Samosir is the name of an island located in the middle of Lake Toba, North Sumatra, which is also the largest lake in Southeast Asia. Samosir is perhaps best known for foreign tourists and potential to become a leading tourist areas should be developed. On this island, you can visit the coastal lakes, hot springs, and the old village unique Batak. In addition, culinary tourism on the island is also worth a try because of the unique cuisine that is hard to find elsewhere. If you are an adventurous and likes to explore many places, the island is ideal as your next destination.
Transportation
The island of Samosir can only be achieved through Medan. From the field, you can rent a car and traveled around 4-5 hours. Car rental (rent car) can easily be found in the surrounding field and costs around Rp 350,000 (including the driver) you are ready to go. Other options for the trip to Samosir is by taxi. You can take a taxi Merpati Medan, Merpati Pangururan Taxi, or Taxi Samosir Beautiful Pangururan, with prices ranging from Rp 65,000.
Arriving on the island, you can rent a motorcycle or a bike to get around. Motorcycle rental prices ranging from Rp 40,000 and can be found easily in the Tuktuk. It would be nice if you can get around Samosir Island with down the road on the edge of the lake. Another way to get there is with a unique means of transportation called "Bentor" or "motor tricycles."
Towards Access Samosir
There are four access can be selected to reach the island. Three access through Lake Toba, and the access by road. But access to the most popular is through Ajibata Ports in the Port Tomok Prapat in Samosir. By using this access, you need to board the ferry. Travel across Lake Toba would be great because along the way you will be treated to views of the lake and the beautiful and green hills around. The fresh air will make you become imperceptible. Waterway access to the other is through Tigaras-Simanindo and Muara-Nainggolan. Just like Ajibata-Tomok Tigaras-majors ferry departs daily Simanindo. However, for the Muara-Nainggolan, the ferry is only available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Attractions
Samosir regency consists of 9 districts. Each district has a different tourist places. However, the types of tours are offered in all areas that tend to be similar Samosir nature and culture.
For those of you who love the smell of things culture and history can visit the Tomb of King Sidabutar, Stone Parsidangan and Museum Huta Bolon. You can also learn about the Batak culture at every old village in Samosir. In addition, you can also watch Sigale-gale in Tomok.
Nature tourism
You can visit the Rock Marhosa, Marlakkop Caves, Beaches Ambarita, Aek Nakotang, White Sand Beach, and the Thermal Baths Panguruan. These places are some parts of the island attractions samosir. Actually there are a lot of tourism potential worth to visit on the island, but these places still require further development to be used as tourist attractions.
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