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Lunch has been arranged at a local restaurant before your flight to the neighbouring island of Java and the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. En route drive through cocoa, palm oil and rubber plantations. See the classic houses of the Batak people, high roofs and carved beams are the typical style here, and learn a little more about daily life. An included excursion will reveal traditional villages nestled in the highlands around the lake and you’ll visit Tomok, Ambarita and Simanindo. Why not relax by the shores of the lake or take a dip in the warm, volcanic waters.Īt 3,000ft above sea level, Lake Toba, the largest and deepest lake in South East Asia fills a vast crater that was created by the world’s largest volcanic explosion. After lunch at a local restaurant board a boat for the cruise across Lake Toba to your hotel located on Samosir Island where you’ll stay for two nights. En route a stop will be made at the Sipisopiso waterfall. You’ll travel by road to Samosir Island this morning. The balance of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the surroundings of your hotel and the splendid views of the smoking volcanic Mt Sinabung. This volcanic island is home to a treasure trove of scenic gems which you’ll discover over the next couple of days. Standing at one of Asia’s major crossroads Sumatra has an ancient and illustrious past. You will arrive in the Sumatran city of Medan this morning and transfer to your hotel in the former hill station of Berastagi, where you’ll stay for one night. You’ll depart on your scheduled flight to Medan via Kuala Lumpur today.