Ultimate Adventure Guide to Medan & Lake Toba | The Travel Intern
Check out our guide to the best of Medan & Lake Toba: https://thetravelintern.com/lake-toba-and-medan-itinerary/ We headed to Medan & Lake Toba late last year and had the time of our lives — enjoying unbelievable views of Lake Toba, exploring the tallest plunge waterfall in Indonesia, hiking up a volcano and stuffing ourselves silly in the city of Medan! Definitely a hidden gem in Indonesia that is (SUPER) worth exploring! Changi Airport 00:33 - Lenu Chef Wai s Noodle Bar, Terminal 3 Departures Their congees are a must-try! 00:37 - Butterfly Garden, Terminal 3 Departures Home to over 1000 tropical butterflies! 00:43 - Raffles Long Bar, Terminal 3 Departures Did you know that with a boarding pass you re entitled to a free drink from the bar s menu? Sample-sized, but still good enough for a quick shot before your flight ;-) You re welcome! 00:48 - iShopChangi Collect your online goodies from iShopChangi.com here before your flight, tax and duty free! 00:58 - Garuda Indonesia flight to Medan Lake Toba 01:11 - Lake Toba Largest lake in Indonesia 01:20 - Taman Simalem Resort Mountain-top Resort overlooking Lake Toba. Super duper views! 01:30 - One Tree Hill Popular amongst locals and tourists, this is a prime sunrise spot in the resort. Some locals travel all the way up here and pay to access One Tree Hill even if they don t stay in the resort! (Free for resort customers, of course.) 01:41 - Samosir Island After admiring Lake Toba from above, it s time to experience Lake Toba. Head down to Samosir Island for some water sports along Lake Toba. 01:49 - Sipiso-piso Waterfall Indonesia s tallest plunge waterfall at 120 metres. The steps down to the bottom of the waterfall might seem daunting at first, but keep going and you ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view from the bottom! Pro-tip: Bring waterproof clothes and gear ;-) 02:05 - Gunung Sibayak in Berastagi Also known as Mount Sibayak, it s recommended to get a local guide for your hike up to the crater of the volcano! Try a natural mud facial when you re at the top too. 02:20 - Semangat Gunung Hot Springs The best way to unwind and soothe those sore muscles after an intense hike is to soak in the readily available hot springs located around the base of Gunung Sibayak! 02:31 - JW Marriott Hotel Medan If you re looking for a luxurious stay, this is definitely the place to go in Medan! 02:39 - Bihun Bebek Asie Served with a generous amount of duck, this was our favourite breakfast dish in Medan. A DEFINITE MUST-TRY! 02:45 - Bakmi Hock Seng Just down the street from the duck noodles store is Bakmi Hock Seng, serving yummy seafood noodles with generous servings of seafood like crabmeat, fish, prawns! 02:49 - Kwetiau Ateng If you re from Singapore, you re definitely no stranger to Char Kuay Teow. Try Medan s version of that, stir-fried noodles served dry or with gravy. 02:56 - Soto Kesawan A local favourite, Soto Kesawan serves prawn, chicken or beef in a homely coconut soup served with a hearty plate of rice to pair. 03:01 - Macehat Coffee The queues here are long, but so worth the wait! The Avocado Coffee Float is one of their best sellers there. Try their Creme Brulee coffee too! 03:07 - Si Bolang Durian This is an absolute heaven for all durian lovers. Be sure to check this place out if you re ever in Medan because the store s open 24 hours. Best to visit during durian season. 03:17 - Tjong A Fie Mansion Get a guided tour of the Tjong A Fie Mansion. Worth a visit! 03:24 - Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni (Our Lady of Good Health Church) This is a Catholic temple that has a shrine dedicated to Mother Mary. Do be dressed in appropriate clothing if you re visiting. ------------------------------------------------ Edited by: Sherry Wong - http://instagram.com/sherrified Read more about what went down: ► http://bit.ly/TTI-APbootcamp2 Follow us on our travel adventures on social media: ► @TheTravelIntern http://facebook.com/thetravelintern http://instagram.com/thetravelintern Learn about The Travel Intern Programme: ► https://thetravelintern.com/about-tra... Business Enquires: weare@thetravelintern.com
