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Highlights Mentawai islands - West Sumatra
Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra has the best surfing locations in Indonesia, In addition to Lombok island which is already well-known in the world. Mentawai Islands is a district of the province of West Sumatra has some of the island such as: the island of Siberut, Sipora Island, North Pagai and South Pagai Island. The majority of the population of this district is the Mentawai tribe. Mentawai Islands is affected by the Tsunami in 2010, But now it's restored to normal.
Mentawai Islands has a great potential in the field of tourism, especially nature tourism like beach tourism. The most famous of these islands are waves. Mentawai Islands is one of the best locations in Indonesia besides Bali and Lombok, and in Java (Plengkung Beach). Many tourists who come all the way from abroad to the Mentawai Islands is just to enjoy the ferocity of the waves on the beach Mentawai. Mentawai Islands have big waves because it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Are you interested in trying the ferocity of the waves in this place ?
For those of you who want to enjoy the beach with not so big waves waves, Try to visit the Siruso island. This beach has clean white sand beach with crystal clear sea water. You can swim with the family at this beach.
There are at least 40 points to surf in the Mentawai Islands which have a variety of challenging waves, even the most extreme point of entry in the category, and become one of favorite surf point for surfers. Surf locations among others located in the village of Bosua, Nyang Nyang Island that located at Katurei village, Koroniki Island, Gulf Sibigeu, Gulf Sinakak and some other places. Waves in the Mentawai Islands has a height of about 4 to 5 meters.
How to go to Mentawai island ?
Foreign tourists, especially from Australia often commute to the Mentawai with limited access of transportation. the only access to the Mentawai district is currently be done from the city of Padang (West Sumatra's capital), Namely through Minangkabau International Port or through a sea port of Bungus.
Here's the info cruise Padang - Mentawai :
1. Ambu - Ambu Ferry service
Ferry departs from the Port of Padang Bungus located in District Bungus sackcloth Bay with less mileage over a half hour of Pasar Raya Padang. From Minangkabau International Airport Airport you can hire a taxi between Rp 150,000 to Rp 200,000, - with a maximum distance of about one hour if through Jalan Padang By Pass notes no traffic.
Towards a port situated in the southern city of Padang is also able to use public transport or public transportation or use the services of a motorcycle with a driver from Pasar Raya Padang. Taxi can also be alternative modes of transportation to be from Padang to Port Bungus. Ticket prices of Ambu-Ambu ships for economy class Rp 75,000, if hired mat additional charge of Rp 50,000. For a class that provides a transport ship mattresses ticket price of Rp 105,000. Meanwhile, for those of you who want to feel the pleasure of sailing with KM Ambu-Ambu could take an exclusive class with a rate of IDR 400,000. The price we get from several sources on the internet, price can change at any time.
Cruise itinerary of Ambu-Ambu Ferry :
- Padang - Sipora (Old Pejat) every Sunday at 20:00 pm
- Padang - Sikakap every Tuesday at 20:00 pm
- Padang - Siberut every day We at 20.00 pm
Marine transportation Padang to Mentawai KMP Gambolo served since March 2013 with a payload capacity of 500 gross tons (GT). Ship worth Rp 260 billion, is a central government help with 149 beds with a capacity of up to 300 passengers.
Passenger Motor Ship (KMP) Gambolo addition to serving the Padang-Mentawai round-trip, also stopped at the four main islands in the Mentawai Islands, with the alternate shipping route schedule with the shipping schedule KMP.Ambu-Ambu above that previously has served the shipping Padang-Mentawai since many years.
In six days can alternate with the Ambu-Ambu so as to provide passenger service Padang-Mentawai for each day, except on Sunday. Gambolo boat made with modern technology, especially the engine, as well as the strength of more than KMP Ambu-Ambu.
Gambolo Boat passenger service route to the four islands in the Mentawai Islands, unlike KMP-Ambu Ambu which only serve Padang-Padang - Tua Pejat and Sikakap. Operational KMP and KMP Ambu-Ambu Gambolo under ASDP Indonesia Ferry Branch Padang.
3. Sumber Rejeki Boat :
This ship departed from Muara Padang, not far from the bridge Siti Nurbaya or Padang Beach. Serve cruise ship Sumber Rejeki from Padang to Sipora every Friday at 20:00 pm. Ticket prices for the cruise ship Source Sustenance includes room Rp 125,000. While the economy class ticket fare is offered at Rp 105,000 without room and without any mattress. Now that's a glimpse of transportation access information from Padang to Mentawai. For long-distance shipping, many users who never go to the ship from Padang Mentawai recommend up-Ambu Ambu Motor Ship or Motor Vessel Gambolo. Then, when you plan to leave for the Mentawai ?
This ship departed from Muara Padang, not far from the Siti Nurbaya bridge or Padang Beach. Serve cruise Sumber Rejeki ship from Padang to Sipora every Friday at 20:00 pm. Ticket prices for the cruise ship Source Sustenance includes room IDR 125,000. While the economy class ticket fare is offered at IDR105,000 without room and without any mattress. Now that's a glimpse of transportation access information from Padang to Mentawai. For long-distance shipping, many ship users who usually go from Padang to Mentawai recommend using the Ambu-Ambu Motor Ship or Motor Vessel Gambolo. Then, when you plan to leave to Mentawai ?
Where have to stay around west Sumatra ?
Don't worry we have prepare the hotel link which served by Booking.com site, To start your hotel search around West Sumatra you can follow the link below :
That bit of information about tourist destinations in western Sumatra, Hope can provide benefits for those who want to visit the tourist area in Sumatra. We hope this paper can provide answers to some questions that you might ask, for example :
- Where to go in Sumatra ?
- What interesting in West Sumatra ?
- Where is the best places to surf in Sumatra ?
- Where to stay in West Sumatra ?
- Explanation about west Sumatra ?
- How to go to Menatwai - Sumatra ?
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