Mentawai Islands The Amazing Island in West Sumatra

Mentawai Islands are one of the resorts in West Sumatra is famous for its beautiful beaches. In addition, high waves can be used for surfing activities (surfing). Mentawai Islands Surfing is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times it has been an international surfing competition held at this beach and the beach is very crowded by the visitors. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" (surfing spot) that can be used as a surfing location.


Surfing activity can be done at several beaches located in the Mentawai islands. The beaches are: Beaches Nyangnyang, Bajat Coral Coast, Beach Karoniki, and the Coast Pananggelat Mainuk all of which are located in the District of South Siberut. In addition to the District of South Siberut, in District Sipora there are also several beaches like Bosua Katiet Beach and South Beach. While in the District of North Pagai there is the West Coast.

Mentawai sea, ranging from the surf to the seabed has a fantastic wealth and potential. The high waves that some of them into the category of extreme, making the Mentawai as one of the popular tourist attraction in the world of surfing.

Sports surfing is usually done from April to October. Given that, in these months the waves in the Mentawai islands reached its zenith and the surfers can use it for surfing. While in the November to March, the waves in the Mentawai islands are not so high, so it is not challenging enough to be used surfing.

Surfing activity is located in three districts, including the District of South Siberut, Sipora District and District of North Pagai included in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Location surfing attraction can be reached by motor boat and aircraft pioneer. If using a boat, a trip taken for 14 hours with-Padang route Sipora-Muara Siberut and costs approximately between Rp. 200 000-Rp. 300.000, - per person (February 2008)

To enter the Mentawai Islands, the tourists can use the services of a guide or use the services of tour operators. For lodging, lodging in the Mentawai Islands are available along the seaside and Lots of traders in the vicinity of this beach so you can shop at this beach.

Agam The Merapi volcano

Agam Merapi volcano, also known as Merapi or volcano has a height of 2891.3 m from the sea surface. As one of the most active volcano in Sumatra, Merapi has erupted frequently. Starting from the late 18th century until 2008 there are approximately 454 times melatus, 50 of them on a large scale, while the rest on a small scale by removing the sulfur ash.




Among the many mountains that exist in West Sumatra, Mount Merapi is a tourist attraction that is often visited by tourists. Mount Merapi have a fixed point for the climber, making it easier for the climbers to make the climb. On this mountain, there is growing interest edelwis blooming around the slopes of the mountain, which adds beautiful view of Mount Merapi.

Mount Merapi partly in Agam District and partly in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. To reach the foot of Mount Merapi is fairly easy, considering it is situated not far from the town of Bukittinggi and Padang Panjang. From Padang or airport Ketaping to Mount Merapi, it took about 2 hours to get to the location. Meanwhile, if departed from the town of Bukittinggi took about 30 minutes. Transportation to reach the site can be reached by landline, can use public transport or travel

Anai Valley Waterfall Tour Indonesia in West Sumatra

Anay Valley Nature Of Indonesia

Anai Valley is one of the waterfalls in Indonesia which has a height of 60 meters. The water that spilled from a height of the rock cliffs into beautiful scenery. Under it, people gathered and ready to play a natural shower or a swim in the cool pool. In many places in Indonesia, the waterfall has always been an interesting natural tourist attraction. Located on the edge of the Padang-Bukittinggi Highway, this waterfall is actually situated in conservation areas Anai Valley, Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. In the vicinity of the waterfall there are monkeys on the loose. Waterfall with a height of approximately 60 meters is a remarkable sight. During the holidays, this waterfall is visited by many visitors, not just a waterfall tour that's a lot in Indonesia, so do not hesitate to come to Indonesia.