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4 • Huta Siallagan, an indigenous village with unique Other essentials may be based on your own needs, such 5
WELCOME to LAKE TOBA customs as health condition, medical necessity, etc. NORTH
• Raja Sidabutar Grave in Tomok Village
ake Toba is the biggest volcanic lake and ranks 9th deepest • Museum Batak TB Silalahi Center • 4G Coverage SUMATERA Kuala Namu
Lin the world. It is listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark. On most parts of the site, there are stable 4G connections. International Airport
Itis vast and it connects 7 regencies of North Sumatra. This • Exploring Lake by Boat You can use a SIM card from Indosat, XL and Telkomsel.
caldera was formed by the 3rd eruption of a Supervolcano. Sail in the freshwater of Lake Toba. Enjoy the
Though an eruption is rare, Mount Toba is still classified as serene view of the lake by renting a boat.
active. Sit back, relax in the popular “Toba Cruise” built in the ACCOMMODATION
shape of the Batak traditional house. It has a capacity
ake Toba is one of the most iconic destinations in Indonesia. of 60 – 70 people. There is a minibar, live music, and an Hotels, inns, or guest houses are available in the Lake Toba
LThere are five islands in the lake; Samosir Tulas, Sibandang, open deck to enjoy the sunset or the beauty of the lake area. To name a few, there is Taman Simalem Resort, Inna
Parapat Hotel, Niagara Hotel & Resort, Mutiara Balige Hotel,
Malau, and Tolping Island. Only Samosir is inhabited. The great itself. Pamper yourself! Atsari Hotel, Debang Resort, Tiara Bunga Hotel & Villa, and
panoramic views await you. Labersa Hotel. Lake Tobe offers a place for every budget.
THE BEAUTIES Sipiso-piso Tongging & Simalem
HOW TO GET THERE? AMENITIES Waterfalls
There are several natural destinations around Lake Toba.
Some of the famous ones are: Haranggaol
The hub cities to Lake Toba are Medan and Balige. • ATM
• By Plane • Waterfalls There are BCA, BNI, BRI and Bank Mandiri ATMs. Most
There are two international airports in North • Sipiso-piso (Geosite) are located in Parapat, Balige, Pangururan and Tomok.
Sumatra that can connect to Lake Toba. Kualanamu • Situmurun (Geosite)
International Airport (KNO) in Lubuk Pakam and • Efrata • Money Changer
Sisingamaraja XII International Airport (DTB), previously There is no money changer around Lake Toba. It is
Silangit International Airport, in Siborong-borong. • Hills advisable to change your Indonesian Rupiahs in Medan, Explore the lake by boat
Kualanamu International Airport is bigger than • Hutaginjang (Geosite) the capital city of North Sumatra.
Sisingamaraja XII International Airport. Therefore, • Bakkara - Tippang (Geosite)
Kualanamu International Airport serves more airlines • Tele (Geosite) • Hospital
and destinations. • Tongging (Geosite) There are hospitals or clinics in Balige, Parapat,
• Sipinsur (Geosite) Pangururan, and more prominent hospitals available in Parapat
• Holbung Hill Medan.
ACTIVITIES • Pusuk Buhit (Geosite)
• Simalem • Police Station
You can engage in these unforgettable activities. • Lake Sidihoni (Geosite) There are several police stations surrounding Lake Toba, Pangururan Soekarno’s
• Haranggaol (Geosite) namely in Parapat, Balige, Pangururan, and Tomok. Tuktuk & Exile House
• Visiting waterfalls, hills, and villages • Silalahi (Geosite) SAMOSIR Tomok Sigapiton &
There are astonishing waterfalls, undulating hills, and • Speciality Souvenirs Pusuk Buhit ISLAND The Kaldera
villages within the vicinity of Lake Toba. Feast your eyes • Village Batak culture, for instance, Ulos cloth, Samosir traditional
on the photogenic scenes. Feel free to interact with the • Tomok (Geosite) batik, miniatures of traditional Batak houses, key chains,
friendly Batak locals. They will welcome you to enjoy • Tuktuk (Geosite) Batak traditional carving collectables, and many more.
their traditional cuisine while you experience the culture • Sigapiton Tele
and hospitality of the Batak community. • Samosir • Renting a Car Situmurun
• Simanindo Car Rental available in Balige and Medan. Arrange pickup Waterfalls
Efrata
• Camping & Glamping • Dolok Tolong and drop off from and to the airport for your convenient. Waterfall
The government of North Sumatra is working to enhance • Taman Eden 100 (Geosite)
available facilities in Lake Toba, as it is in the honour list of • Balige Meat (Geosite)
UNESCO Global Geopark. One of the latest excitements • Parapat (Geosite) CUISINES
is “glamping” or glamorous camping. Glamping is luxury Tipang -
camping with high-end facilities, such as bubble tents, Lake Toba’s cuisine is rich in Batak culture. Also, because they Bakkara
amphitheatres eco pods, cabins, and so on. Enjoy the TIPS & USEFUL INFORMATION live alongside the lake, their speciality is fish and meat.
enchanting sunrise, sunset, and stars at night in the The most famous ones are called Naniura and Ikan Mas Arsik.
comfort of the glamping zone. It will be a once-in-a- • Best Time to Visit Naniura is unique during its preparation because it is soaked in
lifetime experience. Of course, you can rough it out on Lake Toba is opened all year round. The best time is lime juice (jeruk purut) for six until seven hours before it is cooked.
conventional camping grounds if you like to have your during the dry season between March to October. The Meanwhile, Ikan Mas Arsik is essential during Batak Sisingamangaraja
own little private world in the natural environment. dry season gives you greater visibility. parties and celebrations. It is seasoned with traditional International Airport Huta Ginjang TB. Silalahi Balige
Centre
Batak pepper and onions.
• Experiencing Batak culture • Family-friendly? LEGEND:
Batak people warmly welcome you to their culture on Lake Toba is a family-friendly destination. Detailed information
Samosir Island sited in the middle of the caldera lake. Accommodation is convenient, with plenty of attractions on Lake Toba
The Batak forms the biggest tribal group in Indonesia. catered for all ages. Lake Toba combines nature is available on
Experience cultural attractions such as: and Boat Experience Geopark Hill View Museum our website.
• Si Gale-Gale or the “dancing statue” performance • What to Pack? culture into one breathtaking
• Tor-Tor dance accompanied by Traditional Batak Light clothes is recommended. Take along a wind travel experience Scan the code
Toba music. Feel free to join in! breaker or jacket since the temperature may drop to 17º to discover more.
• Ulos cloth, a traditional locally weaved fabric. C at night. Trekking Village/ Town Waterfall