Banda archipelago consists of several islands, like Banda Neira as the administrative center, the island volcano, Banda Besar island, island Keraka or crab, Sjahrir Island, Hatta Island, and the island of Ai. Each island presents a menu of unique and interesting tour, from the ascent of the peak of the volcano, visit historic places, to enjoy the charming marine park. To reach the Banda Islands, there is a choice of air and sea transport.
Tourists from Jakarta, Bali and elsewhere in Indonesia can use Lion Air, Batavia Air, Sriwijaya Air and Merpati Ambon with a long flight 3 hours, after which it can use a flight in the province with Buana Air, Trigana Air and Merpati Fokker Ambon -Banda Neira. The average ticket from Jakarta to Ambon purposes ranging from Rp 600,000 to Rp 3,000,000 per person, while the cost price in the province is much cheaper in price range of $ 120,000 per person. While marine transportation is available only Pelni ship KM Bukit Siguntang, Dobonsolo KM, KM and KM Lambelu Ciremai which flies shipping Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Bau-Bau, Ambon and Banda Neira for 4 days shipping time. Ticket price range is quite varied as adjusted by booking a room in each class, ranging from Rp 600,000 to Rp. 2,000,000 per person which include 3 meals a day.
Many affordable lodging is available in Banda Neira, even with offers first-class accommodation such as Hotel Maulana also provided for your convenience traveled. Permalam hotel price variations around Rp 150,000 - Rp 600,000. Of hotel or inn in Banda Neira, we more easily visit every attraction because transportation is plentiful. Attractions on the island of Banda Neira yourself at home among exile Bung Hatta, Sjahrir St, F. Iwakusuma Sumantri, and Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo expressed Netherlands as a political prisoner in that period.
The architecture of the house is very typical exile with ancient houses the Dutch colonial era, ornate wood carving and decorative lights that have been seen worn. There are also beds, wooden wardrobes, glasses, books, pen, cap, pajamas and a jacket belonging to Hatta. Seclusion at home, visitors are allowed to take pictures but need the permission of the manager. A visit to the House of Exile is also free of charge, but the manager provides the charity box for visitors who want alms for building maintenance.
Approximately 100 meters not far from the house Exile, we've been able to visit the relics of the Dutch colony of Fort Belgica when occupying the Banda Islands in 1619 led by Governor-General Jan Pieterszoon Coen. Square-shaped fortress architecture Belgica five with some important places such as classrooms, space carnage, two escape tunnels with a length of 100 meters. There are also relics of the war as cannon and chain handcuffs prisoner. But more typical is enjoy the unique style of the building and the colors of the building's elderly. Of Fort Belgica, we can see the entire island of Banda Neira with the decline of view is very satisfying.
Approximately 100 meters not far from the house Exile, we've been able to visit the relics of the Dutch colony of Fort Belgica when occupying the Banda Islands in 1619 led by Governor-General Jan Pieterszoon Coen. Square-shaped fortress architecture Belgica five with some important places such as classrooms, space carnage, two escape tunnels with a length of 100 meters. There are also relics of the war as cannon and chain handcuffs prisoner. But more typical is enjoy the unique style of the building and the colors of the building's elderly. Of Fort Belgica, we can see the entire island of Banda Neira with the decline of view is very satisfying.
The visit can be continued to Taman Mini facing Fort Belgica. There are statues of King Willem III, statues of the generals of the Dutch colony, lined old trees with a trunk diameter of 1.5 to 3.8 meters, and a lot of Dutch heritage buildings. Taman Mini, can be referred to as an old city like Jakarta. Returning from Taman Mini, we can visit the village of Chinatown to buy souvenirs typical of Banda Neira like candied nutmeg wet and dry, halua walnuts, and salted tuna. Chinatown village history since the Dutch colony population has been known as a center of trade. We can also enjoy the strong ethical nuances of Chinese in Chinatown this village.
After being around, adventure tours can be forwarded to the island volcano that face to face with Banda Neira. We could use a speedboat from the pier lagoon with a price range of Rp 10,000-Rp 15,000. if you want to save, we can use a typical motorized boat Banda with a price range of Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000 per person and takes about 10 minutes to reach the shoreline of the island volcano. On this island, the most fun tour that is entering the area of a natural park with climbing Gunung Api top of the mountain for half an hour.
Volcano is the west monument nature of God a present for the people of Banda. He hefty stake in the middle of the ocean with slopes that describe vulkaniknya status. The mountain is like a witness to the history of the people of Banda since time immemorial that holds many secrets, millions of stories, and a multitude of legends. The ascent to the summit not only fosters personal pride but also increasingly staked patriotism. Volcano's height at first reaches 800 meters above sea level, but on May 9, 1988 the mountain spewed lava back. Since then, experts noted volcanology new figures for the height of this mountain which slumped to 666 meters above sea level.
To get natural scenery such as sunrise and sunset, the ascent can be done two hours earlier. Before the climb, encouraged conservation officers report to the Gunung Api section so that we can be controlled ascent. During the ascent, we pass through four main headings before it penetrates the top with a slope angle of 30-45 degrees. Path traversed while climbing quite open and not obstructed shrubs. The only obstacle is the remnants of volcanic rock that hardened but easily dislodged when stepped making the footing becomes less stable. The rest, we just set up and running with a constant breath. In fact, the hiking trail that is open enough that also serves natural foods such as guava to be learned immediately. After being at the top, from the angle of 360 degrees at the top of the peak height of 666 meters above sea level, Volcano presents a spectacular panorama. Visible throughout Banda Islands extend, ranging from Banda Neira right under the foot of the mountain, the island of Banda Besar, Karaka Island and other islands as well as the expanse of ocean blue ink appeared.
Some islands in the Banda Islands are also famous as the location for diving (scuba diving) with the best visibility in Indonesia. Bring varied marine contour form the walls, small caves and overhangs, it is very interesting to preserve. Banda Islands also offers a variety of marine parks such as coral reefs maintained continuity. In fact, according to a UNESCO study, the growth of coral reefs in the world's fastest to reach adulthood in less than ten years, only in the island of Banda large. This island has an area of clear visibility reaches a depth of 40 meters, so it is clearly visible underwater scenery and charming.
Some islands also provide underwater park in between the island of Banda Neira, Ai island, island Hatta, Sjahrir island, and the island Karaka. Water clarity in these islands can not be doubted. Even so the clear, clear sea water as seen reflect reflection violet and magenta blue of the sky, it also seems like a glass that lay on the ocean. Coral reefs clearly visible from the sea surface. Between the islands of Banda Neira and Gunung Api island there is a dive site called sonegat. This place became a nest of blue fish girdled and emperor angelfish beautiful, also a view of the coral reefs are colorful
While on the island Karaka or crab island, we can enjoy the expanse of beautiful white sand beaches and is suitable for a picnic. On the south coast, there are several mini-18-meter high wall covered with hundreds of large blue and yellow tunicates. While in the east coast, we could see up to a depth of 10 meters with various views of rock fish and a bunch of barracuda along 50 centimeters. If switching to the island Sjahrir, will be presenting our natural stretch of white sand beach and the vast glass-clear sea water, so it is easy to see and enjoy terumbukarang and variety of marine life there. The best time for diving on the island is usually in the morning and afternoon. For the best snorkeling area, we can visit the island of Ai and enjoy the beauty of the marine paradise that has been provided nature.
Traveled to the Banda Islands do not need to spend in the cause to Rp 5,000,000 alone, you are able to follow the 10-day tour around Banda Islands with a multitude of attractions available. The right time to visit Banda is between the months of April-November. Weather conditions in the months that tend to be stable. It is advisable to not traveled between the months of December to March due west wind conditions that cause ocean waves and the weather is unstable.
As a complement to excursions in the Banda Islands, we can listen to and joined in several local cultural events such as the procession made heirloom washing wells eight years. Washing procession usually well done with tradition and throwing muddy accompaniment boat parade Kora-kora (Coracora boat) along the 29 meters with a height of 80 centimeters with a capacity of 45 people around the cargo bay Banda. Kora-kora boat parade was also performed in almost every major national memorial day.
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