VisitLakeToba

  Hello, my name is Damayanti Sinaga, but you can call me  Butet . In Batak culture, “Butet” is a name often given to female babies, but as I’ve grown, it’s become a part of my identity. Though I’m no longer a baby, the name stuck, especially as many people outside the  Batak community call me Butet. Over time, I’ve come to embrace it. I live in  Kampung Ulos Hutaraja Pardamean , a charming village located on the beautiful  Samosir Island , which is nestled next to the majestic  Lake Toba  in the highlands of North Sumatra. Living here, surrounded by natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, fills me with pride. It’s no wonder I’ve become passionate about sharing my home with others. A Passion for Guiding and Promoting Lake Toba One of the main reasons I became a tour guide is my deep desire to meet and connect with people from all over the world. Through guiding, I can introduce visitors to the wonders of  Lake Toba , which holds a special place...

      Hutaraja Learning House is a learning center located in Ulos Hutaraja Village. It was founded by Damayanti Sinaga as a medium to channel her hobby and passion for teaching English to children. Besides her hobby and passion, Damayanti aims to help accelerate the development of local human resources in Lake Toba, especially in Samosir. She hopes the community can converse with tourists, particularly as Samosir, especially Ulos Village, is a popular tourist destination often visited by international travelers. Therefore, residents need to speak English to serve foreign guests well. Students  The majority of students at  Hutaraja  Learning House are elementary school children from Ulos Hutaraja Village. Some also come from outside the village, such as SDN 10 Lumban Suhi-Suhi and SD 22 Lumban Suhi-Suhi. For more than six months, children have been learning English for free, from August 2023 to January 2024. Starting in February 2024, a tuition fee of IDR 5...

Samosir, NINNA.ID - Pernah dengar Bukit Burung? Mungkin namanya terdengar asing di telinga. Tempat ini sebenarnya sudah cukup populer di kalangan backpacker, travel agent dan tour guide. Akan tetapi, biasanya orang sering mengaitkan Bukit Burung dengan Pulau Tulas. Ya, saat seseorang berada di Bukit Burung, di depannya adalah Pulau Tulas tak berpenghuni. [caption id="attachment_34977" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Bukit Burung dengan latar Pulau Tulas (foto ©Damayanti)[/caption] Bukit Burung terletak di Desa Siboro, Kecamatan Sianjurmulamula, Kabupaten Samosir , adalah spot foto yang tidak hanya memanjakan mata tetapi juga ramah kantong. [caption id="attachment_34972" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Spot foto di Bukit Burung (foto ©Damayanti)[/caption] Bayangkan sebuah lanskap di mana perbukitan hijau bertemu dengan awan-awan putih yang seolah menyentuh permukaan tanah. Pulau Tulas dan bukit-bukit sekitar hadir sebagai l...

Hello, my name is Damayanti Sinaga, but you can call me  Butet . In Batak culture, “Butet” is a name often given to female babies, but as I’ve grown, it’s become a part of my identity. Though I’m no longer a baby, the name stuck, especially as many people outside the Batakcommunity call me Butet . Over time, I’ve come to embrace it. I live in  Kampung Ulos Hutaraja Pardamean , a charming village located on the beautiful  Samosir Island , which is nestled next to the majestic  Lake Toba  in the highlands of North Sumatra. Living here, surrounded by natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, fills me with pride. It’s no wonder I’ve become passionate about sharing my home with others. A Passion for Guiding and Promoting Lake Toba One of the main reasons I became a tour guide is my deep desire to meet and connect with people from all over the world. Through guiding, I can introduce visitors to the wonders of  Lake Toba , which holds a special place in my h...

  Hutaraja Learning House is a learning center located in Ulos Hutaraja Village. It was founded by Damayanti Sinaga as a medium to channel her hobby and passion for teaching English to children. Besides her hobby and passion, Damayanti aims to help accelerate the development of local human resources in Lake Toba, especially in Samosir. She hopes the community can converse with tourists, particularly as Samosir, especially Ulos Village, is a popular tourist destination often visited by international travelers. Therefore, residents need to speak English to serve foreign guests well. Students  The majority of students at  Hutaraja  Learning House are elementary school children from Ulos Hutaraja Village. Some also come from outside the village, such as SDN 10 Lumban Suhi-Suhi and SD 22 Lumban Suhi-Suhi. For more than six months, children have been learning English for free, from August 2023 to January 2024. Starting in February 2024, a tuition fee of IDR 50,000 per chil...

NINNA.ID -There are several ways to get from Kualanamu Airport to  Samosir  Island. But the cheapest one Ninna recommended using a taxi to Kualanamu Airport. There are several taxis served or available at  Kualanamu  Airport. The cost to get into a taxi is IDR 150.000 per person.  The taxi  can load 6 people including the driver. It means for 5 people IDR 750.000. But just say there are only 1-2 people that are ready to go to Samosir Island. You will need another passenger until it loads 5 passengers from Kualanamu Airport to  Samosir  Island. Otherwise, you can book one  taxi  that cost IDR 750.000. If only 2 people that ready to go and you agree to share IDR 750.000 for both of you. Each of you costs IDR 375.000. [caption id="attachment_25974" align="alignnone" width="696"]  Kualanamu Arrivals Area Photo: Damayanti[/caption] The distance between  Kualanamu  to Samosir Island is 120-130 km. It takes approximately 4 hour a...