Toba Lake was formed by a stupendous prehistoric volcanic explosion. The eruption was 75.000 years ago and leaving a spectacular caldera with wonderful landscapes. The explosion with Volcanic Exposivity Index of 8 caused volcanic winter for many years which decimated almost all living things on earth. The resulting 630 km square of land mass in the center of the lake, now known as Samosir Island, is the world's fifth largest island lake. It is also arguably the world's largest island within an island.

Toba Lake is the highest and deepest crater lake in the world with a depth of over 450 meter. Lying at 906 meter above sea level, the climate in the Toba area is refreshingly cool. Also, the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia with gigantic size of 1.265 square km, 90 km long with a coastline of 285 km. The volcanic soils are remarkably fertile and the Toba highlands have been inhabited for centuries.

Thing to Do: Swimming, Fishing, Rafting, Water Skiing, Speed Boat Trips, Power Boating, Shopping Traditional Craft, etc
Getting There: Public Transpot, Rental Car, Bus (4 hours driving or less than 180 km from Medan City)
Places of Interest: Parapat City, Samosir Island

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