Friday, September 20, 2013

4D3N Medan - Lake Toba


Tour  Code
SHML-MLT/FIT-GIT/IN03

Day 01            ARRIVAL KUALANAMU – PARAPAT – SAMOSIR ISLAND (L,D)
Morning arrival at Kuala Namu International airport. Meet and greet with our representative. Leaving for Parapat Lake Toba, the 2nd largest volcanic lake in the world, via Tebing Tinggi, a 3 hours drive, passing by some plantations and villages along the street. Enroute stop at Kwan Im temple Pematang Siantar. Arrive at Parapat, cross the lake for Samosir Island, the home of the Batak people which makes the rich culture and tradition of the center. Check in at hotel, free at your own leisure. Dinner served at the hotel.

Day 02            SAMOSIR ISLAND TOUR - PARAPAT – BERASTAGI (BLD) 
Breakfast at hotel. Samosir Island tour to visit Ambarita village with the stone chairs of King Siallagan, where the elders held a meeting to decide the fate of captured enemy, because the Toba Batak people of the past still adhered to cannibalism. Next is Tomok village to see the old tomb of King Sidabutar, transfer shopping to local market. Return to the mainland. After having lunch leaving for Berastagi, a mountainous resort at Karo regency, well-known for its plantations and various kind of flowers, vegetables and fruits. En-route stops at Simarjarunjung for the scenic view of the lake and Tongging village for the scenic view of Sipisopiso waterfall. Evening arrival at Berastagi, check in at hotel, free program, dinner served at the hotel.

Day 03            BERASTAGI - MEDAN (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel, visit Gundaling, Pasar Buah local market and Pagoda Swehdagon. Return to Medan via Sembahe resort, a 66 km or 2 hours drive. Upon arrival city tour to Annai Velangkanni Church, Deli Sultanate’s heritage Istana Maimoon and Mesjid Raya, continued with sightseeing tour to Kesawan area where still found remain old building of the Dutch colonial such as Lonsum buiding, Tip Top restaurant, Tjong Afie Mansion, the Post Office, etc. Check in at hotel, evening free program. Lunch and dinner served at local restaurant.

Day 04            TRANSFER OUT (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free at your own leisure. In appropriate time, transfer to the airport for flight home.  Tour end.