Indonesia Lake Toba Tour,Tour Package Lake Toba

Indonesia Lake Toba Tour – An Indonesia Lake Toba Tour takes you to the crown jewel of North Sumatra—the world’s largest volcanic caldera lake. Spanning over 1,130 square kilometers, this majestic body of water cradles Samosir Island at its center, an island roughly the size of Singapore. Tours to Lake Toba seamlessly blend dramatic mountainous scenery, refreshing highland climates, and the ancient architectural and musical traditions of the indigenous Batak Toba people.

Indonesia Lake Toba Tour

A Lake Toba tour takes you to the largest volcanic lake in the world, featuring major highlights like Samosir Island, Sipiso-Piso Waterfall, and the town of Parapat. Trips typically start from Medan, taking about 4 hours by road to reach Parapat or the Karo Highlands.

• 3D2N Medan Lake Toba Tour Package (The Gateway Circuit): The most common route. Day 1 drives from Medan via Pematang Siantar to the lakeside town of Parapat, catching a ferry to Samosir Island. Day 2 features a comprehensive cultural island tour. Day 3 climbs into the cool highlands of Berastagi to see active volcanoes before returning to Medan.
• 4 Days / 3 Nights (The Highland & Waterfall Explorer): Adds an extra day to venture to the northern rim of the caldera. This route features scenic stops at the 120-meter Sipiso Piso Waterfall and offers sweeping panoramic vistas from the lush hillsides of the Taman Simalem Resort.
• 5D4N Lake Toba Tour Package (The Complete North Sumatra Adventure): Perfect for wildlife lovers. This extended itinerary often pairs a Lake Toba cultural tour with an initial 2-day trek through the rainforests of Bukit Lawang to see wild Sumatran orangutans

3D2N Indonesia Lake Toba Tour

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL MEDAN – LAKE TOBA / SAMOSIR ISLAND

arrive at kuala namu international airport welcome by lake toba travel  stop at licensed money changer (optional). proceed to parapat lake toba for 5-6 hours drive. today you drive along endless palm tree, rubber and cacao plantations and through the historic city of pematang siantar. enroute stop at patent shop to to buy local food products such as teng teng or ting ting (optional on personal expenses). arrive at parapat, a town on the shore of serene lake toba from where you cross over the lake to the island of samosir. check-in hotel. overnight stay on samosir island / parapat.

DAY 02 : SAMOSIR ISLAND – EXCURSIONS – BRASTAGI  HIGHLAND

after breakfast at hotel, it’s time to explore this magnificent island by visiting tomok village to see the ancient tomb of king sidabutar, then visit ambarita village to see the famous stone chairs and execution place of king siallagan. back to parapat and continue to berastagi. enroute stop at simarjarunjung to enjoy ginger tea and fried bananas (personal expenses). stop at sipiso piso waterfall to see the magnificent 110 metres and an extraordinary view of lake toba from the north side. proceed to berastagi. upon arrival in berastagi, visit the central fruit market to buy tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers. check-in hotel. overnight stay in brastagi.

DAY 03 : BERASTAGI – MEDAN – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT breakfast at hotel and proceed back to medan. visit shwedagon pagoda replica at taman alam lumbini. upon arrival in medan visit wood gallery . you will have a chance to visit maimoon palace to see the palace of the sultan of deli which was built in 1888. visit batik centre and pasar lama the traditional market or shopping mall. afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight back to next destination.

4D3N Indonesia Lake Toba Tour

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL MEDAN – LAKE TOBA / SAMOSIR ISLAND

arrive at kuala namu international airport welcome by lake toba travel. stop at licensed money changer (optional). proceed to parapat lake toba for 5-6 hours drive. today you drive along endless palm tree, rubber and cacao plantations and through the historic city of pematang siantar. enroute stop at patent shop to to buy local food products such as teng teng or ting ting (optional on personal expenses). arrive at parapat, a town on the shore of serene lake toba from where you cross over the lake to the island of samosir. check-in hotel. overnight stay on samosir island / parapat.

DAY 02 : SAMOSIR ISLAND – EXCURSIONS – BRASTAGI HIGHLAND

after breakfast at hotel, it’s time to explore this magnificent island by visiting tomok village to see the ancient tomb of king sidabutar, then visit ambarita village to see the famous stone chairs and execution place of king siallagan. back to parapat and continue to berastagi. enroute stop at simarjarunjung to enjoy ginger tea and fried bananas (personal expenses). stop at sipiso piso waterfall to see the magnificent 110 metres and an extraordinary view of lake toba from the north side. proceed to berastagi. upon arrival in berastagi, visit the central fruit market to buy tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers. check-in hotel. overnight stay in brastagi.

DAY 03 : BERASTAGI HIGHLAND – MEDAN

breakfast at hotel and proceed back to medan. visit shwedagon pagoda replica at taman alam lumbini. upon arrival in medan visit wood gallery . you will have a chance to visit maimoon palace to see the palace of the sultan of deli which was built in 1888. visit batik centre and pasar lama (traditional market) or shopping mall. afternoon check-in hotel. enjoy the warm atmosphere of merdeka walk, city hall and pos office at your own leisure. then transfer to hotel for overnight stay in medan.

DAY 04 : MEDAN – TRANSFER AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE after breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day shopping at pasar petisah (traditional market) and sun plaza (branded shops). afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight back to next destination.

5D4N Indonesia Lake Toba Tour

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL MEDAN KUALANAMU – LAKE TOBA/PARAPAT

arrive at kuala namu international airport welcome by lake toba travel. stop at licensed money changer (optional). proceed to parapat lake toba for 5-6 hours drive. today you drive along endless palm tree, rubber and cacao plantations and through the historic city of pematang siantar. enroute stop at patent shop to to buy local food products such as teng teng or ting ting (optional on personal expenses). Lunch at local resto siantar. After lunch visining dewi kwam im temple. Continued to parapat/lake toba , a town on the shore of serene lake toba from where you cross over the lake to the island of samosir. check-in hotel. Hunting sunset at pantai bebas parapat. Dinner will be served at local resto

DAY 02 : SAMOSIR ISLAND EXCURSION

after breakfast at hotel, it’s time to explore this magnificent island by visitng tomok village to see the ancient tomb of king sidabutar, then visit ambarita village to see the famous stone chairs & execution place of king siallagan. the last visit is simanindo to enjoy the bataks traditional ritual dances of the bataks tribe. the rest is your own program, you can take a beautiful walk or ride a bicycle (optional) or take a rest in hotel.

DAY 03 : SAMOSIR – BRASTAGI HIGHLAND

after breakfast at hotel, back to parapat by ferry. continue to brastagi. enroute stop at simarjarunjung to enjoy ginger tea and fried bananas (personal expenses). stop at sipiso piso waterfall to see the magnificent 110 metres and an extraordinary view of lake toba from the north side. proceed to berastagi. upon arrival in brastagi, visit the central fruit market to buy tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers. check-in hotel.

DAY 04 : BRASTAGI HIGHLAND- MEDAN

breakfast at hotel and proceed back to medan. visit shwedagon pagoda replica at taman alam lumbini. upon arrival in medan vis it wood gallery . you will have a chance to visit maimoon palace to see the palace of the sultan of deli which was built in 1888.  afternoon check-in hotel.  enjoy the warm atmosphere of merdeka walk, city hall and pos office at your own leisure. then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 05 : MEDAN SHOPPING – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT

after breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day shopping at pasar petisah (traditional market) and sun plaza (branded shops). afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight back to next destination.

North Sumatra Tour

The volcanoes of Berastagi and the spectacular Lake Toba are not to be missed on a visit to North Sumatra. This tour is an ideal way to relax and explore after trekking or perfect for those interested in experiencing some of the different landscapes and cultures of North Sumatra.

Take an early morning hike up Sibayak volcano and be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Sinabung volcano, which is the larger of the two peaks has seen some activity in recent years. If you can spare some more time it is possible to take a walk around this area to see the impact of its activity on neighbouring villages.

Lake Toba is one of Sumatra main attractions and among the most idyllic spots in Southeast Asia. Beaches are lined with pine trees and scenic mountains slopes surround the lake. Whilst in Lake Toba stay on Samosir Island where you can experience some of the fascinating Batak Toba culture.

Lake Toba is a huge caldera lake which is over 100km long and 30km wide. Not only is it the largest lake in Indonesia, it is the largest Volcanic Lake in the world. It was the site of a massive supervolcanic eruption that occurred 69,000 to 77,000 years ago, representing a climate-changing event. At 640 square kilometres (247 sq mi), Samosir is the largest island within an island, and the fifth largest lake island in the world. It also contains two smaller lakes, Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang.

Lake Toba Travel Blog

To enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba at its fullest.

we recommend you to travel here during their dry season which occurs between May to September.

During this period, you can explore clearer blue skies and sunny weather.

Unless you want to spend your holiday stuck in the hotel due to the unceasing rain or use an umbrella as your photo accessory, avoid the rainy season from November to late March.

Public holidays such as Eid holidays or Chinese New Year are not ideal for travelling here too because everything from the crowd to the prices will go up.

What To Pack

ensure of what you might need to pack for your adventures in Sumatra? 

Don’t worry, we have got you covered. 

Below are the essential items that we carry with us on every adventure.

But to ensure you don’t leave behind any of those backpacker essentials, here is our free printable packing list.

• Reusable Water Bottle
• Versatile Walking Shoes
• Gopro Action Camera & Adventure Kit
• Quick Dry Microfiber Towel
• Universal Adaptor
• Jacket / Sweater
• Medicine If Needed
• Ray-Ban Sunglasses
• Etc