Medan Day Tour to Lake Toba is a day trip to Parapat, a small town in North Sumatra province located on the edge of Lake Toba, Indonesia. This exciting day tour takes you to the famous Lake Toba, where you can witness the breathtaking beauty of Indonesia's largest lake.

Explore the Natural Wonders

The Lake Toba tour offers an opportunity to explore the stunning natural landscapes of the region. With our Medan trip itinerary, you'll have a full day to immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Toba and Samosir Island, creating unforgettable memories of your Indonesian adventure.

As part of our Medan Lake Toba tour—Experience Local Culture and Hospitality

Our Medan Lake Toba tour package goes beyond just sightseeing. We believe in providing a holistic experience that includes cultural exploration and local hospitality. You'll have the opportunity to interact with the Batak people, learn about their traditions, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Flexible Itinerary with Personal Guide

To ensure a comfortable and personalized experience, our Lake Toba day tour from Medan allows you to explore according to your expectations. With your personal guide and driver by your side, you can customize the itinerary according to your preferences and interests.

Highlights of the Tour to Lake Toba

During this 14-hour Medan Lake Toba day trip, you can expect to visit

• Simarjarunjung: The highest point overlooking Lake Toba
• Ancient King's Palace of Batak Simalungun: Discover the history and heritage of the Batak kingdom
• Rumah Bolon: Explore traditional Batak houses
• Sipiso-Piso waterfall: Marvel at one of Indonesia's tallest waterfalls

Convenient Transportation

Getting from Medan to Lake Toba is easier with our organized tours. The distance between Medan and Lake Toba is approximately 90.1 km. Parapat serves as the nearest city to Lake Toba and acts as a transit point for traveling around the lake and Samosir Island.

Join us on this unforgettable journey as we explore Lake Toba and its surrounding attractions and experience the warmth of Indonesian hospitality!

• The tour will be confirmed at the time your booking is complete.
• Every valued guest will arrive in a timely fashion and never be afraid they will miss the pickup!
• All tours are based on departure and return at Medan (transfer/drop to other cities is optional).
• Money Issues: You must change the Indonesian currency, IDR, for your holiday in Indonesia. Please ensure that you have good denominations of all Rupiah notes. In Indonesia, credit cards are accepted for expenses incurred at hotels and restaurants. However, small shops and small-town eateries in the countryside can only accept cash
• Meeting point: at your accommodations around Medan City or Kualanamu Airport. You can communicate further with the driver or local operator after finishing the booking process.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Passport or ID card
• Camera
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Cash

Not suitable for

• Pregnant women
• People with back problems
• People with mobility impairments

Not allowed

• Alcohol and drugs
• Making fire

How to Get to Lake Toba

Medan Lake Toba Itinerary Day Tour

07:00 AM

Pick up from your hotel and be greeted by your driver/tour guide. Proceed on an approximately 4-hour journey to Parapat Lake Toba via Pematang Siantar Town—the 2nd largest city in North Sumatra—and pass through many rubber and palm oil plantations.

09:00 AM

En route, stop at Patent Shop to buy local food products such as Teng Teng or Ting Ting.

10:00 AM

Visit Kwan Im Temple at Siantar

12:00 PM

Arrive at Parapat, a town on the shore of serene Lake Toba. Transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.

01:00 PM

After lunch, we will take a ferry trip across the crystal clear waters of Lake Toba to Samosir Island—a large volcanic island that is located in the middle of Lake Toba and is claimed to be the fifth largest lake island in the world. The island is the center of the Batak Toba culture, and many of these people’s artifacts remain on the island. Visit Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar. (The groups with a minimum of 14 persons, will be added to visit Ambarita village.)

04:00 PM

Transfer back to Parapat.

05:00 PM

Return to Medan.

09:00 PM

Arrive at Medan and drop off at your hotel.

Where is Lake Toba located in Sumatra, Indonesia?

Lake Toba is situated in the Barisan Mountains, north-central Sumatra, Indonesia. It spans an area of approximately 440 square miles (1,140 square km), excluding Samosir Island, which occupies a significant portion of the lake's center and measures about 30 miles (50 km) long and 10 miles (15 km) wide.