Amazing Destination of Lake Toba

Jurnalis: Rifan

KABARBARU, JAKARTA – Lake Toba is one of the most amazing natural pleasures. Did you know? The Lake Toba is located in the middle of the northern part of Sumatra island. Moreover, this lake is estimated to have existed around 74,000 years ago due to Mount Toba’s massive eruption.

In the middle of the largest volcanic lake in the world, there is also quite a large island. It is the island of Samosir. Besides, it has an area of ​​1,145 square kilometres with a depth of 450 meters. Is actually, the island is more like an ocean than a lake.

In addition, it is very good for us to relax for the situation in the area itself. Since the air is very far and calm, we will be presented with a beautiful view; a beautiful row of mountains and green trees that refresh the eyes.

Then, for those of you who want to travel to Lake Toba, you don’t have to worry about not being able to get there. You can use two ways to get to the area, namely:

1. Airway
There are two routes to choose from using airway transportation. The first option, from Kualanamu International Airport Medan, you can take a plane to Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport. It is located in Siborongborong, North Tapanuli. Furthermore, Pesona Pesona can continue the journey to Lake Toba by land from this airport.

The second option, Sobat Pesona, can directly choose flights to Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport from Jakarta or several other big cities. First, check the availability of airlines from your area.

2. Landline
If you use the land route from Medan, you can use the Medan-Parapat bus, which can be reached approximately 4 hours. However, if you want to take a more personal and relaxing trip, travel agents in the city of Medan can help you arrange car and driver rentals to Lake Toba.

You can also continue the journey from Lake Toba to Samosir Island. The choice is to take the ferry, which is scheduled to depart once an hour from Ajibata Harbor to Tomok Harbor. Otherwise, you can also depart from Muara Port to Sipinggan Port, where the ship’s departure schedule is only twice a day, at 06.30 WIB and 15.00 WIB. This schedule is subject to change at any time.