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RE: Medan to Banda Aceh return to KL, Malaysia

by Karlo 25 May 2012

You can check at the Medan Airport on arrival for onward transport to Lake Toba, but if you're arriving in Medan in the afternoon, going…
Re: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba

by pPamela 18 May 2012

Hi, From information I have gained from a friend of mine in Medan Bob there is only one train a day and a previous traveller from years…
RE: medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by meczko 15 May 2012

I visited Medan, Bukit Lawang, Berastagi and Toba Lake in summer 2009. You can find some useful information (including on climbing Sibayak…
medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by kouri 15 May 2012

hi guys, would really appreciate some advice on planning an itinerary for northern Sumatra. i'm planning to make a 5 - 6 day trip to…
medan - bukit lawang - lake toba in 6 days?

by kouri 15 May 2012

hi guys, would really appreciate some advice on planning an itinerary for northern Sumatra. i'm planning to make a 5 - 6 day trip to…
RE: Help with transport between Lake Toba - Berastagi - Tangkahan

by udangompong 12 May 2012

two years ago the 'road' through the Karo highlands from Kabanjahe to Siantar was terrible, even by Sumatra standards. I certainly wouldn't…
RE: hot springs

by LungPaul 05 May 2012

There are hot springs (Air Panas) just off Samosir Island in North Sumatra and near Lovina in Bali that I can remember off the top of…
RE: Padang / Bukittinggi to Parapat late April - early May 2012

by Intan0809 25 April 2012

Agree with Paul, it's cheaper to arrange your own itinerary. Fortunately, West Sumatera is my hometown. From Padang to bukittinggi,…
RE: Indonesia 3 weeks trip

by dc1 09 April 2012

Bukit Lawang to Lake Toba... ....I 'm guessing you will be doing ths journey by private car due to you asking if there are any nice stops??…
RE: budget needed for two months in indonesia

by dharma_ant 17 March 2012

Hey meanboy, I spent the last month in Sumatra around Berestagi, Danau Toba, Bukittinggi and it's environs and did'nt see myself spending…
RE: Advice on Sumatra

by LungPaul 13 March 2012

North Sumatra - most people go there. Medan is the capital and has a few old buildings worth seeing - it is also the hub for other things…
RE: Sumatra 1 month beaches and jungles

by dc1 09 March 2012

Where is the Medan ferry coming in from? If Penang, that was stopped over 2 years ago - there are still a few agents in Penang that adverti…
Re: travelling with kids: bali - lombok - sumatra - in 4 weeks??

by Gadong 25 February 2012

Just come to Sumatra, specially Toba lake or Samosir Island, many recommended place to stay there; Samosir Cottages (200.000,- IDR/night…
Re: Sumatra, booking flights, itinerary

by pPamela 01 February 2012

Hi ikke, Have a look at the discussion from last year about [flights Medan to Padang|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?t…
RE: Sumatra - Get around? - Some detailed questions

by pPamela 30 January 2012

Hi Andreas, If you wish to visit Brestagi and Lake Toba - get the bus from Medan to Prapat Lake Toba and the ferry across to Samosir…
Getting out of TukTuk (Samosir Island) Lake Toba (Danau Toba).

by John555 13 January 2012

Trans Sumatran buses from the bus station Parapat (get there by bemo from the ferry terminal 2000RP) most comfortable to Bukkitingi or…
Re: Places to stay Lake Toba Mainland

by dharma_ant 09 January 2012

RedApe That's very kind of you to hit the nail on the head, I certainly don't mind hearing out others suggestions but you have got straight…
RE: Places to stay Lake Toba Mainland

by RedApe 09 January 2012

I don't know why people are referring you to places in Parapat, Pematang Siantar and Samosir when you specifically said you wanted places…
Re: Places to stay Lake Toba Mainland

by dharma_ant 04 January 2012

That's very kind of you to let me know. When I manage to suss it out I think I will leave a post on it because there doesn't seem to…
Places to stay Lake Toba Mainland

by dharma_ant 02 January 2012

Hi there, I know initially this post looks like many others with a question that has popped up time and time again BUT my interest isn't…
Re: Medan - Batam via land.

by pPamela 08 December 2011

Hi Anoul, Being a traveller means stopping off at places long enough to get a feel for the place and the people. It is NOT about rushing…
RE: Month in Indonesia

by RedApe 08 December 2011

If you start in Banda Aceh (flying there from Medan) 'd suggest a stay in Pulau Weh for a bit. The diving/snorkeling beaches are at Gapang…
RE: Sumtra for 2 weeks

by RedApe 02 December 2011

Usually the minimum time you can go to Mentawai (i.e. Siberut) is six days and most tours into the interior to stay with the hunter-gathers…
SUMATRA TOUR

by BALIRECOMMENDED01 16 November 2011

MEDAN On arrival at Polonia Airport of Medan - North Sumatra, Our guide will meet you and transfer to Tiara Hotel for accommodation and…
RE: Sumatra 01nov-20nov backpacking

by GaryD 26 October 2011

Bukitinggi is a worthwhile stopover in West Sumatra. Half of the Bataks are Muslim. The Bataks on Samosir Island in Lake Toba are Christi…