Indonesia Travel: Sumatra
Lake Toba
Lake Toba, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, is nestled in the volcanic heights of northern Sumatra lie the glistening green waters of Lake Toba. This region is home to the legendary Bataks, historically famous for their fierce cannibalism. Noted for their music, the robust and straightforward nature of the Bataks is in stark contrast to the more subtle, refined Javanese.
The shores of Lake Toba offer some of Indonesia’s most inviting scenery. Pine forests stretch down to white sandy beaches, and calm waters invite you to swim, canoe, or sail. Cruise to spectacular Samosir Island, rising in vertical cliffs from the center of the lake, where you’ll see traditional villages.
Upon returning to Medan, explore silver waterfalls, palm oil plantations, and groves of cocoa and rubber trees. >>Indonesia Travel: Other Islands
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