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Day 5 Study Focus: Waterfall Micro Climes / Crater Lake Geology


Following breakfast at our guest house, we set off by bus (1 hour) to the dramatic shores of Lake Toba. A colossal volcanic eruption here 80,000 years ago altered the world's climate and left a gaping 640 sq. km caldera that has now filled with rain water to form the world's largest crater lake


A stunning panorama of the crater unfolds as we reach the ridge top on the north shore of the lake. Nearby, Sipiso-piso Waterfall plunges 120 meters over the escarpment

We will descend stairs to the very base of the falls to feel the power of the wind and mist it generates and to study the flora of a waterfall micro clime


Continuing on by bus along the ridge of the crater, we arrive at the town of Parapat where we transfer by ferry to our lakeside resort on Samosir Island.

There will be time to relax, swim in the lake, or cycle around the ancient lava flow that formed the Tuk Tuk peninsula before dinner time

Overnight: Carolina Cottages


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