The beauty of the landscape and the existence of 0 Kilometers as the symbol of Indonesia's westernmost point makes Sabang City a favorite destination for tourists. No wonder that every holiday season comes, the city is located in Pulau Weh is always crowded with domestic and foreign visitors
It is strongly recommended that you come in the middle of the week, because when the weekend arrives, access to Sabang will be very difficult. Ferry and speedboats from Ulee Lheue Port of Banda Aceh are definitely crowded by visitors who want to cross into Sabang.
If you want a holiday in Sabang but do not have a long holiday, do not worry. You can still enjoy the charm of tourism in Sabang in a short time. To explore all corners and enjoy the beauty of Sabang, you only need 48 hours aka three days and two nights.
How to come from afar? Relax, in Sabang many car rental services such as motorcycles and cars. Motorcycle rental rates ranged from 75-100 thousand rupiah per day. Rent a car is much more expensive, which is 300 thousand rupiah per day, depending on the type of car hired.
For more details, here are tips on exploring Sabang in 48 hours:
The first day
To maximize your holiday in Sabang, you are advised to cross by the earliest boat from Banda Aceh. That way, you are expected to arrive at Sabang at 10.00 am. In order not to be late, you who come from outside Aceh are advised to stay overnight in Banda Aceh before crossing to Sabang.
10:00
After arriving at Balohan Sabang Port and renting a vehicle at the booths available around the harbor, the first destination to be visited is Iboih Beach. The beach is 32 km from Balohan. Access to Iboih is pretty good, the road is smooth, up and down, and winding. You will not be bored because it will be spoiled with beautiful scenery for approximately 1.5 hours drive.
12.30
Arriving at Iboih, check in immediately at the lodge you booked earlier. It is advisable to book long before the full day, especially during the long holiday season. While taking a break, you can relax on the lips of Iboih Beach and enjoy the blue of the sea that looks like a giant aquarium with various types of fish swimming in it.
1pm
After unwinding, hurry to Rubiah Island. There you will see beautiful marine life and various coral reefs. Prior to Rubiah Island, you are advised to rent snorkeling gear or equipment. The rental price of the equipment ranges from 45 thousand to 400 thousand. You will be charged a fee of 30 thousand per person for boat boat rental to Rubiah Island.
16:00
Once satisfied enjoy the beauty of Rubiah Island, it's time you continue the destination to Tugu 0 Kilometer. Distance from Iboih Beach to Monument 0 Kilometer about 10 kilometers and can be reached within 30 minutes. There you can take pictures ria with background Monument 0 Kilometer while enjoying the sun sinking swallowed Andaman Sea that spread wide on the north and west.
6 PM
When the sun has sunk in the bed, hurry back to Iboih. Because, the road from the monument 0 Kilometer to Iboih surrounded by lush forests and not equipped with street lighting. In Iboih, you can enjoy dinner accompanied by swish waves and caressing the wind on the beach. Try not to sleep too late because the journey on the second day will be longer and tiring.
The second day
9:00
If you are not satisfied to enjoy the beauty of the sea Iboih on the first day, you may complete your curiosity on the second day. But do not pass from 09.00 hrs. After breakfast and check out from the inn, the journey will continue to White Sand Beach. The beach is on the west side of Weh Island. From there you can see and feel the waves crashing from the turquoise turquoise sea.
12:00
At 12.00, the journey continues to Volkano Jaboi Volcano which takes one hour from White Sand Beach. For you who have climbed Mount Salak in Bogor West Java, Volcano Volcano Jaboi this tourist attraction at first glance similar to the crater of the queen on Mount Salak. Jaboi is a sulfur-dominated crater with a cloud of thin smoke floating in the air and several hot springs.
14.30
White Sand Beach and Jaboi Volcano already, now journey continues to Anoi Itam Beach, Benteng Jepang, and Pantai Sumur Tiga. Before that, you are advised to check in first at the second inn. You can rent lodging around Pantai Sumur Tiga or overnight at the many homesteads scattered in downtown Sabang.
16:00
After entrusted goods at the inn, run your vehicle toward the Japanese Citadel. This fort was once the base of the Japanese naval fleet during the second world war 1942-1945. There are remnants of Japanese relics such as bunkers, jails, and cannons that lead directly to the sea. From this castle you can also see the exoticism of Anoi Itam Beach from a height.
17.30
While walking back to the inn, you can stop by for a while to enjoy the afternoon on the white sands of Pantai Sumur Tiga. This beach is on the east side of Weh Island. If drawn a straight line to the northeast, this beach is opposite the Phuket Beach, the legendary beach in Thailand. From this beach, you can also see the giant ships that pass through the middle of the ocean.
18.30
In Sabang, the day begins to darken around 19:00 because it is located in the western tip of Indonesia. Once satisfied at Pantai Sumur Tiga, the journey continues to Sabang Fair in the middle of Sabang city. There you can enjoy the dinner with a typical menu Sabang, one of them sate octopus. Create a coffee connoisseur, you can also sip typical coffee Sabang is sold in street stalls.
21.30
Before dinner, you should stop at the city center to buy souvenirs typical of Sabang such as key chains, clothes, or snacks such as Bakpia Sabang and Dodol Sabang. At 21.30, you must return to the inn to tidy up the luggage before leaving for the harbor on the morning of the third day.
The third day
06.30
Before crossing to Banda Aceh, you can fill the stomach in the city of Sabang. There are many peddled food stomach feeder in the morning. After that, you can stop for a moment on the shores of Lake Aneuk Laot, freshwater lake that became a source of clean water in Sabang. You can take pictures with the background of Lake Aneuk Laot from Sabang city highway before to the Port of Balohan.
10:00
You are required to arrive at Balohan at 10am to pay the rental vehicle (for the unpaid), take the ID / Driver's license, and buy a ferry ticket to Banda Aceh. After all is done, hurry up to the ship and choose your favorite sitting position. The ferry will depart at 11.00 am. Finished already traveling 48 hours to explore Sabang.
No need to doubt, your trip in Sabang guaranteed safe because the crime rate there is very low. However, you must remain cautious and alert at all times to avoid danger. Hope this information helps. Happy exploring!