Snorkeling and diving is a must-do activity when you visit Pulau Weh. Marine tourism island western tip of Indonesia is promising some spots underwater charm that is rarely found in other regions of Indonesia. Located approximately 21 km from the center of Sabang City, to reach this area can be reached by driving a taxi, private car or even with a motorcycle. Not only enjoy the coral reefs, Weh also still has a rare spot like The Canyon. Located under the cliff 0 KM Indonesia, you can see the cliff valley with a height of 40 to 50 meters like the bigwall, the Grand Canyon. Uniquely, in Aceh - precisely on Pulau Weh, you have to dive with a depth of 10 meters to witness and feel the exotic, mystical atmosphere as a charming scenery. But you should consult first with the local guide, because the spot is often flushed at certain times.
Sea turtles in Sabang
lion Fish Weh-Sabang Island
Spot The Canyon is a favorite spot located west of Weh Island. Not only this there are other diving spots that are also worth diving. Among them named spot Bak Kopra, Pantee Peunateung, and spot Batee Gla. Spot diving is no less unique other named Underwater Volcano. Here you can dive among the rising air bubbles forming a chain out of the sand crevice on the seafloor. Can be felt also warm water, accompanied by a small fish that play between dozens of warm bubble chains. Underwater Vulcano is formed from the effects of undersea volcanoes. This rare spot lies to the north of Weh Island, which is along the bay of Sabang.
There are at least 12 other spots that are worth a visit for the divers besides this Underwater Volcano spot. Among them are Sabang Wreck, Sophie R. Wreck, Limbo Gapang, Lucky Wreck, Iboih Beach, West Rubiah, West Seulako, Shark Plateu, Batee Tokong, East Seulako, Paleeh Flow, and Rubiah Sea Garden spot sites. "It took a few days to enjoy the interesting spots of underwater Aceh," he said.
The rest of Spot Anoe Itam and spot Batee Meuduroe also save the underwater beauty that makes the heart of divers amazed. The beauty of coral reefs and hundreds of species of fish presents this underwater charm like a stretch of flower gardens. The last two spots are each located east and south of Weh Island. For those who can not do diving, snorkeling is another alternative to enjoy the beauty of various coral reefs and various species of fish in the sea Weh Island. Only need to swim in the beach, you are immediately fascinated by the underwater park. Some snorkeling spots that can be visited are Ujung Karang Beach, Arun, Gapang, Iboih and Rubiah. At Gapang, Iboih, and Rubiah beaches that lie close together, you can easily rent snorkeling or diving equipment. To rent a snorkeling equipment you just spend Rp45 thousand. While for diving, complete equipment rental along with guide fee charged Rp300 thousand once subs. Successive amount of other dives amounting to Rp550 thousand for 2 dives, Rp750 thousand 3 dives, Rp1 million 4 dives, Rp1, 2 million 6 dives, and Rp2 million 10 dives.