematang Siantar, Lake Toba, Parapat, Samosir

Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Toba, Samosir Island and Tomok Village Tour

• 07.00am: Pick up from your hotel and meet your driver-guide. Proceed on an approximately 4-hour journey to Parapat at Lake Toba via Pematang Siantar, the second-largest city in North Sumatra, passing many rubber and palm oil plantations along the way.
• 09.00am: En route, stop at Patent Shop to buy local food products such as Teng Teng or Ting Ting.
• 10.00am: Visit Kwan Im Temple in Siantar.
• 12.00pm: Arrive in Parapat, a town on the shore of serene Lake Toba. Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
• 01.00pm: After lunch, take a ferry trip across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Toba to Samosir Island. Visit Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar.
  (Groups with a minimum of 14 persons will also visit Ambarita Village.)
• 04.00pm: Transfer back to Parapat.
• 05.00pm: Return to Medan.
• 09.00pm: Arrive in Medan and drop off at your hotel. Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Driver-guide service
• Return public ferry ticket to Samosir Island (Tomok Village)
• 1 lunch
• Entrance tickets, parking, and toll fees
• Snacks and mineral water

What's Not Included

• Tipping for the driver-guide
• Personal expenses
• Accommodation
• Optional tour
• Insurance

What to bring

• Camera
• Cash
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

This program may make you a bit tired on the road, as it involves about a 3-hour drive from Medan to Lake Toba.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Tour start

Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.