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Sabang is a town name on island north of Banda Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra. Strictly speaking, the island's name is Weh Island (Pulau Weh) and Sabang is the main town on the north coast, but the names are often used interchangeably. Amongs local the place more well knowned as "Sabang" but amongs tourist is well known as "Pulau Weh". The island is best known for its snorkeling and diving.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Sabang has a small airfield, but there are no scheduled flights. The nearest airport of significance is in Banda Aceh.

[edit] By boat

• Fast Ferry (~1 hour, Rp 60,000-economy 70,000-business 80,000-VIP) leave at 9.30am and 4pm from Banda Aceh and 8.30am and 4pm from Sabang Pulau Weh. For the moment the fast ferry called "Pulo Rondo" only run once a day depart from Ulee Lheue pier (Banda Aceh) at 9.30 am to Balohan (Pulau Weh)and from Balohan (Pulau Weh) at 4.00 pm. Until further notice..

• Slow Ferry (~2.5 hrs,Rp about 15,000 Leaves Banda Aceh at 2pm and from Pulau Weh at 8.30am. Sometimes there are two trips/day.

See the diving websites of Rubiah Divers and/or Lumba Lumba for up to date information in regards to getting to and from Medan to Banda Aceh and from Banda Aceh to Pulau Weh.

[edit] Get around

Travelling from Sabang port to the backpacker hangouts of Kapang and Iboih will cost Rp50,000 in shared transport (~1 hr drive)

[edit][add listing] See

There's not much to see in the city of Sabang (unless you need to stock up on cash for your stay). Head straight to either Gapang or Iboh beaches (40-50 minutes from the ferry).

The reason to go to Pulau Weh is for the beaches. Relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, diving. Don't worry about doing anything else.

Kilometer Nol (Kilometer 0), the farthest most Western point in Indonesia is on Pulau Weh. You can rent a motorbike from Iboih for around 70,000 Rp/day and head out on your own, or rent a minivan and guide to take your group.

[edit][add listing] Do

Diving - see Rubiah Tirta, single dive starts at 25euro cheaper the more you do (which you will)

Snorkeling - Lots to see including octopus, turtles, morays.... Nothing - nice place to do nothing as well :)

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[edit] Work

[edit][add listing] Buy

You can only find ATMs in the city of Sabang, which is about 40 minutes from Gapang and Iboh beaches. The ATM in Sabang only accepts mastercard and has a maximum withdraw facility of 500,000 so consider bringing lots of cash with you (particularly if you are diving- however, you can use major credit cards at Lumba Lumba).

Hand carved necklaces made from coconut shells. You can get them near Lumba Lumba Dive Centre or if you bump into Andy, who makes them.

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[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-range

[edit] Splurge

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Iboih - Backpacker style bungalows from 40,000 per night (longstay) up to 70,000 (short stay) depending on your negotiating ability. Just walk past the village along the water. All bungalows are basically the same.

Diving through Rubiah Divers.

• Gapang - slightly classier than Ibioh with most places generally having a/c and showers etc. Generally full of NGO workers on weekends and arguably less atmospheric.

Diving through Lumba Lumba Diving.

[edit] Contact

Lumba Lumba Dive Centre: 62-811-682-787

Pulau Weh - Sabang Tourism Association; pulauwehsabang@gmail.com; www.pulauwehsabang.com

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Cope

[edit] Get out

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