Banyak Island, Aceh Singkil is a cluster of small islands in Aceh Singkil District, Aceh province. the total area is 27,196 ha. Banyak Island which consists of a group of islands directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean, precisely at the western end of Sumatra Island.there are 99 islands in the Kepulauan cluster Many are very feasible to be developed into a mainstay tourist attraction. Including the natural beauty of the underwater and green turtles.
As an archipelago, Pulau Banyak besides having a fairly wide sea and a very long and beautiful beach, Pulau Banyak beach is not inferior to other beaches in Indonesia. The softer white sand, the wave of shady coconut leaves further embellish the atmosphere of sightseeing with the natural scenery of tropical beaches. The beauty of the Sunset panorama is also an exciting spectacle.
Many islands can be reached through Pulo Saruk Aceh singkil village by ferry for 4 hours. From Medan City, you can ride a travel car at a price of Rp. 110,000 which will take you to Pulo Saruk Village using a land trip for 8 hours. Or if you want, there is a Medan-Singkil flight using a small plane every Wednesday at a price of Rp. 140,000.
Surfing There are 12 surf spots that are quite long and reach a height of 6 meters spread on the island of Bangkaru, the tip of Silingar and the southern part of Tuangku Island. The surfing spot most visited by surfers is the Amandangan beach and Pelanggaran beach on Bangkaru island.
Pulau Banyak waves that tempt surfers were first discovered by Marcus Keeshan in 2001. Later he published the greatness of the Bangkaru waves as the best surfing place in the world. According to him the waves in this region are ideal for world class surfers because they reach 6 meters high. So is the location. The water is cold, sharks are rare, surfing is one to two meters above the reef and the surfing season is relatively long.
Enjoying the beauty of coral reef biodiversity is done in two ways. First, in the shallow waters using a boat whose floor or the bottom wall of the boat consists of translucent glass glasses. Thus the passenger of the boat can see what is under the boat.
Second, by using diving equipment, especially for deep places that can not be seen with a boat with a translucent floor, Scuba Diving equipment.
Pulau Laut Banyak presents natural scenery. The uniqueness of the sea in the form of coral reefs with typical marine flora and fauna namely marine plants and reef fish of various colors and various sizes. Some tourism areas in this area are Pulau Tailana ,agoago, Matahari, Pabisi and Sikandang Beaches. Most in this area are beautiful places with rocky beaches and clear water, so that the reefs that are more than 3 meters deep are clearly visible from the boat.
Exploration tours (Adventure) Exploration can be done on Tuangku island. This exploration was in the form of Beijing, which was walking along a stretch of forest while enjoying its beauty. The journey can start from Kampong Haloban and along the way tourists can see Kancil, Beo Nias, Squirrels, Wild Boar and Colorful Butterflies. There are also Bat Bats and Swallow Bird Nest.
Tuangku Island Forest is very attractive and still relatively intact. Estuary crocodiles (Crocodylus Porosus) sometimes appear in river waters in the interior of Tuangku Island forest, their very large size is rarely found elsewhere.
The closest city to Singkil is Medan. From Medan to Singkil the trip can use deer public transportation for Rp 110,000. Depart from Medan to Singkil at night and arrive in Singkil in the morning so you can save on lodging costs.
From Singkil to Pulau Banyak there are traditional ships available at Jembatan Tinggi Port departing every day at 10.00 WIB with a cost of IDR 25,000. Ferries also serve the Singkil - Pulau Banyak route every Monday 09.00 WIB ferry ticket IDR 16,000. To get around on Banyak Island all day, you can rent a fishing boat of Rp. 300,000
Banyak Island can only be reached by sea travel by means of a boat in the form of a boat (Motorboat). Many islands can be reached from:
Singkil (3 - 4 hours) Sibolga (9 - 12 hours) Nias (6 - 8 hours) Teluk Jamin (6 - 8 hours)
The easiest access to Pulau Banyak is from the city of Singkil, the capital of Aceh Singkil. Transportation to Many Islands is navigated by regular boats every Monday, Thursday and Friday. In addition, prospective passengers can also rent / rent boats or speed boats.
To Go And Enjoy The Beauty Of Many Island Groups, You Should Go March to August is the best time to visit Banyak Island. This month the weather is sunny and the sea is calm and the best time for island hoping, kayaking and snorkling.
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