Highlights Mentawai Islands - West Sumatra

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

2 Boat Motor Gambolo 

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 ?

 And maybe lot of more questions in your head right now, Hopefully this post will answer that questions. This post which titled : Highlights Menatwai island - West Sumatra end here, See you in our next articles " Have a nice holiday and Good luck "

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North Sumatra tourist attractions - Indonesia Travel

North Sumatra tourist attractions - Indonesia Travel :

In our previous article, We have written about Lombok island tourist destinations. Now let's visit another parts of Indonesia tourism, Writeforlombok.com will always try to give all information about beautiful places in all over the world as we can. In this post we will invite you to visit some of tourist spots in North Sumatra - Indonesia, Of course tourist places that most popular and most visited by tourists specially in Sumatra - Indonesia. So.. if you have a question about where have to go for travel in Sumatra, Then we hope this article will help you to find the answer about Sumatra tourism. And here are some interesting tourist spots in North Sumatra that you must visit for your next travel destination in Indonesia.

1. Danau Toba ( Toba Lake ) - Sumatra travel destinations :

Toba Lake is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and 30 kilometers wide, located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island. Lake Toba is an important tourist destination in North Sumatra since long time ago in addition to Bukit Lawang and Nias, attract domestic and foreign tourists. It is estimated that Lake Toba explosion occurred at about 73000-75000 this years ago and is the most recent eruption. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimate that volcanic materials spewed out of the mountain as much as 2800 km ³, with 800 km ³ of rock Ignimbrite and 2,000 km ³ of volcanic ash which is expected in the wind to the west for 2 weeks. Volcanic dust in the wind has spread to half the earth, from China to South Africa. Explosion occurred during 1 week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.

Samosir island

For those of you who want to visit Toward Toba Lake, If you use a plane you can visit the city of Medan first (  Medan is the capital of North Sumatra). From Medan to Toba Lake you can travel with a road trip with less than about 4 hours. You can search your hotel in Medan Here, Then Parapat city is a  gate to entrance  the Lake Toba to Samosir Island. In this city you can find many hotels as a place to stay. Maybe Samosir Villa Resort or Samosir Cottage can be a choice as place to stay for you in Samosir island. To complete your search for hotels in Sumatra in general, You can follow the link below :

You can cross to the island of Samosir by using a timber ship or speedboat From Tigaraja, The port  of Parapat city. And if you use a car, you have to pass through the  Ajibata city which is about 1 km from Parapat. There you can find the ferry crossing to help you every 2 hours. In Samosir island you can find a tourist town called Tomok. If you are using the ferry to cross, you will reach this small town. And if you use a boat, Then you can go directly to the hotel of your choice in the Tuktuk region Samosir Island which is not too far from the city of Tomok. In Tuktuk you can find many budget lodging or luxury hotel according to your need. See the list of accommodation in Tuktuk area Here.

2. Dua Warna Waterfall  - Sumatra tourist spots :

 Dua Warna Waterfall in English means two colors waterfall, This unique and attractive  natural attractions located in the district of Sibolangit - Deli Serdang, Sumatra. Dua Warna waterfall is located in the mountain, Sibayak forest. Its location is very natural and is far from the destruction of nature, scenery around the place is filled with lush green trees and filled with very beautiful natural rocks. Natural atmosphere around the waterfall is very cool and calm, So many tourists want to come to visit this place to soothe their minds. You can do relaxation while bathing in a waterfall, Two-color combination of blue and green make this waterfall looks more beautiful and charming in the eyes of the beholders. The Hill Hotel and Resort Sibolangit may be can be a reference place to stay near this Waterfall.

3. Gundaling Hill - Sumatra Tourist Destinations:

Gundaling Hill is hilly located in Berastagi, Karo District. Gundaling hill is a tourist spot with interesting legends, So many tourists come to visit this place because it interested to know about the legend that tells about the relationship of a man and woman who have different nationalities and a forbidden love that is not sanctioned by their parents. Gundaling hill at an altitude of 1575 meters above sea level, From the top of the hill you can see the  Gundaling traffic sights in the town of Berastagi. You also can see the sunrise and beautiful sunsets from the top of the hill, The road leading to the top is not difficult to achieve because it is not too steep. There are view places to stay around Berastagi that can be reference for you as a place to stay around this area, Such as :

• Grand Mutiara Hotel, See this hotel review
• Sibayak International Hotel, See this hotel review
• Mikie Holiday, See this hotel review
• Pariama Inn, See the review
• Rindu Alam Resort, See this place review
• Serdika Vavilion, See the review

4.  Lawang Hill - Places of interest of  noth Sumatra :

 Is a mainstay tourist destination located in the district of Langkat - Sumatra, Located at the foot of Mount Leuser. This place is one of a rehabilitation center for orangutans in North Summatra, Bukit Lawang ( Lawang Hill ) is a hilly area with green trees and rivers with so clear water. It is suitable for those of you who want to relax and relieve stress from daily work, Bukit Lawang is one of the popular tourist spots in northern Sumatra. This hill is very beautiful, so that's way this tourist place is always crowded  by tourists annually. In addition to able to see the Orangutans you can also  swim in the Bahorok river, The river with very clear and cool water.

5. Green Hill City - Travel with family in Medan North Sumatra :

Green Hill City Is a tourist area located in Medan (capital of North Sumatra), which is very suitable for those of you who are on vacation with your beloved family in Sumatra. Green Hill City area is a park and residential elite, In which there is a playground facilities for families such as Green Hill Park, Waterboom, Waterpark, and a variety of other exciting rides such as: Roller Coaster, Giant Windmills and others. Green Hill City is located in the district and articles, location is located in the mountains make this sports arena was very cool. If you bring children under the age of five years, There is also a special place for them. Green Hill Park is a good place for a vacation destination in Sumatra for those who are on vacation with the family. To search your accommodation around Medan, you can follow the list of hotels in Medan served by Booking.com Here.

To search your hotel as general in north Sumatra area, You can follow the link below :

Other interesting sights in northern Sumatra, Such as : Sipiso-piso Waterfall, Lake Siombak, Mount Sibayak, Sembahe river and many others. So...plan your travel trip to north Sumatra for your next travel destination in Indonesia,Find your hotel in other areas of Sumatra by follow one of the link below :

• Padang - West Sumatra
• Bukittinggi - West Sumatra
• Palembang - South Sumatra 

Those are some tourist attractions in northern Sumatra that we write to you, In our article entitled : North Sumatra tourist attractions - Indonesia Travel. May be useful for those of you who are currently planning to visit places of tourist interest that exist in this area. So.. if you have questions about : Where to go in Sumatra, Where to stay in Sumatra, What nice things to do in Sumatra, Or what nice to see in Sumatra. We think we tried to answer all that questions on this post. " Happy holiday and Good luck "

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