The island of Samosir located is the right in the middle Lake Toba, , covering an area of 329 square mile. This island is the original home of the Toba Bataks. It can be reached in half an hour by boat from Parapat. The traditional villages of Tomok, Tuk Tuk, Siallagan, Ambarita are recommended for traditional Batak Toba houses and local dances. In The Samosir island has many hotels, bungalow and rest house.

Tomok Village

Tomok is the main gateway of Samosir island. It is situated 9 kms from Parapat. In this village visitoris can see ancient houses in classic Batak styles, with carved beams and saddle shaped roofs. Near the village there is a tomb and sarcop hagi in the vicinity.

Visitors can also buy interesting souvenir here. At least 100 stand have been set up to Tomok, selling the traditional ulos cloth, Batak calendar, carving, two-stringed mandolins and other items. Bargaining is recommended. here is a European-style hotel which is quite out of place with its surroundings, to the east of Tomok.  

 

It’s situated 1 km away from Tuktuk or 13 km from Parapat, Ambaritta is a lonely village with many old Batak houses and stone tables and benches where meetings were held by the Sialagan chiefs in the past, here the decided the fate of criminals, the right time for harvesting rice, the date for weddings of the people and other important matters.

 

Souveniers can also be bought here although there is less choice than in Tomok.

 

Tuktuk is an ideal place to rest and relax because it lies in a quite and peaceful site. Money hotels are available here for accommodation. The sandy beach and fresh water are very pleasant for sunbathing and the swimming.( TukTuk Samosir  Hotel |Tuktuk Samosir Resto and Bar )