Northern Sumatra Excursion

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Overview
	Enjoy the refreshing weather at the resort of Brastagi and take home some great pictures of its splendid mountain scenery and the lush tropical rainforest. At Peceren - a Batak Karo Village - discover how the locals live in traditional houses, very typical of that region. Pick up some exotic Indonesian fruits at the fruit market of Brastagi. Speed off in a motorboat on Lake Toba to explore Samosir island, one of the many Sumatra attractions. Take a trip to the Batak villages and join the tribes in a lively folkdance performance depicting their daily activities. This Sumatra excursion will truly be a time to remember. Location : Medan Schedule : Start time: Your chosen time, Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights Available Days / Dates : Daily Pickup : Airport in Medan Please mention your hotel name, address and the flight details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details. Please also mention your preferred start time. Drop-off : Airport in Medan

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon your arrival at Medan airport, you will be met by an English-speaking guide and taken in a car to Brastagi (approximately 2 hours). It is a highland resort with pleasant climate and splendid mountain scenery. En route, visit Peceren, a Batak Karo village with a number of traditional houses. Stroll around the fruit market of Brastagi, after which you will be taken to Grand Mutiara hotel to check-in. The hotel has 123 fully-equipped rooms with 24-hour room service, piano lounge, billiard centre, souvenir shop, a restaurant, coffee shop, swimming pool and a beautiful garden. Spend the night at your hotel.

Day 2

After breakfast, leave Brastagi for Parapat, a famous lake resort on the east of Toba. En route, visit the Sipiso-piso waterfall that emerges from an underground river in the Karo plateau and cascades 120 metres off a sheer cliff into the ravine below. Further on, proceed to Pematang Purba to visit a 200-year-old king’s palace built by the Simalungun Batak. Arrive at Parapat, take a 45-minute boat ride on Lake Toba to reach Samosir Island. You will be taken to Toledo Inn on Samosir Island. The hotel has 150 well-equipped rooms, a restaurant, bar and coffee shop and water sport facilities among others. It also holds musical shows presented by the vocal group of Batak youths.

Day 3

After breakfast, take a trip around Samosir Island on a motorboat and enjoy the scenic beauty. En route, visit Ambarita, an old village with ancient megalithic furniture. Proceed to Simanindo and see Batak folkdance performance and children learning in school. Continue to Tomok village, where you will see the stone tomb of king Sidabutar. Return back to your hotel in Samosir and spend the night.

Day 4

After breakfast, cross Lake Toba in a boat and reach Parapat. Continue on a 4-hour drive to Medan and enjoy views of the countryside. After arriving in Medan, you will be taken to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

Airport pick up and drop off English-speaking guide Accommodation Daily breakfast Boat hire for Samosir excursion Applicable entrance fees

Exclusions

Breakfast on Day 1 Meals Airfare and airport taxes Visa on arrival Optional tours

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

Please Note

Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability. Please call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour to reconfirm the departure details.

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