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Lake Toba Travel Agency is a north sumatera based full service travel agency with more than 10 years travel industry experiences and serving all over indonesia tour packages,especially Lake Toba Tour Package,North Sumatra.

Lake Toba is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia, especially in Medan, North Sumatra. Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Indonesia, even in the Southeast Asia.

Lake Toba is actually more like a sea than a lake considering its size. Therefore, the Lake placed as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the second largest in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa. Lake Toba is also included the deepest lake in the world, which is approximately 450 meters. It is because the flawless nature and pristine water would satisfy all visitors.

Lake Toba is located in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a large natural crater lake formed by super volcanic eruption some ages back. The lake is the largest amongst all in the entire South East Asia and the deepest in the world.

Clear blue water, surrounded by large mountains bundled with pleasant climate makes Toba a popular tourist attraction in Indonesia. Tourists and backpackers, who are on a look out for tranquillity & serenity after a hectic tour, should definitely come here to get completely immersed in the nature. With a wide range of activities to be explored, Lake Toba can easily become a mini holiday.

Lake Toba Travel Agency

We are known as travel agency medan and lake tobaspecialist tour who provide you medan lake toba tour package with a unique and exciting experience of the land of North Sumatra, its peoples, its cultures, and its great natural beauty!

We are commited to serving individual tourists as well as groups of any size, offering qualified and knowledgeable local guides to lead you on your medan tour package journey, all of whom have a good grasp of the English language and insight into local cultures.

We can organize a sumatra overland tour for you with jungle trekking, orangutans spotting and walking with elephantsand Sumatra adventure tour. Besides Sumatra, we do organize lake toba tour package Singapore and tailor-made programs over Java, Sulawesi, Bali, Flores, and Komodo,and lake toba tour package malaysia. We offer tours all over Java, to the famous temples like the Borobudur, to Jogyakarta, Java’s cultural center, to mount Bromo and all places of interest of this fascinating island.

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Besides medan lake toba tour package from Singapore described above we introduce you to the places of historical interest, architecture and culture of the country. For those people with personal memories of Indonesia and for everybody who is curious about what still can be found of Indonesia’s history.

We arrange medan lake toba tour package from kuala lumpur with special cultural and architectural tours as well as programs on colonial history. It still can be found at plantations, company buildings, and colonial houses. It is the other unknown side of Indonesia. We can tell you the story and bring you there.

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We have also prepared  lake toba tour package from silangit and custom made tours for groups or individuals interested in seeing sumatera  and whole indonesia. During these past years, we have provided our customers with the best possible service to fulfill their travel needs.

Whether it be to enjoy the cool mountain climate of scenic Lake Toba, to surf the waves of Nias, to share in the cultural delights of local peoples, or to explore the jungles west of the Bukit Barisan mountains, we as medan travel agency are ready to fulfill all of your travel needs.

Is Lake Toba worth visiting?

Lake Toba is the largest lake in South East Asia and also one of the most spectacular ones, surrounded by high mountains and with the large island of Samosir situated in the middle of the lake.

When we descend from the mountains we see the lake in all its beauty. The Dutch writer Rudy Kousbroek even called Lake Toba “the most beautiful place on earth”.

World famous is the crater lake Danau Toba in the Batak highlands, approximately five hours drive from Medan. There are two ways to go to Lake Toba from Medan. One way via Brastagi in the Karo highlands and the other route along the rubber and palm oil plantations and Pematang Siantar.

so if you ask “is lake tobaworth visiting”? the answer is definitely “YES!!!!”

Is it safe to swim in Lake Toba?

Take a Swim in Lake Toba. Taking a swim in Lake Toba is naturally one of the most popular things to do on Samosir Island; however, be sure to check that it’s safe before diving in. To be on the safe side, there are several places in Tuk Tuk that have an allocated area for swimming.

How do I get to Lake Toba?

By Land. Parapat, the town by Lake Toba, is 176 km away from Medan and can be reached in under 6 hours by public buses that follow two routes: Medan-Parapat or via Medan-Berastagi. Medan Travel Agency can also organize a rental car plus a chauffeur for you , check this out : Medan Car Rental With Driver

Why is Lake Toba famous?

Lake Toba is one of the most beautiful places on earth. This is a crater lake so enormous it is the largest lake in lake toba update 5Southeast Asia. This lake sits 900 meters above sea level.

The centerpiece of North Sumatra, Toba Lake’s bracing climate and magnificent panoramas clear the mind and soothe the soul. For decades a magnet from regional and foreign visitors alike, Toba has developed into a full-featured highland resort while retaining the rustic charm and relaxed ambiance that define Toba’s attraction.

The drama of that cataclysmic birth persist in 500 meter cliffs dropping into the blue-green waters, surrounded by steep, pine covered sloped, the climate is fresh and pleasant, with just enough rain to support the lush vegetation.

When did Lake Toba last erupt?

The Youngest Toba eruption was a supervolcanic eruption that occurred around 75,000 years ago at the site of present-day Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. For More Information You May Browse On Google.

Is Lake Toba bigger than Singapore?

Lake Toba is an immense volcanic lake covering an area of 1,707 km2 (1,000 km2 bigger than Singapore) with an island in the center. Formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago, it is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth.

Is Medan worth visiting?

Yes, medan is worth visiting at least once in your life time. The must see tourist spot is lake toba and samosir island. Medan is one of Indonesian exotic yet classical town. It has various travel destination for tourist.

How do I get from Medan to Lake Toba?

  • Contact us Lake Toba Travel
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  • Email : laketobatraveltour@gmail.com

we’re offering the best lake toba tour packages & car rental to lake toba with the best possible prices.

How is Lake Toba formed?

The ancient lake has been formed by a steep-walled caldera produced during the Toba volcanos eruption, the largest known volcanic eruption on the planet in the past two million years. The powerful eruption, an extremely rare event, is called a supervolcanic eruption.

Things To Do In Lake Toba,Lake Toba Travel

  • Chill by the lake
  • Rent a motor scooter
  • Visit the Batak Villages
  • Eat Batak food
  • Have coffee on a cliff
  • Have a lakeside meal
  • Climb Gunung Sibayak
  • Visit the tallest waterfall in Indonesia
  • Conquer the peaks of Pusuk Buhit
  • Kick things up a notch with a Lake Toba cruise
  • Visit King Sidabutar’s Batak tomb
  • Stop and smell the roses at Sapo Juma Tongging Garden
  • Explore an Ancient Batak Village
  • Visit the Hot Springs
  • Tour the Batak Museum
  • Watch Traditional Batak Dance and Music
  • Drive Around the Island
  • See a Lake Inside of a Lake
  • Buy Traditional Textiles
  • Go Fishing
  • Etc

Lake Toba Travel Guide

There are several options to get to Lake Toba from the city of Medan. The most convenient option is to fly direct to Medan. From there you can travel overland to Prapat, before hopping on the ferry for the final leg to Samosir Island. The cheapest option to get from Medan to Prapat is by public bus.

The public bus to Parapat, bus 64, leaves from the Amplas Bus Terminal in the center of Medan. The bus is usually crowded, but it’s a good way to adjust to the local culture. Make sure you buy your ticket in the bus and not from people who approach you at the bus terminal. A bus ticket from Medan to Parapat should cost between Rp. 20,000 to Rp. 40,000, no more. The ride takes 4 to 6 hours.

If you’re travelling as part of a small group I’d recommend arranging a shared taxi. You can arrange a shared taxi in Medan. A minivan taxi seats 7 people. If you have less than 7 people in your group then you can pay for the additional free seats to leave early (otherwise you will have to wait). The price of a seat is Rp. 80,000.

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3D2N Itinerary For Lake Toba,Lake Toba Travel

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.

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