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Introductions

Lake Toba - Parapat
Lake Toba is the heart of Batak country, the largest lake in southeast Asia with a surface area of about 1,145 sg. kilometers, and the deepest lake in the world, over 450 meters deep. The town of Parapat is the main tourist resort and lies on the shores of the lake. The Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun peoples of Parapat are happy, easy going people, known for their lively and sentimental love songs. Recreational sports in Parapat include swinuning, water skiing, motor boating, ca.noeing, fishing, and golf. The climate is cool and dry, an ideal place to relax. There is a plethora of hotels, bungalows, villas and guesthouses. Parapat is 176 km From Medan and can be reached in 4 hours by bus.

Samosir Island
The island of Samosir, in the middle of Lake Toba, is accesible by regular ferries from Parapat. The original home of the flerce Toba Bataks, the island has many sites of stone tombs and traditional villages. The villages of Tomok, Tuk-tuk, Siallagan and Ambarita are noteworthy. Transportation can be arranged through your hotel or rent a motorcycle for a day's adventure on the island. Accomodations ofvarious styles and standards are readily available.

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PROGRAM A

DAY 01.MEDAN – PARAPAT (Danau Toba Cottage)
Upon arrival at Polonia airport, transfer to restaurant for lunch, after lunch drive to Parapat via Tebingtinggi, on the way stop at Pematang Siantar for shopping and arrival at Parapat check in to hotel and dinner.
DAY 02.PARAPAT – SAMOSIR EXCURSION
After breakfast at hotel excursion on Lake Toba by ferry boat and visiting several Batak toba traditional village:
Tomok : To see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings.
Ambarita : To see stone chairs and table stone, the execution place
Afternoon return back to Parapat .
DAY 03. PARAPAT – BRASTAGI (Danau Toba Cottage)
After breakfast drive to Brastagi via Simarjarunjung, on the way visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, fruit market at Brastagi and afternoon arrival check in to hotel and dinner.
DAY 04.BRASTAGI – MEDAN (Dharma Deli Htl)
After breakfast drive to Medan and arrival at Medan city tour by visiting Sultan Palace, Great Mosque and shopping, afternoon check in to hotel.
DAY 05.HOTEL – AIRPORT/ TRANSFER.
After breakfast free at own leisure until time transfer to Airport

PROGRAM B

MEDAN - BRASTAGI
Upon your arrival in Medan, meeting service and directly travel to the mountain resort of Brastagi. En-route stops at Sembahe Stream, Sibolangit Nature Reserve and the Peceran village to see the typical houses of the Karo Batak tribe.
Overnight in Brastagi

DAY 2 BRASTAGI - SAMOSIR (via Parapat)
Leave for Parapat, en-route stops at the Lingga Village to see a glimpse of the way of life of the Karo Batak tribe and their traditional houses, Tongging Hill to view the northern side of Lake Toba and see the slender Sipisopiso waterfall which drops into the lake from a height of hundreds of meters. Also visit the Ruma Bolon (the Long House) at Pematang Purba, which belongs to the Royal Family of the Simalungun Batak tribe. After a short rest in Parapat, leave for Samosir Island by boat.
Overnight in Samosir

DAY 3 SAMOSIR - PARAPAT
Encounter the Batak Toba village at Tomok where carved statues stand in an ancient graveyard as a memorial to the kings of bygone days. See the Tomb of King Sidabutar. The next village to visit is the Ambarita village, where you will find the stone furniture in front of traditional houses. Also visit Simanindo, to see the folk dance of the Batak Toba people. In the afternoon take the boat for the return trip to Parapat.
Overnight in Parapat

DAY 4 PARAPAT - PADANG SIDEMPUAN
Leave for Sibolga, a small harbour town. visit the Lumban Garaga Village, the small town Balige with its unique market building, winding along the road from Tarutung to Sibolga. After a short rest, continue the journey to Padang Sidempuan for an overnight stop.
Overnight in Padang Sidempuan

DAY 5 PADANG SIDEMPUAN - BUKITTINGGI
A long drive to Bukittinggi through the most beautiful countryside of the Sumatra island. It exhibits the inland of Sumatra, the sceneries of mountains, rivers, valleys and villages will unfold. Pass the Equator Monument, see the world famous Rafflesia Arnoldi Flower at Palupuh, and you will arrive in the most charming town, the heart of Minangkabau highland - Bukittinggi.
Overnight in Bukittinggi

DAY 6 BUKITTINGGI
Highlights of the city sightseeing tour include the Ngarai Sianok (grand valley), Fort de Kock, see Jam Gadang the landmark of Bukittinggi, the unique market, the museum, and Pandai Sikat to see the traditional weaving. Proceed to Pagaruyung, site of the ancient Minangkabau kingdom where the Queen ruled a matriarchal society. And last but not least visit the traditional villages of Lima Kaum and Pariangan.
Overnight in Bukittinggi

DAY 7 BUKITTINGGI - PADANG - departure
Continue driving through the beautiful countryside to Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra. Upon arrival in Padang, direct transfer to

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PROGRAM A
DAY 01.PADANG – BUKITTINGGI
Upon arrival at Tabing airport Padang, pick up by our guide and then drive to Bukittinggi by passing Anay Valley, on the way stop at Kiambang snd Pandai Sikat Village to see traditional hand carving and weaving, arrival at Bukittinggi check in to Hotel.
DAY 02.BUKITTINGGI – BATUSANGKAR – BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Batusangkar to visit the old Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom at Pagaruyung, on the way stop at Baso to see traditional embroidery and Tabek Patah for fantastic view of rice terrace, after visiting Pagaruyung return to Bukittinggi via Lake Singkarak and check in to Hotel.
DAY 03.BUKITTINGGI – PADANG
After brekfast city tour by visiting Sianok Grand canyon with its Japanese tunnel, Fork de kock, Museum, Big Tower O’clock “Jam Gadang” and market, after lunch proceed to Padang via Maninjau Lake and arrival at Padang short city tour before check in to Hotel.
DAY 04.HOTEL – AIRPORT / TRANSFER
After breakfast free at own leisure until time transfer to airport.

PROGRAM B

DAY 01.PADANG – BUKITTINGGI

Upon arrival at Tabing airport Padang, pick up by our guide and then drive to Bukittinggi by passing Anay Valley, on the way stop at Kiambang and Pandai Sikat village to see traditional hand carving and weaving, arrival at Bukittingi check in to Hotel.
DAY 02.BUKITTINGGI– BATUSANGKAR – BUKITTINGGI
After breakfast at hotel drive to Batusangkar to visit the old Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom at Pagaruyung, on the way stop at Baso to see traditional embroidery and Tabek Patah for fantastic view of rice terrace, after visiting Pagaruyung return to Bukittinggi via Lake Singkarak and check In to hotel.
DAY 03.BUKITTINGGI – MANINJAU
After breakfast city tour by visiting Sianok Grand canyon with its Japanese tunnel, Fort de Kock, Museum,Big Tower O’clock “ Jam Gadang “ and market, then drive to Maninjau via fantastic of 44 hairpins curve road “Kelok 44”, arrival at Maninjau check in to hotel.
DAY 04.MANINJAU – PADANG
After breakfast at hotel drive to Padang via Pariaman, on the way stop at Artha beach, upon arrival at Padang visit Muara beach, Museum and market, afternoon check in to hotel.
DAY 05.HOTEL – AIRPORT / TRANSFER
After breakfast free at own leisure until time transfer to airport

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