LAKE TOBA (with Bohorok & Brastagi)

Duration

: 5 Days

Location

: Bukit Lawang and Karo highland,
  North Sumatera

Tour based on minimum 2 pax traveling

Twin share

: USD 650.00/ person

Single Occupancy

: USD 770.00

Grade of Hotel used

: Combine of 2 & 4 star hotel

Tour’s Level of difficulty

: Easy (light trekking, leisurely boating)

Dates

: Anytime, privately arranged

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Medan/ BOHOROK

Arrives at Medan’s airport, met and continue on with guided transfer to Bukit Lawang; the Orangutan rehabilitation centre established in 1973. Drive up through vast rubber and oil palm plantation. Arrival Bukit Lawang, across the river on a hanging cable plank bridge to Bukit Lawang Cottage for your overnight with dinner. (D)

Day 2, BOHOROK/ PARAPAT/ SAMOSIR ISLAND

After an early breakfast, a rocky path leads to a bend in the river crossing by a cable and pulley driven dugout canoe to reach the station of Orangutan rehabilitation center. A quite steep trail through the forest leads to a feeding platform where the orangutans are fed there twice daily ration of bananas and milk. Watch the orangutan at the feeding site. Afterwards, return to the cottage for a little rest before continuing to Parapat. Lunch will be provided in Parapat. After lunch get the boat to Samosir Island on Lake Toba. Stay overnight at Hotel Silintong on Samosir Island with dinner provided. (B, L, D)

Day 3, SAMOSIR ISLAND

Breakfast at hotel. Tour today is to learn about Toba Batak culture, tour by boat for some inland visits to Ambarita village to see remnants from megalithic culture, Simanindo village for Toba Batak typical house and folk dance performed by the local. Also visit the tiny Tao Island for a short respite and swimming if you wish. Then, ride back to hotel for lunch. Afternoon is for visiting Tomok to see the ancient graveyard and sarcophagus of the king Sidabutar family. There will be times to browse local souvenir before returning to hotel. Overnight at hotel with dinner (B, L, D)

Day 4, SAMOSIR ISLAND/ PARAPAT/ BERASTAGI/ MEDAN

Morning after breakfast board on the boat and ride back to Parapat to further by land to Medan through the picturesque Berastagi town, is a pleasing drive across Karo Plateau with some stops en-route at Pematang Purba to see Ruma Bolon (the long house) which was belonged to Rayal families of the Simalungun Batak Tribe; Tongging Hill for amazing view of Lake Toba’s northern part, Sipiso-piso waterfall, Lingga or Peceran village to see the traditional houses of the Karo Batak Tribe and a glimpse of their way of life. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Berastagi. Enjoy also a visit to fruits and flowers market before continuing to Medan city for overnight. Dinner is included. (B, L, D)

Day 5, MEDAN/ OUT (B)

Breakfast at hotel, and transfer to the airport for your onward flight (B)

Meals indication (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Rate Includes:

Transfer and tours as per itinerary with private AC vehicle, Local English speaking guide or other language on request (subject to availability), Luggage handling, Any available admissions/ donations at places of interest mentioned, Parking fees, Boat for crossing over Lake Toba and touring Samosir island, Meals on full-board basis (4xbreakfast, 4xlunch, 4x dinner), Overnight based on 1Night Bukit Lawang Cottage in Bohorok + 1Night at Sinabung Hotel in Brastagi + 2Nights at Silintong Hotel on Samosir Island + 1Night at Tiara Hotel Medan, Current prevailing govt. tax and service charge, Local insurance coverage

Rate Excludes:

Air ticket, airport departure tax, all your personal expenses, beverages and other meals, tipping, and things that are not indicated above