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Samosir Island

Samosir offers visitors an insight on the Batak history and The everyday life in these fascinating highlands can be
culture, where the Batak clans would return to Samosir to interesting to observe - the farmers ploughing the fields
seek blessings from their elders. Visitors will have a chance with their water buffalo, the children playing with piglets and
to visit the traditional Batak houses and experience the puppies, the elderly singing and telling stories - all with a
Batak cultures. stunning background.

At 1550 meters above sea level, Huta Ginjang
means a village set above. Besides offering visitors
a serenity and a picturesque view of Lake Toba, it
Huta Ginjang also offers the exciting sports of paragliding and
hang-gliding.

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