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Friday, 18 January 2013
5 Top Indonesia Tourist Destination 2012
Indonesia has a very distinct natural beauty, lies in the middle of the equator, Indonesia storing an assortment of riches tourism invaluable. From the sea, rare coral reef overgrown with and has the largest coral reef area in the world even at the center of the world's coral reef. Until very unique cultural heritage to be enjoyed for tourists visiting Indonesia, namely Bali, Bali has a very interesting cultural diversity to be missed, as well as rows of beautiful beaches and friendly Balinese people, allowing you to enjoy the holidays with a million meanings. Here's 5 favorite tourist destinations in 2012 that could be your reference for a trip to Indonesia this year.
Bali is still an attraction for foreign tourists and a major tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali is the most famous tourist spots in Indonesia and the world. seen from the results of the assessment Bali has a background of outstanding natural scenery, followed by the friendliness of its people and its culture. Bali is one of the attractions are Indonesia, the island is so beautiful that many people call the island of God. Bali Island save a great attraction and one of the best in the world, so no wonder the island of Bali are always crowded with tourists. Some of the attractions in the island of Bali is: Tanah Lot, Bedugul, Kuta Beach, Tanjung Benoa, Lake Batur, Sanur Beach, the Statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and so on.
Lombok island is located east of the island of Bali which are separated by the Lombok Strait and the west of the island of Sumbawa, separated by the Strait Alas, with the natural topography is dominated by Rinjani volcano which reaches a height of 3,726 meters above sea level making it the highest volcano number 3 in Indonesia. Lombok island has now become one of the icons Tourism Indonesia. The beauty of the island with its Mount Rinjani towering sky looks magnificent, beautiful beaches of white sand, the richness of biodiversity, complemented by small islands in the middle of the sea is made up of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno and some gili - another gili, also the friendliness of its people Sasak and Sasak cultural uniqueness and diversity that can make tourists amazed.
To get to the island of Komodo and other islands we have to Labuan Bajo, the city formerly known only as a fishing village and is now transformed into an exotic tourist destination than Bali. Day by day more and more tourists stop in Labuan Bajo. The travelers did not just come to see the giant Komodo lizard, but also to continue the road trip up to Lake Kelimutu Three Color and ends at Maumere. A number of international events to make this place a must-visit area. Several cruise ships and yachts from foreign countries every year docked at this port. This area also save natural wealth under the sea is very beautiful and attractive for tourists.
Indonesia has one of the most beautiful underwater paradise of the world, one of which is on the island of Sulawesi. Underwater paradise known as the Wakatobi National Park is located in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Wakatobi become the most beautiful dive sites in the world. The beauty and richness of the Wakatobi National Park is already well known abroad, especially after Wallacea expedition from England in 1995 which mentions that the region of Southeast Sulawesi is very rich in coral species. There, there are 750 of the total 850 species of coral in the world. Configuring the depth varies from flat to sloping to the sea, and in some areas there are bertubir steep waters. The deepest waters reaching 1044 meters.
Monday, 6 August 2012
The secret exsotic of Dreamland Bali beach
Cliff ledge were lined up, lined up high at the shoreline. Seem arrogant facing the brunt of waves that came rolling toward the shore. sea breeze blowing, foam hit the shore, shaking the leaves of coconut trees, every dream away visitors. In the distance, it appears the sun began to set, emitting light that will lead to dark yellow. Quiet atmosphere brings the romance, for every couple who visit there. Dreamland beach, including one among so many of the best beaches on the island of Bali. Dreamland Beach is located on the southern island of Bali exactly in Pecatu region. Rather, a few kilometers before the Pura Uluwatu from the direction of Denpasar. Dreamland beach itself is almost similar to the attractions of Kuta beach, and many say the next Kuta beach, but far more beautiful and more empty. A side of the beauty that Dreamland offer ....
Because the place is deserted and the texture of the waves that could be considered quite good for surfing, a lot of foreign tourists to come here. It also has a unique exceptional reef. often used for photo shoots prewed, model or even to shooting the movie that aired in Indonesia and beyond. This reef is also the added nuance of the erotic and romantic sunset next to the beach.
When you enter Dreamland Beach tourist area, you will be enchanted by the beauty of this beach. Rugged hilly area and make you look as if the lower beach area on the sea. Dreamland is a beach surrounded by cliffs towering and large rocks. When you go down the rocks and the steps to the beach, you'll be amazed by the views of the cliffs on which there is a green pasture is high enough.
Many foreign and local tourists who like to enjoy in the meadow. Located on the white sandy beach just below the narrow steep rock walls, is suitable as a dream beach to enjoy the sunset or just watching the surfers attraction. The waves are high and attracted many big fans of water surfing sports. Even Dreamland has become a new spot for surfing Bali region.
The best session for surfing at Dreamland Beach is during dry season. It is because the wind flow from the southeast to the west hence it could create the great wave even barrel. This season is very much love by the surfer when go for surfing at this surfing point where the wave is powerful and big but inconsistent.
You can rent umbrellas are provided along the coast to avoid the hot sun. If you want to swim but do not bring replacement clothing, you can buy in the tourist area of Dreamland. Once down the stairs, a line of clothing merchants will offer you their wares. Also available are several shops that sell food and drinks. In addition, here are also available toilet facilities if you want to change clothes and shower. But the pricing is quite expensive even for just pee in this area.
Here some tips to travel in bali with low budget, and if you want to stay, at the Dreamland area there are dozens of resorts and villas which stood as a supporter of tourism that continues to be built at Dreamland Beach. Some resorts and villas stand on the cliff so you can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of the cliffs. In the end, the beauty of this beach will entice you to come back again.
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Travel spot in Jogjakarta - Malioboro
Malioboro, a tourist destination in Jogjakarta who always indulged a passion every tourist who comes. History, culture, hustle and bustle of traditional markets, and even culinary, could bring inspiration to everyone. Malioboro street is a main street in the city of Jogyakarta, which stretches from monument Jogyakarta to the intersection Jogyakarta Post Office which consists from Prince Mangkubumi Street and Gen.A. Yani, this road is the imaginary axis line of the Sultan's Palace. This region is the mainstream from a typical of Java shopping center . If you are looking for typical items of javanese culture as a souvenir, this place is the right choice to satisfy your desires while in Jogjakarta.
Jogjakarta had alot typical handicrafts that can be found here include woven rattan handicrafts, leather, batik, silver, bamboo and others, in the form of batik clothing, leather bags, leather shoes, rattan ornament, leather puppets, bamboo key chains, spoons / forks silver, batik blangkon (hat is kind of typical Jogyakarta / Java, T-shirts with various models / writing. Shopping centers and restaurants are actually same as the business and shopping centers in other major cities, which fullfill with big-name brands and some local names. goods traded from imported and local goods, from daily necessities to electronic goods, furniture and so forth. It also provides various handicrafts, such as batik, wayang, Imitation Key Chain, purse and others. There is also a spot foreign exchange, bank, five star hotel until type of motel.
Malioboro is close to the other objects of historical tourism, heritage tourism, colonial architecture, as well as other traditional shopping. The objects of historical attractions around Malioboro of which the Sultan Palace and the square, the Great Agung Mosque, Vredeburg castle, Sonobudoyo Museum and Village Kauman. While on tour in Jogyakarta, some of colonial architecture can still be seen, as now Societet Building Cultural Park, Hotel Inna Garuda, Bank Indonesia, and Bank BNI'46. Tourism as well as two nearby traditional shopping in this area, namely Beringharjo and Ngasem Markets. Additionally, for travelers who like to read, this region is also providing a public library owned by the Government of DIY.
Other than the atmosphere in the various diversity, tourists also can watch other peculiarities in the tourist area of Malioboro, dozens of rickshaws and buggy tour of Jogyakarta, which was parked parallel on the right path in the slow lane, and its always ready to take tourists get around of Malioboro and surrounding areas. On the right side of the road, tourists can see hundreds of motorcycles parked along the sidewalk wich are can sign that Malioboro is always crowded by visitors . Another interesting thing to do here is on the night, because at night, you can find a shop that sells Jogja typical food which known as gudeg. Besides, this area is could be as a gathering place for artists where always expressing their capabilities such as playing music, painting, art hapening, mime and others along this road. Or you can find the best performance of Ramayana ballet near Prambanan temple which is can make your trip plan many more and interesting.
Transportation among Adisutjipto to Malioboro
To reach the Adisutjipto airport from Malioboro , 1A track can be used. This is the path that will lead the Trans Jogja airport with the shortest route. You can ride from one stop - from 3 (three) stops - which is on Jl. Malioboro. Because the path 1A is also reaching out to Candi Prambanan, 1A track is often filled with passengers. If you do not hurry with your trip, you can also use the line 3A of Malioboro. Of course, this will take a longer route. About time travel, there are some things that affect. For example: congestion along the way. To estimate, from Malioboro to the Airport, traveling time about 40-50 minutes. Again this depends on the traffic situation and of course the availability of buses. The duration between the fleet of about 15 minutes.
To be sure, please ask the attendant shelter / bus stop where you will go up. If you did not want to wait too long, and with the condition that the bus is always full or bus availability can not be expected, you can use a taxi. Taxis are going through a similar route with the Trans Jogja line 1A. About the cost, of course, a taxi will be more expensive. From Airport Adisutjipto Malioboro probably around Rp. 30.000 to Rp 40.000.
Monday, 25 June 2012
Alor, Indonesia's beauty and rare diving site
Alor regency in East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) is an archipelago and formed by 20 islands. Nine of the island has beeninhabited by residents, such as Alor Island, Pantar island, Pura island, Tereweng Island, Ternate, Kepa, Buaya Island,kura Island and Island Kangge. Another 11 islands are uninhabited.There are two main islands, the Alor island and Pantar Island. This district is located directly adjacent to the state of Timor Leste. Because this location was on eastern Indonesia, the island is not as popular as Bali and Lombok. Whereas nature, especially the beach is no less captivating. Most of the beaches in Alor is still relatively quiet because of the access leading to it is still quite difficult.
As a district, surrounded by the sea, visitors can enjoy diving on the island of Pantar which can be reached by speed boat ride from Kalabahi. Around the Pantar island, there are 18 diving points, known as the "Baruna's Dive Sites at Alor".For every divers, Pantar Strait is a paradise on Earth. Fish species diversity increase appeal in Alor. You can find a variety of sea creatures, from the largest like the Pope, the Sharks, Pari, Mola mola to small-like Mantis, Napoleon fish, and much more. Coupled with the clear and the coral reefs, is guaranteed the time seemed to stop while diving here.
Its Recorded, there are 26 diving points that stunning many of traveller there. All-26 point of diving is Fallt Line, Peter's Prize, crocodile Rook, Cave Point, Baeylon, The Edge, The Arch, The pacth, Nite Delht, Kal's Dream, The Ball, Trip Top, The Mlai Hall, No Man's Land, Half Moon Bay, The Chatedral, School's Ut, Coral Clitts, and Shark Close.
In addition spoiled by the beauty of marine parks, they also discovered by the rare phenomenon and very attractive sea parks in Alor. So, it's a normally, if marine tourism with spefisik submarine panoramic view of Alor in the Strait of Pantar being an excellent and the teaser for the world-class diver from all over the world like the United States, Australia, Austria, Britain, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, and several countries in Asia . One proof that you can seebecause the underwater beauty panorama Pantar strait is the availability of agency services such as Dive Alor diving experience (www.divealor.com) and Alor Dive (www.alordive.com).
How To Get There
Air transport to Alor.
We can use the flight from Jakarta to Kupang in order, to get to Alor. Arriving at El Tari Airport,Kupang, we can proceed to use a flight to Mali Airport Kalabahi City, the capital city of Alor. Only, flight routes to Kalabahi still very limited because there are only a few airlines have flights that serve there. From the airport of Mali,we are able to travel overland to the city center which is only about 7 km .
Transportation during the Alor. Public transportation is only in Kalabahi. For all other districts are usually people use a small boat or car passengers. Oto is the designation for trucks converted into passenger transport. The cost of the car ride to the Kalabahi East Alor for about Rp 30,000. While for transport in the village or between villages, travelers can use a taxi for Rp 10,000 to Rp 30,000 depending on the distance of the field. As a suggestion, visitors can familiarize themselves with local residents. If you are already familiar, local residents will usually offer help with free transport.
As a district, surrounded by the sea, visitors can enjoy diving on the island of Pantar which can be reached by speed boat ride from Kalabahi. Around the Pantar island, there are 18 diving points, known as the "Baruna's Dive Sites at Alor".For every divers, Pantar Strait is a paradise on Earth. Fish species diversity increase appeal in Alor. You can find a variety of sea creatures, from the largest like the Pope, the Sharks, Pari, Mola mola to small-like Mantis, Napoleon fish, and much more. Coupled with the clear and the coral reefs, is guaranteed the time seemed to stop while diving here.
Its Recorded, there are 26 diving points that stunning many of traveller there. All-26 point of diving is Fallt Line, Peter's Prize, crocodile Rook, Cave Point, Baeylon, The Edge, The Arch, The pacth, Nite Delht, Kal's Dream, The Ball, Trip Top, The Mlai Hall, No Man's Land, Half Moon Bay, The Chatedral, School's Ut, Coral Clitts, and Shark Close.
In addition spoiled by the beauty of marine parks, they also discovered by the rare phenomenon and very attractive sea parks in Alor. So, it's a normally, if marine tourism with spefisik submarine panoramic view of Alor in the Strait of Pantar being an excellent and the teaser for the world-class diver from all over the world like the United States, Australia, Austria, Britain, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, and several countries in Asia . One proof that you can seebecause the underwater beauty panorama Pantar strait is the availability of agency services such as Dive Alor diving experience (www.divealor.com) and Alor Dive (www.alordive.com).
How To Get There
Air transport to Alor.We can use the flight from Jakarta to Kupang in order, to get to Alor. Arriving at El Tari Airport,Kupang, we can proceed to use a flight to Mali Airport Kalabahi City, the capital city of Alor. Only, flight routes to Kalabahi still very limited because there are only a few airlines have flights that serve there. From the airport of Mali,we are able to travel overland to the city center which is only about 7 km .
Transportation during the Alor. Public transportation is only in Kalabahi. For all other districts are usually people use a small boat or car passengers. Oto is the designation for trucks converted into passenger transport. The cost of the car ride to the Kalabahi East Alor for about Rp 30,000. While for transport in the village or between villages, travelers can use a taxi for Rp 10,000 to Rp 30,000 depending on the distance of the field. As a suggestion, visitors can familiarize themselves with local residents. If you are already familiar, local residents will usually offer help with free transport.
Friday, 22 June 2012
Hoga Island , Indonesia best reef island
WAKATOBI. The best Indonesia islands near the island of Buton island which is touted as "the heart of the world's coral". In these waters that did appear a natural wonder of underwater ecology. Best cluster coral island stretches about 48 kilometers, with an area of 90 thousand hectares, which makes it the longest reef in the world. Hoga Island is one of the islands in the cluster of Wakatobi island, Southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia, which is also a tourism island's with most beautiful underwater world scenery.The island is located in the eastern of Kaledupa island. Hoga Island located in the Ambeua Village, who is also an activity center Operation Wallacea since 1995 until now. Have the infrastructure that detailed supporting activities such as diving, snorkeling and research. In addition, there are ± 100 local community-run homestay located just behind the white sand beaches along the ± 1 km. Area of marine tourism on the island of Hoga can be reached by speed boat from the Capital District of ± 10 minutes. Activities to do is dive, snorkeling, sunbathing, and research.
The land of Hoga island that looks greenish and beautiful with white sand surrounded by the sparkling sunlit, can pamper you who want to feel the sensation of natural beauty of a tropical island on the southern Sulawesi. Hoga island has an area of approximately 1.3 million acres and which is a combination of several islands. The island has about 750 until 850 species of coral in the world. Hoga Island is one of the favorite places of professional divers and abroad. and there are so many visitors in June to August, especially students from Europe and America where doing some research of marine life. There are about 200 specialty simple, shaped house with small wooden stage, spread over most of the island.
Very beautiful white sandy beaches, and it has a very cleary water, until you can see the fish were swim in the depth of water. A dive site is located between the islands of Hoga and Kaledupa have a very panoramic underwater views. Dive to a depth of 20 meters at the Hoga Channel by using the wet suit, fin, mask, and tubing oxygen, or simply snorkel goggles with tubes sticking up will appear "paradise" under the sea became the target of every diver. Colorful corals gather here and there. Anemone fish or clown fish playing on the sidelines of soft corals anemones which use as home.
Besides Hoga Channel, there are about 20 dive sites scattered in Wakatobi waters. Pinnacle site, near Hoga Island. There are called Kaledupa Coral, coral table (table-shaped rock) and sized 2-3 meters in Tomia Island there were Hangover Reef. Each dive site has a unique Characteristic. The structure of coral Pinnacle's most beautiful, mountainous coral, as the name suggests, Pinnacle or "peak". this location also a home for typical barracuda fish habitat. Fish-shaped oval like a bullet and can glide very fast, barracuda fish swarming life. also found pygmy, sea horses which is so small.
Hoga beach-Wakatobi as a tourism object of Southeast Sulawesi never empty from tourists. Other than domestic tourists are also always traveling to this island every holiday season arrives. For lodging, the Hoga Island have some comfortable lodging and adequate. Most of them here has a range of Rp 200000-300000 per day. Mostly, the inn which is made of wood and no air conditioning or fan. This will also make you more naturally to enjoy every minutes on the island of Hoga. In addition, there are also Hoga Island dive center that can help you if you want to dive. But the source of fresh water on this island does not exist, just a well of brackish water and fresh water from the distillery's local manager.
How to get there
for those of you who want to go there, to reach the Hoga Island can be reached via two paths with some alternative way, which is:
1. By sea, there are two options. From Kendari through Baubau in Buton, or directly Kendari to Wanci. Baubau may be an alternative stopover for those of you which have not too strong enough from a hit by the waves. Understandably, long way from Wanci to Kendari cruise about 12 hours. If passed Baubau, you can take a break while enjoying the famous Buton palace in Baubau. Kendari-Baubau normally taken within 6 hours, then Baubau-Wanci taken within 8 hours.
2. By air, there are planes that connect Kendari from the airport Matahora in Wanci, as the capital of Wakatobi. Susi Air is the one airline that provide this air transport, the travel distance is less than 1 hour. There also actually has an airport pioneer on the Tomia island owned by some resort. If you are interested, these all you can get from booked some room at the resort, but this step has little bit more expensive.
The land of Hoga island that looks greenish and beautiful with white sand surrounded by the sparkling sunlit, can pamper you who want to feel the sensation of natural beauty of a tropical island on the southern Sulawesi. Hoga island has an area of approximately 1.3 million acres and which is a combination of several islands. The island has about 750 until 850 species of coral in the world. Hoga Island is one of the favorite places of professional divers and abroad. and there are so many visitors in June to August, especially students from Europe and America where doing some research of marine life. There are about 200 specialty simple, shaped house with small wooden stage, spread over most of the island.
Very beautiful white sandy beaches, and it has a very cleary water, until you can see the fish were swim in the depth of water. A dive site is located between the islands of Hoga and Kaledupa have a very panoramic underwater views. Dive to a depth of 20 meters at the Hoga Channel by using the wet suit, fin, mask, and tubing oxygen, or simply snorkel goggles with tubes sticking up will appear "paradise" under the sea became the target of every diver. Colorful corals gather here and there. Anemone fish or clown fish playing on the sidelines of soft corals anemones which use as home.
Besides Hoga Channel, there are about 20 dive sites scattered in Wakatobi waters. Pinnacle site, near Hoga Island. There are called Kaledupa Coral, coral table (table-shaped rock) and sized 2-3 meters in Tomia Island there were Hangover Reef. Each dive site has a unique Characteristic. The structure of coral Pinnacle's most beautiful, mountainous coral, as the name suggests, Pinnacle or "peak". this location also a home for typical barracuda fish habitat. Fish-shaped oval like a bullet and can glide very fast, barracuda fish swarming life. also found pygmy, sea horses which is so small.
Hoga beach-Wakatobi as a tourism object of Southeast Sulawesi never empty from tourists. Other than domestic tourists are also always traveling to this island every holiday season arrives. For lodging, the Hoga Island have some comfortable lodging and adequate. Most of them here has a range of Rp 200000-300000 per day. Mostly, the inn which is made of wood and no air conditioning or fan. This will also make you more naturally to enjoy every minutes on the island of Hoga. In addition, there are also Hoga Island dive center that can help you if you want to dive. But the source of fresh water on this island does not exist, just a well of brackish water and fresh water from the distillery's local manager.
How to get there
for those of you who want to go there, to reach the Hoga Island can be reached via two paths with some alternative way, which is:
1. By sea, there are two options. From Kendari through Baubau in Buton, or directly Kendari to Wanci. Baubau may be an alternative stopover for those of you which have not too strong enough from a hit by the waves. Understandably, long way from Wanci to Kendari cruise about 12 hours. If passed Baubau, you can take a break while enjoying the famous Buton palace in Baubau. Kendari-Baubau normally taken within 6 hours, then Baubau-Wanci taken within 8 hours.
2. By air, there are planes that connect Kendari from the airport Matahora in Wanci, as the capital of Wakatobi. Susi Air is the one airline that provide this air transport, the travel distance is less than 1 hour. There also actually has an airport pioneer on the Tomia island owned by some resort. If you are interested, these all you can get from booked some room at the resort, but this step has little bit more expensive.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Tanjung lesung, West Java Indonesia
Tanjung Lesung is not as famous as Carita Beach or Anyer Beach who previously has always been a mainstay destination for coast traveling in Banten , West Java. But now after seeing the immediate beauty of natural scenery in Tanjung Lesung, it has become a favorite destination for every traveler. Tanjung Lesung is not only have the complete and representative facility , but also has a beautiful exotic nature. The beach is located on the west Pandeglang, Banten, and has an area of about 150 ha, officially opened in mid-January 1998. Although relatively new, support facilities in the area is relatively complete and representative. Moreover, the government has committed itself Pandeglang develop it as one of the leading marine recreation in Indonesia.
This place is within 3-4 hours drive from Jakarta by the distance of about 180km. Tanjung Lesung has its own charm. Cleanliness and condition of unspoiled coast, and have wide beach that is less than 15km. This condition is able to provide beautiful scenery at sunset and sunrise. Tanjung Lesung has a stretch of fine white sand and gentle, too wide and sloping. It is suitable to perform activities such as football, cycling along the beach, playing beach volleyball, building sand castles, with the motor ATV Offroad available (leased), or just sunbathing on the beach.
For lovers of Nature, you can enjoy the wealth of biological and natural charm of the sea coast. Diving is an opportunity to witness the beautiful coral reefs, jellyfish, small snails that look shyly hiding behind the coral reefs, as well as various types of fish that chased each other and occasionally went over. You can also learn how to transplant coral reef conservation sites in the middle of the sea.
In addition to marine tourism, the benefits of the location Tanjung Lesung is close to Krakatau and Ujung Kulon. On the island covering approximately 50 hectares and is said only inhabited by married couples (the grandparents) for decades, we can enjoy the beauty of the Sunda Strait, the exoticism of Mount Krakatoa, and see the conservation of coral reefs in the middle of the ocean. Therefore, a travel package tours to Krakatau and Ujung Kulon very much available. The tour package is a package that is in demand by tourists Tanjung Lesung .
How To Get There:
To go to Tanjung Lesung is not too difficult. Lots of traffic sign provided by the local government as a signpost to the tourists who want to visit the site. First, take the route Jakarta-Merak toll road, then out through the toll gate East Serang. After passing through theSerang City, proceed to the City of Pandeglang and Labuan, and ending in Tanjung Lesung.
In Tanjung Lesung there are alots place to stay with a variety and types, such as hotels, villas, resort to homestay with many range of prices. For home stay tariff of Rp 100,000 per night while staying at the villa, hotel, or resort to the tariff of Rp 500,000 to Rp 2 million per night, depending on the day.
Have a nice trip...
This place is within 3-4 hours drive from Jakarta by the distance of about 180km. Tanjung Lesung has its own charm. Cleanliness and condition of unspoiled coast, and have wide beach that is less than 15km. This condition is able to provide beautiful scenery at sunset and sunrise. Tanjung Lesung has a stretch of fine white sand and gentle, too wide and sloping. It is suitable to perform activities such as football, cycling along the beach, playing beach volleyball, building sand castles, with the motor ATV Offroad available (leased), or just sunbathing on the beach.
For lovers of Nature, you can enjoy the wealth of biological and natural charm of the sea coast. Diving is an opportunity to witness the beautiful coral reefs, jellyfish, small snails that look shyly hiding behind the coral reefs, as well as various types of fish that chased each other and occasionally went over. You can also learn how to transplant coral reef conservation sites in the middle of the sea.
In addition to marine tourism, the benefits of the location Tanjung Lesung is close to Krakatau and Ujung Kulon. On the island covering approximately 50 hectares and is said only inhabited by married couples (the grandparents) for decades, we can enjoy the beauty of the Sunda Strait, the exoticism of Mount Krakatoa, and see the conservation of coral reefs in the middle of the ocean. Therefore, a travel package tours to Krakatau and Ujung Kulon very much available. The tour package is a package that is in demand by tourists Tanjung Lesung .
How To Get There:
To go to Tanjung Lesung is not too difficult. Lots of traffic sign provided by the local government as a signpost to the tourists who want to visit the site. First, take the route Jakarta-Merak toll road, then out through the toll gate East Serang. After passing through theSerang City, proceed to the City of Pandeglang and Labuan, and ending in Tanjung Lesung.
In Tanjung Lesung there are alots place to stay with a variety and types, such as hotels, villas, resort to homestay with many range of prices. For home stay tariff of Rp 100,000 per night while staying at the villa, hotel, or resort to the tariff of Rp 500,000 to Rp 2 million per night, depending on the day.
Have a nice trip...
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Anambas islands: Best tropical island in Asia
Indonesia is known as an archipelago. Had thousands of islands with beautiful scenery and exotic. There is no wrong, if CNN.COM on April 14, 2012 put one of the islands in Indonesia as the best tropical island in Asia. Anambas islands , managed to occupy the first place after competing with 4 another beautiful tropical islands. The fourth tropical island is Koh Cang (Thailand), Langkawi (Malaysia), Halong Bay (Vietnam), and Similand Islands (Thailand) in that category.
Anambas Islands District is located in Riau Islands Province , Indonesia. The capital of Anambas is Terempa. Located 200 miles northeast of Batam Regions, Anambas archipelago have 1.2 million ha and the area is widely known as Sea Tourism of Anambas islands. Anambas islands is a paradise for every fans of diving and snorkeling activities.
The most beautiful island on Anambas islands is called as Bawah island . Bawah island is the main island on Anambas. The Bawah island group is consists four another small islands with a total area of 99.739 hectares. The island is famous for its Lagoon. The lagoon has clear blue water and formed by the ocean water which was trapped in the middle of the island.
When the sea water was in low tide the island would be chained and connected with sand ridge forming a barrier between the sea water inside and outside from the cluster of the island. The Sea water in this area is very clear, and from above the surface, you can clearly sight
into the bottom of the lagoon, including reef and fish.
There are wreckship which known as 'Seven Heaven' and 'Igara' which sank in the waters, in addition , it was being home to large variety of marine life as well the main attraction for divers.
HOW TO GET THERE
For air transport is served by Sky Aviation (Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday: Matak-Jakarta Tanjung Pinang-pp.);
Deraya Airlines (6x a week: Batam-
Tanjung Pinang-Matak pp.),v
And Fokker 50 (6x a week: Matak-
Batam-Jakarta pp.).
While sea transport is served by
KM. Bukit Raya (2x a month);
KM Mountain Bintan (2x a month) KM. Trigas (2x a month)
MV BATAVIA VOC (Wednesday: Tanjung Pinang-Tarempa; Friday: Tarempa-Tanjung Pinang).
The distance from Bawah Island to Tarempa is approximately 7 hours , when it use pompong (motorized boats) transportation ,
while when using the speed
boat its took for about 4 hours long. Prepare your supplies to explore the best Tropical Island in Asia.
Anambas Islands District is located in Riau Islands Province , Indonesia. The capital of Anambas is Terempa. Located 200 miles northeast of Batam Regions, Anambas archipelago have 1.2 million ha and the area is widely known as Sea Tourism of Anambas islands. Anambas islands is a paradise for every fans of diving and snorkeling activities.
The most beautiful island on Anambas islands is called as Bawah island . Bawah island is the main island on Anambas. The Bawah island group is consists four another small islands with a total area of 99.739 hectares. The island is famous for its Lagoon. The lagoon has clear blue water and formed by the ocean water which was trapped in the middle of the island.
When the sea water was in low tide the island would be chained and connected with sand ridge forming a barrier between the sea water inside and outside from the cluster of the island. The Sea water in this area is very clear, and from above the surface, you can clearly sight
into the bottom of the lagoon, including reef and fish.
There are wreckship which known as 'Seven Heaven' and 'Igara' which sank in the waters, in addition , it was being home to large variety of marine life as well the main attraction for divers.
HOW TO GET THERE
For air transport is served by Sky Aviation (Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday: Matak-Jakarta Tanjung Pinang-pp.);
Deraya Airlines (6x a week: Batam-
Tanjung Pinang-Matak pp.),v
And Fokker 50 (6x a week: Matak-
Batam-Jakarta pp.).
While sea transport is served by
KM. Bukit Raya (2x a month);
KM Mountain Bintan (2x a month) KM. Trigas (2x a month)
MV BATAVIA VOC (Wednesday: Tanjung Pinang-Tarempa; Friday: Tarempa-Tanjung Pinang).
The distance from Bawah Island to Tarempa is approximately 7 hours , when it use pompong (motorized boats) transportation ,
while when using the speed
boat its took for about 4 hours long. Prepare your supplies to explore the best Tropical Island in Asia.
Friday, 20 April 2012
Kupa-Kupa beach : north Halmahera
North Halmahera located in Maluku islands. It has so many interesting natural beauty for you to visit. Coastal areas is the best place for you during your tour in North Halmahera. The rolling waves, blue water and white sand beach as if to hypnotize you to immediately enjoy all beach activities. And one of the best beaches in North Halmahera are worth to visit is Kupa-Kupa beach.
Kupa - Kupa beach is located in Kupa -Kupa village , 2 kilometers from main road and 20 kilometers to the south from Tobelo. The characteristic of this coast which has added with a quiet stream of banyan trees that grow in coastal areas, brought some identity to Kupa -Kupa beach and also make alot different for its beauty and shape from another beaches in North Halmahera.
Because it lies in the Gulf of Kao, and behind the mountain scenery, Kupa -Kupa beach provides smooth water flow on the sea , and make this spot is good for watersport activities such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, or kayaking.
Another spot attraction which is still visible on the surface of the Gulf Kao is Tosimaru wreckship, the cargo ship that was used during World War II. In addition, in Galela and Kao scattered cannons and bunkers. One of the bunker and even has a length of 20 meters and consists of several rooms.
For diving activities there are another variety of species of coral and ornamental fish, such as anemone fish, surgeon fish, unicorn fish, and angel fish, as the underwater attraction give more completeness to explore. This beach is recommended for every local or foreign traveller.
HOW TO GET THERE
To go to Kupa-Kupa beach you can reach by air , Departing from TERNATE ( capital city of Maluku ) there are available several airflights to North Halmahera , specially to Kao or Galela city. Fly with Buana Nusantara Airlines morning flight (NBA) 2x a week (Sunday and Tuesday) and Air Express 1x a week (Wednesday) to Galela. From Galela you have to continue your trip to Tobelo city for 45 minutes, and then move to the south to Kupa-Kupa village
Kupa - Kupa beach is located in Kupa -Kupa village , 2 kilometers from main road and 20 kilometers to the south from Tobelo. The characteristic of this coast which has added with a quiet stream of banyan trees that grow in coastal areas, brought some identity to Kupa -Kupa beach and also make alot different for its beauty and shape from another beaches in North Halmahera.
Because it lies in the Gulf of Kao, and behind the mountain scenery, Kupa -Kupa beach provides smooth water flow on the sea , and make this spot is good for watersport activities such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, or kayaking.
Another spot attraction which is still visible on the surface of the Gulf Kao is Tosimaru wreckship, the cargo ship that was used during World War II. In addition, in Galela and Kao scattered cannons and bunkers. One of the bunker and even has a length of 20 meters and consists of several rooms.
For diving activities there are another variety of species of coral and ornamental fish, such as anemone fish, surgeon fish, unicorn fish, and angel fish, as the underwater attraction give more completeness to explore. This beach is recommended for every local or foreign traveller.
HOW TO GET THERE
To go to Kupa-Kupa beach you can reach by air , Departing from TERNATE ( capital city of Maluku ) there are available several airflights to North Halmahera , specially to Kao or Galela city. Fly with Buana Nusantara Airlines morning flight (NBA) 2x a week (Sunday and Tuesday) and Air Express 1x a week (Wednesday) to Galela. From Galela you have to continue your trip to Tobelo city for 45 minutes, and then move to the south to Kupa-Kupa village
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Napabale Lake, the salty lake in Southeast Sulawesi
Napabale lake is salt water lake formed by the intrusion of sea water from Buton Strait trough into the cup-shaped crack rocks. The lake is located in the Village Wabintinggi and Lohia, about fifteen kilometers south of the city of Raha, the capital of Muna Regency, South Sulawesi. The lake is adjacent to the sea and connected by nature tunnels. This is make the water in Napabale lake taste salty. The amount of lake water level is very dependent on the ebb and flow of sea water. If tides, the surface of the lake go up and connecting tunnel will be closed by water. However, if tide is low, then part of the lake water reduced. Not every time we can pass through this tunnel. When the sea water run to low, this is the best time to explore the tunnel which has 30 meters length and 9 meters wide.
You can browse through the tunnel by boat wich is commonly called pincara. In some parts of the tunnel there are various types of stalactites. In addition, tourists can also watch a variety of painting beautiful corals that form due to natural processes.
Visiting the salty Lake of Napabale, tourists can enjoy two charm of nature as well as lake and beaches. The most fun activities to enjoying Lake Napabale is by sail or dive. Tourists who come to sail using a canoe or boat which can be rented by fishermen around the lake. Enough to pay Rp 50,000, you can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Napabale from canoe. For you who like to dive, do not miss the opportunity to see the amazing underwater scenes of Lake Napabale.
Satisfied with the atmosphere of the lake, you can cross through the tunnel to the beach. If you can not paddle the canoe alone, you can enlist help from fishermen to take the canoe down to the middle of the lake, where there is a coral island covered with verdant trees was so look beautiful to explore. If you want to spend the night around this salt water lake, suggested to bring your own bedding, such as tents, sleeping bags, jackets, and completion of cooking. In Lake Napabale there are no lodging facilities, hotels, inns and homestay. But if you need a cozy inn with more complete facilities, you can get it at Raha city (Muna Capital).
As notes, in addition to salt water lake of Napabale, there are other attractions located only few kilometers from Napabale. This tourist attraction is a cave, an ancient site tourism named Layang - layang. In the cave that resembles a niche store paintings works of man in prehistoric times. Besides paintings, a few meters above the cave there is a map engraved in stone gray. The stone map illustrates for another path to multiple locations around Layang - layang cave.
How to get there
There are two alternative way to reach salt lake of Napabale which is located in the village Lohia, District Lohia, Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. You can use ships/boat or pioneers airplane as your transportation.
1. If using a boat, the journey starts from the Port Nusantara located in the city of Kendari to the port Raha in Raha City (the capital of Muna), it takes about 4 hours. From the Port of Raha, the tourists can go on using katinting (motorized boat) to the Muna Gulf adjacent to Lake Napabale and takes about 15 minutes.
2. If using pioneers airplane, the journey starts from Wolter Monginsidi Airport which is located in Kendari, then fly to Sugimanuru airport located in Muna city, or 25 km from the city of Raha. After arriving at the airport Sugimanuru, proceed to the city of Raha trip using public transportation takes about 30 minutes. Further from the city of Raha proceed to the lakes attractions by taxi or rental car takes about 20 minutes.
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| Napabale lake scenery |
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| Travel boat in the lake |
Satisfied with the atmosphere of the lake, you can cross through the tunnel to the beach. If you can not paddle the canoe alone, you can enlist help from fishermen to take the canoe down to the middle of the lake, where there is a coral island covered with verdant trees was so look beautiful to explore. If you want to spend the night around this salt water lake, suggested to bring your own bedding, such as tents, sleeping bags, jackets, and completion of cooking. In Lake Napabale there are no lodging facilities, hotels, inns and homestay. But if you need a cozy inn with more complete facilities, you can get it at Raha city (Muna Capital).
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| The tunnel between sea and lake |
How to get there
There are two alternative way to reach salt lake of Napabale which is located in the village Lohia, District Lohia, Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. You can use ships/boat or pioneers airplane as your transportation.
1. If using a boat, the journey starts from the Port Nusantara located in the city of Kendari to the port Raha in Raha City (the capital of Muna), it takes about 4 hours. From the Port of Raha, the tourists can go on using katinting (motorized boat) to the Muna Gulf adjacent to Lake Napabale and takes about 15 minutes.
2. If using pioneers airplane, the journey starts from Wolter Monginsidi Airport which is located in Kendari, then fly to Sugimanuru airport located in Muna city, or 25 km from the city of Raha. After arriving at the airport Sugimanuru, proceed to the city of Raha trip using public transportation takes about 30 minutes. Further from the city of Raha proceed to the lakes attractions by taxi or rental car takes about 20 minutes.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Wayag Island : Best island from Raja Ampat
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Panoramas in Raja Ampat archipelagos is quite remarkable. Islands which included in the World's best coral reef triangle is able to hypnotize every visitors who come through each every region in the Raja Ampat Islands. From many of beauty that Raja Ampat's offers, there is an island that provides perfection landsacpe and underwater scenery. The beauty of panoramas can be seen on an island called Wayag Island. Many of cluster from karst rocks scattered around the Wayag island and brought into its own characteristics, and this scenery is not owned by any other islands in Indonesia. This bring results in wayag Island as a powerful icon for tourism in the islands of Raja Ampat.
Upon entering the Wayag Island, a small group of islands scattered like a beautiful maze that stretches between the crystal clear sea water. Extraordinary sensation would be created when you set sail and browse on to the archipelago of Wayag island. Small islands is so compelling, they seemed to show mutual embryo and the beauty itself to every visitor who comes. get docking in one of the beaches, and enjoy the crystal clear waters and white sand between the sea, with various types of coral reef at the bottom.
After enjoying the beauty of underwater scenery near of Wayag island, now is the time to enjoy all of the Wayag archipelagos from the hill, precisely at the peak Wayag. You will be taken to enter a typical tropical vegetation lush and very natural because the Wayag island is uninhabited . The journey that you will travel would be very adrenaline, incline with a slope of 85 degrees is ready to welcome you just before you reach the top of Wayag. Travel time should taken about 30 minutes to reach the peak of Wayag . From this peak, you can see the natural wonders of the sprawling Wayag island .
How to get there
To reach the Wayag island , you must first to go to Waisai, Waisai is the capital of Raja Ampat, it takes about 3 hours from waisai to Wayag island. or you can look into our post about how to go to Raja Ampat on this link. There are a few notes you should know about Wayag Island, including:
1. The only transportation to the Wayag island is speed boat.
2. To begin your journey to the Wayag island, it should started from special port for speed boat, located around the harbor of Waisai.
3. Travel time to and leave the Wayag island is about 6 hours, while there is 2 hours time to travel. Total time for day trips around 8 hours.
4. It is not allowed to stay on the Wayag island . because there are no boats to the island every day and the unavailability homestay on the Wayag island.
5. Speed boat rents rates are approximately Rp 7.000.000, - to Rp 14.000.000, -.
Travel tips
1. Always observe to the port of speed boat on Waisai when you first arrived. Find information about the group that will travel to the Wayag island in a week ahead. Do not forget to note the name and telephone number of the owner of speed boat to get information of Wayag island tour departure.
2. Next, Put announcements in each receptionist, specialty is for sharing to the Wayag Island.
3. You better be in one group during your trip to Raja Ampat, at least four people.
4. You better to come in around October, because on this month, there is usually a tourist event, so that transportation to the Wayag island have additions to the amount of freight.
5. Dont forget bring food for lunch during your trip to Wayag island, because the speed boat owner does not provide lunch.
6. Bring drinking water more than 1 bottle, remember that you will climb to the top wayag.
Panoramas in Raja Ampat archipelagos is quite remarkable. Islands which included in the World's best coral reef triangle is able to hypnotize every visitors who come through each every region in the Raja Ampat Islands. From many of beauty that Raja Ampat's offers, there is an island that provides perfection landsacpe and underwater scenery. The beauty of panoramas can be seen on an island called Wayag Island. Many of cluster from karst rocks scattered around the Wayag island and brought into its own characteristics, and this scenery is not owned by any other islands in Indonesia. This bring results in wayag Island as a powerful icon for tourism in the islands of Raja Ampat.
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| Wayag Island Scenery |
Upon entering the Wayag Island, a small group of islands scattered like a beautiful maze that stretches between the crystal clear sea water. Extraordinary sensation would be created when you set sail and browse on to the archipelago of Wayag island. Small islands is so compelling, they seemed to show mutual embryo and the beauty itself to every visitor who comes. get docking in one of the beaches, and enjoy the crystal clear waters and white sand between the sea, with various types of coral reef at the bottom.
After enjoying the beauty of underwater scenery near of Wayag island, now is the time to enjoy all of the Wayag archipelagos from the hill, precisely at the peak Wayag. You will be taken to enter a typical tropical vegetation lush and very natural because the Wayag island is uninhabited . The journey that you will travel would be very adrenaline, incline with a slope of 85 degrees is ready to welcome you just before you reach the top of Wayag. Travel time should taken about 30 minutes to reach the peak of Wayag . From this peak, you can see the natural wonders of the sprawling Wayag island .
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| From the peak of Wayag island |
How to get there
To reach the Wayag island , you must first to go to Waisai, Waisai is the capital of Raja Ampat, it takes about 3 hours from waisai to Wayag island. or you can look into our post about how to go to Raja Ampat on this link. There are a few notes you should know about Wayag Island, including:
1. The only transportation to the Wayag island is speed boat.
2. To begin your journey to the Wayag island, it should started from special port for speed boat, located around the harbor of Waisai.
3. Travel time to and leave the Wayag island is about 6 hours, while there is 2 hours time to travel. Total time for day trips around 8 hours.
4. It is not allowed to stay on the Wayag island . because there are no boats to the island every day and the unavailability homestay on the Wayag island.
5. Speed boat rents rates are approximately Rp 7.000.000, - to Rp 14.000.000, -.
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| Exploring the archipelagos of Wayag island |
Travel tips
1. Always observe to the port of speed boat on Waisai when you first arrived. Find information about the group that will travel to the Wayag island in a week ahead. Do not forget to note the name and telephone number of the owner of speed boat to get information of Wayag island tour departure.
2. Next, Put announcements in each receptionist, specialty is for sharing to the Wayag Island.
3. You better be in one group during your trip to Raja Ampat, at least four people.
4. You better to come in around October, because on this month, there is usually a tourist event, so that transportation to the Wayag island have additions to the amount of freight.
5. Dont forget bring food for lunch during your trip to Wayag island, because the speed boat owner does not provide lunch.
6. Bring drinking water more than 1 bottle, remember that you will climb to the top wayag.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Batu karas : Surfing at "Little Bali" in west java
From a distance, it appears two surfers danced over the waves that flowed toward the coast. They look so fun and enjoying the water sports, they moving to the right and left, following the flow of the waves. While on the beach, it appears some tourists was leaning enjoying the sunlight with a cold drink in hand. That was the atmosphere on the beach which is often referred to as Little Bali in western Java. Batu Karas is a living, working village which has been chosen by 'Lonely Planet' travel guide as one of Asia's most beautiful beaches for 2012 generated by the dark sand along the beach, lush greenery on the rock, and fantastic waves of the sea.
Batu Karas is popular among surfers, nationally and internationally. In addition to a relatively flat beach, Batu Karas also has a small bay, so that surfers do not have to paddle too far to the starting point for wave. The main beach at Batu Karas region was named Legokpari Beach, located directly in front of the Hotel Java Cove. This beach is a favorite for beginner surfers, has waves that are not too high making it easier for every tourist who wants to try and learn to surf. While for the professional surfer, beach Bulak Bendak is the right choice. On this beach, you can get a wall of long and high waves. The Beach is surely suitable for a professional surfer.
How to get there
Batu Karas beach is located in the village of Batu Karas Cijulang District. Batu Karas could be achieved from Pangandaran to the west. From Pangandaran we can hire a motorcycle or ride a bus majoring to Cijulang. From Cijulang continued ride motorcycles to Batu Karas. The distance from Pangandaran to Batu Karas is about 40 kilometers, or about 1 hour away by car. The road to this location is very easy, and all along the way to tourist locations are also a variety of tourist destination options such as Batu Hiu and Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh).
The point at Batu Karas ( one of the best place to learn to surf )
Righthand pointbreak that rolls through a sand bottom bay in front of the Java Cove hotel for up to 400 metres. The takeoff is up to you: fast and hollow beyond the point, or slow and easy at the shoulder section. After takeoff the wave mellows out with workable walls through to the far end of Batu Karas bay. This is because the point had sandbottom bay with tropical warm water means user-friendly conditions. Slow peeling waves means plenty of time to work on the basics and improve your style. And the last is Long waves with different sections. Move 'up the point' as your surfing improves - rolling walls in the middle of the bay, faster & hollower at the take-off.
The reefs at Batu Karas
Righthander with an easy takeoff that leads into fast walls unraveling over a lava reef. This high tide spot can turn on some real quality with clean walls to work on your top/bottom turn combo and down-the-line speed reeling to the beach for around 150 metres. Breaks from waist high to overhead.
Other options
There's other surf options accessible by car or boat if you're up for a bit of adventure. Plenty of beachbreaks nearby, and 40 mins drive from Batu karas is a lefthand barrelly reefbreak that works on small swells and is offshore with the tradewinds from June-Sept.
As one of paradise for surfers, Batu Karas mixtured by the beauty of Batu hiu beach and Pangandaran Beach. The beach is suitable as a place to swim and surf, as Batu Karas not only offers for the calm water but also a challenging wave. Beautiful black sand beach make this location as a perfect spot for vacation and surf , because the atmosphere is quiet compared to Pangandaran or even Bali.
Batu Karas is popular among surfers, nationally and internationally. In addition to a relatively flat beach, Batu Karas also has a small bay, so that surfers do not have to paddle too far to the starting point for wave. The main beach at Batu Karas region was named Legokpari Beach, located directly in front of the Hotel Java Cove. This beach is a favorite for beginner surfers, has waves that are not too high making it easier for every tourist who wants to try and learn to surf. While for the professional surfer, beach Bulak Bendak is the right choice. On this beach, you can get a wall of long and high waves. The Beach is surely suitable for a professional surfer.
How to get there
Batu Karas beach is located in the village of Batu Karas Cijulang District. Batu Karas could be achieved from Pangandaran to the west. From Pangandaran we can hire a motorcycle or ride a bus majoring to Cijulang. From Cijulang continued ride motorcycles to Batu Karas. The distance from Pangandaran to Batu Karas is about 40 kilometers, or about 1 hour away by car. The road to this location is very easy, and all along the way to tourist locations are also a variety of tourist destination options such as Batu Hiu and Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh).
The point at Batu Karas ( one of the best place to learn to surf )
Righthand pointbreak that rolls through a sand bottom bay in front of the Java Cove hotel for up to 400 metres. The takeoff is up to you: fast and hollow beyond the point, or slow and easy at the shoulder section. After takeoff the wave mellows out with workable walls through to the far end of Batu Karas bay. This is because the point had sandbottom bay with tropical warm water means user-friendly conditions. Slow peeling waves means plenty of time to work on the basics and improve your style. And the last is Long waves with different sections. Move 'up the point' as your surfing improves - rolling walls in the middle of the bay, faster & hollower at the take-off.
The reefs at Batu Karas
Righthander with an easy takeoff that leads into fast walls unraveling over a lava reef. This high tide spot can turn on some real quality with clean walls to work on your top/bottom turn combo and down-the-line speed reeling to the beach for around 150 metres. Breaks from waist high to overhead.
Other options
There's other surf options accessible by car or boat if you're up for a bit of adventure. Plenty of beachbreaks nearby, and 40 mins drive from Batu karas is a lefthand barrelly reefbreak that works on small swells and is offshore with the tradewinds from June-Sept.
As one of paradise for surfers, Batu Karas mixtured by the beauty of Batu hiu beach and Pangandaran Beach. The beach is suitable as a place to swim and surf, as Batu Karas not only offers for the calm water but also a challenging wave. Beautiful black sand beach make this location as a perfect spot for vacation and surf , because the atmosphere is quiet compared to Pangandaran or even Bali.
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Where is the most famous beach in Bali ?
The island of Bali is known as the most famous Island in Indonesia for every world travellers. Do you know where is the most famous beach in Bali ? if you ask for every people that was visited Bali, they would answer Kuta beach. Yup, Kuta beach ! The large and busy beach in Bali for travellers. Kuta beach is a tourist place located in south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia, exactly in Badung regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta beach are often called as sunset beach, has a wide range of 8km long including Legian, Seminyak, and Tuban. This is the most populous places for travelers beside the other tourist destination in Bali.
Why Kuta beach is so famous ?
The first thing that kuta beach offered is Sunset. Kuta beach location is facing to the west, where the Sun goes down and spread the last shine on that day. The charming orange yellow lights upon the dark of the sea, would bring another atmosphere for everyone who watch it. Many local and foreign tourists come to Bali because feel some weirdness for the sunset. Bring attention on your clock while enjoying the sunset, you will get the time reach 7 o'clock approaching the night. Essentially it's already dark. But there were brighter on the atmosphere. This occurs naturally as the sun changes, for those of you who want to enjoy the sunset in Kuta beach, do not forget to note the time of this sunset show, because it decided where the real enjoyment of your holidays.
The second things that makes Kuta beach being famous is the waves. Kuta beach is very popular with a very friendly waves for surfers, both for the novice and professional surfer. Try to enjoy this exciting water sports. If you do not have or carry the equipment, you can rent a surf board rental in many places scattered along the coast. By paying rent amounting to Rp 50 thousand - 150 thousand per hour, in addition to the board rent you will also get a short course of surfing instructors from the rental place. Under their direction, it only took 30 minutes to weave you can split the waves on the surf board.
And the last thing from many things that Kuta beach offered is the completeness of accomodation. Kuta has a lot of cheap lodging, scattered in various villages in this region. The inns are not located on the main roads, but they are hiding on the lane road . However, the rooms conditions that they offer are fit in either category. Many foreigners choose to live in such accommodation, especially those who are backpackers or travelers on a low budget. In addition to the cheap lodging, you too can experience glamorous nightlife in Kuta . There are so much variety of restaurants, pubs and various other nightclubs.
Why Kuta beach is so famous ?
The first thing that kuta beach offered is Sunset. Kuta beach location is facing to the west, where the Sun goes down and spread the last shine on that day. The charming orange yellow lights upon the dark of the sea, would bring another atmosphere for everyone who watch it. Many local and foreign tourists come to Bali because feel some weirdness for the sunset. Bring attention on your clock while enjoying the sunset, you will get the time reach 7 o'clock approaching the night. Essentially it's already dark. But there were brighter on the atmosphere. This occurs naturally as the sun changes, for those of you who want to enjoy the sunset in Kuta beach, do not forget to note the time of this sunset show, because it decided where the real enjoyment of your holidays.
The second things that makes Kuta beach being famous is the waves. Kuta beach is very popular with a very friendly waves for surfers, both for the novice and professional surfer. Try to enjoy this exciting water sports. If you do not have or carry the equipment, you can rent a surf board rental in many places scattered along the coast. By paying rent amounting to Rp 50 thousand - 150 thousand per hour, in addition to the board rent you will also get a short course of surfing instructors from the rental place. Under their direction, it only took 30 minutes to weave you can split the waves on the surf board.
And the last thing from many things that Kuta beach offered is the completeness of accomodation. Kuta has a lot of cheap lodging, scattered in various villages in this region. The inns are not located on the main roads, but they are hiding on the lane road . However, the rooms conditions that they offer are fit in either category. Many foreigners choose to live in such accommodation, especially those who are backpackers or travelers on a low budget. In addition to the cheap lodging, you too can experience glamorous nightlife in Kuta . There are so much variety of restaurants, pubs and various other nightclubs.
Friday, 2 March 2012
Morotai island : East Indonesia hidden paradise as a major on Indonesia sail event 2012
One years ago. Sail Wakatobi-Belitung had managed successfully. as in the quote that we see from http://menkokesra.go.id. Sailor from Florida, United States, Barbara, said the committee provides a stopover point in the series of 26 Sail-Belitong Wakatobi 2011. Each point has its own uniqueness. "It's great to see diversity in Indonesia. Every stop, I can have a new experience," said Barbara, Wednesday (10/12/2011). The results of Barbara's visit, show that Indonesia is much more beautiful than every information he ever got. It's so much beauty and variety. "If I had more time, we will stay longer at each transit point," he said.
And now The Indonesia sail event will be held at Morotai Island on September 2012 , Just like what the Official site of Indonesia goverment said on www.indonesia.go.id ; " The government decided to hold the Sail Morotai 2012 with the aim of supporting the development acceleration of Indonesia’s marine resources and celebrating the 67th Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day as well.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono through Presidential Decree Kepres No. 4/2012 that was signed on January 24, assigned the Coordinating Minister for the People’s Welfare, Agung Laksono, as Chairman of steering committee and Minister of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs, Cicip Sutardjo, as Chairman of the Sail Morotai 2012 organizing committee."
What kind profile of Morotai island that will be as a host in 2012 Indonesia sail event ?
Morotai Island was one of the outer islands of Indonesia, located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and Philipine, has an area of 695 square miles / 1,800 km ². The island is located in North Maluku province and considered as the "Hidden paradise of East Indonesia". The island holds several natural beauty which is so stunning, on the sea and on the land. In addition, the island is also save a million memory of wars that occurred in World War 2. Because the location is quite strategic, Morotai Island became one of the base camp during the war between the Pacific allies with Japan.
And you still can find a variety of war relics including caves, grounding planes and war artifacts such as aircraft, armored vehicles and also the relics of the trinkets and even bottles of Coca-Cola from the 1940s. A total of 63 battalions landed at Cape Dehegila, Morotai Island Regency since 15 September 1944 under the leadership of the command of Commander of Division VII of the United States, Douglas MacArthur. The goal, pounding power of the Japanese soldiers who came to power in Asia, including Indonesia.
Because of this, several dive sites around the island of Morotai are stored some wreckage of World War II. The most famous Underwater wreck site is on the wreck of the Bristol Beuford, lying on depth of about 40m in the `Field Pante`, in the southern Morotai, near the village of Wama. Morotai is relatively new dive spots in Indonesia, the infrastructure is still fairly minimal, but also the number of visitors is very rare.
For those of you who like underwater adventure that challenges the `sense` with thick expedition, this location offers a journey that no one will forget. The combination of underwater walls with the romance of the history of World War II which is spread over more than 25 point dive.
Do not forget to visit the dodola island, located not far from the island of Morotai. Dodola island has a beautiful beach tourism that is very interesting, which is an island archipelago consisting of large dodola islands and small dodola. This island has a white sand beach and very beautiful, which is actually two islands are in one cluster or the land has its own appeal, when sea water was receding, we can truly enjoy the beauty of the islands attractions here and there are looks together with a connecting white sand, fine white sand, swim in the clear sea water, and take pictures decorated with blue sky, it gives more satisfaction for us to enjoy the beauty of nature here.
When sea water is tide of from the region then this looks like two islands are separated, this is the unique characteristic of the island of Morotai dodola. On this island you can see the Cave of with silent witness of a Japanese fugitive named Nakamura. In this cave Nakamura escaped and lived for 30 years ie from 1945 until 1975.
How to get there?
To reach the island of Morotai can be through three channels option
1. Using vessels from Ternate to Morotai for 12 hours, the schedule is twice a week with a rate Rp 50000.00.
2. From Ternate to Sofifi using a speed boat for 30 minutes with a rate Rp 25000.00 and then proceed by road (car) to Tobelo for four hours with the rental fee Rp 75.000,00. Pathway can be bypassed every day.
3. Using a pioneering flight from the airport Babullah Ternate to Galela and Morotai for 30 minutes with a ticket price of Rp 250.000,00 but the schedule only once a week.
Be prepare for the Indonesia Sail event of Morotai island on next September 2012 , and feel the beauty of Indonesian archipelago.
And now The Indonesia sail event will be held at Morotai Island on September 2012 , Just like what the Official site of Indonesia goverment said on www.indonesia.go.id ; " The government decided to hold the Sail Morotai 2012 with the aim of supporting the development acceleration of Indonesia’s marine resources and celebrating the 67th Anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day as well.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono through Presidential Decree Kepres No. 4/2012 that was signed on January 24, assigned the Coordinating Minister for the People’s Welfare, Agung Laksono, as Chairman of steering committee and Minister of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs, Cicip Sutardjo, as Chairman of the Sail Morotai 2012 organizing committee."
What kind profile of Morotai island that will be as a host in 2012 Indonesia sail event ?
Morotai Island was one of the outer islands of Indonesia, located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and Philipine, has an area of 695 square miles / 1,800 km ². The island is located in North Maluku province and considered as the "Hidden paradise of East Indonesia". The island holds several natural beauty which is so stunning, on the sea and on the land. In addition, the island is also save a million memory of wars that occurred in World War 2. Because the location is quite strategic, Morotai Island became one of the base camp during the war between the Pacific allies with Japan.
And you still can find a variety of war relics including caves, grounding planes and war artifacts such as aircraft, armored vehicles and also the relics of the trinkets and even bottles of Coca-Cola from the 1940s. A total of 63 battalions landed at Cape Dehegila, Morotai Island Regency since 15 September 1944 under the leadership of the command of Commander of Division VII of the United States, Douglas MacArthur. The goal, pounding power of the Japanese soldiers who came to power in Asia, including Indonesia.
Because of this, several dive sites around the island of Morotai are stored some wreckage of World War II. The most famous Underwater wreck site is on the wreck of the Bristol Beuford, lying on depth of about 40m in the `Field Pante`, in the southern Morotai, near the village of Wama. Morotai is relatively new dive spots in Indonesia, the infrastructure is still fairly minimal, but also the number of visitors is very rare.
For those of you who like underwater adventure that challenges the `sense` with thick expedition, this location offers a journey that no one will forget. The combination of underwater walls with the romance of the history of World War II which is spread over more than 25 point dive.
Do not forget to visit the dodola island, located not far from the island of Morotai. Dodola island has a beautiful beach tourism that is very interesting, which is an island archipelago consisting of large dodola islands and small dodola. This island has a white sand beach and very beautiful, which is actually two islands are in one cluster or the land has its own appeal, when sea water was receding, we can truly enjoy the beauty of the islands attractions here and there are looks together with a connecting white sand, fine white sand, swim in the clear sea water, and take pictures decorated with blue sky, it gives more satisfaction for us to enjoy the beauty of nature here.
When sea water is tide of from the region then this looks like two islands are separated, this is the unique characteristic of the island of Morotai dodola. On this island you can see the Cave of with silent witness of a Japanese fugitive named Nakamura. In this cave Nakamura escaped and lived for 30 years ie from 1945 until 1975.
How to get there?
To reach the island of Morotai can be through three channels option
1. Using vessels from Ternate to Morotai for 12 hours, the schedule is twice a week with a rate Rp 50000.00.
2. From Ternate to Sofifi using a speed boat for 30 minutes with a rate Rp 25000.00 and then proceed by road (car) to Tobelo for four hours with the rental fee Rp 75.000,00. Pathway can be bypassed every day.
3. Using a pioneering flight from the airport Babullah Ternate to Galela and Morotai for 30 minutes with a ticket price of Rp 250.000,00 but the schedule only once a week.
Be prepare for the Indonesia Sail event of Morotai island on next September 2012 , and feel the beauty of Indonesian archipelago.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Bantimurung waterfalls : The popular destination in South Sulawesi
Sulawesi island would be a paradise tourist destinations in Indonesia. There are so many beautiful and impressive attractions that we can visit on the island of Sulawesi. One of the most famous tourist attraction in southern Sulawesi province is Bantimurung waterfalls. Why Bantimurung tourist attraction is so popular ? If you've seen and heard information about Niagara Falls that was so well known in New york United States, thus Bantimurung Waterfalls, had little in common with Niagara Falls. But Bantimurung waterfalls just only have a width of 20 meters with a height of about 15 meters, with a discharge volume of water that quite a lot.
Bantimurung Waterfalls is located in Maros regency, Bantimurung District. With an area of ± 118 ha, Bantimurung consists of limestone rock which forms by steep hills on either side of the river Bantimurung. Bantimurung Waterfalls has water passage in form by wide rocky, bumpy, smooth and beautiful. Unlike most other waterfalls that create a trench in the water at crash site, then Bantimurung Waterfalls which 15 meters height does not create trench.
Other than because essentially form by hard rock area, as well as the contours of a sloping rock waterfall serves as a propagation, thereby reducing the power of hit Bantimurung Waterfalls. Under the waterfall flowthere was a bathing place of ground limestone and covered with a layer of hard minerals from the water flow for hundreds of years.
The depth of water inside natural pool of Bantimurung waterfalls is between the ankles to the waist. Bantimurung Waterfalls is a very popular with visitors to feel the crystal clear waterfall massage from. It is certainly spoil every tourist who comes to immediately soak enjoy the beautiful panorama around the waterfall. Besides having a waterfall, this tourist area is also habitat for many species of rare butterflies, so this place is dubbed as the "Kingdom of Butterfly".
Stone Caves and Cave of Dreams are also being the major attractions for visitors to Bantimurung. Because in there, we can explore those caves get a very unusual experience, inside cave we can see various kinds of stone reliefs formed by dripping water hanging on the ceiling of the cave that looks beautiful with crystal collection.
For the adventure-minded tourists, you can enjoy rafting sports inside this tourist area. the route taken is from the bottom of the waterfall to a suspension bridge which is located within Bantimurung, with notes ; the manager will provide rafting when the water conditions were great able to bring inflatable boats for rafting.
How to get there
1. From the center of Makassar, the location can be achieved using a motor, car or bicycle. ± distance takes 1-1 1/2 hours. If the rent of public transport, the cost of about Rp. 10,000-Rp. 15,000 / person.
2. If you come from Sultan Hasanuddin airport, tourist locations can be reached about 30-45 minutes by bike, car or public transport. Transportation costs incurred when using public transport, around Rp. 6,000 - Rp. 7500 / person
3. If you're in Center City Maros, tourist sites can be reached about 15-30 minutes by car or motorcycle (40 km / h).
Travel Tips
1. The best time to visit here is during the morning so as not to hot. Always wear sunblock with a hat are also prepared.
2. Admission price of Bantimurung National Parks: Rp 10,000
3. Beverage prices an average of 1.5 times more expensive than the normal price.
Bantimurung Waterfalls is located in Maros regency, Bantimurung District. With an area of ± 118 ha, Bantimurung consists of limestone rock which forms by steep hills on either side of the river Bantimurung. Bantimurung Waterfalls has water passage in form by wide rocky, bumpy, smooth and beautiful. Unlike most other waterfalls that create a trench in the water at crash site, then Bantimurung Waterfalls which 15 meters height does not create trench.
Other than because essentially form by hard rock area, as well as the contours of a sloping rock waterfall serves as a propagation, thereby reducing the power of hit Bantimurung Waterfalls. Under the waterfall flowthere was a bathing place of ground limestone and covered with a layer of hard minerals from the water flow for hundreds of years.
The depth of water inside natural pool of Bantimurung waterfalls is between the ankles to the waist. Bantimurung Waterfalls is a very popular with visitors to feel the crystal clear waterfall massage from. It is certainly spoil every tourist who comes to immediately soak enjoy the beautiful panorama around the waterfall. Besides having a waterfall, this tourist area is also habitat for many species of rare butterflies, so this place is dubbed as the "Kingdom of Butterfly".
Stone Caves and Cave of Dreams are also being the major attractions for visitors to Bantimurung. Because in there, we can explore those caves get a very unusual experience, inside cave we can see various kinds of stone reliefs formed by dripping water hanging on the ceiling of the cave that looks beautiful with crystal collection.
For the adventure-minded tourists, you can enjoy rafting sports inside this tourist area. the route taken is from the bottom of the waterfall to a suspension bridge which is located within Bantimurung, with notes ; the manager will provide rafting when the water conditions were great able to bring inflatable boats for rafting.
How to get there
1. From the center of Makassar, the location can be achieved using a motor, car or bicycle. ± distance takes 1-1 1/2 hours. If the rent of public transport, the cost of about Rp. 10,000-Rp. 15,000 / person.
2. If you come from Sultan Hasanuddin airport, tourist locations can be reached about 30-45 minutes by bike, car or public transport. Transportation costs incurred when using public transport, around Rp. 6,000 - Rp. 7500 / person
3. If you're in Center City Maros, tourist sites can be reached about 15-30 minutes by car or motorcycle (40 km / h).
Travel Tips
1. The best time to visit here is during the morning so as not to hot. Always wear sunblock with a hat are also prepared.
2. Admission price of Bantimurung National Parks: Rp 10,000
3. Beverage prices an average of 1.5 times more expensive than the normal price.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Raja Ampat : Indonesia's island best for diving
Raja Ampat is the Islands District and have the best coral reef areas in Indonesia. According to research, approximately 500 types of coral reefs and more than 540 species of hard corals (75% from total species in the world), stored more than 1000 species of reef fish, 700 species of molluscs, as well as the highest record for gonodactyloid stomatopod crustaceans. New seven species of coral reef was founded, spread from another hundreds of coral reefs and never been found in other areas. The waters of Raja Ampat Islands is one of the 10 best diving site around the world.
The archipelago of Raja Ampat consists of four small islands, namely Waigeo , Batanta, Salawati and Misool. The Raja Ampat region have been preserved for thousands years ago and preserved so many variety of marine life. The beaches also had pristine waters that you can't find in other area. Raja Ampat is very famous among divers and be one of the best triangle coral reefs around the world, so this is not surprisingly, if this region is rich with coral reefs and species of fish were so unique and rare. Raja Ampat is like an unpolished gem, and once you come to this place, forever , you will never forget its beauty.
How to get there ?
Transportation modes to Raja Ampat currently is not much as another tourist objects in Indonesia. Unlike the island of Bali which provides flights with dozen times to various major cities in Indonesia and abroad, or the famous city of Manado Bunaken Marine Park which provides more than ten flights connecting Manado and Jakarta. The most popular route to Raja Ampat is through the town of Sorong, one of the largest cities in the West Papua provinces. You can begin your journey from Jakarta to Sorong using aircraft for approximately seven hours of travel after some transit in Makassar.
Trip to Sorong can be reached from several major cities in Indonesia and some other cities in southeast Asia such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Davao in Philippines. Several airlines providing flights between Jakarta and Sorong, but they require to transite through Makassar or Manado. The airlines include Lion Air, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia. Ticket prices ranged from Rp 1.200.000 valid until Rp 3.500.000 depending on class selection and availability of tickets. Meanwhile, foreign airlines serving flights to Sorong, which is also do some transit in Manado, among others, Silk Air and Cebu Pacific Air with ticket prices ranging from $ 450 in numbers.
From Sorong city you have to continue your trip towards to Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. This trip can be done by using a fast boat that can be rented at the rates of about Rp 2.000.000 per vessel per trip. In one trip, the vessel may contain more than ten people. Travel time takes about one and a half hours to reach Waisai. From Waisai, tourists can choose to stay on the island or hire small boats to get to the other islands..
What to see ?
In this place , there are so much activities to fully your days with an exotic panoramas and sea views , such as :
-Spectacular diving and snorkling
-Sensational kayaking in the shallow bays, especially in the mangrove forests
-Slow afternoon cruise with one of the tenders - get up-close-and-personal with the stunning land scenery
-Bird spotting - find the illusive Bird of Paradise from the water.
-Fishing - unexplored fly-fishing for bonefish or deep water trolling for marlin and sailfish .
-Dive in Wreck diving in the area is superb as well. The wrecks here haven't been plundered as in Truk Lagoon, PNG, the Solomons, Vanuatu and other well-known wreck diving areas. Most of these WWII wrecks were not seen by humans again until the day and therefore completely intact. Over 50 years of marine life growing on and around them has turned them in beautiful gardens. By special arrangement, Papua Diving can schedule to dive wrecks in the Manokwari area (on the east side of the bird's head). Although there are plenty of wrecks all around the area, the wrecks in Manokwari are in shallow, clear water with plenty of coral growth and sea life surrounding them. For further information about diving site , please visit this link .
Where to stay ?
1. Misool eco resort
this is the naturalist resort with modern facility , built from reclaimed tropical hardwood. Misool Eco Resort offers two levels of accommodation. Eight Water of Cottages are located in the North Lagoon, built on stilts over the water. They're just steps from the Dive Centre and restaurant. Stairs lead from your private veranda down into the placid lagoon, and the House Reef is about 100 fin-kicks away. aAnd also have one deluxe villa, Villa Tabisasu, located on the eastern edge of the North Lagoon.
info : www.misoolecoresort.com
2.Kri eco resort and Sorido bay resort
The western style look resort (sorido), Western style comforts in a traditional Papuan setting. Located on a beautiful deep lagoon and white sand beach on Kri Island, the dive resort is central to the most spectacular dive sites in the Raja Ampat.
Kri Eco Resort is an Indonesian style resort and currently has 6 over-water guest bungalows. Most of the buildings contain two rooms and at least one sitting area.
info : www.papua-diving.com
3. Raja Ampat Dive Lodge
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge is located at the heart of the most spectacular diving in northern Raja Ampat. Mere minutes from the famous Manta aggregation sites and the fish-filled dives at the western edge of the Dampier Strait, our intimate lodge is the prefect place to experience the most bio-diverse reefs in the world
info : www.rajaampat-liveaboard.com
Tips
Accommodation.
Currently in Saonek Monde being built three resorts on the island of Batbitiem Nyandebabo, Waiwo, and South Waigeo. During unfinished, you can stay at several places below.
First is Sorido Bay Resort is famous for its coral reefs. Then there is the Kri Eco Resort, a traditional resort built on the water. Another option is to camp on the island or a house boat that provided a lot of travel agents.Although Raja Ampat is not very crowded, but there are already hotels and rented houses in Saonek, Mansuar, and islands Yenwaupnor.
Transportation.
If you are flying from Jakarta it will take 7 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. You can also dive in Bali tour and fly from there. Sorong like any other big city. You can get almost everything here. Although, the price is more expensive because its a remote location. Only the tourists who buy package from travel agencies are ussually the most audience in Raja Ampat maritime tourism. You do not need advanced diving dive tour to follow this, because the travel agent providing tours for non professional divers or trained divers. There are 8 airlines open up the flight schedule. Several national and foreign airlines provided flights from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong connected with aviation in Makassar or Manado.
Getting around.
Usually, many divers would join the tours and stay at the resort for divers while visiting Raja Ampat Islands. To access the dive sites, you can contact the travel agency that can be found in Sorong. Some travel agents also offer options such as boat tour around Raja Ampat, or diving in Raja Ampat. From Sorong, there are two types of boats, long boat and speed boat. Using a speed boat can carry 15 passengers with travel time 1 hour 40 minutes, cost price of 2 million rupiah. While the long boat carrying 10 passengers and takes about 2-3 hours, the cost price of 1.2 million rupiah. Please be aware that prices may change at any time. You can rent a small boat if you want to explore this island more freely. The islands at Raja Ampat has 4 major islands, is mountainous and hundreds of small islands around it which you can explore.In addition, this region also had a lot of coral, which is a beautiful natural phenomenon. There are a variety of unique fauna as bald paradise, paradise red, maleo Waigeo, rat-rat. For this type of flora then you can see orchids, palms, and many others. Try to do activities of trekking around the island to discover the hidden beauty such as waterfalls and ancient caves.
Culinary.
Food provided by the diving operators, ranging from international to traditional food menu is made directly by the local community. Usually available a variety of seafood. Try you taste the fish soup which is a typical food of yellow island.
Shopping.
Many divers say that the best souvenirs from the Raja Ampat is the story of your experience when visiting the Raja Ampat. Surely this is a good places catch a lot of photograph to shows. However, you can buy statue of Asmat tribe as souvenirs , the traditional cloth, flute, or traditional drum. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua. This trick will lighten your burden for too much stuff of souvenirs from Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if you have more leisure when visited the village in Raja Ampat.
Best time.
October or November is a good time to visit Raja Ampat because the sea would be so calm and perfect to get some videos or photograph. Every year, Raja Ampat is typically held maritime festival, held between the months of May or October.
Equipment.
Bring your underwater camera. Use your skills for underwater photography , meanwhile for taking underwater pictures is not easy, but also a regret if it passed. Also bring sun block anyway, sunscreen, hats, and shirts which are comfortable for beach weather. Should also prepare insect repellent and anti malarial drugs.
See the beauty of Indonesia .....
The archipelago of Raja Ampat consists of four small islands, namely Waigeo , Batanta, Salawati and Misool. The Raja Ampat region have been preserved for thousands years ago and preserved so many variety of marine life. The beaches also had pristine waters that you can't find in other area. Raja Ampat is very famous among divers and be one of the best triangle coral reefs around the world, so this is not surprisingly, if this region is rich with coral reefs and species of fish were so unique and rare. Raja Ampat is like an unpolished gem, and once you come to this place, forever , you will never forget its beauty.
How to get there ?
Transportation modes to Raja Ampat currently is not much as another tourist objects in Indonesia. Unlike the island of Bali which provides flights with dozen times to various major cities in Indonesia and abroad, or the famous city of Manado Bunaken Marine Park which provides more than ten flights connecting Manado and Jakarta. The most popular route to Raja Ampat is through the town of Sorong, one of the largest cities in the West Papua provinces. You can begin your journey from Jakarta to Sorong using aircraft for approximately seven hours of travel after some transit in Makassar.
Trip to Sorong can be reached from several major cities in Indonesia and some other cities in southeast Asia such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Davao in Philippines. Several airlines providing flights between Jakarta and Sorong, but they require to transite through Makassar or Manado. The airlines include Lion Air, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, and Garuda Indonesia. Ticket prices ranged from Rp 1.200.000 valid until Rp 3.500.000 depending on class selection and availability of tickets. Meanwhile, foreign airlines serving flights to Sorong, which is also do some transit in Manado, among others, Silk Air and Cebu Pacific Air with ticket prices ranging from $ 450 in numbers.
From Sorong city you have to continue your trip towards to Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. This trip can be done by using a fast boat that can be rented at the rates of about Rp 2.000.000 per vessel per trip. In one trip, the vessel may contain more than ten people. Travel time takes about one and a half hours to reach Waisai. From Waisai, tourists can choose to stay on the island or hire small boats to get to the other islands..
What to see ?
In this place , there are so much activities to fully your days with an exotic panoramas and sea views , such as :
-Spectacular diving and snorkling
-Sensational kayaking in the shallow bays, especially in the mangrove forests
-Slow afternoon cruise with one of the tenders - get up-close-and-personal with the stunning land scenery
-Bird spotting - find the illusive Bird of Paradise from the water.
-Fishing - unexplored fly-fishing for bonefish or deep water trolling for marlin and sailfish .
-Dive in Wreck diving in the area is superb as well. The wrecks here haven't been plundered as in Truk Lagoon, PNG, the Solomons, Vanuatu and other well-known wreck diving areas. Most of these WWII wrecks were not seen by humans again until the day and therefore completely intact. Over 50 years of marine life growing on and around them has turned them in beautiful gardens. By special arrangement, Papua Diving can schedule to dive wrecks in the Manokwari area (on the east side of the bird's head). Although there are plenty of wrecks all around the area, the wrecks in Manokwari are in shallow, clear water with plenty of coral growth and sea life surrounding them. For further information about diving site , please visit this link .
Where to stay ?
this is the naturalist resort with modern facility , built from reclaimed tropical hardwood. Misool Eco Resort offers two levels of accommodation. Eight Water of Cottages are located in the North Lagoon, built on stilts over the water. They're just steps from the Dive Centre and restaurant. Stairs lead from your private veranda down into the placid lagoon, and the House Reef is about 100 fin-kicks away. aAnd also have one deluxe villa, Villa Tabisasu, located on the eastern edge of the North Lagoon.
info : www.misoolecoresort.com
The western style look resort (sorido), Western style comforts in a traditional Papuan setting. Located on a beautiful deep lagoon and white sand beach on Kri Island, the dive resort is central to the most spectacular dive sites in the Raja Ampat.
Kri Eco Resort is an Indonesian style resort and currently has 6 over-water guest bungalows. Most of the buildings contain two rooms and at least one sitting area.
info : www.papua-diving.com
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge is located at the heart of the most spectacular diving in northern Raja Ampat. Mere minutes from the famous Manta aggregation sites and the fish-filled dives at the western edge of the Dampier Strait, our intimate lodge is the prefect place to experience the most bio-diverse reefs in the world
info : www.rajaampat-liveaboard.com
Tips
Accommodation.
Currently in Saonek Monde being built three resorts on the island of Batbitiem Nyandebabo, Waiwo, and South Waigeo. During unfinished, you can stay at several places below.
First is Sorido Bay Resort is famous for its coral reefs. Then there is the Kri Eco Resort, a traditional resort built on the water. Another option is to camp on the island or a house boat that provided a lot of travel agents.Although Raja Ampat is not very crowded, but there are already hotels and rented houses in Saonek, Mansuar, and islands Yenwaupnor.
Transportation.
If you are flying from Jakarta it will take 7 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. You can also dive in Bali tour and fly from there. Sorong like any other big city. You can get almost everything here. Although, the price is more expensive because its a remote location. Only the tourists who buy package from travel agencies are ussually the most audience in Raja Ampat maritime tourism. You do not need advanced diving dive tour to follow this, because the travel agent providing tours for non professional divers or trained divers. There are 8 airlines open up the flight schedule. Several national and foreign airlines provided flights from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong connected with aviation in Makassar or Manado.
Getting around.
Usually, many divers would join the tours and stay at the resort for divers while visiting Raja Ampat Islands. To access the dive sites, you can contact the travel agency that can be found in Sorong. Some travel agents also offer options such as boat tour around Raja Ampat, or diving in Raja Ampat. From Sorong, there are two types of boats, long boat and speed boat. Using a speed boat can carry 15 passengers with travel time 1 hour 40 minutes, cost price of 2 million rupiah. While the long boat carrying 10 passengers and takes about 2-3 hours, the cost price of 1.2 million rupiah. Please be aware that prices may change at any time. You can rent a small boat if you want to explore this island more freely. The islands at Raja Ampat has 4 major islands, is mountainous and hundreds of small islands around it which you can explore.In addition, this region also had a lot of coral, which is a beautiful natural phenomenon. There are a variety of unique fauna as bald paradise, paradise red, maleo Waigeo, rat-rat. For this type of flora then you can see orchids, palms, and many others. Try to do activities of trekking around the island to discover the hidden beauty such as waterfalls and ancient caves.
Culinary.
Food provided by the diving operators, ranging from international to traditional food menu is made directly by the local community. Usually available a variety of seafood. Try you taste the fish soup which is a typical food of yellow island.
Shopping.
Many divers say that the best souvenirs from the Raja Ampat is the story of your experience when visiting the Raja Ampat. Surely this is a good places catch a lot of photograph to shows. However, you can buy statue of Asmat tribe as souvenirs , the traditional cloth, flute, or traditional drum. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua. This trick will lighten your burden for too much stuff of souvenirs from Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if you have more leisure when visited the village in Raja Ampat.
Best time.
October or November is a good time to visit Raja Ampat because the sea would be so calm and perfect to get some videos or photograph. Every year, Raja Ampat is typically held maritime festival, held between the months of May or October.
Equipment.
Bring your underwater camera. Use your skills for underwater photography , meanwhile for taking underwater pictures is not easy, but also a regret if it passed. Also bring sun block anyway, sunscreen, hats, and shirts which are comfortable for beach weather. Should also prepare insect repellent and anti malarial drugs.
See the beauty of Indonesia .....
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