Samosir, or Samosir Island, is a large volcanic island in Lake Toba, located in the north of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

• At Parapat, buy a boat ticket to visit Samosir Island. The journey will take you about 45 minutes.

Sidabutar is the ancient ruling clan in the Batak village of Tomok on Samosir Island. Indeed, the sarcophagi of the ruling Sidabutar clan are the main attraction at Tomok.

• It's hard to find the location of the Tomb also the tribal village , ì you don't visit with a tour guide, ask the locals nearby.
• Beware of several "fake" tour guides who try to charge you a lot of money for showing the way or telling wonderful stories.

Ambarita is an ancient Batak tribal village on Samosir Island, Lake Toba. It is often called the Ambarita Stone Chair Village due to its historic relics from the pre-Christian era.

• On the narrow lane lead to the Ambarita Stone Chair, you can visit the Tomok houses. One of them is used for a museum.
• Souvenir stalls are available nearby, don't forget to bring cash, as there's no ATM on the island.

Sipisopiso waterfall is located in the Tanah Karo regency, at the northernmost tip of the Lake Toba caldera, near the fishing village of Tongging.

• Minibuses, vans and private cars are available at Parapat to take you back to the central of Medan. You can ask the driver to take you to Berastagi.
• If not satisfied to enjoy the beautiful natural sights of Sipiso-piso is from a distance, come down to him. Walking slowly down the hills filled with pine trees, toward the waterfall for better experience.
• To reach the bottom of the waterfall, you do have to spend a little extra energy. Not to mention walking trails are steep and winding. But don't worry, once reached the bottom of the waterfall, the tiredness is going to be vanished.

Berastagi is a town and subdistrict of Karo Regency situated on crossroads on the main route linking the Karo highlands of Northern Sumatra to the coastal city of Medan.

• Upon arrival in Berastagi visit the Central Fruit Market to buy tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers.
• Berastagi is not a major tourist town, so you will experience Indonesian life like a local.
• Enjoy the grill or boiled corn and if you would like and still have the time, you can do horse riding before your return to Medan
• The road to Brastagi is a winding road, so if you have a sensitive stomach, make sure you bring a vomit bag (sick bag) as you cannot stop in the middle of hairpin turn. Make sure to bring some balm or medication to ease your nausea as well.