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One more beautiful exotic island are still in the Raja Ampat island clusters, These has a sparkling clear sea water with a beautiful stretch of sand. The blue sky, turquoise sea, white sand and clean is the composition of God's creation are perfect for Indonesia.

Apart Wayag Islands, there is one more island in Raja Ampat are guaranteed to make you spellbound. The name of the island is similar to the name of person, Rani. The island was quite hidden, so it not everyone knows about whereabouts.
Many people who have come to Raja Ampat said "Wayag is a haven the Kings". So who deserves the title carried Rani is the queen's throne.

Intrigued by the Rani island? Allow the stopover when you going to Wayag because Rani island indeed located not far than Wayag, Raja Ampat icon. Its beauty was no less with the Raja Ampat island's mainstay.

Before entering the Rani island, you are invited into a small bay, location of the island. Slowly but surely, you will see the blue sea that originally turned turquoise.

White sand began to appear. Hedge of green trees surround the small beach. Some palm trees waving their leaves appear adorned the shore, like welcomed the arrival every traveler who comes and says, "Welcome to the Island Rani". Absolutely perfect natural beauty.

Rani island indeed very special with superb views. Limitless blue sky and away than pollution. The beach was so quiet, calm and serene with white sand. Suitable for those who want to relax and linger to enjoy the natural beauty.

Looking towards the high seas, you will be greeted with a cluster coral islands covered with green hedge trees. Sea water is so clear, it was so crystal clear you can see the underwater life without diving.

Do not until there the beauty of Rani island, you still will be presented with views of seagulls than altitude. Sounds the bird chirping behind the hedge trees. Inhale deeply and breathe fresh air in there.

Nor Blink your eyes, or the most beautiful moments will be missed! Comes to Rani island is like coming to door of heaven on earth.

Raja Ampat has all the requirements to become the world's best destinations. Small islands and underwater beauty tempting. The essence beauty Raja Ampat is located in the Wayag Islands. Want to know?

Blue waters with coral reefs are clearly visible beneath it, will you can take while enjoying the Raja Ampat. If the underwater diving, sea fish are pretty will welcome you.

Wayag Islands consist than clusters of small islands. The small islands are coral islands are overgrown with trees. When wading through the islands by boat, you'll be hypnotized by seas ​​turquoise, coral reefs and the fish are clearly visible under the water, and beautiful scenery with a beauty seas combination and small islands are very exciting.

What's on top? Coral islands and a blue seas will be seen throughout you looked. Common sight you see on the internet, there is now in sight, even as the your hand.

From above of the level, coral islands will be obvious. If the sun is hot, will increase its charm due to coral reefs in the sea into its own color. Greenish-blue color dominates the surrounding seas. Prepare the camera, because These is a very rare moment!

These perfect scenery, making it as the core than beauty Raja Ampat. The scenery can not be described in words, will you never cease to be amazed and astonished.

Wayag Islands can be a sweet closing when you visit the Raja Ampat. Charm will make your trip to Raja Ampat more perfect. Let a vacation to the Wayag Islands and enjoy the charms Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat has lots of potential for the natural beauty that should be the pride of Indonesia. One of which is now being addressed is Wayag Islands.
If you looking for Raja Ampat on the internet, it will display the images Wayag Islands. Yeah, indeed Wayag Islands have the most amazing scenery. Small coral islands and clear blue sea to be a major treat in this place.

Raja Ampat has been famous among tourists in the world thanks to its natural beauty. Territory consisting of small islands make every angle Raja Ampat can be explored to the maximum. One who is now a focal points is Wayag Islands.

Wayag is an icon Raja Ampat. Many point of this island is a representation the beauty of Raja Ampat.

Wayag island in Raja Ampat will be an unforgettable experience. Come on, plan your trip to Raja Ampat and dive into the beauty!

Unlike other tourist mainstay beaches a white sand, Sulamadaha beach having black sand. However this beach is still beautiful and cast a charm that became the mainstay of tourism in Ternate, North Maluku.
This beach offers the beauty natural shades that is able to eliminate the fatigue of every person that visit it.

Sulamadaha beach even though no a white sand, but has its own charm. Beach is directly opposite the Hiri island that having very green hill. From the beach, Hiri hill obvious as emerging from the sea surface.

If you want to visit these beach takes only 1 hour away. Sulamadaha beach is located near the Hiri island that very beautiful.

Hiri island is one of the attractions on the Ternate island, to to get there you can rent a fishing boat. But should you leave in the morning and return before night. On the left, if you sail to the west Salamadaha beach, then you can see the beauty Saomadaha bay shaped like a pyramid. The beach and bay Saomadaha a white sandy, and for those lovers of snorkeling, Saomadaha bay having a beautiful sea garden and is mandatory for you to explore. However, if you want to dive, you have to bring scuba gear, because here is not provided. The beach is also ideal for those who want to calm down, because the beach there are rocks overgrown with grass that makes a cool atmosphere.

Expanse of sand, waves, blue ocean water, well as stunning Hiri island views complete with rocks and trees, will always be faithfully accompanying when you are on the Sulamadaha beach.

Sulamadaha beach having a pretty sloping beach with black sand beaches. On the right and left side this beach is there is a small cliff is overgrown with bushes and large trees.

Although it does not a white sandy, Sulamadaha beach very beautiful with coral reefs and sea biota, and certainly will make you loved snorkeling and diving.

Who does not know Raja Ampat? Islands located in the Papua, keep the beauty of marine parks with the most complete and most beautiful biota.

Raja Ampat natural charm is not enough if it enjoyed only one day or two. Usually the tourists to stay several days in the Raja Ampat Islands to explore the islands that would keep its own charm.

To reach the Raja Ampat Islands takes about two hours by fast boat ride from the Usaha Mina port, Sorong.

The cost to cross from Sorong to Raja Ampat was fairly decent. Thus time will be wasted if you back and forth Sorong-Raja Ampat without staying in the Raja Ampat. To stay in Raja Ampat, there are a number of accommodation that you can consider.

Waiwo Dive Resort
Waiwo Dive Resort is located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, which is located in one of the largest island, Pulau Waigeo. Specialty concept of "closer to nature" consisted of 12 cottage that ethnic Papuans.

Each cottage is filled two or three beds and one bathroom. The walls and floor that made ​​of wood to create atmosphere of to stay that calm and peaceful. Only, the residence is not equipped with air conditioning. Deliberately not installed air conditioning to create that natural atmosphere of to stay.

Waiwo Dive Resort combines atmosphere of the beach as the harmonies the forest. Cottage was built there under the shade trees, but also close to the beach. If you stay there, you will be pampered with the singing of birds and insects parade music that blends with the waves. There is a restaurant and bar separate from the cottage and it's not far from the beach.

Rates to stay, the manager put up the price of USD $58.17 per person per night. While for the kids, just pay half the price. Including milk, and three snacks.

In addition to lodging, Waiwo Dive Resort provides diving, snorkeling, and feed the fish at the Waiwo dock. There are two dive package. First, to dive 1-4 times the price of USD $58.17. Second, to dive 5-8 times the price of USD $47.59. This price includes the diving equipment, guides, and at least two times a day dive.

While for snorkeling, enough to pay USD $5.28 a day.

To reach the Waiwo Dive Resort, you can use a car to trip around 20 minutes from the Waisai dock, the capital of Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (RADL)
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge or the so-called RADL located in the Mansuar Island, Raja Ampat Islands. Accommodation that quite famous in Raja Ampat it present shades of ethnic Balinese in the the midst tropical forests and white sand beaches Raja Ampat. Entering RADL starting than a small dock that is connected with a long wooden bridge toward the entrance the inn.

From the dock you can enjoy views of the island that covered with green tropical forest blends with the crystal clear sea water. During the trip than the pier toward the entrance the lodge, you will be spoiled with underwater views of Raja Ampat. Coral and colorful fish seen from above sea level. Sand beaches that surround RADL also safe for children's play.

The inn has 27 rooms consisting than 20 bungalows, and 7 standard rooms. For the bungalow, the charge is divided into three, ie single USD $165 per night, double USD $230 per night, and triple USD $315 per night. It is complete with food.

While for a standard room, subject to tariffs USD $190 per night with double bad, and the single USD $125 per night. Children 9-12 years, 40 percent discount, 5-9 years, 50 percent discount, and the baby is no cost involved.

As for each room in RADL equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fan. Each room filled with queen bed or twin beds equipped with mosquito nets that prevent you than mosquito stings. Each room is also equipped with a bathroom, hot water, and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and towels. In addition, there is a dresser, washtafel, and hair dryers that available in every room.

Like the other hotel, every room in RADL equipped with wardrobe, and storage boxes valuable items. Another thing that is special, every room in RADL connected by a path than wooden planks so that your feet will be protected than sand beach.

RADL not only be a place to stay for tourists. Those who do not want to stay can try cuisine RALD by lunch package for USD $15 or dinner package at a price of USD $20. Mostly dishes in RADL is processed seafood such as fish, shrimp, or lobster.

As the name implies, RADL provides diving and snorkeling for the visitors. Many points of snorkeling and diving around RADL.

For snorkeling, you can simply spend the cost of USD $9 per day while diving for USD $35 per day. Dive USD $35 per day without a dive computer, dive computer when added to another USD $15.

To reach the RADL, you can rent a speed boat with a capacity of 20 people at a cost of USS $317.29 from Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. The residence also provides a shuttle service with fee varies depending on distance and type of ship. If you picked up from Waisai, you will be charged USD $80. While from Sorong, USD $400 to ship a small engine or USD $800 to ship a large engine.

Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant
Inns Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, Waigeo Island. These Inns is located not far than Waisai beach or Loving WTC. S beach

As the name implies, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant consists than a number of bungalows papua ethnic nuances. The rent varies from USD $50.76 to USD $63.45 per bungalow per night. These Inns may be an option for those who want to tour more efficient in Raja Ampat.

Each bungalow is divided into four rooms, ie 2 bedrooms, 1 living room and 1 bathroom. Each bedroom contains 1 to 2 beds that equipped with air conditioning. Then the living room equipped with two chairs, a dispenser, a television, mini bar, and a dresser. While the bathroom is not equipped with hot water but still available equipment such as bath towels, soap, toothbrushes, and shampoo. Although more modest than RADL, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant is comfortable enough to assigned.

Homestay in Village Residents

Besides hotels and cottages, homestay in residents can be your choice to stay. There are five tourist villages in Raja Ampat that provides homestay, among them Sawinggrai Village and Arborek Village.

Homestay or accommodation at the Sawinggrai Village built near the village dock, on the sea backed up by wooden foundations like the dock. There are two homestay which consists than number of rooms, such as living room, and bedroom.

For divers, Raja Ampat is a paradise. Diversity of biota such as fish and underwater coral reefs, will make your breath away. There are colorful to have a unique shape. Let's acquaintances!
For you who want to vacation with shades of blue seas, Raja Ampat is the place. In addition, you can also spend time in the underwater world. There are coral reefs and lovely fish under the water.

Known as the best coral reef in the world, Raja Ampat worthy to be called as a paradise under the sea. Raja Ampat is home to 540 species of coral, 1511 species of fish and 700 species of molluscs. With such property, you will be mesmerized by the underwater world.

Raja Ampat has more than 45 diving points. Some of the favorite place for divers is the Manta Point, Misool, Waiwo, and much more. However, you must have a license to dive in places such as the Manta Point and Misool. That is because the terrain to be traversed is quite heavy.

At Manta Point, for example, you have to dive deeper than 10 meters to meet the huge manta fish. You'll go down to the bottom of the sea and manta see the fish swimming above you. Beautiful!

Different from the Waiwo, here you can meet the unique carpet sharks. Called carpet sharks because of its shape is like carpet. In addition to skin pattern that resembles a carpet, another unique part of the carpet shark mouth with tassels. Just like the edge of the carpet!

For you who do not have a diving license, do not worry. You can still do snorkeling and swimming in the sea. Enough with the snorkel, you can peek at the underwater world Raja Ampat's colorful.

When snorkeling, you can see the fish as colorful ocean nemo fish, coral reefs have diverse shapes, shells and starfish, and biota-a truly unique marine life. You can feel the coral reefs that are breathing as you swim in it, felt warm!

Settle for water, white sand on the beach ready to be your base for a rest. Oceans are clear before the eyes of a special view of Raja Ampat. Come, prepare your savings and get acquainted with the inhabitants of Raja Ampat underwater.

Raja Ampat has a beauty in every corner. There is a sparkling blue sea, coral islands, and tens of diving point. Before that, the charm Waiwo Beach will greet you upon arrival in Raja Ampat.

Located in Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat, Waiwo be your opening presentation during a visit to Raja Ampat. Only about 30 minutes from downtown Waisai, there are white sandy beaches are waiting for you there. There are also cottages for overnight stay and diving spots of interest for the dive.

For you the diver, Waiwo could be the beginning of the story you are diving in Raja Ampat. Coral reefs under the sea is indeed diverse forms. There are also sea fish with a variety of beautiful colors. A special moment in Waiwo is shark diving carpet, as carpet sharks, including endangered animals and their populations exist only in Raja Ampat up in Papua New Guinea.

Once diving, enjoying the underwater sights, you can increase the age of one hour.

Not only are underwater, Waiwo also has a gorgeous white sandy beaches. The combination of very fine white sand with blue oceans will pamper you while relaxing on the beach. The fresh air will fill your chest, because the forests are lush and dense green behind the beach.

Ocean near the beach was clear, very blue. When sun was blazing, you can see the fish and coral reefs with little clear of the pier at this beach. On the pier, you can also feed the fish in the sea biscuit. Throw the pieces of biscuits into the water, in an instant the fish colorful sea will come to the surface. There is a blue fish, striped like a zebra in black and white, to reddish.


In Waiwo tourists can dive and snorkel, the cost for diving USD $42.3 - 52.8 and snorkeling US $5.29, there are certainly a master who supervised the dive.

Settle for playing and explore the underwater Waiwo, you can stay in Waiwo Dive Resort. With the price of USD $47.59 per person per night, you can rest with the atmosphere of unspoiled nature. In the morning, you can see the sky of golden light from the edge of the beach at sunrise.

Waiwo the opening remarks when you visit the Raja Ampat. Prepare the camera, because the scenery in this place will steal your heart.

Misool Eco Resort is a resort that you can go to escape the pollution of the world and work problems. It is located in Raja Ampat Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and nearby is obviously far from human civilization. There was no TV, Wifi and phone.


In the room there was only a resting place for you to relax and forget the world. Misool Eco Resort is an eco-friendly resort. Each villa is built of drift wood and not felled. Sewerage systems are also screened to ensure that the environment is not polluted resort.

You can dive with sharks, giant stingrays and turtles right from your chalet verandah. At one time the number of guests is limited to 40 people to ensure peace and respect. Accommodation prices start from EURO 2000 per person for 7 days 6 nights. Sounds like a good place.

Fresh and cool, that's what was currently stepped in front of Coban Canggu waterfall. Rumbling and splash water seemed to be tired after climbing the slopes of the drug as high as 100 meters. Advised, this waterfall is located at an altitude slope of Mount Welirang, precisely in the Padusan Village, Pacet District, Mojokerto.
The waterfall is flowing down. When you spray underneath it was once in the face. The clear water flowing, tempting to take a bath. Around the trees increased the cooler environment.


Coban Canggu waterfall is a waterfall with a height of 15 m, surrounded by dense trees with the cool mountain air. To reach the waterfall, from the entrance, visitors climb stairs to the location. Along the way to be provided gazebo for a rest. Around the gazebo many found food and drink vendors.

Many rocks around the waterfall adds a natural panoramic Coban Canggu waterfall.

Coban Cangu Waterfall very easy to visit, just 32 miles from the Mojokerto city. During a trip to the location you will see sights such as the scenery is so beautiful shades of the mountains. Coban cangu waterfalls surrounded by dense trees and natural. It is suitable for day trips with family or friends. The air around him was cool and looks beautiful panorama and still look natural feel that will provide a special experience that will not be forgotten.


Not only the beauty of waterfalls that make you stunned. At this location, you can see some wildlife. As the monkeys hanging from the tree. Once in a while will sound partridge.


Arriving at this waterfall, you can take a shower, bath or just playing with water, which certainly refreshing. The beauty and freshness of Coban Canggu waterfall became more popular, when the holiday arrives. Hundreds of of people come here on vacation.

Belitung is really a paradise for lovers of sea travel. White sand and blue sea is not difficult to find in the province of Bangka-Belitung. Not only presents a stunning view over the surface, in the depths of the sea also piled dozens of shipwrecks many times is the main attraction for divers.

Of the 26 tourist destinations in the Pacific Islands, 11 of which presenting with various characteristics marine tourism landscape, one that is quite popular is Tanjung Kelayang Beach. Located 27 km north of the Tanjungpandan city, Kelayang beach is a tourist area that presents a stretch of white sandy beaches and giant granite boulders.

Enchantment of Tanjung Kelayang in Belitung

Some boats docked at Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Atmosphere at sunrise at Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday (06/30/2012).

Bird Island viewed from the Kelayang Tanjung, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Some boats landed at a dock near Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Granite boulders are large decorated Kelayang Tanjung, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Any scenery at Kelayang Tanjung, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Lengkuas beach views of Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Atmosphere at sunrise at Tanjung Kelayang, Belitung, Saturday  (06/30/2012).

Tanjung Kelayang is a beach located 27 km northern Tanjungpandan city, Belitung Island. The stones are large granite that adorn the beach becomes its own charm for the tourists.

Kawah Putih(White Crater) is a crater that is located at the summit of Mount Patuha a famous beauty of the white overlay the crater and slopes background panorama Mount Patuha very beautiful. In addition the location of Kawah Putih that is located at an altitude 2434 meters above sea level makes the air around the crater feel cool.

What would happen if the natural beauty of the Kawah Putih and slopes Patuha combined with cultural and artistic action Sunda than local artists? Watching a performance of art and culture amid the wild mountains of South Bandung will be presenting a different sensation. A sensation that will bring you into the atmosphere in the past.

Kawah Putih(White Crater) Festival ready to make hundreds of people spellbound. The event will take place much fun activities, such as cross-country race to art performances involving thousands participants. The event will take place on June 6 to 15 July 2012. There are an estimated 1,000 people are involved and come to see this festival.

Kawah Putih is an excellent tourist destination in Bandung, West Java. This place has a natural overlay the beautiful and charming scenery.

Kawah Putih(White Crater)Festival is an annual agenda in the area attractions in the mountains of Ciwidey, Bandung by displaying a variety of potential local cultural arts.

Kawah Putih(White Crater) Festival activities inserts a message to increase the many visits into tourist attractions that are unique to the Crater Lake are green and mixed with sulfur content.

Few main agenda than activities of the White Crater Festival is staging art and culture than Bandung and the dance displays that tells about the beginnings of the Kawah Putih and progress.

They will also be held indigenous spiritual ceremony at the Kawah Putih citizens as a form of thanksgiving to God.

White Crater Festival aims to preserve the culture as an integral in the tourism, exposing the nature and culture of West Java, are reminding the public to cure homesickness and pride of culture and its traditions. The festival is also expected to make the culture as part than media interpretation of potential tourists and tourism in educating the public as well as invites the public to conserve natural resources wisely.

Various competitions. Arts festival that will appear in most cultures including Buhun, such sisindiran, rhymes, tarawangsa, celempungan, seuseungitan and whistle. You can also enjoy the other attractions are also located in the Ciwidey tourist areas such as hot springs and beautiful panorama Situ Cileunca.

In this festival, there will be plenty of activities ranging from Pasanggiri Tembang Kawah Putih, Giri Wana Rally (cross-country race), wedding festivals, and performing arts. Certainly, visitors can enjoy panoramic views than nearby Kawah Putih.

This festival can fill your vacation time. There are natural charm and unique culture that you can see there.

Alif Stone Park is a rocky parks located in the seaside Sepempang village, District of Eastern Bunguran, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands province. An area of ​​3 hectares of it to save thousands of beautiful rocks, combined with the beauty and clarity of the beach that makes the visitor can not forget.

Natuna is one of the districts in Riau Islands province, there are many natural attractions. One attraction worth visiting is the Alif Stone Park.

As the name implies, Alif Stone Park consists than thousands of large and small rocks that make up a stunning natural parks for you who like to enjoy the beaches.

Alif Stone Park is not much different from the general attraction of beaches in Natuna, it's just that this place is easy to reach. In addition the area is still included cormap region, where people are mainly fishermen keep the existence of coral reefs and sea biota existing without sustaining damage.

For reach the location is not difficult because it only less than 3 kilometers from capital city of Natuna ie Ranai or about 15 minutes away. Location is also easily accessible by all transportation as road infrastructure is available.

When we arrived at the Alif Stone Park, a beautiful landscape welcoming and will make anyone who visited Alif Stone Park to be amazed by the views of large stones that are relics of the ancient on the beach. And we can enjoy the beautiful blue ocean views or relax by standing on the stones are very large, Hmmm ... is an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting the Alif Stone Park.

Chunks of boulders until now a mystery of its own for the Natuna people, due to how the stones are giant can be on the beach with an area of ​​less than about 3 hectares. Name of Alif Stone Park is taken from one stone this area, standing on top of another stone like the letter "Alif" in Arabic. Therefore, until this present moment in the area called by the Alif Stone Park.

Alif Stone Park until this present moment is one of the favorites for the Natuna people to spend leisure time and enjoy the beautiful waterfront. Alif Stone Park is also one of the attractive tourist destination to visit when we are in Natuna.
Alif Stone Park is the most beautiful stone park attractions in Indonesia and is one of the mainstay attractions in Natuna. This palce is a natural wonders because it has megalitith primeval rocks and stones.

If you visit in the Natuna do not forget to immortalize themselves by photo among thousands of boulders that are in Natuna. This giant boulder save the panorama is breathtaking and amazing to be enjoyed.

In stone park attractions alif you can scenery, especially the clear sea water with views of the Senoa Island and Sindu Stone is located not far than the venue. For current attractions are free to visit anytime.

Dieng Culture Festival is cultural event or some sort of party people are usually held Dieng Plateau people each year.

Dieng Plateau is a tourist area in the center of the Banjarnegara district and Wonosobo regency, Central Java Province. This region altitude 2088 meters above sea level. No wonder, the temperature was quite cold, which is about 10°-20° C. Even in the dry season, this area can reach 0° C in the morning.

Dieng mountains is one of the resorts that suitable alternative for those of you who want to fill a long weekend. Attractive scenery, natural and Sightseeing Cultural heritage of diverse and varied, and interesting local culture.

It results in the Dieng tourist area is not only a wonderful place to visit but at the same time can enrich your knowledge about the culture and history.

Talk about cultural tourism, every year has always held a cultural event, Dieng Culture Festival which is very dear to you miss. Dieng Culture Festival is the annual Cultural Festival activities are held at the Dieng Plateau Tourism Area.

The event was celebrated by a series of art performances presented by local artists such as Lengger dance or Mask dance, Tek-tek (blend than bamboo musical instrument played with a certain rhythm to the song-usually some traditional songs), Rampak Yagsa dance and others.

Dieng is one of the main cultural attraction is Ruwatan Ritual the dreadlocked kids who are often found here.

Dieng is more famous for their stunning natural attractions, like the Dieng Temple, Color Lake, Canderadimuka Crater. But this culture not least interesting in Dieng. In Dieng area, famous for its culture of cutting hair or dreadlocks called Ruwatan ritual. No wonder, if in Dieng are doing this ritual, many visitors come from domestic and abroad.

Indeed, children - native son Dieng has its own uniqueness. Since born, their hair was matted. Even according to traditional community leaders Dieng, believed the dreadlocked kids this is a single child entrusted Kyai Kolodete (figure believed to open the Dieng plateau region).

Based on the trust of local people, dreadlocks can bring bad luck. Therefore, the dreadlocks to be cut. However, the shave is not easy. Must go through a ritual called Ruwatan ritual. That said, if the shaving of dreadlocks conducted without due process ruwatan ritual, then the dreadlocks will grow back, but if through the process ruwatan, dreadlocks will not grow again until the child is growing up. Ruwatan comes from the word "ruwat" which means to throw away. So it is expected after ruwatan, bad luck that brought the child is missing and turn bring the provision.

This ritual should be carried out as requested by the child. So that the parents do not force the child to shave his dreadlocks before the child's wishes. Besides ritual held in accordance with the funding ability than the parents. Because funding for ruwatan is not small. This is because, in a ritual ruwatan, children are usually put forward a request. The request should satisfied by her parents, if not will bring disaster.

Dieng has indeed been known to the ears of the tourists. Not seldom took tourists to visiting Dieng to see the wonders - natural wonders there. But on the other hand, the Dieng Plateau has a cultural heritage that is priceless. Culture is not only stored, but must be maintained and preserved.

Sentani Lake Festival is an annual event that takes place in Sentani Lake, Jayapura regency, Papua Province. This cultural festival featuring cultural diversity Sentani tribe, ranging from traditional attractions, dance, music, and cuisine.

Travelers will also be invited to interact directly with the Sentani people in their own homes. In this way, tourists can learn to get closer to Sentani culture.

First held in 2008 until now, the festival has succeeded to the attention of foreign tourists. Domestic tourists was increasing over time, especially the Indonesian people who live in central areas and eastern Indonesia.

Are you interested to visit the Sentani Lake Festival? Here are tips for designing a way to Jayapura for the following Sentani Lake Festival.

Well, bookmark this page if you are planning to visit Sentani Lake Festival. No harm in preparing everything ahead of time.

Execution place

The festival is held at Khalkote Beach, the shores of Sentani Lake. The distance is very close to Sentani Airport. Only about 15 minutes land travel by car.

Located on the edge of the lake, the stage was set, backs the lake. So that the stands overlooking the Sentani Lake.

Execution time

Each year the Sentani Lake Festival always takes place on June 19. This festival lasted for nearly a week. In 2012, this festival held on 19 to 23 June 2012.

2013, the festival plans remain open at the same date is June 19. You'll want to come the day before. Or, if you're from Indonesia the western, you can get on a plane the night and arrived at Jayapura in the early morning.

For example, from Jakarta to get on a plane at 9 pm on June 18 and arrived in Jayapura about 8 am on June 19. Arriving at the airport, you can directly proceed to the site of festivals and tours of the villages surrounding Sentani Lake.

When you choose an alternative, then consider the condition of your body is was strong enough to take a long time without a good night's sleep and immediately following event.

If not, then you should depart from Jakarta on June 17, so that you arrive in Jayapura on June 18. You also have a day to rest and be ready the next day's Sentani Lake Festival schedule is solid.

Entrance fee

Entrance fee is normally charged for parking. So if you bring your car, you will be charged parking fees of USD $1.07. When you enter the area on foot, then you are not charged admission.

Lodging

There are many inns are scattered in the surrounding Sentani Lake areas. There is a new hotel in Sentani namely Travelers Hotel. The price starts from USD $95.8.

As for another hotels to choose from like Sentani Indah Hotel and Ratna Indah Hotel. The price starts from USD $31.9. These hotels are close to the Khalkote beach, only about 10-15 minutes by car on a road trip.

It could also stay in hotels in the Jayapura city. Jayapura has several luxury hotels, such as Aston Jayapura and Swissbell Hotel. It's just a short distance road trip that is one hour by car from Jayapura city to the Sentani Lake.

Access to the Sentani

From the western parts of Indonesia, you can get on a plane to Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar, South Sulawesi. From Makassar can continue to Sentani airport located in Jayapura, Papua Province.

Some airlines have to transit in advance at Frans Kaiseipo Airport in Biak City, Biak Numfor Regency, Papua Province. Travel time between the Makassar to Biak about 3 hours. While from Biak to Sentani Airport about one hour.

Airlines serving the Makassar route(Sultan Hasanuddin Airport) - Jayapura (Sentani Airport) is a Batavia Air, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Merpati, Sriwijaya Air. Flight routes are available every day.

Ticket prices depend on the month the holiday season, but usually range from USD $106.49. It could even be cheaper to visit Low months. From Jakarta, you can take a direct flight to Jayapura with first transit in Makassar and Biak.

Transportation

From Sentani Airport is very close to Sentani Lake. The distance is only about 10 minutes by car. You can take public transportation there are in front of the airport, taxi or rental car at the airport. Another option is to ride motorcycles.

Agenda

You should know the agenda of the implementation of the Sentani Lake Festival. Every day during the week there are a variety of attractions that can be seen and followed.

Therefore, find out the agenda per hour event will take place at the festival. Better yet, if you can find tour packages that can be followed as well as booths that attendees can see.

It's just that, information on the agenda for the unknown is still low. Or if you open www.sentanilakefestival.com official website, then you will find the agenda of the event.

Should contact the committee secretariat phone number to get the agenda contained in these sites.

Another option is to find a series of live events at the festival. Comes ahead of the opening and immediately stopped by the office in the secretariat of the festival site (Khalkote Beach). The opening is usually carried out at 8 o'clock.

Food

Very easy to find food around the festival. You can eat at the festival area because there are many booths selling food. Merchant carts are also usually hung in the festival area. Food can be purchased at the festival area ranging from USD $1.06.

Want to eat outside the festival area? Just come to a few restaurants in around Sentani Lake. One is the famous Yougwa restauran that provides papeda and yellow fish sauce.

Another option in around Sentani highway is Micky restaurant, Jessica restaurant, Fista restaurant, Dapur Papua, Assei Faa, Mulya restaurant, Sari eating house, and others. Eating at restaurants is more expensive of course, need to spend start from USD $3.19.

Activities that can be followed

There are a variety of activities that can be followed. For example, curly hair weave. No need to have curly hair, your hair will be braided from the hair base to the ends.

Is also do not miss the tour of Sentani Lake with Onami ship to visit the traditional villages. Other tour is the tour of the land in around Sentani. Tour is managed by the Papua Guides Community.

Performances can be seen

The most exciting of course a Felabhe war dance demontrated than in 500 men. Various other dances you can see example of tribal dance from Sentani, the dances of various tribes in Papua, to the nationwide dances from various regions in Indonesia.

Souvenir

Souvenirs of Papua crafts can easily be found in the festival area. Each booth is usually displays a variety of crafts.

Such as bamboo for container plate to a bag. Then, a wooden spoon and wooden fork to make papeda(foods from sago from papua). Assorted pottery, Papua orchids, until Papua batik.

The price is varied and should be offered. Some goods are more expensive than purchased at the store souvenirs in the Jayapura city.

Estimated cost

If you are from Jakarta, you have to buy a plane ticket route from Jakarta to Jayapura. Airfare estimate in June ranging from USD $319.48 round-trip.

While for the rental car seat six people ranging from USD $37.27 per day is included drivers. You can only go by public transport or rent a motorcycle all day. Rent a motorcycle taxi from USD $10.65.

To enjoy the whole festival, it's good you are at Sentani for a week. But if not possible, within 5 days is enough to explore the Jayapura city, Sentani, and the Sentani Lake Festival.