Lake Toba

Lake Toba located at north Sumatra, Lake Toba is a very large volcanic lake covering an area at 1707 square km with an island in the middle, called Samosir island. Formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption about 70,000 years ago, is perhaps the caldera rose again terbesardi Earth. Island in the middle – the island of Samosir – join the caldera wall by a narrow isthmus, which is cut to allow ships to pass, a bridge across the bypass road. Samosir island is the center of Batak culture that most Christians.
Lake Toba is probably more popular than nowadfays. Lake Toba is a great laid back place to relax for a few days after the jungle trekking etc. The location is very popular with Chinese tourists around the Chinese New Year, when the availability drops dramatically and accommodation costs rocketed into the sky.

Lake Toba

Lake Toba, How To Get There?

Planes, Most visitors fly to Medan and then travel overland to Parapat, Lake Toba city. Parapat is about 4 hours by car from Medan, 4-6 hours by public bus. You can get a car from Medan to Lake Toba airport by public transport if you want. First, you have to go from the airport to the bus station. Sandpaper There, you can ride public buses are yellow, No. 64, for Terminal Sandpaper Rp 3,000. Sand from the terminal, you can get a public bus to Parapat Rp 22,000. and then get a ferry to the island of Samosir Rp 7,000.
Or, scheduled transportation by car minivan 7 passengers to Parapat costs Rp 60,000 and can be arranged by most hotels in Medan (Feb 08). King Taxi 0617 366555 taxi service operates along depart from Medan airport at the scheduled time for Rp 75,000 / person (Dec 08). You can also book a taxi the whole, rented a Toyota Avanza seven seats, worth USD 450.000/hari. Parapat is a nice small town with reasonable hotel / guest house, good food choices and so forth. But the island itself that you get the true feelings of Lake Toba.

Lake Toba

The ferry connects to Parapat Tomok and Tuk Tuk on Samosir Island Lake Toba, ship / ferry which runs every 1-2 hours, the last at 18:00 (Rp 7,000). Place to catch a ferry to the port called Tuk Tuk / dock “Three Kings”. Some ferry owners are hunters and will travel to overcharge you $ 20 to 30.000 for the same trip to the island of Samosir. more both trying to observe the ferry with the wooden benches and light green ferry. They are wearing the ferry Rp 7,000 and locals take to cross. ‘Tourist Hunters’ self-proclaimed may be friends with you on the boat, but are harmless and often helpful to find things, settings etc. Tuk Tuk is the main city to stay on Samosir Lake Toba. Using the ferry service is not great, they will drop you directly at your resort in Tuk Tuk.

Simanindo Museum at toba lake

Lake Toba, What will You See There?

You can go to hot springs on the west side of the island just across the highway from Pangururan. Hot water. Residents typically use their hands to get the water out of the pool, standing in the pool is possible, but you may not be able to swim. The cost for entry into the environment is Rp 2,000. Swimming pool is free, there are some special pool for foreigners Rp 10,000.

Paddy's Field at lake toba

You can see some things in there, among others:
Samosir – Many of the Statue as a cemetery for the ancestors of the Batak people.
Samosir, Simanindo – Batak Museum with traditional dances performed twice a day.
Samosir, Ambarita – Stone chair is used for the final execution.
Samosir, Tomok – Good place for locals and foreigners to buy souvenirs. vegetables and fruits. There is a tomb for you to visit as well.
From tuk tuk you can see the waterfall on the mountain behind you. It goes great with fresh swim useful.

Lake Toba, What Will You Do There ?

Relax after the frenetic atmosphere of Indonesia. Swim in warm volcanic lake waters, or set the ‘party’ last night on the boat on the lake. Traditional Batak Dance in the Great Bay Restaurant every Wednesday and Saturday from 08:15 onwards. After the dance, sit back and enjoy the folk songs performed by a group of men. A wonderful place to do nothing. A lot of second hand bookstores to stock up on reading materials.
Accommodation At Lake Toba

There are many hotels and guest houses, especially in Tuk tuks Lake Toba, but with some scattered in other small towns around the island.
Tabo Cottages, Tuk-tuks Lake Toba, 0625 451 318 (tabores@indo.net.id). The rooms are clean and fairly modern with Sumateran standards. Free Wifi. . Of Rp 120,000.
Tony’s Guest House, (local file) lake toba. Good people and nice double room. . Of Rp 25,000.
Safe house, tuk tuk (Next to the house tony) Lake Toba. Batak traditional houses with hot water shower. 40000rps to 50000rps per room.
Liberta Homestay, bill galung lake toba, 0625 451 035. It has a quiet private cabin on the lake. Rp 35,000 +.
Mas Cottages. Closer to the seat of an ancient stone ceremonial center of Tuk-Tuk lake Toba. A variety of accommodation options all directly on the lake, including suites and traditional Batak houses. Prices slightly higher for remote locations. Rooms with hot water, but hot water is unreliable. Good breakfast. No wifi or internet, and the nearest Internet cafe always seems to be closed. Rp 60.000 to 70.000.
Romlan, 0625 451386 (romlantuktuk@yahoo.com). Small guest house with about 15 rooms and 2 bedroom cottages plus a traditional hobo in both single and 2 storey buildings. The rooms are clean and comfortable room with bathroom. All rooms have direct views of the lake. Good for swimming and relaxing. Private boat dock. Cottage Rp 40,000, Rp 60,000 rooms.
Samosir Cottages, Tuk-tuks lake Toba, 0625 451170 (info@samosircottages.com). Good for those who arrive late in Parapat, there is usually a representative to bring them to the cottage. It is clean, and great food and beverages restaurant. Batak music that gives every Wednesday night and Saturday night. If you walk outside the hotel, you can use a local cafe which may offer more variety and low prices. They also have a 5-minute drive Samorsir Resort. Sister resort has a new room, free internet, pool and restaurant providing food and beverages. Of Rp 200,000.
Ebikel s Homestay, (just next to Hotel Carolina) lake toba. Homestay with decent rooms and affordable prices.
Good Bay, Great Bay alke Toba, 0625 451 287. Next to the lake. A dark wood and bamboo bar / restaurant gives the place to relax. Most basic rooms. They have a restaurant and Internet computer. Rp 30.000 to 175.000.
Barbara `s Guesthouse, Ambarita lake toba, 0625 700 0230 (barbarasguesthouse@laketoba.de). Small pretty relaxed place a few miles from Tuk Tuk with beautiful scenery and a good swim. The rooms are clean and located in some houses. Travel information and good tips on Sumatra. Of Rp 70,000.
Christina Guesthouse, Tuk-tuks lake toba, 0625 451 027. A little place to relax with beautiful scenery and a good swim. The rooms are clean and located in some of the traditional Batak house. Internet and Skype access is available for a reasonable price. information and tips on a good tour of Sumatra. From Rp 50,000.
Hotel Carolina, Tuk-tuks Lake Toba , 0625 451210 (carolina@indosat.net.id). has 49 rooms set in a beautiful tropical garden. This place has a restaurant with a veranda overlooking the lake. The staff is very helpful. Batak-style cottage on a small hill to have cold water only. Lakeside luxury rooms come with hot water, bath and refrigerator. They have a lake for swimming area with diving boards and pontoons for relaxing. The hotel can arrange trips, travel and motorbike rental. Computer room and free wifi in the restaurant area, although it can be very slow pace. Rp 45.000 to 150.000 + 10% tax.