Discover the Best Underrated Hiking Spots for Travel Photography Enthusiasts

10:35am departure from KLIA2, arriving at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan at 10:37am 😳 Embark on a beginner-friendly hiking adventure 🗺️
📍 Explore the world’s largest volcanic lake ——
📍 Discover the volcano closest to Kuala Lumpur ——

Itinerary Reference
Day 1
Start your journey early with a morning flight from KLIA2 to Kualanamu International Airport in Medan (about 1 hour). Upon arrival, embark on a scenic drive to Parapat Pier (approximately 3.5 hours). From there, hop on a ferry and enjoy a 40-minute ride to the Tuktuk area on the enchanting Samosir Island in Lake Toba.

Day 2
Rent a motorcycle and set out on a self-drive tour around the island. Explore these must-see attractions:
– The breathtaking views from Bukit Holbung
– The serene beauty of Batu Maroppa
– The stunning landscapes of Bukit Sibea-Bea
– The cascading Efrata Waterfall
– The historical sites of Batu Passa and Liang Sipogu
– The picturesque Pantai Batuhoda
– The mysterious Stone Chairs of King Siallagan

Day 3
Bid farewell to Tuktuk and take a car to Pangururan (about 1 hour). Transfer to a bus for a scenic 4.5-hour journey to Berastagi.

Day 4
From Berastagi, drive to the starting point of Mount Sibayak (about 30 minutes) and begin your exhilarating 4-hour hike. After conquering the summit, take a bus back to Medan (about 4 hours).

Day 5
On your final day, make your way to Kualanamu International Airport (about 50 minutes) and catch your flight back to KLIA2 (about 1 hour).

💰 Estimated Costs
– Airport taxi to Lake Toba pier: 1,005,000 IDR for a 7-seater private car
– Lake Toba ferry: 25,000 IDR per person
– Motorcycle rental at Lake Toba: 200,000 IDR per day
– Mount Sibayak hiking package (including transportation and mountain guide): 200,000 IDR per person
– Sampri bus (Pangururan → Berastagi): 85,000 IDR per person