Medan is the capital of North Sumatra Province, a trading center and important harbor.
It is thick with virgin forests, lush vegetation and jungle covered hills, terraced
ricefields, cool mountain streams, strong rivers, beautiful waterfalls, peaceful
white sandy beaches and large ancient lakes.
We arrange the visiting of Orangutan which is started from Medan. You are able to enjoy closely the breathtaking
view around North
Sumatera.
Travelindo suggests this program below to enjoy this fascinating island:
Day 1 : MEDAN-PARAPAT– SAMOSIR ISLAND (L,D),(Arr flight must be before 11 am).
Arrive at Medan Airport, after a short meeting service at the airport depart
for Parapat – famous mountain and lake resort on the east shore of the immense
volcanic Lake Toba, is about 175 km from Medan. En route, first hour pass by several
small towns and then followed by vast view of rubber, oil palm plantations, paddy
terraces, etc. Arrive in Parapat, leave for Samosir, a huge lovely island in the
middle of Lake Toba, in 45-minute ferry ride. Check in hotel.
Hotel. Toledo Inn or Sopo Toba
Day 2 : SAMOSIR ISLAND TOUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, start on Samosir Island Tour by boat. Visit the Tomb of King
Sidabutar and Batak Toba Village at Tomok. Then to Ambarita, a traditional village
with ancient megalithic furniture in front of the traditional house and also visit
the Village of Simanindo to watch folkdance performance of Batak Toba people.
Afternoon return to hotel.
Hotel. Toledo Inn or Sopo Toba
Day 3 : SAMOSIR ISLAND – BRASTAGI (B,L,D)
After breakfast depart for Brastagi via the Ring Road of Lake Toba. En route
pass by pine tree plantation, the magnificent scenery of Lake Toba, fertile vegetable
and fruit farms. Visit the ancient King’s Palace of Simalungun at Pematang Purba.
Proceed to the slender Sipiso-piso Waterfall which drops into Lake Toba from hundred
of meter height. Arrive in Brastagi, a refreshing mountain resort dominated by
two active volcanoes. Visit the fruit market and the traditional Batak Karo village.
Then check in hotel.
Hotel Brastagi Cottages or similar
Day 4 : BRASTAGI – MEDAN – BOHOROK (B,L,D)
Depart for Bohorok via Medan in 5 hour drive. First, leave Brastagi for Medan
via some part of the lush tropical rain forest of Sumatera in two-hour time. Arrive
in Medan. City tour of Medan visit Maria Annai Velangkani, a Catholic church with
unique Indian characteristc, Maimun Palace of Old Deli Kingdom and Chinese Temple.
Continue journey to Bohorok, orang utan place via some small towns and drive through
vast view of rubber, oil palm plantations, and some countryside landscape. Arrive
in Bohorok, check in hotel.
Hotel Rindu Alam Hotel or similar ( simple accomm )
Day 5 : BOHOROK - MEDAN (B,L,D)
Start trekking to see orang utan. First walk along the riverbank to the crossing
point and cross the river by small canoe to the Orang Utan center. Hike up the
hill through the rain forest to see the activities of those illegally captured
and young orang utans which are trained to return to their natural habitat. Enter
the station at 7 am to see orang utan feeding process. After the visit, walk back
to your assembling point. Afternoon return to Medan, the capital city of North
Sumatra province. Check in hotel for overnight.
Hotel Soechi/Tiara (4*) or similar
Day 6 : TRANSFER OUT / DEPARTURE (B)
Free at own activities until the time to be transferred to airport for departure.
Tour Package above inclusive of :
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Shuttle transfer In / Out
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Hotel accommodation
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Private Air – Conditioned Car
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Meals as stated at itinerary
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Entrance fee
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Guide service
Tour Package above exclusive of :
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All personal expenses such as room service, laundry, telex, facsimile, telephone
etc
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Any other optional tours, which is not specified in the itinerary
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Gratuities and tips for local tour guide and driver
