Full-Day Private Samosir Island Tour from North Sumatra

5.0 (2 reviews) Medan, Indonesia
Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We make this tour specifically for those of you who live in the Samosir Island area, equipped with drivers who can speak English and are experienced in the local area, so that they can help those of you who want to explore Samosir Island such as Ambarita, Samosir tourist village, Aek Rangat hot spring on the edge of Lake Toba, the history of the first Batak King in Sianjur mula and also the place for the treasure of the King and the Legend of the water of the seven Flavor. and dont forget to try a short light trekking at Holbung Hill

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Depart from Berastagi Town

.: This Price is Valid departure from any Hotel in Berastagi, Taman simalem Resort and any hotel in Karo regency area
Pickup included

Depart from Balige & Parapat

.: this Price is Valid departure from Balige , Parapat town and near by .
Pick up by local Transport
Include Ferry boat
Pickup included

Depart from Medan City

.: This Price is Valid if Pick up from any hotel in Medan City or Kuala namu airport
Pickup included

Depart from hotel in samosir

.: Tour Guide will Pick you up from any Hotel in samosir island as like Tuk-tuk, ambarita, Tomok, Pangururan, simanindo
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking driver
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • travel insurance

What to expect

  1. King Siallagan's Stone Chair
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In the morning, the driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you on a tour to see the tourist village on Samosir Island and its surroundings, first of all, visiting Kampung Ambarita in Simanindo sub-district, located at Huta Siallagan,

    It was a sacred place. The most interesting things in the museum are the stone sculptures «Batu Parsidangan», located under a tree. The stone chairs/table were for the king Siallagan and queen, the clan chiefs, and the spiritual leader, when they made the judgment.

    The village is also very typical with beautiful Batak houses!
  2. 10m · Admission ticket included
    After we talk about history, now we visit Batu Hoda Beach , The beach which is located on the shores of Lake Toba has good facilities, take a 30-minute trip from Tomok pier . here you can find some photo spots for photograph.
  3. Pass by
    We move to Pangururan to see from the car of Aek Tano Ponggol Bridge, its location is exactly on the edge of Lake Toba, about 10 minutes from the capital city of Samosir, Pangururan.
    The Aek Tano Ponggol Bridge is 382 meters long and is the land route connecting Sumatra Island (mainland) to Samosir Island

    After 110 years, the Aek Tano Ponggol Bridge finally appears with a new face. This is the only access bridge to Samosir Island since it was built by the Dutch with the initial name Tano Ponggol Dalihan Natolu Bridge.

    This bridge was built in 1907 and inaugurated in 1913 by Queen Wilhelmina with a span of around 16 meters.

    Then this bridge was rebuilt and refurbished by the central government with the name Aek Tano Ponggol Bridge in 2020.until finally connected within 3 years.
  4. Sianjur Mula Mula
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Next, we visited Sopo Gurur Teta Bulan, The First Raja Batak, a historical tourist attraction. Rumah Parsaktian is the house of the Batak people used by the ancient Batak people to carry out liturgical activities. Located in Sianjur Mula-Mula Regency. In ancient times, the Batak people believed in animism or parmalim who did not believe in religion and God.
  5. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Next, we visit the Hobon Stone, a sacred place in Samosir, which is in Pusuk Buhit, Pangururan. It looks like an ordinary stone, but for the Batak people, it is very special. People believe that the stone is a place to store the treasure and heirloom of Saribu Raja.
  6. 30m
    Before we Back to the hotel, visit Aek Sipitudai or seven tastes of water, this place is a spring that has seven showers which are said to have seven different flavors. You can taste each of the seven fountains, it is said that the water from the seven fountains tastes sweet, sour, even like soda, besides being famous for its unique seven flavors, this water also believe by the people with many benefits.

    Although there are many versions, one legend reveals, this spring originated from the story of the Langgat Limbong toothless, creating the 2nd of the Limbong clan who tried to find air sources, after never getting water, he prayed and then stuck his stick into the ground up to seven times. clearwater comes out of the ground. this is what is the spring of Aek Sipitu Dai as it is known to many people.

    From here we go back to the hotel, which will take a long time in the car.
  7. Holbung Hill
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Holbung Hill is also known as Teletubbies Hill by the local community, because this area has the same landscape and size as the hill.

    its about 1 hour with a distance of 22.2 km from samosir capital city is Pangururan .

    On this hill, tourists can see Lake Toba from a height, fishermen who are looking for fish, and Pusuk Buhit, a volcano in North Sumatra.

    Holbung Hill is famous for trekking tours. To reach the top of the hill, visitors must climb in approximately 10-15 minutes
  8. 30m · Admission ticket included
    upon arrival on this Tourism Village, you may see the the weavers who weave every day in the courtyard of Rumah Bolon and also the Batak Traditional House . on this Village also have souvenirs and the works of weavers for sell.
  9. Pusat Informasi Toba Kaldera Unesco Global Geopark
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Sigulatti Village is the original settlement of Si Raja Batak (King Batak, the first man of the land) according to the legend. He and his wife Siboru Deak Parujar breed and grow to what Batak are today from this place. See also History of Batak.

    A historic place, Sigulatti is also home to the Toba Caldera Geopark Information Center. It provides comprehensive details of the caldera’s history and the key geological assets this geopark has in treasure. This village is a must-visit if you are in Samosir.

Meeting and pickup

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Please wait around the port of Gate

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Please wait around the port of Gate

Pickup details

We provide free pick up and drop off from any hotel on cover area of Ambarita, Tuktuk, and the Port of pelabuhan wisata siallagan

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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