Lake Toba and Samosir Island
The Samosir island is located in Toba's massive crater lake. It is the cultural center of the Toba Batak people. A trip to Lake Toba isn't complete without a stay on Samosir, which is home to several historic villages along the lake's shores. The ground climbs abruptly on the east side of the island from a tiny strip of flat land along the lake's water border to a central plateau that soars 780 meters above the waves. From this vantage point, one may enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of this lovely blue lake.
As soon as you walk off the ferry in Tomok, you'll be met with a series of souvenir kiosks offering anything from traditional hand-woven linens to Batak bamboo calendars and other trinkets. Tuktuk Siadong, or just Tuktuk, is a tiny peninsula to the north of Tomok that is famed for its sandy beaches and verdant surroundings. The verdant fields mix seamlessly with the gently lapping blue waves of Lake Toba. Despite the fact that it has beaches and watersports, the air is cold since it is located high in the mountains. As a result, Tuktuk has become a popular tourist destination, with a multitude of small hotels and homestays, restaurants, and handicrafts aplenty.
Location: the north of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia
