Iboih beach is located on the island of Weh Islands. Iboih beach is one of the attractions of nature's most frequently visited destination and local and foreign tourists. Most who come to the beach Iboih of foreign tourists, this place is a place where snorkeling and diving paradise.

And we can enjoy the beautiful natural panorama, many other nature tourism activities that can be done there as tirta tours include surfing, boat, swim, and dive underwater to enjoy nature with the diversity of coral reefs and reef fish are beautiful.

Some facilities can support tourism activities, among others: cottages around Iboih built by the community, shelters, toilets, mosque, souvenir stalls and hotels are located in Gapang. From coast Iboih Rubiah tourists can visit the famous island with natural beauty under the sea garden. Also on the island of Rubiah there are various facilities that are built among other things: diving centers are equipped with facilities (motor boats, scuba gear), praying, shelters, toilets, guard house, tower, trails, parks and electrical installations.

Rental of snorkeling or diving equipment is complete and many are also here. for a set of snorkeling equipment we hire enough for Rp.45 thousand. while for diving depending on negotiations and sdh experience or not and the rent can be USD 200 thousand for all diving there.

Iboih beach in Sabang District Municipality Sukakarya. Urban Village has an area of ​​15 km2 Iboih. To reach the location can be traveled by sea (speedboat) for ± 45 minutes from the Port of Ule Lheue and road for ± 45 minutes from the Port Balohan to the location.

Sensation Beach Iboih already guaranteed to be obtained on the coast already famous name. From afar, the sea water here does look blue. But let's look more closely, the clear water makes the mind so the mind calm. We can snap here and there, so the activity of one - only one that comes to head, to record the beauty of the Coast Iboih in front of our eyes.

Certainly, playing water clear and warm sea, could be a recommendation for us to visit the beach this Iboih.

Weh Island (Sabang) is famous for its beautiful underwater scenery.
The beauty of the underwater scenery can be found in Gapang and Iboih with quiet beaches. There we can clearly see the coral reefs and colorful fish that are not found elsewhere, both in domestic and world. Coral reefs are not as good at Iboih Gapang but has more species of fish. Turtles, which can be found on the right side, almost always seen when bersnorkel in Gapang. The best coral reefs can be found on the beach. The absence of currents make these beaches safer for swimming activity and the size of the coastline is longer than the Coast Iboih.

Iboih marine tourism area is the coastal resorts are very popular with underwater sports activities, such as swimming, diving and snorkeling while enjoying the diversity of coral reefs, ornamental fishes and reef fish, including Angel Fish, Surgeon Fish, Parrot Fish, Fish and Napoleon variety of other fish species. This region is also supported by the facilities, infrastructure and tourism forests with a wealth of beautiful flora and fauna.

Gapang famous beaches with white sand and there is a monument KM 001 is a manifestation of the Republic of Indonesia that Indonesia stretches from the "Track".

Rubiah Island Marine Park is approximately 23.5 miles to the west of Pulau Weh by land or 7 miles through the waters. Area of ​​about 2,600 ha of waters surrounding the island Rubiah available as a natural attractions and offers a natural beauty under the sea. Inside are various types of tropical fish, coral reefs, giant clams, and many others. The coral reef here consists of various types, shapes and colors that form an interesting cluster of coral. Sharks typically appears during the first month or two each year.

Of the 15 species of marine life protected by the Government of Indonesia, among which there are 14 species in this marine park. This area is also famous as a place for recreational activities marinas, such as diving, cruises and fishing.

The state waters around Pulau Rubiah Marine Park is very clear and clean with the brightness reaches a depth of 10-15 meters. This is a natural marine park y and rich marine life. Marine fish species diversity is
high with a variety of rock, such as Table Rock which is a dominant species of corals and other reef species, such as horn corals and soft corals. Various types of fish are also found, such as Fish Flag, a sense
of the leadership, Botana Blue, Sergeant Fish, Grouper, Major Fish, Spinach, spinach, Taji-spurs, Putri Bali Fish, Yellow Fish, Red Fish Head, Fish and Butterflies.

This festival is a living expression of traditional dances, which are scattered on the west coast, east and highlands in Aceh. In this festival, dance Seudati, saman, and Rapai head will appear simultaneously. The dancers come from 23 counties and cities. It is estimated that there will be 874 dancers from all over Aceh that will enliven the Festival Rampoe. The festival is centered at the Queen Park Safiatuddin, Banda Aceh.

All three traditional dances outside Aceh public interest and is the fundamental integrity of the Acehnese in the current era of globalization.

Traditional dance is a cultural asset of Aceh which has received international recognition. With Rampoe Festival, it is hoped the existence of the three dances that will be maintained. Therefore, he hoped Rampoe Festival has become an annual event. Because, in the presence of this festival is able to maintain the integrity of traditional Acehnese dance.

Moreover, he added, the festival can be a multicultural cross-ethnic Acehnese adhesive existing on the east coast, west coast and in the highlands.

The beach is located in the Village Tread Elephant. It is said in this village by the local people found a trail of footprints of animals, namely Elephant. So with so this village till now named Tread Elephant. Not far from the settlement there is a beach and they named Tread Elephant Coast. This beach is famous for its wide white sandy beaches and rocks along the shore adorn the beauty of coconut trees and covered by weeds.

Moreover, as other evidence not far from the beach there is also a burial complex that is considered sacred to the local community is one of the funeral Aulia 44 in Sabang (Pulau Weh).

Beautiful island located in Sabang bay can only be traveled by boat or small boat. However this is not a problem for foreign tourists who want to see the scenery of beauty. In this island there is a beacon to guide shipping traffic at night.

As one of tourist destinations in Aceh, lots of tourists visit the Suhom waterfall either local or foreign. Of course, that’s because of the natural panoramic views around the waterfall. Around the waterfall, tourists may find durian tree. Therefore, tourists who come there in the durian season can eat durian fruit. Besides becomes the tourist destination, its raging waterfall is harnessed for powerhouse.

This waterfall includes region Suhom Village and Kreung Kala village, Lhoong sub district, Aceb Besar Regency, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. The location of this tourist area can be reached from Banda Aceh by taking public transportation that takes around one hour. The route that can be traversed is Banda Aceh – Calang (Aceh Jaya). While for the tourists who go there by their own vehicle, it only takes 45 minutes.

For the tourists who want to lodge, it would be better if they go to the city of Banda Aceh. Because, in this tourist area is not available for lodging house. But for tourists who like to spend the night in the wild, there is a location for camping. Tourists should bring food and beverage, because there is no food stall in the tourist area. However, they may find some food and beverage in the city of Banda Aceh as the nearest city.

Three wells beach is a beautiful beach located in the village Meulee Ie, the island of Weh. White sand beaches with scenery so mempesona.Pantai is much in demand by tourists both local and foreign tourists, but it provided a lot of beach sports such as diving and snorkeling. The many facilities offered make this beach visited by many tourists.

It is a place of recreation for the people of Aceh Jaya on holidays because it is supported by a panorama of beautiful nature and circumstances with pine trees that shade, clean white sand beaches, ocean swimming and snorkeling place ramps, see the beautiful coral reefs and a variety of ornamental fish colorful, can also induce a kind of reef fishes and other gerapu. In addition, the island is also historical evidence that is storing the old cannon relics of the colonial Dutch and Japan as a bulwark of the enemies of the state.

To reach the island is available boat and speed boat in the village community and village Batee Tutong Rigaih with sailing time 15 minutes, from the district capital (Calang) within 4

The stretch of beautiful white sand in Lhok Nga makes this beach becomes of the most tourist destination in Aceh. Moreover, tourists who visit there may find diverse of white coral and snail in its sandy beach.

Besides enjoying the beauty of beach scenery while sitting and playing sandy beach; tourist can also fishing, snorkeling, sun bathing, and swimming. But one thing that should be paid attention for women travelers that they are not allowed to swimming with bikini.

Its wave height can reach 3 km that become an attraction for tourist who love surfing. For tourists who do not bring their own surfboard do not have to worry because at the sea shore lots of rental services for surfboard.

Another beauty that can be enjoyed by tourist is the atmosphere of quiet beach in the afternoon. This exoticism becomes more perfect with the beautiful panorama from the sun which is slowly disappearing on the western horizon.

Lhok Nga beach is located in Lhoknga sub district, Aceh Besar regency. The location which is close to Lampuuk Beach make this tourist area can be reached through Banda Aceh – Calang lane. The distance of Lhok Nga beach from the city of Banda Aceh is quite far compared with Lampuuk beach that is 22 km. To go there may take 40 minutes by urban public transportation. While if the tourists go there by private vehicle; it only takes 25 minutes.

It is not too different from Lampuuk beach; most of the facilities in the tourist are destroyed by tsunami. Even so, the tourists do not need to worry about food and drink. Along the beach there are lots of stalls sell food and beverages. While for the tourists who want to lodge; they had better go to the city of Banda Aceh.

Saman Dance and Ratéb Meuseukat.

Most people recognize Saman dance. Saman dance is one of traditional dances from Aceh province. Unfortunately, public are sometime get mistaken that Saman dance is actually Ratéb Meuseukat dance.

Those two dances are basically coming from the same province of Aceh, but they are belong to different tribe. Ratéb Meuseukat is belongs to Aceh tribe, while, Saman dance is belongs to Gayo tribe in Central Aceh. There are 3 different things that differentiate these dances:

- Saman dance using Gayo language, and Ratéb Meuseukat using Aceh
language.

- Saman dance is brought by male dancer, and Ratéb Meuseukat is
brought by female dancer.

- Saman dance is un-instrumented, while Ratéb Meuseukat is accompanied
by rapa’i and geundrang.

Ratéb Meuseukat dance is taken from Arab language; ratéb means praying, and meuseukat is silent. The content and the rhyme of this dance is about praise to the Lord and His Prophet which brought by group of female dancer with their traditional costume. This dance is growth in Meudang Ara Rumoh Abro in Soutwest Aceh propince.

At early begin, Ratéb Meuseukat was played after the class of reading Koran at night, and also become the media to preach, and it played in sitting and standing position. Nowadays, this dance is sometimes performed in great events, wedding ceremony and other occasion.

In Saman dance, this dance is usually performed during the birthday of prophet Muhammad and brought by using Arab and Gayo poetry. In some literature mentions that Saman dance was founded and developed by Sheikh Saman, a scholar who came from the Gayo in Soutwest Aceh.

Saman dance is also become one of the media to the achievement of the preaching message (da’wa). This dance reflects the educational, religious, polite, heroism, solidarity and togetherness.

Before to start the dance, there will be mukaddimah or opening show, appears a wise elder or traditional leaders to represent the local community (keketar) or useful advice to the players and spectators.

Saman dance is performed without instrument and played by group male dancer that wearing traditional costume. The instrument of this dance is using the sound of the dancers and their applause that usually combined with beating their chest and groin as synchronization, and threw the body to here and there.

This dance is guided by a leader who is typically called a Syech. Since this dance need formation uniformity and timeliness, the dancers are required to have high concentration and serious exercise in order to perform perfectly. This dance is danced by men in particular.

In general, saman dance played by dozens of men, but the amount should be in odd number.Others say that this dance is danced more or less in 10 people, with details of 8 dancers and 2 as cue givers. Nevertheless, at present time it requires the dance will be more lively when it danced by more dancers. To arrange a variety of movement, it instituted a leader who called sheikh. In addition to regulating the movement of the dancers, Sheikh is also tasked to sing poems, called ganit.

Bangkaru island is part of Banyak archipelago that located in Hindia Ocean, at west side of Sumatra Island. Administratively, this island in belongs to Banyak island sud district, Aceh Singkil regency, Nanggro Aceh Darussalam.

To reach this island can be ride motor boat for 5 hours drive from Singkil, or it takes only less than an hour from Banyak Island. The beaches at this island are Amandangan and Pelanggaran beach, which is the place of green turtle lay egg, leatherback and hawksbill. The tourists that come along to these beaches can also enjoy surfing, which at certain time, the wave at this ocean can reach 5 meters high.

There are a lot of islands that close to one at another, and the closest island from Bangkaru is Tuanku, Sarangalu and Balai island.

Pulau Bangkaru, is the second biggest island in Pulau Banyak, and it is a magical island. The beauty of Pulau Bangkaru is not only about the clear blue sky and enchanting blue ocean, it also about the untouched jungles, pristine beaches and the amazing turtles. The only creature that living in this big island was the turtle egg poachers. Today there are few guards and researchers that stay to watch over the turtles.

Every Day, there are guards patrolling the island to assess the sea turtles that come along to the island, and also the inhabitant turtles. These Patrols carried out 3 times; morning at 8:00 to 11:00, night at 20:00 to 23:00 and at 11:00 p.m. to 2:00. In addition to record patrol aims to protect the eggs from predators such as lizards.

Pulau Nasi or Nasi Island is an island in just north of Aceh, 15km away from Banda Aceh. Nasi in Indonesian means rice. If you are visiting Pulau Weh you will only be able to charter a boat directly to Pulau Nasi. It will be cheaper to catch the ferry back to Banda Aceh and get one of the public ferries to Pulau Nasi.

Administratively, this island is part of Aceh Island subdistrict, Aceh Besar regency. Nasi Island is divided into 5 villages that all of them are people’s residents.

Pulo Nasi has the best beaches in Pulo Aceh. The best ones on Pulo Nasi are Pasi Raye, Nipah and Lamtadu. Pasi Raye is very secluded, and we to climb a bit to reach the area. The forest behind it has Rusa Deer that sometimes comes down to the beach. The beach is open to the west and it has big waves.

The most significant sightseeing of this island is taken from the sea panoramic with the flattering coconut trees, white sandy beach sheet and beautiful sloping beach. This island is perfect spot to have beautiful escape. Moreover, for those who like to do outdoor activities, can enjoy snorkeling and diving in this island.

More about Nasi Island, this magnificent island is also has gigantic cliff over the beaches, it seems like the ruin for the past. The residents of this island is abundantly can have the benefits from the seafood products like fishes, octopus or cuttlefish. In other words, this island is a such a bless for the people around.

This island was once a stronghold area during the Dutch colonial period and is now becomes one of tourist attractions in Indonesia. This is because there are lot of relics of the historical graves of soldiers that was killed here. In addition, Raya Island is also a fishing attraction and there are numbers of coral reef for those who enjoy snorkeling and diving.

Raya Island is an outer islands of Indonesia that located in Indian Ocean and is bordered by India state. Raya Island is part of the government district of West Aceh, Aceh province. It precisely located in Lhok Kruet village, Sampoinet sub district, Aceh Jaya regency. It can be reach through the streets of Banda Aceh province along the western coast, as far as 65 km to the Meulaboh. The road can be through the area of Lhonga, Lhong, and Lamno.


Before Tsunami in 2004, this island was inhabited by 1000 people, but after the tragedy this island was uninhabited. Now, there are inhabitants that live in this island, which is divided in 3 villages of Lhok Siron, Lhok Meu and Ujung Manek. Those tribes who live in this island are the same descents who live in this island since 18 century.

In the western tip of the island that known as Ujung Manek society, there are hills of red lands and rocks. The reefs in the far west is end toward the Indian Ocean that steep and bumpy hard.

Quiet and lonely. That is the perfect words to describe Raya Island that covering approximately 3.42 square kilometers. This island is also one of the silent witnesses of Tsunami that attack Aceh in 2004. Overall, this island is still has beauty and uniqueness.

Simeulue, is a district in Aceh and an archipelago that consist of 41 large and small islands. The beauty of these islands makes many tourists give visit, and Simeulue island becomes the largest of 41 islands in this archipelago. This island reach an area of ??199 502 hectares and it becomes tourists favorite destination, for it has high waves and clean sea. Those who like to surf and play with adrenaline, this place is such a heaven.

Simeulue island or Simalur island is located in western Sumatra. It located approximately in 150 km off the west coast of Aceh, it is also the island of Simeulue district administration, that settled in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Its geographical position isolated from the mainland.

The island is popular with cloves plantation, palm oil and lobster as the main commodity. The population of the region are similar to Nias tribes, characterized by yellow skin and slanted eyes like Chinese and they have different language with the mainland of Aceh, and most of the people are Muslim.

There is a small airport on Simuelue Island located at Sinabang. There are 2 airlines that fly from Medan, Merpati Air and Susi Air. Merpati Air have direct flights from Medan to Sinabang on Simeulue Island. While, Susi Air have daily flights from Medan to Sinnabang Simeulue. You can also catch a ferry from Meulaboh in Aceh on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm for a 12 hour trip to Simuelue Island. There are also ferries that running from Singkil in North Sumatra to Simuelue or you can charter a boat from Nias or Banyak Islands. After get arrive in the island, there is not a great deal of accommodation on Pulau Simeulue, but we can still explore the island.

Tuangku island is one of biggest islands in Banyak archipelago that located in Indian Ocean or precisely located in the west tip of Sumatra Island.

Administratively, this island is located in Banyak Island, Aceh Singkil regency, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The local inhabitants that live in this island are the ethnics of Nias, Batak, Aceh, Sinabung and Aceh Singkil indigenous. Those inhabitants are mostly working as fisherman and exploit the nature’s richness around the island.

Near to the island, there are numbers of other closest islands that can also be visited like Pulau Bangkaru Sarangalu, Balai, Palambak Besar, Palambak Kecil, Pinang and Ujungbatu island. There are all beautiful.

Those who visit Tuangku island can enjoy the green bluish atmosphere between the ocean and the forest. Meanwhile, those who are addicted to outdoor activity can enjoy surfing or canoeing.
 

Soft white sand, red light from the Sun is about to sink, and sound waves is the perfect blend to start enjoying the sunset on the beach show Eumpee Nulu, Aceh Besar district.

Along with the return of the sun into dusk and the faint voices chant the azan maghrib, the sky above the beach will be filled with thousands of bats that started its activities. A voice boomed in the air wings, unique maneuvers were displayed. Waves as a dance music to accompany the animals sky this evening.

From behind the rock on the shoreline Eumpee Nulu, the movement of thousands of bats is always the main attraction is awaited every traveler to enjoy the blue water after Eumpee Nulu. When turned dark, the body can berisitirahat in a number of bungalows available. Want to feel the atmosphere is more exotic? White sand ready to be warm for a rug to lie on it.

Empee Nulu is part of the coastline and Lampuuk Lhoknga famous beauty. This beach is located in the district of Aceh Besar and become one of the tourists who visited Aceh. Were destroyed by the 2004 tsunami wave hit the past, the beach is now up to the aura kemolekannya. Destruction of the squash and the surrounding beach life as no trace.

Empee Nulu resurrection among others initiated by a local boy named Joel. Some of the bungalows that lined the shore was built by him. To complete it, Joel is also opening a restaurant with a menu mainstay Pizza Italian, in addition to the native menu.

According to Joel, the beautiful beaches Empee Nulu make sure it will be visited by many people. His confidence was evident when the number of foreign flagged ships docked there. Almost every month, two to three medium-sized sailing ship stopped in the region. Besides enjoying the beauty, some tourists seemed to enjoy the waves with a surfboard.

Eumpee Nulu are in line with Coast Coast Lhoknga Lampuuk and are not less beautiful. Even since last year, Lampuuk beach known for its grilled fish is fragrant and delicious, also a turtle conservation area. Location of these beaches are just 12-13 kilometers from the center of the capital of Banda Aceh. Make sure you come to these shores when in Aceh, both to enjoy the blue sea, white sand beach, or eloknya evening performances in the sky.

This beach had ever been neglected because of the tsunami brunt on 2006, but now it has already been crowded visited by tourist, especially on the weekend. The tourists who come to the beach are not only from the local tourists but also from foreign tourists.

Natural panoramic beauty of the beach becomes the magnet for the tourist. White sand that lies on the beach makes it more gorgeous. Besides that, tourists who come there can also swimming, sun-bathing, fishing, sailing, surfing, and even diving while enjoying the beauty of its underwater.

Another attraction from this tourist area is its Golf Course Seulawah with panoramic ocean background. In addition to, tourist can also enjoy the beauty of panoramic sunset that will make the beauty of the beach look more exotic.

Lampuuk Beach is located in Lhoknga sub district, Aceh Besar Regency, Aceh Province. The distance from the city of Banda Aceh is only 20 km that makes the access to this beach resort easier.

For the tourists who prefer to go by private vehicle, the line that can be passed is line of Banda Aceh – Calang (Aceh Jaya) that only takes at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, tourists who prefer to take public transportation may take urban public transportation direction of Banda Aceh – Lhoknga that takes 35 minutes.

After the tsunami brunt, all the facilities and accommodations which are available in this beach resort also destroyed. Even so, tourists who come the beach resort do not have to worry about that because they are able to get lodging, restaurant, and other facilities in the city of Banda Aceh that are not too far from the beach resort.