Nias Island

Nias district is a district in North Sumatra, which is located on the island of Nias. The capital of Nias is Gunung Sitoli, to get to Gunung Sitoli can be taken within 10 hours through a sea trip from Sibolga or 1 hour from the city of Medan via air travel. These can be used is Lion Air / Wings Air, SMAC (Fokker F-50), Dove (CN 235), and Riau airlines. Nias district has tourist attractions which are very unique, ranging from cultural tours and panoramic beauty.

Toruist destination in Nias North Sumatra

 

Nias Heritage Museum

 

Museum located at Jalan Yos Sudarso No. 134-A Gunungsitoli this is the only vehicle storage cultural splendor Nias, North Sumatra, a museum with an area of ​​2 hectares, this can be said also community recreation centers in Gunungsitoli. Astonishing is during holidays visitors can reach 1500 people.While visiting this museum not only heirlooms that you will see, at the same time you can also can visited tourist attraction seaside not far from the museum. Can also see the collection of rare animals and plants typical of Nias, or stay in Nias traditional house that indeed can be rented at this place.Nias Heritage Museum collection of approximately 6,500 historical objects that come from the people of Nias Island. Here you can see immediately a valuable collection of diverse cultures Nias, including: household items, traditional musical instruments, jewelry, and sculptures. A collection of objects on display is equipped caption (Indonesian and English) to know the history, meaning, and function. Body care collection is fairly good museum and several collections using special preservative drug that is not quickly broken.  

Sorake beach

 

Sorake is one of the outer coast of Sumatra, this beach is a favorite of the surfers because it has very good waves for surfing, even the so-called best waves 2nd after Hawaii. The beach is located in the village of Batohilitano Teluk Dalam, Nias district of North Sumatra. As the beach is known as the roll waves. Sorake visited in june and july where this month, Sorake has a large sea wave and surf in this championship is often held. Obviously, this is a golden opportunity for you both surfers and the like to capture the image or just a regular traveler. And month-other month, on average, on Saturdays and Sundays the beach is visited by local tourists. To get to the beach Sorake could use sea or air.  

Beach Lagundri

 

Similarly Sorake, Lagundri Beach also has very good waves for surfing because it is still in line with Sorake beach. Lagundri and Sorake beach are two of the hundreds of beaches in Indonesia, which is suitable for tourists who like surfing or surfing. Lagundri beaches are in a lagoon adjacent to Sorake, which is 13 kilometers south of Teluk Dalam, the capital of South Nias, North Sumatra. The distance between the beach Lagundri and Sorake only 2 kilometers.  

Skip rocks Nias 

 

There is a tradition that is unique on the island of Nias, namely Jump stone, this tradition has printed in 1000 Rupiah currency denominations. Just by looking at it was not possible to jump over a stone fortress 2 meter high, but for the Nias youth was not that difficult. The stone skipping ability can not be obtained immediately, because of the age of 7 years old boy on the island of Nias already started training with skipping rope that kept rising proportion as their age increases. And when the time has come, they will jump over piles of stones shaped like a truncated prism as high as 2 meters. It also became a graduated courage and maturity to them as descendants of warriors of Nias. If you want to see this tradition directly, visit to the island of Nias. 

Fact: Stone should jump height of about 2 meters, width of 90 cm and length 60 cm. Square off with a run that was not far away, a young man Nias will swiftly speeding then stepped on a rock and then bounced into the air passing through a large rock as high as 2 meter resembles a fortress. Peak aids should not be touched and a perfect landing must be resolved because if not then the risk is muscle strain or even fracture.

Beach Laowomaru  

 

Laowomaru beach is one of the popular beaches on the island of Nias, because the beauty of the panorama and perhaps because of his legend. 

Charlita beach

 

Nias Island myriad attractions beaches, as the island of Nias is a county island so look for coastal tourism in Gunungsitoli not difficult. In addition to coastal North Gunungsitoli Lawomaru, Lagundri and Sorake beach and there are also beaches Charlita, a tourist area that is always crowded with local people to relieve fatigue or just looking the high seas of cubicles lined cottage overlooking the ocean. The beach is located in the village of Afia, District of North Gunungsitoli, about 14 kilometers from the center of Gunungsitoli, making these attractions are within easy reach. To the location, two and four wheel vehicles through the trail which is about 100 meters from the highway.  

Foa beach

 

Five attraction is located in Nusa Indah Beach Foa approximately 17 km from the town of Gunungsitoli. In this attraction we enjoy the natural beauty of the sea is very beautiful and has a special attraction for visitors because it can enjoy panoramic natural beach while accompanied by delicious seafood.  

Beautiful estuary

 

Beautiful estuary is a very beautiful area is 15 km from the city of Gunung Sitoli. Beautifully located at the mouth of the estuary of the river so that his encounter with the sea creates its own beauty. This place is very crowded with visitors, especially on holidays and weekends to enjoy a variety of foods from marine catches gerapu such as fish, squid, shrimp, crab mangroves, and various types of other sea products. The visitors / tourists generally enjoyed the meal while enjoying the panoramic beauty of nature in the beautiful estuary complex is equipped with a variety of marine tourism facilities. In these places often implemented various art performances and cultural activities as well as other ceremonial occasions because it was relatively far from Gunungsitoli.That's some list of attractions island of Nias, there are many tourist attractions that have not had time we collect and also from other islands. Wait for the next update of the tourist spots in Indonesia.  

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         

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat are tourist attractions in Papua, which has worldwide. Raja Ampat fame as one of the most attractive travel destinations have been documented in the documentary titled "Edis Paradise 3" to premiere in Switzerland. The documentary made by Avant Premiere raised the underwater natural beauty of Raja Ampat in Papua that is referred to as the Amazon of the Seas of the World. The nickname was carried because the position of the Raja Ampat central world coral triangle. Raja Ampat is included in the territory of West Papua is a group of islands with 610 islands spread, but only only 35 islands are occupied by residents.

Keep in mind that 75% of fish species in the world is located in the waters of Raja Ampat. Ocean in Raja Ampat is a natural ecosystem that is still awake kelesetariannya until now. The high value of the strategic nature of the sea in Papua led to travel Raja Ampat in Papua are protected by the laws of Indonesia.

This is to prevent the destruction of marine ecosystems act solely pursue profit business. Not without reason! Raja Ampat Tourism has become the focus of world travel at the present moment.

Tourism Raja Ampat in Papua offers a number of attractions that is in demand by foreign tourists in particular, namely diving. Diving activities (underwater diving) and snorkel in Raja Ampat will show the beauty of the underwater world of Raja Ampat in Papua that is so enchanting, with various species of fish and coral reefs that live naturally. Diving in Raja Ampat will show you a variety of different species of fish that even you have never known before. Remember, 75% of the world's fish species are in Raja Ampat. Have you seen manta rays? The body width stingray even reaches 2 m.
 

At least there are 1500 species of fish, 537 species of coral and 699 invertebrates that can be found in the underwater world of Raja Ampat. For diving, you will be accompanied by experts and using diving equipment are complete. If you ever do diving at other beaches, then you will be so amazed at the underwater beauty of Raja Ampat Papua. Coral reefs are living becomes a food source thousands of species of fish and other marine animals. Ecosystems are very natural and so dazzling that makes Raja Ampat dubbed Amazon World Ocean.

Some say tourist Raja Ampat in Papua is a hidden tourist paradise owned by Indonesia. Tourism Raja Ampat may be crowned as the natural attractions of the most fascinating underwater owned by Indonesia. Which can rival the beauty of underwater nature may only travel in Sabang Weh Island, Aceh. If the Raja Ampat are tourist attractions in the eastern part of Indonesia, then travel Sabang Weh Island is in the most western part of Indonesia.

Interestingly, both sites with his diving activities including the most attractive in the world just got a great attention of foreign tourists. The interest of foreign nationals and the number of visits to the trend of increasing time after time makes both a sea tours Indonesia has become so popular in international circles. Indeed, the journey of a domestic audience that is lost in the sea to visit tourist attractions.

Admittedly, the cost factor is the main cause that made the domestic tourist arrivals to the tourist attractions Raja Ampat Papua is still relatively small. Conditions in Papua's infrastructure is not adequate and the cost of transportation to / from Papua makes a point of interest in Papua has not visited by tourists Indonesia. Not to mention about the cost of accommodation and logistics to be incurred during enjoying the tour in Raja Ampat.
Unlike the foreign tourists who have a higher income level than the citizens of Indonesia, a better financial conditions that enable them to enjoy diving as one of the attraction's most popular Raja Ampat. It thus also seen in a tourist area in Sabang Pulau Weh Aceh. The level of foreign tourist arrivals more than domestic tourists.

Any attractions Raja Ampat?

Diving and snorkeling is one of the tourist activities Raja Ampat most famous. However, you should know that the tourist spots in Papua also has dense forest, a cluster of limestone colorful, various species of rare plants, as well as sea turtle nests on the beach.

Most tourists will surf in Raja Ampat because these sights have ocean surf is quite challenging. Some islands in the Raja Ampat is the most visited island Wayag, Waiwo Island, Coral Island, Gam Islands, and the island Arborek. If you want to see birds of paradise that become unique wildlife Papua, you can visit the islands Gam. There are 4 types of birds of paradise that live in the Gam Islands, the red bird of paradise, paradise big, small paradise, and paradise split rattan.    

If you are challenged to rock climb, go to Coral Island. On this island you will climb the rock on slopes up to 90 degrees. If successfully reached the top, you will be dazzled by the panoramic beauty of Raja Ampat. At the peak of the reef, you can see keselurahan green island surrounded by blue water.

Transportation route to Raja Ampat tourist   

To arrive at the Raja Ampat islands, the nearest place that can be reached airplanes are the town of Sorong, with a distance of about 6 hours from Jakarta. Normally the aircraft will transit in Makassar or Manado. Airlines have scheduled flights to Sorong, among others, Silk Air, Garuda Indonesia, Pelita Air and Merpati. Next, you will go Waisai, capital of Raja Ampat. Waisai city is located on the island Waigeo, one of the four main islands (the big island) in the Raja Ampat Islands. A large island in Raja Ampat is Misool Island, salawati, Batanta island, and the island Waigeo.