As one of the priority tourist destinations, her beauty is undeniable. The largest lake in Indonesia has also been included in the tour package sold for the 2018 Asian Games.
Managing Director of the Toba Authority Authority (BOPDT), Arie Prasetyo, said the Asian Games is a good momentum to promote Indonesian tourism. At once panning foreign tourists.
"So it should be maximized to promote our tourist objects. Moreover, Lake Toba is one of 10 priority tourist destinations, "said Arie.
Arie mentioned, there are 2 packages of Toba Lake tour that will be marketed to the Asian Games 2018. That is the Fantastic Toba package and Amazing Lake Toba. A number of mainstay destinations with exciting travel, the menu offered on the package that lasted 5 days and 4 nights.
"Destinations offered include Brastagi, Parapat, and Samosir Island. All will be exploited. Treat the stunning natural scenery into seasoning seasoning, "said Arie.
"Batak cultural wealth is so thick, it will also be a soft meal to immortalized. City tour to Medan City adds attraction for the tour package, "he added.
The price offered for the package tour, said Arie, very tempting. The Fantastic Toba package is priced at US $ 486 per pax. While the Amazing Lake Toba package has been priced at US $ 450 per pax.
"This strategic step will surely support us. All necessary preparations will be coordinated with relevant stakeholders. So that later this becomes a stimulus to lift tourism Lake Toba. Moreover, the Asian Games Torch will also visit Lake Toba at the end of July, "said Arie.
Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya, said the 2018 Asian Games presence is the right time to bring the world to Indonesia. So that should be used to increase the coffers of tourists.
In addition, the selection of Lake Toba as one of the packages sold is very fitting. Besides endowed with enchanting natural and cultural charm, the infrastructure of Lake Toba has been highly qualified. Whether it's accessibility or amenitasnya. This is evident from the positive performance recorded tourism Lake Toba.