Indonesia
Medan
Serious food city, and the road to Lake Toba — the largest volcanic lake on earth.
When to go
Feb, Jun, Jul tend to be the best months here. Dec is usually the one to avoid.
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- Feb
- 30° / 23°Wet
- Jun
- 31° / 23°Wet
- Jul
- 31° / 23°Wet
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 130,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 210,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 410,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- KNO
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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