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.
Located on the edge of the lake, the stage was set, backs the lake. So that the stands overlooking the Sentani Lake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Islands province of the Bangka Belitung Islands became a popular tourist destination. Access to the Belitung Islands is now very easy.
From Jakarta, travelers can board the plane to Depati Amir Airports on Pangakal Pinang or HAS Hanandjoeddin Airports in Tanjung Pandan. Louth is located on the island of Bangka, while Tanjung Pandan in Belitung Island.
There are six airlines serving the route from Jakarta to Pangakal Pinang, namely Sriwijaya, Lion Air, Garuda, Merpati, Batavia, and Aviastar. Ticket prices start from Rp 300,000. In total there are about 15 times the daily flights on the route from Jakarta to Pangakal Pinang. Than through Jakarta, another alternative to Louth can of Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Palembang, Batam, or Bandar Lampung.
Flight route Jakarta-Tanjung Pandan is only served by Srivijaya and Batavia. Sriwijaya provide the flight route four times a day. The Batavia once a day. Ticket prices start from Rp 350,000. Other than Jakarta to Tanjung Pandan flight can be through Yogyakarta, Semarang, Medan, Batam, Denpasar, and Palembang.
Ticket prices Jakarta-Pangakal Pinang and Jakarta-Tanjung Pandan fluctuate, depending on the visit and the solid season this weekend. On weekends and holiday season, ticket prices will be expensive. From Jakarta, the travel time less than an hour, well into the Pangkal Pinang and Tanjung Pandan.
If your time allows, we recommend visiting the island. Because, both offer equally compelling attractions. History and culinary enthusiasts can be found in Bangka, while in Belitung are rich in marine tourism.
From Jakarta, you can get on a plane to Pangakal Pinang. Completed around the island of Bangka, then you cross over to the Belitung Island. After exploring the island of the Belitung Islands, then you go back to Jakarta through the airport in Tanjung Pandan.
There are two ways that can be taken to get to the Belitung from Bangka. The first way is by plane. Airlines that serve this route is Sky Aviation. The airline serves the route twice a day. Travel time is approximately half an hour. Ticket prices start from Rp 400,000.
The second way is to take a fast boat (jetfoil) KM Marine Express through the Pangkalbalam Port , Pangkl Pinang. KM Marine Express routes from Bangka to Belitung once a day, ie at 14.00. The ship was very comfortable. You can choose three classes as needed, namely VIP, executive, and the economy.
VIP ticket prices for boats ranging from Rp 200,000. Take 4-5 hours long. In the VIP classes, available seats are cushioned seats like on an airplane. In addition, the VIP room is also air-conditioned, get a snack, and is available in the form of television entertainment.
Cheaper prices for executive class ranging from Rp 170.000 and economy class start from Rp 140,000. The ship will be docked at the Tanjung Pandan Port, Belitung. These boats are available daily, except Tuesdays.
Fun with the boat, you can drop in to the wheelhouse to see the captain running the ship. Can also sit in the back of the boat to see the panorama of the sea. Moreover, while enjoying a beautiful sunset.
Meanwhile, for the land transport, public transport in Bangka more easily than in the Belitung. In Bangka, you can come to the terminal in the Pangkal Pinang area. Pangkal Pinang itself there in the public transportation which is called Bemo.
Car traveling in Bangka and the Belitung in the range of rental prices ranging from Rp 350,000 per day. In Bangka and Belitung, another option is a ride motorcycles. Very easy to find a motorcycle taxi in both islands.
You can hire a motorcycle taxi all day, ranging from Rp 100,000, depending on the distance that you traveled. Another alternative is to rent a motor with a range of Rp 60,000 per day.
Car hire can you ask for from a local travel agency, you find many brochures at the airport. Or, ask the hotel to look for a rental car. Neither the motorcycle taxi and motorcycle rental, you can ask to the hotel.
Amir Depati Airport in Pangkal Pinang, you can just ride to the hotel bemo, depending on the location where your hotel. Meanwhile, the HAS Hanandjoeddin Airports in Tanjung Pandan or Tanjung Pandan Port to hotel you can take a ride motorcycles.
At the Port of Tanjung Pandan, already crowded motorcycle taxi to hotel offering escort services. Motorcycle taxis can be used to transport guests to the Tanjung Kelayang.
Tanjung Kelayang the departure point for boat (as the Belitung residents for motorized boats) used for tourists to explore the small islands in the Belitung and pretty. Boat rental rates depending on the number of people who ride in the boat. For 10 people, rental prices ranging from Rp 350,000.
You can rent a boat looking at the Tanjung Kelayang or contact local travel agent or the hotel. In the Belitung, boat rentals are coordinated. There is a special coordinator to manage the rental boats.
On weekends, car rental or leasing boats in Bangka and the Belitung are often full. It is better if you come on weekends, rental cars and boats have you ordered well in advance of departure. (KOMPAS)
There are six airlines serving the route from Jakarta to Pangakal Pinang, namely Sriwijaya, Lion Air, Garuda, Merpati, Batavia, and Aviastar. Ticket prices start from Rp 300,000. In total there are about 15 times the daily flights on the route from Jakarta to Pangakal Pinang. Than through Jakarta, another alternative to Louth can of Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Palembang, Batam, or Bandar Lampung.
Flight route Jakarta-Tanjung Pandan is only served by Srivijaya and Batavia. Sriwijaya provide the flight route four times a day. The Batavia once a day. Ticket prices start from Rp 350,000. Other than Jakarta to Tanjung Pandan flight can be through Yogyakarta, Semarang, Medan, Batam, Denpasar, and Palembang.
Ticket prices Jakarta-Pangakal Pinang and Jakarta-Tanjung Pandan fluctuate, depending on the visit and the solid season this weekend. On weekends and holiday season, ticket prices will be expensive. From Jakarta, the travel time less than an hour, well into the Pangkal Pinang and Tanjung Pandan.
If your time allows, we recommend visiting the island. Because, both offer equally compelling attractions. History and culinary enthusiasts can be found in Bangka, while in Belitung are rich in marine tourism.
From Jakarta, you can get on a plane to Pangakal Pinang. Completed around the island of Bangka, then you cross over to the Belitung Island. After exploring the island of the Belitung Islands, then you go back to Jakarta through the airport in Tanjung Pandan.
There are two ways that can be taken to get to the Belitung from Bangka. The first way is by plane. Airlines that serve this route is Sky Aviation. The airline serves the route twice a day. Travel time is approximately half an hour. Ticket prices start from Rp 400,000.
The second way is to take a fast boat (jetfoil) KM Marine Express through the Pangkalbalam Port , Pangkl Pinang. KM Marine Express routes from Bangka to Belitung once a day, ie at 14.00. The ship was very comfortable. You can choose three classes as needed, namely VIP, executive, and the economy.
VIP ticket prices for boats ranging from Rp 200,000. Take 4-5 hours long. In the VIP classes, available seats are cushioned seats like on an airplane. In addition, the VIP room is also air-conditioned, get a snack, and is available in the form of television entertainment.
Cheaper prices for executive class ranging from Rp 170.000 and economy class start from Rp 140,000. The ship will be docked at the Tanjung Pandan Port, Belitung. These boats are available daily, except Tuesdays.
Fun with the boat, you can drop in to the wheelhouse to see the captain running the ship. Can also sit in the back of the boat to see the panorama of the sea. Moreover, while enjoying a beautiful sunset.
Meanwhile, for the land transport, public transport in Bangka more easily than in the Belitung. In Bangka, you can come to the terminal in the Pangkal Pinang area. Pangkal Pinang itself there in the public transportation which is called Bemo.
Car traveling in Bangka and the Belitung in the range of rental prices ranging from Rp 350,000 per day. In Bangka and Belitung, another option is a ride motorcycles. Very easy to find a motorcycle taxi in both islands.
You can hire a motorcycle taxi all day, ranging from Rp 100,000, depending on the distance that you traveled. Another alternative is to rent a motor with a range of Rp 60,000 per day.
Car hire can you ask for from a local travel agency, you find many brochures at the airport. Or, ask the hotel to look for a rental car. Neither the motorcycle taxi and motorcycle rental, you can ask to the hotel.
Amir Depati Airport in Pangkal Pinang, you can just ride to the hotel bemo, depending on the location where your hotel. Meanwhile, the HAS Hanandjoeddin Airports in Tanjung Pandan or Tanjung Pandan Port to hotel you can take a ride motorcycles.
At the Port of Tanjung Pandan, already crowded motorcycle taxi to hotel offering escort services. Motorcycle taxis can be used to transport guests to the Tanjung Kelayang.
Tanjung Kelayang the departure point for boat (as the Belitung residents for motorized boats) used for tourists to explore the small islands in the Belitung and pretty. Boat rental rates depending on the number of people who ride in the boat. For 10 people, rental prices ranging from Rp 350,000.
You can rent a boat looking at the Tanjung Kelayang or contact local travel agent or the hotel. In the Belitung, boat rentals are coordinated. There is a special coordinator to manage the rental boats.
On weekends, car rental or leasing boats in Bangka and the Belitung are often full. It is better if you come on weekends, rental cars and boats have you ordered well in advance of departure. (KOMPAS)
Raja Ampat, Indonesia's natural wealth is famous for its beautiful underwater panorama and very beautiful beaches and charming. To no one when the guests at the Raja Ampat is a place called Heaven. Naturally we are proud of Raja Ampat, Indonesia's natural wealth which is second to none in the world. And it would not hurt if you follow these tips while lightly following the Raja Ampat. Backpacker manner, we can go to the Raja Ampat.
The most common obstacles to travel as Raja Ampat is a matter of accommodation and transportation. Well, prepare your budget.
The backpacker who wants to go to the island of Raja Ampat, be diligent to open the site lines on the flight to Sorong not the holiday season. To get to Sorong, you can see the site flight Batavia Air, Wings Air, and Air Express.
Accommodation. Currently in Saonek Monde was built three resorts in the Island Nyandebabo is Batbitiem, Waiwo, and South Waigeo. During unfinished, you can stay in some of these places.
The first is Sorido Bay Resort which 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 which provided a lot of travel agents.
Although Raja Ampat is not very crowded, but already there are hotels and rented houses in Saonek, Mansuar, and Yenwaupnor islands.
Transportation. If you are flying from Jakarta it will take a 6 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. You can also follow the diving tour in Bali and fly from there.
Sorong like any other big city. You can get almost everything here. Although the price is more expensive because of its remote location.
Usually only the tourists who buy a package of tourist travel agency is the audience of marine tourism in Raja Ampat. You do not need to be adept at diving for a tour of this dive, as a travel agent providing tours for divers who are not professional or trained divers.
Fly from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong connected with the airline or Manado Makasar provided by several national and foreign airlines.
Rounds. Usually divers will join the tours and stay at the resort for divers visiting Raja Ampat Islands. To access the dive sites then you can contact the travel agency that can be found in Sorong.
Some travel agents also offer options such as tours of the boat from a boat tour around the Raja Ampat, or diving in Raja Ampat.
Of Sorong, there are two types of boats and boat speed boat length. Using the speed boat can carry 15 passengers and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, the cost price of 2 million dollars.
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 these islands more freely. The Raja Ampat Island has four major islands, mountainous and hundreds of small islands in the vicinity that you can explore.
In addition, this region also has many reefs that are a beautiful natural phenomenon. There are a variety of unique fauna as bald paradise, paradise red, maleo Waigeo, pack of a 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.
Small island opposite the pier Sorido connected with white sand beaches and beautiful ocean views. Tour of the resort will take you to see the atmosphere of the inn and surrounding islands are a lot of trees pandan bali old and infertile.
Culinary. Food is provided by the diving operators, ranging from the international menu to traditional food that is made directly by the local community.
Usually available a variety of seafood. Try to taste the yellow fish soup which is the typical food of this island.
Shop. Many divers say that the by-the best of the Raja Ampat is the story of your experience when visiting Raja Ampat. Surely this is a good photograph showing the catch.
However, you can buy souvenirs to souvenirs is a statue of Asmat tribe, traditional cloth, flute, and drum or a traditional drum. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua.
This will ease the burden on you to not bring too much of a gift from the Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if you happen to visit the village in Raja Ampat.
By-the typical Sorong is taro or taro chips, shredded bread rolls of tuna, and grilled fish budara. For souvenirs, in Kampung Baru, Sorong, many found a store that sells unique batik Papua, such as arrow pattern, birds of paradise, and drums. Suvernir a koteka and Asmat carvings can also be found in some gift shop in Sorong.
For the night in Sorong, along the beach wall tents are often found stalls selling various kinds of seafood, grilled chicken, and Coto Makassar.
Best time. October or November is a good time to visit the Raja Ampat because the sea is calm and perfect for the camera catches you.
Bring spare batteries for the camera
Coral reefs are colorful - colorful, beautiful sea fish, and a tempting white sand, you must capture in the camera. Therefore, prepare a backup battery to capture every corner of the beauty of Raja Ampat. By carrying a spare battery, you would be happy to photograph the beauty of Raja Ampat. Because there are few places that do not have electricity, some of the resort did not provide electricity for 24 hours.
Prepare a Medicines - Medicine Personal
The best trip was a planned trip. For health problems, prepare drugs - drugs included. It is also just in - in case if you are attacked by the disease. By bringing medicine - personalized medicine, will greatly assist you in maintaining health. Do not let your hard to get the drug and can not be maximal in enjoying the beauty of Raja Ampat.
Something with the Right Plan
With proper planning, you will certainly be satisfied when diving in Raja Ampat. The beauty of every dive is different - different, guaranteed you'll be tempted. Through proper planning, you can certainly enjoy the Raja Ampat to the maximum. And to your knowledge, there are 45 diving points in Raja Ampat.
Permission by the Local Residents as Founding Tent
Relax in a tent in the company while the blue sea and white sand that is very pleasing. Before setting up camp, should consent to the local people first. This will reflect your attitude that respects the surrounding community. Remember, where the foot rests there upheld the sky.
Do not forget to ask and get information about the Raja Ampat from the Tourism information center or the Officiall Tourism Raja Ampat on Waisai City, the capital of Raja Ampat.
Welcome to Raja Ampat visit it and see its beauty.
The most common obstacles to travel as Raja Ampat is a matter of accommodation and transportation. Well, prepare your budget.
The backpacker who wants to go to the island of Raja Ampat, be diligent to open the site lines on the flight to Sorong not the holiday season. To get to Sorong, you can see the site flight Batavia Air, Wings Air, and Air Express.
Accommodation. Currently in Saonek Monde was built three resorts in the Island Nyandebabo is Batbitiem, Waiwo, and South Waigeo. During unfinished, you can stay in some of these places.
The first is Sorido Bay Resort which 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 which provided a lot of travel agents.
Although Raja Ampat is not very crowded, but already there are hotels and rented houses in Saonek, Mansuar, and Yenwaupnor islands.
Transportation. If you are flying from Jakarta it will take a 6 hour flight to Sorong and stopped in Manado. You can also follow the diving tour in Bali and fly from there.
Sorong like any other big city. You can get almost everything here. Although the price is more expensive because of its remote location.
Usually only the tourists who buy a package of tourist travel agency is the audience of marine tourism in Raja Ampat. You do not need to be adept at diving for a tour of this dive, as a travel agent providing tours for divers who are not professional or trained divers.
Fly from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong connected with the airline or Manado Makasar provided by several national and foreign airlines.
Rounds. Usually divers will join the tours and stay at the resort for divers visiting Raja Ampat Islands. To access the dive sites then you can contact the travel agency that can be found in Sorong.
Some travel agents also offer options such as tours of the boat from a boat tour around the Raja Ampat, or diving in Raja Ampat.
Of Sorong, there are two types of boats and boat speed boat length. Using the speed boat can carry 15 passengers and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, the cost price of 2 million dollars.
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 these islands more freely. The Raja Ampat Island has four major islands, mountainous and hundreds of small islands in the vicinity that you can explore.
In addition, this region also has many reefs that are a beautiful natural phenomenon. There are a variety of unique fauna as bald paradise, paradise red, maleo Waigeo, pack of a 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.
Small island opposite the pier Sorido connected with white sand beaches and beautiful ocean views. Tour of the resort will take you to see the atmosphere of the inn and surrounding islands are a lot of trees pandan bali old and infertile.
Culinary. Food is provided by the diving operators, ranging from the international menu to traditional food that is made directly by the local community.
Usually available a variety of seafood. Try to taste the yellow fish soup which is the typical food of this island.
Shop. Many divers say that the by-the best of the Raja Ampat is the story of your experience when visiting Raja Ampat. Surely this is a good photograph showing the catch.
However, you can buy souvenirs to souvenirs is a statue of Asmat tribe, traditional cloth, flute, and drum or a traditional drum. The goods are usually sold in souvenir shops in various cities in Papua.
This will ease the burden on you to not bring too much of a gift from the Raja Ampat. You can also buy handicrafts woven in Arborek if you happen to visit the village in Raja Ampat.
By-the typical Sorong is taro or taro chips, shredded bread rolls of tuna, and grilled fish budara. For souvenirs, in Kampung Baru, Sorong, many found a store that sells unique batik Papua, such as arrow pattern, birds of paradise, and drums. Suvernir a koteka and Asmat carvings can also be found in some gift shop in Sorong.
For the night in Sorong, along the beach wall tents are often found stalls selling various kinds of seafood, grilled chicken, and Coto Makassar.
Best time. October or November is a good time to visit the Raja Ampat because the sea is calm and perfect for the camera catches you.
Additional tips:
Bring spare batteries for the camera
Coral reefs are colorful - colorful, beautiful sea fish, and a tempting white sand, you must capture in the camera. Therefore, prepare a backup battery to capture every corner of the beauty of Raja Ampat. By carrying a spare battery, you would be happy to photograph the beauty of Raja Ampat. Because there are few places that do not have electricity, some of the resort did not provide electricity for 24 hours.
Prepare a Medicines - Medicine Personal
The best trip was a planned trip. For health problems, prepare drugs - drugs included. It is also just in - in case if you are attacked by the disease. By bringing medicine - personalized medicine, will greatly assist you in maintaining health. Do not let your hard to get the drug and can not be maximal in enjoying the beauty of Raja Ampat.
Something with the Right Plan
With proper planning, you will certainly be satisfied when diving in Raja Ampat. The beauty of every dive is different - different, guaranteed you'll be tempted. Through proper planning, you can certainly enjoy the Raja Ampat to the maximum. And to your knowledge, there are 45 diving points in Raja Ampat.
Permission by the Local Residents as Founding Tent
Relax in a tent in the company while the blue sea and white sand that is very pleasing. Before setting up camp, should consent to the local people first. This will reflect your attitude that respects the surrounding community. Remember, where the foot rests there upheld the sky.
Do not forget to ask and get information about the Raja Ampat from the Tourism information center or the Officiall Tourism Raja Ampat on Waisai City, the capital of Raja Ampat.
Welcome to Raja Ampat visit it and see its beauty.
Sumba island in East Nusa Tenggara consists of four districts namely Southwest Sumba, Central Sumba, West Sumba, and East Sumba. However, from the fourth district, the most developed tourism in West Sumba. The reason, of West Sumba has an annual tourism agenda which are well known in foreign countries, namely Pasola Festival.
Festival Pasola a target foreign tourists and domestic tourists, especially the photographers and lovers of cultural tourism. The annual festival features the agility contest between villages on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.
This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood that comes out when Pasola participants, locals believe it means the rich harvest.
If you are interested in seeing Pasola Festival or just a trip to West Sumba, the following tips you need to know before planning a vacation to the island of Sumba.
Transportation to the West Sumba. The easiest way is to board a flight to Bali or Kupang. Then proceed to the airport flight Tambolaka in Southwest Sumba.
Another way is through the land. If you are from Indonesia to the west, can take a bus up to the Port of Sape, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. Then continue by ferry from the Port of Port Waikelo Sape in Southwest Sumba.
After arriving in Southwest Sumba, you can move on to the West Sumba through the land. You can rent a car, bus, or travel.
Car rental starts from Rp 500,000 is included gasoline and driver, and can be used to get around. While travel by car around Rp 50,000.
Take a bus from Southwest Sumba in the range of rates is not up to Rp 10,000. Another option is to ride a motorcycle taxi. Of Southwest Sumba less than an hour with the motor to Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba.
Another alternative to the West Sumba is through the East Sumba. In East Sumba there Mauhau Airport. Take this path, if you come from Kupang. The price range for travel and car rental together with of Southwest Sumba. While the bus, is more expensive at around Rp 25,000 for a greater distance.
The travel time from the Southwest Sumba Sumba about an hour by car. While from East Sumba can reach three hours.
Transportation in West Sumba. Motorcycle taxis easily get in West Sumba. Find it in along the way or near the market. It could also enlist the help of the hotel.
The easiest way is to hire a car complete with driver. Price of about Rp 500,000 per day, inclusive of gasoline. There is also a cross-district bemo. If you want to ride bemo to get around, can look at the terminal near the Presidential Market Waikabu.
Look bemo with the route you want. However, bemo on each route are few. So that the new road once it's full bemo. Preparing a stampede as if full, passengers can ride up to the top bemo. He exclaimed, bemo in Sumba as in Kupang, full music.
Accommodation. In West Sumba hotels only jasmine. Mostly located in Waikabubak. The recommended option is the hotel and the Hotel Aloha Hotel on Street Sudirman Karanu. There is also a hotel in Street Ahmad Yani Pelita. Then on the Monalisa Cottages and Hotel Highway Waikabubak Manandang Street Youth.
The latter two hotels have air conditioning in the rooms. Indeed, jasmine hotels in West Sumba average wind fanning. While a bathroom tub, no shower, and do not provide hot water. Average hotel room rates, hotel jasmine is above Rp 200,000 (non AC) and above Rp 300,000 (AC).
There are also five-star hotel resort concept as Nihi Watu Resort and Sumba Nautil Resort. The price is of course much more expensive, ie USD 1-12 million. Another alternative is a homestay on the beach like the beach Rua. Or, stay at a traditional house in a village custom.
Culinary. If you seek a culinary tour, the West Sumba is not the place. In West Sumba is very hard to find a shop or restaurant that sells food typical of East Nusa Tenggara.
West Sumba typical specialties such as stir-fry a simple menu of papaya flowers, fish sauce, or grilled fish. For a taste of these menus, you can ask the jasmine hotel where you stay for cooking. Usually some jasmine hotel sells lunch and dinner, freshly cooked but if there are guests that message.
Other typical way is to buy fresh fish at the market and set fire to himself on the beach. Temporary stalls that are easy to find the Padang restaurants, cafes meatballs, satay stall, and Javanese cuisine. Most of the food stalls, as well as shops and petrol stations closed before 9 pm.
Typical souvenirs. Gift shop is still rare in West Sumba, there is only one store in Waikabubak. However, it's easy to shop for souvenirs in West Sumba. You simply go to the market or custom home. In the market and some indigenous villages, selling a variety of typical woven Sumba. Woven into fabric by-products by the most popular. Woven fabric in the price range of $ 20,000 to millions, depending on the size of the fabric.
In addition, you can buy various handicrafts such as statues of Sumba distinctive horn or buffalo bones to the typical parang Sumba. Or, bracelets of banana plants and various necklaces.
Many fabrics and crafts vendors who sell their wares in circumference. They are easily found on the roadside. Many also come to these hotels to peddle merchandise directly to hotel guests.
When buying, do not forget to bargain with courtesy. However, bargaining is if you intend to buy.
Tourist attraction. West Sumba is suitable for cultural tourism. You can stop at the traditional village which is becoming a tourist attraction in this district. Such as Kampung Tarung, Kampung Waigali, and Kampung Ubeli.
In addition Pasola Festival, there are also other cultural rituals that you should see. For example, in Wulla Poddu in October or November, there are many rituals that take place in indigenous villages.
In addition, other attractions are the megalithic sites and National Parks land Manupeu Daru. Beaches are also a mainstay of Sumba, especially for fans of surfing. Sumba has some beautiful beaches, such as the beach, Laundry, Pahar beaches, beaches Ngadu Bolu, and others. Access to some beaches are nice. However, lack of facilities at the beach. (kompas.com)
Festival Pasola a target foreign tourists and domestic tourists, especially the photographers and lovers of cultural tourism. The annual festival features the agility contest between villages on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.
This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood that comes out when Pasola participants, locals believe it means the rich harvest.
If you are interested in seeing Pasola Festival or just a trip to West Sumba, the following tips you need to know before planning a vacation to the island of Sumba.
Transportation to the West Sumba. The easiest way is to board a flight to Bali or Kupang. Then proceed to the airport flight Tambolaka in Southwest Sumba.
Another way is through the land. If you are from Indonesia to the west, can take a bus up to the Port of Sape, Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. Then continue by ferry from the Port of Port Waikelo Sape in Southwest Sumba.
After arriving in Southwest Sumba, you can move on to the West Sumba through the land. You can rent a car, bus, or travel.
Car rental starts from Rp 500,000 is included gasoline and driver, and can be used to get around. While travel by car around Rp 50,000.
Take a bus from Southwest Sumba in the range of rates is not up to Rp 10,000. Another option is to ride a motorcycle taxi. Of Southwest Sumba less than an hour with the motor to Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba.
Another alternative to the West Sumba is through the East Sumba. In East Sumba there Mauhau Airport. Take this path, if you come from Kupang. The price range for travel and car rental together with of Southwest Sumba. While the bus, is more expensive at around Rp 25,000 for a greater distance.
The travel time from the Southwest Sumba Sumba about an hour by car. While from East Sumba can reach three hours.
Transportation in West Sumba. Motorcycle taxis easily get in West Sumba. Find it in along the way or near the market. It could also enlist the help of the hotel.
The easiest way is to hire a car complete with driver. Price of about Rp 500,000 per day, inclusive of gasoline. There is also a cross-district bemo. If you want to ride bemo to get around, can look at the terminal near the Presidential Market Waikabu.
Look bemo with the route you want. However, bemo on each route are few. So that the new road once it's full bemo. Preparing a stampede as if full, passengers can ride up to the top bemo. He exclaimed, bemo in Sumba as in Kupang, full music.
Accommodation. In West Sumba hotels only jasmine. Mostly located in Waikabubak. The recommended option is the hotel and the Hotel Aloha Hotel on Street Sudirman Karanu. There is also a hotel in Street Ahmad Yani Pelita. Then on the Monalisa Cottages and Hotel Highway Waikabubak Manandang Street Youth.
The latter two hotels have air conditioning in the rooms. Indeed, jasmine hotels in West Sumba average wind fanning. While a bathroom tub, no shower, and do not provide hot water. Average hotel room rates, hotel jasmine is above Rp 200,000 (non AC) and above Rp 300,000 (AC).
There are also five-star hotel resort concept as Nihi Watu Resort and Sumba Nautil Resort. The price is of course much more expensive, ie USD 1-12 million. Another alternative is a homestay on the beach like the beach Rua. Or, stay at a traditional house in a village custom.
Culinary. If you seek a culinary tour, the West Sumba is not the place. In West Sumba is very hard to find a shop or restaurant that sells food typical of East Nusa Tenggara.
West Sumba typical specialties such as stir-fry a simple menu of papaya flowers, fish sauce, or grilled fish. For a taste of these menus, you can ask the jasmine hotel where you stay for cooking. Usually some jasmine hotel sells lunch and dinner, freshly cooked but if there are guests that message.
Other typical way is to buy fresh fish at the market and set fire to himself on the beach. Temporary stalls that are easy to find the Padang restaurants, cafes meatballs, satay stall, and Javanese cuisine. Most of the food stalls, as well as shops and petrol stations closed before 9 pm.
Typical souvenirs. Gift shop is still rare in West Sumba, there is only one store in Waikabubak. However, it's easy to shop for souvenirs in West Sumba. You simply go to the market or custom home. In the market and some indigenous villages, selling a variety of typical woven Sumba. Woven into fabric by-products by the most popular. Woven fabric in the price range of $ 20,000 to millions, depending on the size of the fabric.
In addition, you can buy various handicrafts such as statues of Sumba distinctive horn or buffalo bones to the typical parang Sumba. Or, bracelets of banana plants and various necklaces.
Many fabrics and crafts vendors who sell their wares in circumference. They are easily found on the roadside. Many also come to these hotels to peddle merchandise directly to hotel guests.
When buying, do not forget to bargain with courtesy. However, bargaining is if you intend to buy.
Tourist attraction. West Sumba is suitable for cultural tourism. You can stop at the traditional village which is becoming a tourist attraction in this district. Such as Kampung Tarung, Kampung Waigali, and Kampung Ubeli.
In addition Pasola Festival, there are also other cultural rituals that you should see. For example, in Wulla Poddu in October or November, there are many rituals that take place in indigenous villages.
In addition, other attractions are the megalithic sites and National Parks land Manupeu Daru. Beaches are also a mainstay of Sumba, especially for fans of surfing. Sumba has some beautiful beaches, such as the beach, Laundry, Pahar beaches, beaches Ngadu Bolu, and others. Access to some beaches are nice. However, lack of facilities at the beach. (kompas.com)
Green Canyon Nature tourism is most loved by tourisit is like Is trekking enthusiast, canoe, or a challenging tour of adrenaline. Named because it looks like the Green Canyon America, it has been said by the tourist. That is why the origin of this place called the Green Canyon.
Green Canyon is located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. From Kudat town is about 130 kilometers, or if from Pangandaran is approximately 31 km.
It could be that you are challenged to swim against the rapids of the River Cijulang and jump height of about 6-7 meters above the river. But note the direction of an instructor who has berepengalaman. The following tips before you go there.
First, When you decide to come to the Green Canyon, you must be prepared to travel a considerable distance that takes about 8 hours from Jakarta. For those who use private cars should be someone who can take turns driving.
Set out in the evening, especially if you use public transport. By using public transportation, you can depart from Terminal Pangandaran to rural transportation department Cijulang terminal with a relatively low cost.
Hire a public vehicle if you come in the party. Rent is more expensive because it's lease when you come in large quantities.
Second, Green Canyon should be visited during the dry season. In rainy season usually Cijulang River water in Green Canyon is a murky brown color.
But when the dry season, water colors of green and calm. Very beautiful are the object to be photographed.
Third, If you want to try to navigate the rapids of the river downstream from the height of the cliff and jumped in the Green Canyon, prepare your staff. Do not forget to wear a bathing suit.
Body rafting charged Rp 30,000 - Rp.40,000. Of course if you are quite timid. You need to prepare for a change of clothes after the body rafting.
Fourth, for lodging, it is advisable to seek lodging in Pangandaran Beach. Because in addition to more choices, prices are more variable than is provided in the Green Canyon.
As much as possible find their own accommodation directly with the owner came to the hotel or inn. You can only use the services of a motorcycle or a pedicab driver to find accommodation, but the price is more expensive.
Fifth, Bring a waterproof camera for a trip on the Green Canyon is related to the water. If not, try as you are careful with your belongings such as cameras and mobile phones, not to fall.
Sixth, do not forget to bring food and drink because there's only food accommodations in the main entrance. And use comfortable shoes for slippery rocks in the Green Canyon. (kompas)
Green Canyon is located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. From Kudat town is about 130 kilometers, or if from Pangandaran is approximately 31 km.
It could be that you are challenged to swim against the rapids of the River Cijulang and jump height of about 6-7 meters above the river. But note the direction of an instructor who has berepengalaman. The following tips before you go there.
First, When you decide to come to the Green Canyon, you must be prepared to travel a considerable distance that takes about 8 hours from Jakarta. For those who use private cars should be someone who can take turns driving.
Set out in the evening, especially if you use public transport. By using public transportation, you can depart from Terminal Pangandaran to rural transportation department Cijulang terminal with a relatively low cost.
Hire a public vehicle if you come in the party. Rent is more expensive because it's lease when you come in large quantities.
Second, Green Canyon should be visited during the dry season. In rainy season usually Cijulang River water in Green Canyon is a murky brown color.
But when the dry season, water colors of green and calm. Very beautiful are the object to be photographed.
Third, If you want to try to navigate the rapids of the river downstream from the height of the cliff and jumped in the Green Canyon, prepare your staff. Do not forget to wear a bathing suit.
Body rafting charged Rp 30,000 - Rp.40,000. Of course if you are quite timid. You need to prepare for a change of clothes after the body rafting.
Fourth, for lodging, it is advisable to seek lodging in Pangandaran Beach. Because in addition to more choices, prices are more variable than is provided in the Green Canyon.
As much as possible find their own accommodation directly with the owner came to the hotel or inn. You can only use the services of a motorcycle or a pedicab driver to find accommodation, but the price is more expensive.
Fifth, Bring a waterproof camera for a trip on the Green Canyon is related to the water. If not, try as you are careful with your belongings such as cameras and mobile phones, not to fall.
Sixth, do not forget to bring food and drink because there's only food accommodations in the main entrance. And use comfortable shoes for slippery rocks in the Green Canyon. (kompas)
Komodo in Komodo National Park, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, was indeed free life. Tourists visiting the island of Rinca and Komodo can be seen directly without any hitch home. Rinca and Komodo Island is included in the Komodo National Park and a "home" for the komodo.
Therefore, tourists should be cautious when visiting the Park, especially given the beasts and komodo are cannibals. Komodo eyesight is bad. However, hearing and smell are very sharp.
Previously, the forest ranger or police officer will explain briefly about the komodo and regulations must be adhered to the tourists. After that, visitors can select the desired distance trekking. Can short-range, medium and long term. Here are a few things to consider when traveling to Komodo National Park:
Walking in the party. When trekking, stay in the group because of komodo attacking prey alone.
"Ranger" as a guide. Never far away from the ranger who act as guides. Ranger is experienced in dealing with Komodo. Generally, ranger armed with a wooden stick with a forked tip. This stick serves to banish komodo.
Do not make sudden movements. Komodo usually calm if there are people passing by, the origin is not disturbed. One is a sudden movement. Therefore, do not run. The reason this movement can actually make you chase komodo.
If pursued komodo? Run in a zig-zag. Komodo can not run in a zig-zag, and he will turn adversity. However, do not underestimate the speed of Komodo. He was able to run 18 kilometers per hour.
Climbed to higher ground. If pursued Komodo, come up to the house on stilts that are near you. Generally, buildings in this area such as a house built in the form of the stage. With this, Komodo will have difficulty climbing stairs. However, be careful because Komodo like shelter under the building. Do not go up into the tree because Komodo aged one to two years of good climbing trees. Komodo age is forced to climb a tree to avoid adult komodo. Komodo is a beast that can eat cannibal Komodo weaker than himself.
Like the chameleon, silence is deceptive. Beware when walking. The figure of Komodo when nap briefly as dust or dry wooden stick. It could, accidentally, you step on the Komodo. If you see Komodo in a careless position, be careful. He is clever trick. In no standby position, he was actually waiting for unsuspecting prey.
Do not noisy and do not use perfume. Komodo has a keen hearing and smell. Therefore, be quiet while in the group. In addition, several ranger also advised not to wear perfume because it is too pungent smell can lure Komodo.
Women who are menstruating. Komodo is very sensitive to the smell of blood. If he smells blood, he will instinctively look for prey. Therefore, women who are menstruating should report to the ranger. This needs to be on guard ranger. Women who are menstruating should keep doing trekking. However, it should not be at the beginning of menstruation or are high.
Do not start a fire. This area is very dry and barren. Therefore, do not smoke or light a fire. A particle of fire can lead to fires in the region. These islands are vulnerable to fire hazards.
Use appropriate clothing. Cotton clothing that absorbs sweat it is advisable to wear when trekking. The sun is very hot and dry air here, too. Use a sunblock and a hat too. There is a good idea to wear long pants and long sleeves. To make it easier when walking, use the mountain sandals and sports shoes.
Buy souvenirs on the island Komodo. If you really want to buy souvenirs, you should buy on the island Komodo. Besides being more diverse than in Labuan Bajo, the price is cheaper. Make your event buy souvenirs on the agenda shall be as this can help the local economy. You can buy a Komodo-shaped wooden sculpture in various sizes, pearl necklace, and other wood carvings.
Bring a camera. Objects that must be taken of course the camera. Do not hesitate to bring a tripod and a telephoto lens because you want to photograph not only Komodo, but also the view from the heights, rare birds and other wildlife. If you have one, bring a waterproof camera also can be used in deep water. While visiting the island Komodo, do not feel complete if no snorkeling and diving.(kompas)
Therefore, tourists should be cautious when visiting the Park, especially given the beasts and komodo are cannibals. Komodo eyesight is bad. However, hearing and smell are very sharp.
Previously, the forest ranger or police officer will explain briefly about the komodo and regulations must be adhered to the tourists. After that, visitors can select the desired distance trekking. Can short-range, medium and long term. Here are a few things to consider when traveling to Komodo National Park:
Walking in the party. When trekking, stay in the group because of komodo attacking prey alone.
"Ranger" as a guide. Never far away from the ranger who act as guides. Ranger is experienced in dealing with Komodo. Generally, ranger armed with a wooden stick with a forked tip. This stick serves to banish komodo.
Do not make sudden movements. Komodo usually calm if there are people passing by, the origin is not disturbed. One is a sudden movement. Therefore, do not run. The reason this movement can actually make you chase komodo.
If pursued komodo? Run in a zig-zag. Komodo can not run in a zig-zag, and he will turn adversity. However, do not underestimate the speed of Komodo. He was able to run 18 kilometers per hour.
Climbed to higher ground. If pursued Komodo, come up to the house on stilts that are near you. Generally, buildings in this area such as a house built in the form of the stage. With this, Komodo will have difficulty climbing stairs. However, be careful because Komodo like shelter under the building. Do not go up into the tree because Komodo aged one to two years of good climbing trees. Komodo age is forced to climb a tree to avoid adult komodo. Komodo is a beast that can eat cannibal Komodo weaker than himself.
Like the chameleon, silence is deceptive. Beware when walking. The figure of Komodo when nap briefly as dust or dry wooden stick. It could, accidentally, you step on the Komodo. If you see Komodo in a careless position, be careful. He is clever trick. In no standby position, he was actually waiting for unsuspecting prey.
Do not noisy and do not use perfume. Komodo has a keen hearing and smell. Therefore, be quiet while in the group. In addition, several ranger also advised not to wear perfume because it is too pungent smell can lure Komodo.
Women who are menstruating. Komodo is very sensitive to the smell of blood. If he smells blood, he will instinctively look for prey. Therefore, women who are menstruating should report to the ranger. This needs to be on guard ranger. Women who are menstruating should keep doing trekking. However, it should not be at the beginning of menstruation or are high.
Do not start a fire. This area is very dry and barren. Therefore, do not smoke or light a fire. A particle of fire can lead to fires in the region. These islands are vulnerable to fire hazards.
Use appropriate clothing. Cotton clothing that absorbs sweat it is advisable to wear when trekking. The sun is very hot and dry air here, too. Use a sunblock and a hat too. There is a good idea to wear long pants and long sleeves. To make it easier when walking, use the mountain sandals and sports shoes.
Buy souvenirs on the island Komodo. If you really want to buy souvenirs, you should buy on the island Komodo. Besides being more diverse than in Labuan Bajo, the price is cheaper. Make your event buy souvenirs on the agenda shall be as this can help the local economy. You can buy a Komodo-shaped wooden sculpture in various sizes, pearl necklace, and other wood carvings.
Bring a camera. Objects that must be taken of course the camera. Do not hesitate to bring a tripod and a telephoto lens because you want to photograph not only Komodo, but also the view from the heights, rare birds and other wildlife. If you have one, bring a waterproof camera also can be used in deep water. While visiting the island Komodo, do not feel complete if no snorkeling and diving.(kompas)
To go to the Green Bowl Beach from Jimbaran, the personal or rental vehicle you need to find a way to Pura Uluwatu. You'll see straight to the intersection of Dreamland and Uluwatu beach or Pura uluwatu, while to the right Balangan Beach.
Take the left onto Green Bowl Beach. Arriving at the gate, take the straight road to the left until there is a parking lot, and came on purpose.
To go to the Green Bowl Beach the direction of Denpasar or Kuta then navigate your vehicle through the Highway towards Uluwatu Uluwatu. Approximately 1 km after the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Attraction, you will find an intersection, there is Nirmala Supermarket on the right path.
To go to the Green Bowl Beach the intersection, turn left and continue to follow the road until the end. So far about 2 km then you arrived at Green Bowl Beach parking lot.
To go to the Green Bowl Beach the parking lot at the top of the cliff you will see beautiful beaches, turquoise-colored with white waves rolling. You live down hundreds of steps to reach the shore.
Things you need to prepare a good idea to bring food and drinks to taste as it travels down the steep stairs hundreds of strenuous enough. None of the food vendors on the beach, except at the top of the cliff the parking lot.
Take care of our environment by not throwing trash on the beach. You can save it for later discarded when arriving at the top.
Polynomial of bats in the cave make the odor is very offensive. You should cover your nose or hold your breath if you want to take pictures at the mouth of the cave is beautiful.
Be careful when hundreds of steps down a fairly steep on the right side. Some of the protective bar is off.
Take the left onto Green Bowl Beach. Arriving at the gate, take the straight road to the left until there is a parking lot, and came on purpose.
To go to the Green Bowl Beach the direction of Denpasar or Kuta then navigate your vehicle through the Highway towards Uluwatu Uluwatu. Approximately 1 km after the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Attraction, you will find an intersection, there is Nirmala Supermarket on the right path.
To go to the Green Bowl Beach the intersection, turn left and continue to follow the road until the end. So far about 2 km then you arrived at Green Bowl Beach parking lot.
To go to the Green Bowl Beach the parking lot at the top of the cliff you will see beautiful beaches, turquoise-colored with white waves rolling. You live down hundreds of steps to reach the shore.
Things you need to prepare a good idea to bring food and drinks to taste as it travels down the steep stairs hundreds of strenuous enough. None of the food vendors on the beach, except at the top of the cliff the parking lot.
Take care of our environment by not throwing trash on the beach. You can save it for later discarded when arriving at the top.
Polynomial of bats in the cave make the odor is very offensive. You should cover your nose or hold your breath if you want to take pictures at the mouth of the cave is beautiful.
Be careful when hundreds of steps down a fairly steep on the right side. Some of the protective bar is off.
After Bali, many people began infatuated with Lombok and Sumbawa. Both are a haven for those who hunt to satisfy the desires of sea waves surfing. Senggigi, Kuta, Gili Terawangan able to enchant the tourists to come and go back to Lombok. While no less interesting, Sumbawa has Maluk and Kanawa.
For those who have never been to Lombok and Sumbawa, transport and accommodation into the affairs of the headache. The thing is, all would want to get to travel with the least amount of money as well as efficient in terms of time. One calculation, it could be a lot of flying without a lot of money tourist attraction visited.
There are a variety of transportation to Lombok and Sumbawa, there overland by bus and air routes to the plane. Both Lombok and Sumbawa final destination, the first step, you have to travel from home to the city of Lombok before the end to the other regions.
Some people think that the bus is more effective and efficient. But it did not. If you take a bus from Jakarta for example, can cost about Rp 400,000 and latency could be two days! Not very effective. If coming from the cities that were located far from Lombok, preferably using a plane.
The cost of the plane from Jakarta to Lombok is approximately Rp 700,000 with only 1.5 hours travel time. You will land on Lombok International Airport in Central Lombok regency newly inaugurated in October 2011. From here, you just decide whether or Lombok be the ultimate goal is to continue to Sumbawa.
If still continued to Sumbawa, the trip must be taken by land and sea by using a bus, travel or car rental. If you choose the bus, you live up to Damri of Mataram Lombok Airport at a cost of Rp 15,000 and then up the route Damri Mataram - Sumbawa at a cost of Rp 65,000.
Meanwhile, when using the travel, you will pay a fee of Rp 70,000 from Mataram to Sumbawa. For car rental, the fee is Rp 250,000 per day. Travel time of Mataram, Sumbawa good use bus, travel and car is about 3-4 hours. You should also use the ferry crossing the Strait Alas, the sea which separates the island of Lombok and Sumbawa Island.
Arrive at their destination, turn to look for lodging. In Lombok, the most diverse lodging options around Senggigi beach. The cost varies. For jasmine hotel, there is only Rp 50,000 a night while the five-star hotels from USD 200,000 depending on the type and location of the selected room.
In Sumbawa, there are several hotels around Maluk Beach. Choosing a hotel right near the beach because most travelers just off Sumbawa marine tourism. Costs of accommodation in the region ranging from Rp 100,000. For a better hotel facilities, costs around Rp 250,000 per night.
About local transport, Lombok is quite advanced. Already there are four taxi companies to choose from. Lombok traveling even easier. Meanwhile, in Sumbawa, transportation is still a bit difficult. Car hire is the best alternative. Can also use the bike.
Whenever possible, plan for all tourist destinations to target, so do not waste time. In Lombok, you who are interested in surfing or diving to get to Senggigi, Kuta or Gili Trawangan. If you want to see life Sasak tribe, came to the village of Sade which is not far from Lombok International Airport. While in Sumbawa to the beach Maluk, Jelengah, Benete Kanawa and territories. Happy traveling!(kompas)
For those who have never been to Lombok and Sumbawa, transport and accommodation into the affairs of the headache. The thing is, all would want to get to travel with the least amount of money as well as efficient in terms of time. One calculation, it could be a lot of flying without a lot of money tourist attraction visited.
There are a variety of transportation to Lombok and Sumbawa, there overland by bus and air routes to the plane. Both Lombok and Sumbawa final destination, the first step, you have to travel from home to the city of Lombok before the end to the other regions.
Some people think that the bus is more effective and efficient. But it did not. If you take a bus from Jakarta for example, can cost about Rp 400,000 and latency could be two days! Not very effective. If coming from the cities that were located far from Lombok, preferably using a plane.
The cost of the plane from Jakarta to Lombok is approximately Rp 700,000 with only 1.5 hours travel time. You will land on Lombok International Airport in Central Lombok regency newly inaugurated in October 2011. From here, you just decide whether or Lombok be the ultimate goal is to continue to Sumbawa.
If still continued to Sumbawa, the trip must be taken by land and sea by using a bus, travel or car rental. If you choose the bus, you live up to Damri of Mataram Lombok Airport at a cost of Rp 15,000 and then up the route Damri Mataram - Sumbawa at a cost of Rp 65,000.
Meanwhile, when using the travel, you will pay a fee of Rp 70,000 from Mataram to Sumbawa. For car rental, the fee is Rp 250,000 per day. Travel time of Mataram, Sumbawa good use bus, travel and car is about 3-4 hours. You should also use the ferry crossing the Strait Alas, the sea which separates the island of Lombok and Sumbawa Island.
Arrive at their destination, turn to look for lodging. In Lombok, the most diverse lodging options around Senggigi beach. The cost varies. For jasmine hotel, there is only Rp 50,000 a night while the five-star hotels from USD 200,000 depending on the type and location of the selected room.
In Sumbawa, there are several hotels around Maluk Beach. Choosing a hotel right near the beach because most travelers just off Sumbawa marine tourism. Costs of accommodation in the region ranging from Rp 100,000. For a better hotel facilities, costs around Rp 250,000 per night.
About local transport, Lombok is quite advanced. Already there are four taxi companies to choose from. Lombok traveling even easier. Meanwhile, in Sumbawa, transportation is still a bit difficult. Car hire is the best alternative. Can also use the bike.
Whenever possible, plan for all tourist destinations to target, so do not waste time. In Lombok, you who are interested in surfing or diving to get to Senggigi, Kuta or Gili Trawangan. If you want to see life Sasak tribe, came to the village of Sade which is not far from Lombok International Airport. While in Sumbawa to the beach Maluk, Jelengah, Benete Kanawa and territories. Happy traveling!(kompas)
This weekend, time to visit the Ujung Genteng in Sukabumi. Suitable place for a vacation, while accompanied by turtles and clean beaches. Sunset and sunrisenya was charming!
Located in District Cilacap, Sukabumi, Ujung Genteng can be an alternative to spend your weekend. Ujung Genteng is about 220 kilometers from Jakarta. The trip can be reached by private vehicle or public. The journey here from Jakarta to spend about 9 hours.
End of the tile has clean beaches. It is not white, but still natural and not a lot of coral in the sand. Typically, many visitors who play sand or just lie on the beach while accompanied by the roar of the waves. If low tide, can walk one kilometer out to sea and saw the sea-cliffs. However, lots of sea urchins around the reef, so still be careful.
The sunset is very beautiful, especially at sunrise. If you would like watching the sunrise, there came to the beach at 5 am seven waves. Guaranteed, you'll be mesmerized by the gorgeous golden light from the eastern horizon.
If you want to see the turtles up close, there are Seven Waves Beach turtle breeding. Tourists usually come to this place at night. At that moment, the turtles come ashore to lay eggs. You can see the magnitude of sea turtles reach 1 meter even more! Of course, you can also see small turtles are cute in this place.
End of the tile also known as one of the best surfing spot. So, do not be surprised if you see foreign tourists coming and going in this place, carrying a surfboard.
In the end there are many specialty tiles, one of which is the famous Mama Inn. Staying in this place just to spend Rp 125,000 per night. Mama Inn is located on the beach and also has the facility of hot spring baths. However, there are too many hotels in the place that you can choose to suit your taste.
Do not forget to include a reference tile Ujung this holiday weekend. Welcome been to Ujung Genteng and removing any fatigue!
Located in District Cilacap, Sukabumi, Ujung Genteng can be an alternative to spend your weekend. Ujung Genteng is about 220 kilometers from Jakarta. The trip can be reached by private vehicle or public. The journey here from Jakarta to spend about 9 hours.
End of the tile has clean beaches. It is not white, but still natural and not a lot of coral in the sand. Typically, many visitors who play sand or just lie on the beach while accompanied by the roar of the waves. If low tide, can walk one kilometer out to sea and saw the sea-cliffs. However, lots of sea urchins around the reef, so still be careful.
The sunset is very beautiful, especially at sunrise. If you would like watching the sunrise, there came to the beach at 5 am seven waves. Guaranteed, you'll be mesmerized by the gorgeous golden light from the eastern horizon.
If you want to see the turtles up close, there are Seven Waves Beach turtle breeding. Tourists usually come to this place at night. At that moment, the turtles come ashore to lay eggs. You can see the magnitude of sea turtles reach 1 meter even more! Of course, you can also see small turtles are cute in this place.
End of the tile also known as one of the best surfing spot. So, do not be surprised if you see foreign tourists coming and going in this place, carrying a surfboard.
In the end there are many specialty tiles, one of which is the famous Mama Inn. Staying in this place just to spend Rp 125,000 per night. Mama Inn is located on the beach and also has the facility of hot spring baths. However, there are too many hotels in the place that you can choose to suit your taste.
Do not forget to include a reference tile Ujung this holiday weekend. Welcome been to Ujung Genteng and removing any fatigue!
