Business · Indonesia · 1 day ago
Lake Toba ferry fares discounted by about 21% for year-end holidays
ASDP Indonesia Ferry is discounting fares on the Ajibata-Ambarita route for Indonesia’s 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year holiday period.
The route crosses Lake Toba and connects Ajibata with Ambarita on Samosir Island, a popular destination in North Sumatra.
The government is waiving the full port-service charge, which amounts to an average 21.11% reduction in the total fare.
During the discount period, a pedestrian ticket costs Rp 10,000, a motorcycle ticket Rp 25,000 and a private-car ticket Rp 170,000.
Discounted travel runs from 22 December to 10 January, and tickets have been available since 7 November through trip.ferizy.com.
ASDP plans to operate up to three vessels, with a maximum of 21 trips a day, and expects busy periods from Ajibata on 23–25 December and 28 December.
Passengers are advised to book early and use the official channel, check that passenger details are correct and avoid peak travel times to reduce queues.
PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry is offering a discount on fares for the Ajibata-Ambarita route on Lake Toba for the 2026-27 Christmas and New Year holidays.
The government is waiving 100% of the port service fee, equivalent to an average 21.11% reduction in the total ferry fare.
Discounted travel applies from 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, and tickets have been available to book since 7 November.
After the discount, fares are Rp 10,000 for a pedestrian, Rp 25,000 for a motorcycle and Rp 170,000 for a private car.
ASDP plans to operate up to three ships, with a maximum of 21 trips per day.
- Who
- PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry is offering the discount, supported by a government stimulus.
- What
- A 100% waiver of the port service fee reduces total ferry fares by an average of 21.11%.
- When
- Discounted travel runs from 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027. Tickets have been available since 7 November 2026.
- Where
- The Ajibata-Ambarita ferry route on Lake Toba, Indonesia.
- Why
- The program is intended to make travel more affordable and support visitor travel to Lake Toba during the year-end holidays.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Discounted tickets became available to book through trip.ferizy.com.
The discounted travel period is in effect.
ASDP forecasts peak crossings from Ajibata, with an estimated 731 small vehicles per day.
ASDP expects the potential number of vehicles crossing to reach 788.
- Route
- Ajibata-Ambarita, Lake Toba
- Discount
- 100% off the port service fee; an average 21.11% off the total fare
- Pedestrian fare
- Rp 10,000
- Motorcycle fare
- Rp 25,000
- Private car fare
- Rp 170,000
- Operations
- Up to three ships and a maximum of 21 trips per day
What people are saying
ASDP welcomes this government stimulus policy.
We hope this policy can help reduce travel costs while making it easier for people to plan trips with their families during the year-end holidays.
Avoid buying tickets through brokers or unofficial parties, which may lead to extra costs.