Private Tour
Private Tour: Karo Highlands and Lake Toba from Medan
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Experience a full-day sightseeing on this private tour from Medan. You will visit Brastagi in the Karo Highlands which has two active volcanoes being Sinabung and Sibayak. Visit the fruit market and traditional Karo Batak Village with authentic houses which are still occupied by 8 families before continuing onto Sipisopiso waterfall where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Toba.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour with a minimum of 2 participants
If you require a pick up from the Kualanamu Airport please note your flight must arrive before 8am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sipiso Piso Waterfall
You will enjoy the spectacular view of the northern part of Lake Toba after 3 hours driving from Medan. The Sipiso piso waterfall is at the right side of lake Toba. You can enjoy the view of this waterfall. If you walk about 1 hour you can go down and reach the waterfall.
Gundaling Hill
When we reach Brastagi and the weather is clear you can view the Sibayak volcano from Gundaling Hill
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced Private Driver
Food and drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Pickup points
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Private Tour: Karo Highlands and Lake Toba from Medan
Pickup included
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect trip thanks to our driver/guide Arifan
Romain R,,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver/guide Arifan drove us for a week in a large part of North Sumatra, he knows perfectly the area with all the natural sites not to be missed and the surrounding vegetation. He introduced us to the customs of the different communities, especially the Bataks and took us to harvesters in Benjoin, a moment of great emotion. I highly recommend calling Arifan if you visit Sumatra, without him our trip would not have been so magical. Thank you Arifan, kiss your wife and daughters 😀. You can reach him via WhatsApp at +62 813-9652-5896
excellent
Discover07898284482,,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.009-day round trip. Everything was perfectly organized and very flexible with tailoring the tour to suit our needs. Good car. Friendly operators with a lovely hotel in Medan. Would book again.
A Must Do Day Out
Mike S,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a long day, but very worth while. We saw a lot more than we were expecting. We had a very good driver/ guide, very calm and did not use the horn at all. We wish we had had more time.
Medan Trip
Maria T,,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good trip but some stops were waste of time ..especially the fruit shop and panoramic view nothing to shout about.Instead could have added Lake Toba in the list would be great
The tour was not as described
ievan2017,,Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour did not match the description. It was written that I could view the Sibayak volcano from Gundaling Hill for 30 minutes but we did not stop there. It was mentioned that we would stop for 30 minutes at Brastagi Highland, surrounded by two active volcanoes, but we did not stop there and did not see the volcanoes. We stopped at the Sipiso Piso Waterfall and Lake Toba was visible too. We visited Lingga Cultural Village, which according to the map is not Dokan Batak Village but quite similar. We stopped to see a fruit market, Taman Alam Lumbini Temple and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church which were not mentioned in the description. The tour was interesting and gave a good insight into local culture but I cannot give five stars because I paid for a different tour. Another thing – the driver made me feel uncomfortable, so I am supposed to remove another star. He asked for a tip aggressively. At first, he was pretending that he was joking but after that he asked insistently and persistently. I have spent nine weeks in total in Indonesia, visiting five different islands, and this was the first time when something like this happened.
Tri Jaya are very good
AnthonyQuilter123,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just had 12 days in Sumarta and I can wholeheartedly recommend Tri Jaya Tours , Super helpful, very good at communication, and their people were fantastic. We did a 7 day tour the driver Erwan was brilliant, the guides they used in Bukit Lawang and Mt Sibayak where also fantastic. We used Tri Jaya to arrange a few days in Banda Aceh as well and their local chap Mr Bob was again very helpful.
Great but short family trip
Erisham,,Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide, Mr Ilham is very professional, resoectful & accommodative to my family's need & requests. He is also a very attentive & skillfull driver when managing the traffic.
Great Day Out!!!
josieo2013,,Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a 12 hour day due to the distance, the traffic and also heavy rain which affected the road with flooding water. The driver (Ilham) was a careful driver and we felt safe. The points of interest were well worth the drive. In particular, the visit and local guide at the traditional village was excellent, as was the walk to the bottom of the Sipiso piso Waterfall. I definitely recommend this company and tour.
Fantastic day out with Erwan
fraserm151,,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most incredible day, the itinerary is great but the stand out for us was our driver and guide Erwan. His knowledge was vast and he always had something to tell you on the long car journeys, inbetween all of the terrible jokes that had us laughing all day. He truly made it an amazing day filled with stories, history and fun. The tour itself is very good with lots to see and do although the drive is long there is lots to see on the way which Erwan took great pleasure in explaining. Book this tour and ask for Erwan!
Thrill of a Lifetime!
Tour53185240241,,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour guide, Mr. Ari and our driver, Mr. Ali were friendly, skillful, knowledgeable, and fun to be with. I saw and experienced amazing sights and gained an incredible insight into Sumatran history and culture. I had a truly once in lifetime experience!
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