Weh Island, Aceh

Tourist attractions Weh Island is a tourist attraction in Aceh who have not known a lot of tourists, especially lovers of travel within the country. However, for those lovers of sea travel, Weh Island is a well known tourist spot because it is one of the diving and surfing.

Iboih beach, on the island of Weh, is a beach frequented by those who want to dive. You can enjoy the beauty of the underwater in Pulau Weh, including along the traces of nature which separates the island of Sabang on the island of Sumatra. Due to the strong sea waves, Weh Island is also home to exciting surfing in Aceh.

Pulau Weh Tourism in Sabang

Dive sites or diving in Pulau Weh example is the Marine Park on the island Rubiah. Here you will find an amazing variety of marine animals, including sharks, whales, dolphins, turtles and manta rays.

 

Of the amount of information obtained, the diving experience (diving) in Weh Island is one of the best in Indonesia. The natural beauty of the underwater Pulau Weh can be aligned with the Raja Ampat marine tourism is famous for. That is why diving lovers come to this tourist spot sea.  

Tourism Pulau Weh has beautiful coral reefs and live. One of the interesting places in Aceh is located on the westernmost side of the map Indonesia. Weh Island is located in the path of the entrance to the Strait of Malacca, thus not surprisingly you will find quite a lot of cruise ships or yachts passing in the sea area of the Weh island. Of course, this is a pretty good sight while down and enjoy sightseeing in Weh island of Sabang.

Pulau Weh enjoy tours will take you on a fun beach life. You can choose a lodging, from the most simple to the luxurious.

There is a wooden hut that you can rent at very low cost, also there is even a bungalow costly if that is what you want. There are many guesthouse for lovers of travel who arrived in Pulau Weh.

You can enjoy a swing bed nets tied between coconut trees while enjoying a panoramic view of the beach and surrounding marvelous life. If you take exactly the lodging is located on the waterfront, you may be amazed how crystal clear sea water that was in the island. The reflection of the moon at nightfall will increasingly add to the exotic island of Weh this tour. A very memorable tour experience!

But, I do not know what causes why people are still not many came to Aceh to enjoy sightseeing in this Weh island. The most logical reason is the lack of information that expose the beauty of sea travel and an interesting variety of water activities in the Weh Island.

As a result, the Indonesian public still do not know one of the many attractions in Aceh. However, the trend of increasing Weh Island travel time after time as the development of infrastructure and the efforts of the local government there. This is certainly an exciting thing.

You've heard the word pity is not it? From Sabang to Merauke, lined islands. It is one of the fragment in our national song lyric. Sabang is the capital of the island of Weh. A walk on the island of Sabang course will leave a distinct impression.

Visit Sabang means you have set foot in Kilometer Zero Indonesia. There, standing monument that indicates this. This monument is named as Kilometer Zero Monument Indonesia. To explore Sabang and the beach is right there, in fact most favor by walking, taxis are also available if you need. There minibuses, motorcycles and even a three-wheeled rickshaws are also available to take you exploring the island of Sabang. You can also rent a car.

 

Exploring the island of Weh will take you to places of interest in Sabang like waterfalls, volcanoes, hot water, bunker Japan in World War II, a historic graveyard, Durian Sacred (sacred Durian), and the town of Sabang.

Shopping in Pulau Weh (Sabang)

Characteristic souvenirs from this area are creative products made from coconut wood. Maybe you want to buy it as a souvenir, or to give to your friends, family, or spouse. You can visit the traditional markets to get fresh fruits and snacks. There dodol (sweets made from a particular flour, sugar, palm sugar and sometimes fruit), crisps, cakes, and bread (typical of this island) that you can buy. 

Transport to the island of Weh (Sabang)

If you are from Banda Aceh, then you can use the ferry in the morning in the port of Ulee Lheue and will arrive at the beach Gapang. Using the ferry will take several hours, than if using a speedboat which takes about 45 minutes. If you are from Medan, of course you have to go to Banda Aceh in advance, it could take a bus or plane.  

Travel costs to Pulau Weh (Sabang)

Airports in Banda Aceh - Ulee Lheue: Rp 100,000 (cars) Rp 70,000 (motor)
Bus Terminal - Ulee Lheu: Rp 60,000 / car Rp 30,000 (rickshaw)
Balohan port (Sabang) - Turkish Iboih: Rp 50,000 / person
Express Boat (45 min),
Banda Aceh - Sabang: 8 am, 9:30 am, 4 pm
Sabang - Banda Aceh: 8 am, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm
Rp 65,000
Slow Boat (90 min)
Banda Aceh Sabang: 2 pm (mon, tue, thur, fri) 10:30 am, 4 pm (wed, sat, sun)
Sabang-Banda Aceh: 8 am, (daily) 1:30 pm (wed, sat, sun)
Rp 25,000
Balohan - Iboih Beach: Rp 50,000
Balohan - Three Wells Beach: USD 25,000-30,000
Motor rental: Rp 60,000 - Rp 100,000