Blue beach Senggigi
The island of Lombok is a mere 20 minutes from Bali on MERPATI’s daily flights and luxury high speed passenger ferry, the Mabua Express is relaxing and enjoyable way to travel from Bali / port Benoa to Lombok / port Lembar and return. Cruising Bali – Lombok or return only 2 hrs. 30 min (one way). Westernmost of the Nusa Tenggara chain, it is separated from Bali by a deep and treacherous strait. This channel marks the historic “Wallace line” named after the famous naturalist Sir Alfred Wallace who observed the differences in both flora and fauna which begin at Lombok and continue to the East – the thorny arid plants, cockatoos, parrots, giant lizards and marsupials typical of Australasia. The island of Lombok is a mere 20 minutes from Bali on MERPATI’s daily flights and luxury high speed passenger ferry, the Mabua Express is relaxing and enjoyable way to travel from Bali / port Benoa to Lombok / port Lembar and return. Cruising Bali – Lombok or return only 2 hrs. 30 min (one way). Westernmost of the Nusa Tenggara chain, it is separated from Bali by a deep and treacherous strait. This channel marks the historic “Wallace line” named after the famous naturalist Sir Alfred Wallace who observed the differences in both flora and fauna which begin at Lombok and continue to the East – the thorny arid plants, cockatoos, parrots, giant lizards and marsupials typical of Australasia. Lombok means “chili pepper” in Indonesian. Surrounded by idyllic white-sand beaches, the island has a chain of volcanic mountains in the north. Mount Rinjani dominates the entire island, rising to 3.726 m from a high plateau area. Placid Crater Lake “Segara Anak” has not springs on its shore. In the South a fertile alluvial fan reflects the shape of the mountain, tapering into the dry hills of the extreme south. The north is contrastingly fertile, similar to Bali, with rice, coffee and tobacco cultivation.
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The Bunaken National Marine Park
Bunaken and its surrounding islands belong probably to Sulawesi's top dive destinations. Only 1 hour from Manado by public boat (1 1/2 us dollar) and you're in a completely different world. Besides walking through the jungle, the only thing to do here is relax, dive, snorkel and drink Cap Tikus.
Bunaken and its surrounding islands belong probably to Sulawesi's top dive destinations. Only 1 hour from Manado by public boat (1 1/2 us dollar) and you're in a completely different world. Besides walking through the jungle, the only thing to do here is relax, dive, snorkel and drink Cap Tikus.
Oceanic currents may explain, in part, why Bunaken National Marine Park is such a treasure trove of biodiversity. Northeasternly currents generally sweep through the park but abundant counter currents and gyros related to lunar cycles are believed to be a trap for free swimming larvae. This is particularly true on the south side of the crescent-shaped Bunaken Island, lying in the heart of the park. A snorkler or diver in the vicinity of Lekuan or Fukui may spot over 33 species of butterfly fish and numerous types of groupers, damsels, wrasses and gobies. The gobies, smallish fish with bulging eyes and modified fins that allow them to attach to hard surfaces, are the most diverse but least known group of fish in the park.
Hidden Paradise for surfing
Located in the middle of Indian Ocean, 150 km and takes 9 hours trip from Padang, West Sumatra-Mentawai glowing with all the nature spirits and make it an extraordinary escaping spot from a hectic life. Mentawai is the natural habitat for 16 endemic species, and some of them categorized as endangered species e.g. Simakobu monkey (simias concolor-eat leaf as primary food).
Located in the middle of Indian Ocean, 150 km and takes 9 hours trip from Padang, West Sumatra-Mentawai glowing with all the nature spirits and make it an extraordinary escaping spot from a hectic life. Mentawai is the natural habitat for 16 endemic species, and some of them categorized as endangered species e.g. Simakobu monkey (simias concolor-eat leaf as primary food).
The present life of Mentawai people categorized as the legacy from Neolithic era and they have a strong believe in nature spirit, for their life strongly affected by nature. They believe that nature is the center of life. All the genuine attributes make Mentawai a perfect place to gain cultural experiences; here you will notice a very fascinating and indigenous culture, like traditional cloths, art, music and the way of life. The entire culture attributes strongly reflects their respect to nature.
Tattoo is one of the most important symbol for Mentawai people, its reflect maturity, manhood and status. The art of this body painting inherit from their ancestor. The tattoos ink naturally made from leaf.
Among the surfers, Mentawai is the best place to fill their demand for challenges and natures beauty. The beaches offer one of the highest wave in the world, 3 to 4 meters, totally challenge your gut. Once you grounded your self in this hidden Paradise Island, next you will paddle out to the worlds best surf. Dont call your self Surfer if you havent ride Mentawais waves said most of the surfer to expressed their surfing experiences in Mentawai. Surfers should try to visit the Mentawais at least once in their lives
There are four ultimate diving spot here in Mentawai ,Siberut, Sipora, Pagai Utara (north Pagai) and Pagai Selatan (south Pagai). You can find great waves here year round, but the best waves are during dry season, March to October. Make sure you have the gut to explore all the glassy waves, because the best way to entitled your surfing experiences remarkable is through finding your own.
Another Paradise Islands
Good facilities to provide a village becoming a tourism object are also important. These facilities make visitors who come to a tourism village enjoy their vacation. So, all tourism villages are completed by many supporting facilities, such as transportation, telecommunication, medical, and accommodation facilities. The accommodations in tourism village are special. Visitors can spend the nights using homes stay provided in the village. It gives visitors a memorable moment because they can feel a purely village atmosphere.
Until now, there are seven tourism villages located in Central Java province, Indonesia. There are Candirejo, Dieng, Duwet, Karangbanjar, Karimunjawa, Ketenger, and Selo village. In this website, you can find more detailed information about these tourism villages.
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