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4D3N DELIGHTING MEDAN (Fr $339) GV4 4D3N DELIGHTING MEDAN (Fr $339) GV4 Explore North Sumatra region, visit the Maimoon Palace to witness a glimpse of the royal heritage. Retreat to the soothing ambiance of the highlands to visit Lake Toba and the Samosir Island. Berastagi, famous for abundant fruits and flowers, is also the place to visit near Medan. Taste the Durian fruit or cake and the sweet passionfruit known as Markisa, that also comes in syrup bottles to mix as beverages. Visit the local market and splurge on many kinds of fresh picked local products. Find your way to amazing waterfalls and hot water springs to unwind DAY 01: ARRIVE MEDAN – SAMOSIR (1N) (D) Horas! Medan. Met your local host and continue on a scenic drive through the plantation road and small town of Siantar to Parapat for your ferry crossing the scenic Lake Toba to Samir Island. Check-in to your hotel. Stop made at Siantar, break for shopping of Siantar snack product such as “Ting-Ting”, “Tong-Tong” etc Lunch provided Dine tonight served at hotel. DAY 02: SAMOSIR ISLAND – BERASTAGI (B/L/D) The island of Samosir, situated in the huge crater lake Toba, measures 45 km. by 20 km. The heart of the Toba Batak culture, with its many traditional villages along its shoreline. Today guided journey to explore the island, which includes: • Tomok Traditional village, the site of the large stone sarcophagus of chief Sidabutar; Ambarita said to have been a place where criminals sentenced and beheaded. Take a ferry back to Parapat and continue the journey to Berastagi with stop enroute made at: • Simarjarunjung, viewing the scenic beauty of Lake Toba • Dokan village, learn on ancient Batak Karo culture and admire on the distinctive Batak houses with their horned roofs. • Sipiso Piso, marvel on the stunning Sipiso-piso waterfall, which drops 120 meters into an impressive gorge below Arriving Berastagi, directly transfer to your hotel for check-in. Lunch served at Murni Restaurant or Hongkong Rest. Dine tonight served at hotel. DAY 03: BERASTAGI – MEDAN (1N) (B/L/D) Journey conitinue on an enjoyable drive through the hilly mountain road and rolling countryside of Sibolangit to Medan. The journey include a visit: • Berastagi Fruits and vegetables market, shop for fresh tropical fruit and vegetables. • Lumbini Temple prances around the gardens, perusing around the cheerful flowers and taking pictures with Buddha • Sibolangit, enjoy a fresh mountain air Medan, is a thriving metropolis, and one of the biggest cities in Indonesia. The population of the city is diverse, representing virtually every ethnicity in Indonesia. Guided city orientation today includes: • Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, the Old China Town of Medan, soak up some culture and educate yourself about Medan. CHONG A FIE Mansion is a lovely spot to sit on the history of Medan. • The Grand Mosque of Medan is an impressive sight complete with Arabesque domes and crystal chandeliers. • Palace of the Sultan Maimoon the building’s design reflects Malay influences, painted in a yellow trim (the color of Malay royalty • Madras Village, visits the Temple Shri Mariamman, built in 1885 in and Our Lady of Vailankanni Church, which is a celebrated Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary believed to have appeared in the town of Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, India. Lunch at Sun Rise Rest Dine at Lembur Kuring Rest DAY 04: MEDAN – DEPARTURE (B) Bid farewell to Medan. In time of departure you are transferred the airport for your flight home. SINO-AMERICA TOURS CORPORATION PTE LTD 1 Park Road, #04-62 People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108 Group Tours Hotline: 6536 6633 Email: [email protected] .
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