3D/2N MEDAN - LAKE TOBA Tour Packages

3D/2N MEDAN - LAKE TOBA - SAMOSIR WITH BERASTAGI TOUR

Lake Toba

Day 01 : MEDAN - PARAPAT (D)

Arrive at Kuala Namu International Airport Medan or the guests wait at hotel lobby in Medan, welcomed or met by our representative. Depart for Parapat via Pematang Siantar passing the Trans Sumatra Highway lined with the palm and rubber plantation. A stop will be made in Pematang Siantar at Toko Paten, a snack shop for toilet. You can also purchase many kinds of local snacks, such as tangtang, tengteng, tingting, etc made of peanuts at your own expenses. The tour proceeds to Parapat, a tourism city located right on the shore of Lake Toba in the southeast part of the lake. Up on arrival, check in hotel. Dinner will be served within the hotel restaurant or at local restaurant. Free program after dinner.

Day-02 : PARAPAT - SAMOSIR TOUR -BERASTAGI - MEDAN (B/L/D)

After breakfast at hotel, then check out. You will be dropped to ship harbor. An exciting visit will be made to Samosir Island. An Island located right in the middle of Lake Toba. This tour will visit Ambarita dan Tomok villages in Samosir Island using motorized boat. For group consisted of more than 15 persons will visit both Tomok and Ambarita by private motorized boat. For group less than 16 persons, will visit only Tomok by public motor boat accompanied by the tour guide. Ambarita is a village where you can see Batak traditional houses at Huta Siallagan. At the place, there are stone chairs and table that formerly used by the King to trial for the enemies of the King, where the deprivation and execution of the enemies of the King who was convicted and sentenced to death. Even in this place there was also cannibalistic tribe of Batak legend hundreds of years ago. Tomok is a historical attraction on the island of Samosir not far from the Ferry terminal in Tomok. In Tomok, you can see the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar whom was known in legend as the first person who came to the island. In that place there is also Sigale-gale, the puppet man that can dance tortor (typical Batak Toba dances) played with audio music on request. In Tomok you can purchase souvenir items as well as in Ambarita. After visiting both places, you will leave Samosir Island for Parapat in the mainland of Sumatra Island for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, you will depart for Berastagi in Karo Highland. En route stop at Simarjarunjung and Sipisopiso waterfall to see the beauty of Lake Toba Panorama. Upon arrival in Berastagi, you will visit Fruit Market, where you can purchase many kinds of local fresh fruits and souvenirs. You can also ride a horse or pony-cart, all at your own expenses. Depart for Medan passing the hilly roads. Upon arrival in Medan, check in hotel, overnight stay will be in Medan. Dinner will be served at local restaurant.

Brastagi

Day 03 : MEDAN - AIRPORT (B/L)

Breakfast at hotel and check out. You have the time to visit Maimoon Palace in Medan (a palace belongs to Deli Sultanate, built in 1888 by King Sultan Makmun Al-Rasyid). You also have the chance to go buying local gifts such as Bika Ambon, Lapis Legit, Bolu Gulung or enjoy eating fresh durians at durian shops at your own leisure. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Transfer to the airport after lunch for your next destination. Tour Ends.

Maimoon Palace

HOTELS USED:Parapat   :  Hotel Niagara*4 atau Hotel Inna Parapat

Medan    :  Hotel Tiara*4 / Hotel Asean*4 / Hotel Soechi*4 / Hotel Emerald Garden*4 / Hotel Grand Elite Medan *4 / similar

TOUR PACKAGE RATES 2013:

Package rate per person for 02 - 03 persons : US$. 250

Package rate per person for 04 - 05 persons : US$. 200

Package rate per person for 06 - 10 persons :  US$ 180

Package rate per person for 11 - 19 persons : US$ 170

FOR LOWER PRICES, WE OFFER THE OTHER HOTELS, PLEASE CONTACT US.

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THE RATES INCLUDE:

• 02 (two) nights hotel Accomodation (twin/triple-sharing basis) 1 night in Parapat and 1 night in Medan or Berastagi.
• Meals as written on the program (2 x Breakfast, 2 x Lunch and 3 x Dinner).
• Motorized boat at Lake Toba for Samosir Tour. A group which contains of 15 persons or more, will visit both Tomok and Ambarita villages by private motor boat (not join with other groups). For a group less than 15 persons, they will visit only Tomok village by public motor boat accompanied by the tour guide.
• Entrance and parking fees during the tour
• Tourist coach/car (fully air conditioned) during the tour
• Tour Guide for GIT (group more than 10 persons). For group less than 11 persons(FIT), the driver will act as tour guide in charge.
• Parking fees
• Mineral water as extra service in the coach/car.

THE RATES EXCLUDE:

• Air-tickets, airport taxes and porterage
• Optional Tour
• Tipping for Guide & Driver
• Personal expenses such as shopping or purchasing anything for self usage, mini bar, telephone, room service, laundry, etc
• Travel Insurance

NOTES:

• These rates are applicable for 4-star hotel. We afford to provide the lower prices by using 3-star or 2-star or budget hotels. Please contact us.
• This kind of tour package enables you to stay in Berastagi at the last night instead of staying in Medan as long as not make you will be late to reach the airport in Medan for your return flight. Similar grade of hotel will be provided.
• In case lunch had been given at the first day, lunch at the last day will be personal account (if any). Or it can be recalculated as additional charge.
• These rates are not valid for high season such as Idul Fitri festival, New year, Lunar New Year, Christmas and other public holidays when the hotels do not apply contract rates.
• The rates are subject to change without prior notice. The actual rates are the agreed rates in confirmation.

Mr. David Witin : Phone (62)81265888869,  Blackberry Pin 2772c4a5 
Email: witindavid@gmail.com

NOTES:

David Witin is acting as a travel agency. Any costs incurred resulting from accidents, flight delays, traffic congestion, and loss of things, natural disturbance or natural disasters, riots, epidemic diseases and others. Any costs incurred due to the above are borne by each participant.

Sigura-Gura Falls, the Highest Waterfall in Indonesia.

At a Glace

Sigura-Gura Falls is the highest waterfall in Indonesia. With a height of 250 meters, this waterfall beat other waterfall like a waterfall Madakaripura which has a height of 200 meters or waterfall in West Sumatra Payakumbuh high yan has "only" 150 meters.

Sigura-Gura Falls is located in Toba Samosir regency, about 250 kilometers from the city of Medan. Because of the proximity to Lake Toba, it is no wonder if this waterfall is always crowded by tourists.

Sigura-gura waterfall

  

From a distance looks, Sigura-gura waterfall like a giant waterfall. This waterfall comes from the shavings River water from Lake Toba. Thumping sound of water coming down, can still be heard from a distance because of its height.

 

The waterfall is surrounded by rocky cliffs are very steep and slippery. Shades of the natural jungle will welcome mate when entering this area, some trees seem to grow typical plateau panorama and decorate around this waterfall attraction.

Sigura-gura waterfall like a giant waterfall

 You can feel the coolness of the water while removing the tired after a long journey and tiring to go to this attraction. Or for my friend who wanted to see some attractions around Niagara-Gura Sigura this, visitors can walk to track it down, and not just a few meters away buddy will be presented by Dam panorama Sigura-Gura very famous.

 
Indeed Sigura-gura waterfall used by the government as a Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP). In addition to soaking and berbasah-basahan here, visitors are also many who set up tents to camp around this waterfall.

Sura-gura Dam

Streams around the waterfall-Gura Sigura frequently and regularly used as a location for rafting. Even here also rafting competition ever held national and international level. Yes, the river flows around Niagara-Gura Sigura is indeed a potential once to carry out activities or Rafting competition, let alone a very heavy flow of adrenaline to the participants in the middle of the cohesiveness of the team Rafting.

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SIPISO-PISO WATERFALL

 

 A. At a Glance
Sipiso - piso Waterfall is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the village community settlements Tongging , Sub Brand , Karo District , North Sumatra Province . Can be said , is not unlike visiting the village traveled to Sipiso - piso . Geographically , the village Tongging are in the lower plains , while Sipiso - piso Waterfall is located in the higher hills of the village Tongging . This waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level ( asl ) and is surrounded by green hills covered with pine forests since .
Name of the waterfall is managed by the Local Government Karo has a distinctive meaning . As mentioned in the daily news New Sounds Indonesia , that Sipiso - piso piso meaning comes from the blade . Swift water - water that fell from the hill a hundred meters altitude above the diperumpamakan like - bladed sharp knife . In addition , a steep ravine when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo piso  .
As a growing district , Tanah Karo in the tourism sector became one of the excellent potential that is expected to boost local revenue , in addition to the agricultural and industrial sectors course . In this sector , Karo has interesting attractions , such as volcanoes , hot springs , mountains, lakes , waterfalls , traditional houses , local culture , and so forth ( www.hariansib.com ) .
During its development , tourism objects in Tanah Karo began to be developed and promoted to other regions, including Sipiso - piso waterfall itself . Though as there is competition among the attractions it , it remains a positive value for each object to be encouraged to grow and be able to attract tourists as much as possible . For example , in the village of Tongging has recently been established Faith Park ( TWI ) . Nevertheless, the TWI is said to absorb the attention of more tourists to come , charm Sipiso - piso still will not be replaced . How not , this is not another waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in the many waterfalls in Indonesia , such as Waterfall Tinoor in Tomohon , North Sulawesi Province or Grojogan Sewu , in the province of Central Java .
Of all of them , Sipiso - piso remain privileged . Only distance apart as far as 35 km from the famous tourist city in Indonesia , City Berastagi , Karo , and only takes about 45 minutes from the city of Medan , capital of North Sumatra province , Sipiso - piso proved capable of lifting Karo 's reputation as one of the goals domestic and foreign travelers . Tonggo Simanungsong , a lover of travel , said that many foreign tourists who visited Sipiso - piso are from Malaysia , Singapore , France , and the Netherlands . For local travelers , panoramic Tongging is all too familiar , in fact some say this news has come to the world for its natural beauty .

B. feature

Strikes!!! That's how you feel when you first set foot in the village Tongging, the village where Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located. By visiting Tongging Village, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery as the tourist area in the village of Tao Silalahi who are nearby. Before enjoying the waterfall up close, you'll be treated to beautiful views of Tanah Karo viewing post there on a hilltop, the starting point Sipiso flow-piso. From the top of the hill that surrounds Sipiso-piso Waterfall is also you can see the beauty of the landscape of Lake Toba, a volcanic lake in the world.

 After that, to explore the natural beauty of the nearby Sipiso-piso, you should back up the hill through the hundreds of steps that have been provided to small and close down the waterfall. Ranks stairs that had been prepared it is a main road that is safe for.

At the bottom, you can look in the direction of small hills that are before you. You will wonder at the high hills will be accompanied by the roar of thousands of water droplets splashing the water bouncing off the point of collapse. Because of this waterfall has a height of 120 meters or about 360 feet before flowing into Lake Toba, so many people who've been to this place say how big splash of water droplets falling in Sipiso-piso Waterfall is greater than Sigura-gura-a nature area known in North Sumatra.

 C. location

Sipiso-piso waterfall located in Sub Brand, Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This district is about 24 km from Kabanjahe City, the capital of Karo.

 
D. access

When you are in the city of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province, then you have to travel about 2 hours by bus or car to Kabanjahe, the capital of Karo. Kabanjahe located in the southern highland tourist areas are well known, namely Berastagi. Each 45-minute stretch Kabanjahe bus terminal downtown departed from Medan. Bus fare depends on the type of bus you choose, certainly the cheapest economic bus. Arriving in Kabanjahe, you still have to cover a distance of 24 km to the north, the path leading to Lake Toba. With the quality of unpaved roads, you can get to tour the village Tongging Sipiso-piso in 30 minutes by car or bus.

 
E. Accommodation and Other Facilities

 
Accommodation would be important for tourists. When traveling in Sipiso-piso and willing to spend, then you can find lodging in the village or in the city Tongging Kabanjahe, the capital of Karo. In addition, if you want to find a memento or souvenir for the family at home, then go just a variety of souvenir hawkers Tanah Karo in the tourist area.

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'Mandi oukup' is more than just a bath

After you visit amazing places in North Sumatra, now is his time indulging in a traditional relaxation.The name is mandi oukup or Oukup bath. Oukup bath is a traditional spice-scented steam bath, is much more than a means of keeping clean. It's a complete beauty and health treatment to be taken and enjoyed at leisure. Many modern oukup parlours can be found in Medan and other cities in North Sumatra, since the opening of the first modern oukup parlour in 1992 in Medan. The bath is scented using fresh ginger, turmeric, pepper, star anise, temu kunci, coriander, celery leaves, kencur, and many other spices and herbs. The parlors usually provide traditional massage, body scrub, and then take a mandi oukup. it is usually done for better blood circulation and remove dead skin, so that you become more healthy and fresh after a Oukup bath. In the Parlorsyou will be accompanied by a skilled therapist.

TANGKAHAN, Langkat North Sumatra

Welcome to Tangkahan… 

Tangkahan is sometimes mentioned as the HIDDEN PARADISE IN SUMATRA. It is definitely hidden and for many a paradise. It is the perfect place to get off the beaten track, but still have access to nice food and comfortable bungalows. 

Buluh River Tangkahan

 Tangkahan is an interesting place in many ways. Interesting for what it has to offer and an interesting background. The sounds of monkeys calling to one another, the elephants, the jungle, and the clean rivers are obvious attractions.

Batang Serangan River

Batang Serangan River

 What makes Tangkahan different is that it is a good example on how community based eco-tourism can stop illegal logging, improve livelihood, and develop a sense of pride amongst the locals. 

Troops of elephants

Tangkahan Bat Cave

 This development on the border of Leuser National Park where the bigger river Batang Serangan meets the smaller river Sungai Musam is the hidden paradise of Tangkahan. Ride the Sumatran elephants in the jungle! Float down the clear river! Go jungle trekking! Soak yourself in hot springs! Or take a course in how to handle and care for elephants!

 Accomodation

 There are some lodging in tangkahan, with prices ranging from US$ 11 to US$ 15/ Night. All the accomodation is not include breakfast but there's a restaurant at the guest house with many menu from international to locals food. There is no electricity at tangkahan, so they use genset from 18.30 from 23.00 everyday to turn on the electric.

 

lunch on the riverbank Batang Serangan

Tangkahan Lodging

Comfortable rooms

  Things To Do

 * Trekking (jungle trek, family trek, etc) price is conditional with the trek.

* washing elephants at 9.00 and 16.00 , price US$ 4/ persons

* hot springs (free of charge)

* tubbing to the waterfall (price is conditional)

* trekking with elephants

*etc

 

Trekking with elephants

 

Jungle trek

 How to Get to Tangkahan

Tangkahan is around 100 km northwest of Medan. You can get there by private car, or take the bus from Pinang Baris terminal in Medan. The three- or four-hour trip features views of oil palms and some rather rough bits of road. For transport and accommodation, David Witin  (+6281265888869) or Blackberry Pin 2772c4a5  Email : witindavid@gmail.com. so, if you like the adventure and back to nature.. please come and visit here...

Why you need a real vacation

Giving your brain a rest

The jobs of the future will demand problem-solving skills and creative approaches to work, everyone agrees. Then why do we keep thinking that more hours at a desk will lead to better work?

Indeed, research has shown that people's productivity peaks when they're working between 35 hours and 50 hours a week, depending on the job structure and type of occupation. There's a good reason Henry Ford agreed to a 40-hour workweek standard: Ford's own internal data showed that additional work hours didn't meaningfully improve productivity.

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This goes double for vacations. A 2009 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology by researchers at Indiana University found that when you have physical distance and temporal distance (a.k.a. time off) from a problem, you're able to come up with more creative solutions. The research builds on the concept of psychological distance, which is important for finding fresh approaches to a thorny problem.

To your health

When I found myself earlier this week spending 10 hours to research and report a story that should've taken me five hours, I started to suspect that both my productivity and creativity were in dire need of a boost. Recipe for a vacation!

Even scarier a fate than being dull and inefficient is the prospect of heart disease or an early death.

A 2000 study of 13,000 middle-aged men found that those who failed to vacation for five years in a row were 30% more likely to experience coronary events than those who took at least a week's vacation every year. In addition, the researchers at the State University of New York, Oswego, found an increased risk of death and cardiovascular disease.

Women aren't immune, either. In 2005, researchers found that women who took at least two vacations a year were less likely to be depressed and reported higher marital satisfaction, compared with those who took time off from work less than every other year. The study was published in the Wisconsin Medical Journal.

Family time

I must confess that a small part of me has been dreading the vacation a bit. In addition to worrying about all the work waiting for me when I return, I haven't been looking forward to cooking for and cleaning up after my children for 24 hours over the course of eight days. I enjoy having half the day to myself in a quiet office and fixing lunch just for myself.

But research published in January by Kelton on behalf of the Walt Disney Co. found that quality time increases to 82% of time spent with children on vacation, as compared with half of the time at home. Moreover, 97% of parents report sharing something new about themselves with their children while on vacation, and 54% say the whole family is more affectionate, according to the survey.

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My solution: a job chart for the kids and a firm intention to share the workload, so that the Lewis family can join those happy survey takers reporting more relaxation while on vacation. Remarkably, my children loved the idea and have already planned out the chores for the first two days. Hopefully my health will benefit enough by the vacation to withstand the days when they are planning the meals, which I'm sure will be pancakes, pizza, and nary a vegetable in sight.

Checking out

Our brains and bodies need downtime every day, in the form of rest and sleep, so we can face the next day with fresh reserves of mental and physical energy. But we also need periodic breaks longer than a weekend to recover from day-to-day stress and restore ourselves to optimal function. Just catching up on sleep makes a big difference.

Bono wave : The Tidal Bore Surfing

The enormity of the Seven Ghosts wave in Riau

Kampar River

 As far-away fantasy, have you ever can imagine surfing on the river? surfing in the river really is not just a daydream. Stream of this one was definitely different and special because not even all choppy seas can be a place to surf.

unique and phenomenal surge (tidal bore) that can be ridden powerful surfers is no real reliable in Kampar River. Location can be found in the village of Muda Island, District of Teluk Meranti, Pelalawan, Riau Province. Wave (tide sea water) which makes the Kampar River is now more popular and being special is Bono waves. 

Tidal Bore

 

Bono is a natural phenomenon that occurs due to the meeting of the waters in the tidal currents tide river water. This phenomenon only occurs at certain times, which is when the full moon or the local people call it a big month. The full moon occurs every 10-20 months in the calculation of Malay (Arabic) or the range of months from August to December. At the time of a small moon (tides off season), Bono is negligible.

Bono wave

Bono waves supported the formation of natural conditions where there is narrowing because of the current meeting a young island that divides the Kampar River estuary section. Occurrences Bono usually marked hearing a roar like thunder accompanied by strong winds, followed by the formation of waves and big waves rolling.

Bono speed up to 40 km / h, moving from the direction towards the mouth of the river or the beginning of Young Island to the Gulf of Binjai on the Kampar River. Waves can reach a height of 4-6 m at high tide.

Bono also known as a wave of seven ghost (Seven Ghosts). That is because the resulting waves could reach seven successive layers of waves and can even create the vault (barrel), is like waves in the ocean. Uniquely, the waves roll in even in a much longer duration of time (could be up to 2 hours) when compared with the waves in the ocean surfers usually indulge in a number of minutes only. Because of his prowess, Bono waves are not recommended for novice surfers.

A wave of seven ghost

 Bono is the existence of Attraction wave that is fairly new and still being developed provincial administration. Scarcity and uniqueness of a tourist destination as it has the potential to attract tourists is definitely more than the destination or attraction generally, both local and foreign tourists, especially surfers.

 Tips

Keep in mind the condition of the Kampar River at high tide dangerous enough to be forded. Go with the (speedboat driver) who is experienced in wading through the Kampar River. Or contact me in witindavid@gmail.com or my Blackberry PIN 2772c4a5 for more information,  Calculate departure time and weather conditions if you want to watch or surf the waves Bono.



Teluk Meranti village frequently suffered floods in times of appearance of Bono. To anticipate this, local residents build houses on stilts.

Kampar River water color is brownish. It is advisable for you to wear colored than white.

Bono waves only for surfers but professionals still need to be vigilant and careful. For those of you who are beginners should be careful with Bono tide, especially when the season arrives. For beginners, it is advisable to challenge the smaller waves in the river Turip, Serkap and Kerumutan.



Bono waves reaching 6 feet in height can usually be "found" in the range of months from August to December. Most of the wave crest occurred in November and February. For the wave height of approximately 2 meters, usually occurs in January-July.



Estimated emergence Bono Seven Ghost is as follows:

• 15 - October 18, 2013
• 29 October to 1 November 2013
• 13 - 16 November 2013
• 27 November to 1 December 2013
• 26 - December 29, 2013
• Peak wave was greatest in November and February.

 Lets Come and enjoy this natural phenomenon