Tiga Pulau Indah di Tengah Lautan Lombok
Di antara sekian banyak objek wisata bahari yang berada di Lombok, tampaknya wisatawan takkan melewatkan kawasan pantai barat Lombok. Selain Pantai Senggigi yang terkenal, ada pula tiga pulau di tengah lautan (yang di sebut dengan nama gili) yang menjadi tempat favorit bagi wisatawan mancanegara dan nusantara untuk berakhir pekan.
Pulau-pulau kecil itu bernama Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, serta Gili Meno. Ketiga pulau itu seakan mampu mewakili potret keindahan pantai-pantai di Lombok. Semuanya menyajikan kebeningan air laut, butiran pasir putih tanpa serakan sampah, serta terumbu karang dengan ikan hias yang menggemaskan.
Jarak tempuh menuju ketiga pulau itu paling lama menghabiskan waktu 30 menit, bergantung pada besar tidaknya arus ombak. Panorama alam langsung memukau. Air laut yang asin seakan tersekat oleh warna biru tua, biru muda sampai hijau muda. Saking jernihnya air, dasar lautnya pun terlihat bernas.
KETIGA pulau mungil yang berada di tengah lautan itu memiliki perbedaan karakteristik yang unik. Masing-masing punya suasana alam dan ciri khas tersendiri. Bahkan, akhirnya perbedaan itu seakan memilah wisatawan sesuai dengan minat, sifat, dan kepribadiannya.
Gili Trawangan merupakan pulau terbesar, teramai sekaligus terjauh dari pulau utama Lombok. Kebanyakan wisatawan yang mengunjunginya terdiri dari orang-orang yang berjiwa muda dan penuh semangat. Di musim liburan, hampir sepanjang malam diadakan pesta yang hingar bingar dengan alunan musik.
Bagi wisatawan yang hanya ingin merasakan suasana pantai tanpa mau berbasah-basah, bisa bersantai di beranda hotel, kafe, dan restoran yang tertata apik. Bahkan, kalau berminat, Anda bisa menyewa kereta kuda cidomo untuk mengelilingi seluruh Pulau Gili Trawangan.
Sementara itu, Gili Meno yang terletak di tengah-tengah antara Gili Trawangan dan Gili Air, lebih sesuai bagi wisatawan yang mengidamkan relaksasi di tengah kesunyian. Pengunjung benar-benar disuguhi nuansa alami pantai tropis yang tenang. Pepohonan bakau masih terlihat merimpun di sepanjang pesisir pantainya.
Lain lagi dengan suasana yang tercipta di Gili Air. Pulau yang terdekat dari Lombok ini lebih sesuai bagi wisatawan yang berlibur bersama keluarga. Dihuni penduduk lokal paling banyak, pulau ini lebih menawarkan suasana pantai yang tidak ramai namun tidak terlalu sepi.
Meskipun berada di tengah lautan, para wisatawan tak usah cemas memikirkan transportasi, akomodasi maupun urusan perut. Semua fasilitas wisata tersedia lengkap. Masing-masing pulau memiliki hotel, restoran, diskotek sampai tempat ibadah sekalipun. Semua kemudahan itu menjamin kenyamanan liburan yang menyenangkan.
Sepanjang waktu, para wisatawan bisa sepuasnya menikmati udara khas pantai tropis yang panas. Pada pagi dan sore hari wisatawan berjalan dengan kaki telanjang di hamparan pasir putih yang teramat lembut dan bersih atau duduk bertengger di akar pohon bakau yang menjuntai ke laut.
Yang tak boleh terlewatkan adalah berjemur di pinggir pantai, berenang, dan snorkeling. Di pantai landai yang berombak tenang itu, wisatawan bisa menguak misteri kehidupan biota laut dengan aman. Meskipun di beberapa tempat terumbu karangnya rusak, tak pelak menyisakan sisi keindahan.
Berbagai jenis ikan laut sering terlihat berenang secara bergerombol. Bergerak lincah di antara bebatuan, terumbu karang, dan rumput laut. Sementara itu, ikan hias mungil yang beraneka warna sering kali mengelilingi bahkan menciumi wajah wisatawan yang tengah asyik snorkeling.
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Kamis, 28 Agustus 2008
Profil Objek Wisata Kalimantan Selatan
Propinsi Kalimantan Selatan Ibukotanya Kota Banjarmasin dan wilayah ini banyak dilalui sungai besar dan sungai kecil (kanal). Banyak sekali kegiatan masyarakat yang dilakukan di sungai termasuk kegiatan perdagangan yang dikenal dengan pasar terapung. Penduduk kota Banjarmasin masih banyak yang tinggal di atas air. Rumah-rumah penduduk dibangun diatas tiang atau diatas rakit dipinggir sungai.
Budaya sungai terus berkembang, memberikan corak budaya tersendiri dan menarik. Salah satu kegiatan wisata paling menarik di kota Banjarmasin adalah berjalan-jalan menyusuri sungai dan kanal. Daerah pinggiran kota pemandangan alam sungainya masih asli dan wisatawan dapat menyusuri sepanjang sungai Martapura dan sungai Barito dengan menggunakan perahu Klotok dan Speedboat. Pusat Kota Banjarmasin terletak di sepanjang jalan Pasar Baru, sementara kawasan perkantoran khususnya Bank terdapat di jalan Lambung Mangkurat. Sungai Barito berada di sebelah Baratnya dari pusat kota.
Sebagian besar kegiatan masyarakat di Banjarmasin terjadi sungai atau disekitar sungai. Oleh karena itu sangatlah menarik menyaksikan kehidupan Kota dari tengah sungai. Wisatawan dapat menyewakan perahu motor yang mangkal di tepi sungai dengan tarif sekitar Rp. 75.000 per jam guna memulai perjalanan menyusuri sungai melewati sejumlah lokasi penarikan dengan waktu tempuh dua hingga tiga jam.
Perjalanan di mulai dengan melewati Mesjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin menuju kepasar kuin dimana air sungai Kuin mengalir menuju sungai Barito. Wisatawan dapat juga singgah di Pulau Kembang dan kemudian melanjutkan perjalanan melalui penggergajian kayu di sungai Alalak dan kembali ke Pusat Kota melalui Sungai Andai.
Pasar Terapung adalah pasar tradisional yang sudah ada sejak dulu dan merupakan refleksi budaya sungai orang Banjar. Pasar yang khas lagi unik ini tempat melakukan transaksi di atas air dengan menggunakan perahu besar maupun kecil yang berdatangan dari berbagai pelosok. Pasar Terapung hanya berlangsung pada pagi hari sekitar jam 05.00 hingga 09.00 setiap hari. Dan dengan perahu Klotok dari Kota Banjarmasin dapat dicapai sekitar 30 menit.
Wisatawan harus datang pagi-pagi untuk dapat melihat kesibukan Pasar Terapung ini. Salah satu Pasar Terapung di Banjarmasin adalah Pasar Kuin yang terletak di persimpangan antara Sungai Kuin dan Sungai Barito.
Sejak dahulu Kalimantan, khususnya Kalimantan Selatan terkenal dengan hasil kayu dan rotan. Pada masa lalu kayu yang ditebang langsung dikirim keluar Kalimantan, tetapi saat ini sebelum dikirim keluar daerah terlebih dahulu diolah menjadi bahan setengah jadi, demikian juga untuk industri rotan.
Sasirangan adalah batik khas Kalimantan Selatan yang pada jaman dahulu digunakan untuk mengusir roh jahat dan hanya dipakai oleh kalangan orang-orang terdahulu seperti keturunan raja dan bangsawan. Proses pembuatan masih dikerjakan secara tradisional. Lokasi penjualannya di kecamatan Banjar Timur, 20 menit dari pusat Kota Banjarmasin.
Salah satu Landmark Kota Banjarmaisn adalah Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin yang berada dijalan Jendral Sudirman. Mesjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin berdiri megah dijantung kota Banjarmasin menghadap Sungai Martapura. Bangunan Masjid arsitektur modern dengan di kelilingi lima menara yang menjulang tinggi serta taman masjid yang luas dan indah. Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin berlantai dua mempunyai kapasitas tempat sholat untuk 15.000 jemaah dan merupakan masjid kebanggaan masyarakat Kalimantan Selatan dan pusat pengkajian agama Islam.
B. Kota Banjarbaru
Kota yang terletak di sebelah Tenggara Kota banjarmasin ini memiliki sebuah Museum yang berisi benda-benda peninggalanSuku Banjar dan Dayak. Patung-patung yang berasal dari Candi Hindu yang ada di Kalimantan juga terdapat di Museum Lambung Mangkurat ini. Juga terdapat meriam, pedang dan benda-benda lain sisa-sisa perang melawan Belanda. Koleksi Museum Lambung Mangkurat lainnya adalah peralatan Sunat Tradisional Banjar seperti Pisau dan Daun yang digunakan sebagai Antibiotic.
Museum Lambung Mangkurat terletak di Kota Banjarbaru sekitar 35 km dari Kota Banjarmasin, menyimpan berbagai peninggalan sejarah dan budaya serta gambaran dari pada wajah Kalimantan Selatan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan alam dan potensial alamnya.
Koleksi paling menarik dari Museum Lambung Mangkurat ini adalah benda-benda hasil penggalian dari Candi-Candi Hindu seperti Candi Laras di Rantau dan Candi Agung di Amuntai. Di Kalimantan Timur antara lain Patung Sapi Nandi dan Symbol Alat Kelamin Dewa Syiwa yang disebut Lingang. Sisa-sisa Candi Laras terdapat di Desa Margasari, di dekat Kota Rantau, sedangkan sisa-sisa Candi Agung terdapat di Kota Amuntai yang berjarak 150 km dari Banjarmasin.
Barang koleksi Museum terdiri dari peninggalan Sultan Banjar, benda purbakala dari Candi Agung dan Candi Laras, Perkakas dari Batu, Ukiran Kayu Ulin, Perkakas Pertanian dan Perabot Rumah Tangga, Alat Musik Tradisional dan sebagainya.
Bangunan Museum ini perpaduan bentuk rumah tradisional yang bergaya modern diresmikan pada tahun 1979.
Pendulangan
Kawasan Pendulangan Intan Tradisional berada di Kecamatan Cempaka. Bagi penduduk Desa Cempaka, mendulang intan merupakan mata pencaharian turun temurun. Para pendulang biasanya berkelompok-kelompok mengali lobang pada kedalam sekitar 10-12 meter dengan menggunakan perkakas tradisional dan metode lama. Mereka bekerja keras mengadu nasib. Bahan galian tersebut selanjutnya dicuci untuk mencari sebutir Intan, terkadang pendulang menemukan pula Batu Akik dan Pasir Emas.
Cempaka adalah kawasan penambangan intan dan emas yang terletak 47 km dari Kota Banjarmasin dan 7 km dari Kota Banjarbaru. Di tempat ini pengunjung dapat melihat langsung bagaimana para pekerja mencari Intan atau Emas di lobang-lobang penuh galian dan penuh lumpur. Dari catatan sejarah di tambang ini pernah ditemukan intan terbesar seberat 20 karat pada tahun 1846, rekor ini kemudian dipecahkan pada tahun 1850 dengan ditemukannya intan yang lebih besar lagi seberat 167,5 karat.
C. Kabupaten Banjar
Daya tarik Kota yang terletak di dekat Kota Banjarbaru ini adalah suasana pasar tradisional yang hanya digelar setiap hari Jumat. Pasar ini ramai dikunjungi para wanita Banjar dengan pakaian tradisional mereka yang berwarna-warni. Di lokasi pasar ini terdapat sebuah bangunan pasar berbentuk tradisional Banjar dengan atapnya yang berwarna biru.
Di pasar yang luas ini, wanita Banjar menjual aneka barang termasuk berbagai jenis makanan. Jika anda penggemar batu permata, pasar ini adalah tempatnya. Pedagang batu permata menyediakan berbagai macam bentuk batu seperti intan dan batu permata lainnya, baik yang sudah di asah ataupun yang masih kasar. Berbagai bentuk manik-manik juga tersedia dan juga perhiasan perak. Anda juga dapat mengunjungi penggosokan intan Kayu Tangi di Jalan Sukaramai, yang berada di belakang pasar ini.
Di jantung Kota Martapura banyak ditemukan rumah-rumah tempat penggosokan intan baik secara tradisional maupun modern yang terkenal adalah penggosokan Intan Tradisional Kayu Tangi Martapura. Di sini intan dan batu-batuan di bawa dan di gosok secara tradisional dengan berbagai macam bentuk.
Selain terdapat penggosokan Batu Aji, tidak kalah menariknya adalah kerajinan Manik-manik atau hiasan Arguci yang dikerjakan secara unik dan berkelompok-kelompok oleh para pengrajin di Desa Melayu, Kecamatan Martapura. Pemasarannya sampai ke Negara Malaysia dan Brunai Darussalam.
Danau Riam Kanan merupakan bagian dari Taman Hutan Raya Sultan Adam yang berlokasi di Desa Aranio, Kecamatan Aranio. Berjarak sekitar 65 km dari Kota Banjarmasin. Pegunungan Meratus yang indah dan hijau mengelilingi Danau Riam Kanan yang luasnya 8000 hektar. Pulau Pinus yang terletak di tengah danau merupakan tempat-tempat ideal untuk berekreasi keluarga sambil menikmati kedamaian alam. Air danau yang jernih dan tenang sangatlah ideal pula untuk bertamasya air, berenang, maupun memancing.
Tidak jauh dari Kota Martapura terdapat obyek wisata budaya yaitu Desa Kelampayan Kecamatan Astambul, sebuah Makam Ulama besar yaitu Syekh Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari, penyebar agama Islam di Kalimantan, makam ini banyak dikunjungi peziarah yang datang dari Malaysia dan Brunai Darussalam.
Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan berada di Sungai Martapura. Kegiatannya hampir sama dengan Pasar Terapung yang ada di tepi Sungai Barito dan yang membedakannya hanya para pedagang menggunakan topi yang disebut Tanggui.
Taman Hutan Pinus letaknya sekitar sekitar 35 km dari Kota Banjarmasin. Rekreasi di bawah Hutan Pinus yang rindang, sehingga sangat baik duduk di bawah pohon sambil menikmati hidangan yang telah disiapkan. Taman Hutan Pinus merupakan penghijauan kota dan kebun pembinaan. Taman Hutan Raya Sultan Adam terletak di Desa Mandiangin Kecamatan Karang Intan, sekitar 55 km dari Kota Banjarmasin yang mempunyai luas 106.400 ha. Selain itu terdapat dua peninggalan jaman Belanda yang terletak 2 km dari Tahura. Di sana ada Gajah Kampung, Rusa dan Buaya yang dilindungi. Pengunjung datang setiap hari libur untuk menikmati alam yang indah dan sejuk, juga sebagai tempat penelitian dan perkemahan bagi pelajar dan mahasiswa.
D. Kabupaten Tapin
1. Goa Batu Hapu
Goa Batu Hapu yang terletak di Desa Batu Hapu Kecamatan Hatungun merupakan goa yang mempunyai panorama luar biasa yang mempunyai stalagnit dan stalagmit menghiasi dalam goa yang dapat menggugah kebesaran Allah SWT dalam ciptaanNya sebagai pelajaran pengetahuan alam, goa ini telah mendapatkan sentuhan perbaikan dan penataan, Pemerintah Daerah sehubungan kerusakan yang diakibatkan keserakahan oknum manusia yang hanya mengejar keuntungan ekonomi sesaat tanpamensyukuri nikmat lainnya yang disediakan oleh alam. Goa Batu Hapu letaknya dari pasar Binuang masuk sejauh 16 km dengan jalan yang sudah cukup baik, ditempuh dengan jalan santai sambil menikmati pemandangan kehidupan pedesaan dan nuansa alam pegunungan selama 30 menit, goa ini terletak dipegunungan sehingga yang mempunyai hobi tantangan panjat tebing disinilah nyalinya diuji, tetapi resiko ditanggung sendiri karena belum di asuransikan, masyarakat disekitar goa siap bermitra dengan waisatawan yang berkeinginan bermalam sambil menikmati makanan dan kehidupan masyarakat pedesaan. Event hiburan diadakan pada saat liburan dan hari-hari besar yaitu pada hari Raya Idul Fitri ke 2, Tahun Baru dan Liburan sekolah.
2. Makam Datu-datu atau Ulama Makam Datu Sanggul
Makam Datu atau Ulama telah di renovasi dan mendapatkan penambahan fasilitas sebagai upaya memfasilitasi peziarah yang merupakan salah satu budaya masyarakat yang bernuansa keagamaan, yang merupakan kekuatan pengembangan obyek wisata kabupaten Tapin sebagai wisata relegius. Pengembangan wisata ini sebagai upaya mengenal dan mengenang kembali sejarah, karena sebagai bangsa yang ingin maju tidak boleh melupakan sejarah perjuangan pendahulu kita, khususnya para Datu atau Ulama yang telah berjuang menyebarkan pengetahuan keagamaan dan kehidupan. Makam sebagai tujuan wisata ziarah antara lain makam Datu Nuraya yang merupakan makam panjang bahkan mungkin makam terpanjang di dunia (± 60 meter) dan haulannya (peringatan tahunan) adalah pada tanggal 14 Dzulhijjah. Makam ini terletak di Kecamatan Tapin Selatan. Selanjutnya adalah ziarah ke makam Datu Sanggul terletak di Desa Tatakan Kabupaten Tapin, haulannya setiap tanggal 21 Dzulhijjah, dari lokasi yang berdekatan perjalanan ziarah dilanjutkan ke makam Datu Suban yang dikenal sebagai guru Datu Sanggul haulannya setiap bulan Syawal setiap tahun, kemudian perjalanan diteruskan ke makam Syech Salman Alfarizi yang dikenal sebagai tokoh pendidikan juga ahli dalam bidang pertanian dari desa Gadung Kecamatan Bakarangan (± dari makam Datu Suban jaraknya 14 km) event haulannya setiap tanggal 9 Dzulhijjah.
E. Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan
Kandangan merupakan kota transit bagi kendaraan Kota Banjarmasin yang akan menuju ke Kota Nagara atau sebaliknya. Kota kecil ini memiliki terminal yang cukup sibuk dan sebuah bangunan pasar tua dengan bentuk arsitektur yang mengesankan peninggalan era kolonial. Jika anda singgah di kota ini, cobalah makanan khas Kabupaten Kandangan yang lezat yaitu Ketupat yang dimakan dengan Gulai Ikan Haruan.
Nagara merupakan kota kecil yang ditempati Sungai Nagara (cabang Sungai Barito) dan sering meluap. Karena itu, rumah penduduk di tenpat ini umumnya adalah rumah yang dibangun di atas tiang-tiang tinggi. Pada saat musim hujan, hampir seluruh bagian kota tertutupair kecuali jalan yang sengaja dibuat tinggi, namun pada puncak musim hujan, permukaan jalan juga tertutup air sehingga Nagara berubah menjadi semacam “Kota Air”.
Menurut catatan sejarah, Nagara yang terletak tidak jauh dari kota Kandangan, merupakan ibukota dari kerajaan pertama di Kalimantan Selatan bernama Nagara Dipa sebelum dipindahkan oleh Pangeran Samudera ke Bandarmasih yang kemudian berkembang menjadi Kota Banjarmasin saat ini. Nagara juga menjadi pusat kerajinan senjata tajam seperti pedang, golok dan keris. Para pengrajin ditempat ini mampu menghasilkan berbagai jenis senjata tajam seperti Mandau dengan bentuk yang indah dilengkapi dengan sarungnya.
Mandau adalah pedang tradisional suku Dayak yang dibuat di Desa Hadirau dan Tumbukan Banyu. Pembuatannya memnggunakan peralatan sederhana dan diselesaikan sekelompok pengrajin dan Mandau hanya di buat untuk hiasan. Tapi adapula Mandau yang khas dibuat sendiri oleh ahlinya dan pedang ini dipercayai memiliki kekuatan magis yang diisi melalui upacara ritual.
Pembuatan gerabah terletak di Desa Bayanan tidak jauh dari Pasar Nagara, pengunjung bisa menyaksikan setiap tahapan pembuatan dengan peralatan sederhana atau bahkan pengunjung bisa memcoba ikut untuk pembuatannya. Pengrajin biasanya membuat bermacam-macam bentuk Tembikar dan yang terkenal adalah Dapur Nagara atau Anglo.
Gunung Kentawan lebih dikenal sebagai lambang sari kawasan Loksado karena letaknya strategis dan dapat dilihat dari berbagai penjuru. Gunung ini adalah kawasan hutaqn lindung berupa gunung batu yang ditumbuhi pepohonan disekelilingnya, letak kawasan ini sekitar 28 Km dari kota Kandangan, dan untuk mencapainyahanya jalan kaki lewat Desa Lumpangi, muara Hanip atau Datar Belimbing (Hulu Banyu). Dengan memiliki luas sekitar 245 ha, didalamnya terdapat aneka jenis flora termasuk anggrek Hutan dan fauna yang dilindungi seperti Bekantan, Owa-Owa, Raja Udang (Halcyon SP)dll.
Air Panas Tanuhi merupakan obyek wisata yang sangat indah dan menarik untuk dikunjungi, disamping pemandangan yang indah juga tersedia beberapa fasilitas seperti : Cottag Type A dan B, Gazebo, Aula untuk pertemuaan, Kolam Renang, Kolam Berendam, Kolam Air Panas dari Panas Alam, Cafetaria, Lapangan Tenis dan Tempat Bermain Anak. Akses jalan menuju tempat lokasi sangat mudah dari Ibukota Propinsi Banjarmasin 168 km bisa ditempuh dengan roda 4 selama 4 jam.
Balai Adat Malaris adalah yang paling besar diantara bali yang lain dikawasan Loksado, berbeda dengan balia adat lainnya, balai ini masih dihuni dimana ada 40 keluarga besar. Berjarak 2,5 km dari Loksado. Tidak jauh dari Balai Malaris terdapat sebuah bendungan pembangkit tenaga listrik dan sebuah riam untuk bemandi ria, yaitu Riam Berajang dan Riam Anai.
Kawasan Loksado memiliki hutan primer banyak ditumbuhi pepohonan dan kayu-kayuan yang beraneka ragam. Jenis pohon yang tumbuh diwilayah ini adalah seperti: Meranti, Sungkai, Ulin, Karet, Kayu Manis, dan jenis pohon buah-buahan serta aneka jenis bunga Anggrek. Didalam hutan juga hidup berbagai satwa, seperti: Kijang, Kancil, Macam, Beruang, aneka jenis kera termasuk Bekantan, Satwa Melata dan jenis burung, seperti: Raja Udang, Enggang, Ayam, Hutan dll. Begitu pula dengan Kupu-Kupu dengan aneka warna yang menawan.
Arung Jeram dengan rakit bambu di sungai Amandit adalah puncak dari kegiatan perjalanan setelah beberapa hari. Kegiatan inilah yang paling banyak disukai oleh banyak wisatawan dan yang palinng mengesankan. Ada beberapa lokasi yang bagus untuk memulai perjalanan dengan tingkat kesulitan dan waktu tempuh yang bervariasi tergantung dari keinginan wisatawan itu sendiri.
Air terjun Haratai terletak di desa lebih kurang 15 menit perjalanan dari Balai Haratai, dapat ditempuh dengan memasuki hutan bambu dan perkebuna karet atau kayu manis. Air terjun tersebut bertingkat tiga dengan ketinggian masing-masing 13 meter. Pengunjung dapat bermandi ria pada telaga, tetapi dibagian bawah air terjunnya, atau hanya duduk-dudk diatas bebatuan besar. Tersedia juga tempat ganti pakaian dan shel teruntuk beristirahat.
Air Terjun Riam Anai ± 2 km dari desa Malaris Kecamatan Loksado merupakan air terjun yang sangat deras dengan ketinggian 4 meter.
Air Terjun Kilat Api terletak di deas Tanuhi 4 km dari penginapan/cottage Tanuhi. Bisa ditempuh dengan kendaraan roda 4 atau roda 2.
F. Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Tengah
Mesjid Al-A'la di desa Jatuh, Kecamatan Pandawan merupakan mesjid tertua di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Tengah. Masjid ini merupakan cikal bakal berkibarnya bendera dakwah syiar agama Islam. Masih di Kecamatan ini terdapat pula masjid tua yang disebut Masjid Keramat dan keunggulan dari tempat ibadah ini konon memberikan rasa khusyu.
Wisata religius lainnya yang dapat dilakukan adalah mengunjungi Pondok Pesantren Ibnul Amin Pamangkih yang mendidik ribuan calon ulama muda dan pemimpin umat masa depan. Mengunjungi makam keramat Wali Katum juga menarik karena selalu mendapat kunjungan ziarah dari masyarakat Kalimantan Selatan dan juga wisatawan.
Untuk kegiatan wisata alam ada obyek wisata air panas di kaki bukit yang hijau dimana terdapat sumber air panas yang dapat menyembuhkan berbagai penyakit. Di sini terdapat pula kolam okan dan kolam pancing yang selalu ramai di kunjungi masyarakat setempat.
Obyek wisata Pagat Batu Benawa memiliki panorama alam yang indah. Alamnya yang indah, air yang jernih, dan alamnya yang damai membuat lokasi wisata ini banyak dikunjungi wisatawan. Lok Laga Ria adalah obyek yang berada di Kecamatan Haruyan dikelilingi hutan. Sungainya banyak memiliki jeram.
Kawasan wisata Nateh di Kecamatan Batang Alai Timur, sekitar 15 km dari Kota Barabai memiliki panorama alam yang indah. Di sini bertebaran bukit-bukit batu raksasa yang kaya dengan pesona goa dan sungai berair jernih.
Goa Liang Hadangan memiliki stalagnit dan stalagmit dengan panorama alam yang sangat mengesankan dan lokasinya sekitar 10 km dari Kota Barabai yang dapat ditempuh dengan kendaraan roda empat.
Gunung Batu Benawa merupakan lokasi perkemahan yang digemari para pecinta alam, letaknya sekitar 9 km dari Kota Barabai, Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Tengah.
G. Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara
Kota Amuntai, Ibukotanya Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara diapit dua sungai yaitu sungai Tabalong dan Balangan. Untuk wisata kota, wisatawan dapat mengunjungi Masjid Raya Amuntai, Pantai Amuntai atau melongok Taman Kota Junjung Buih, berkunjung ke Monumen Perjuangan/melihat Monumen Itik Alabio yang menghiasi kota.
Obyek wisata di daerah ini adalah Situs Candi Agung, peninggalan dari kerajaan Negara Dipa yang dibangun oleh Empu Jatmika pada abad ke XIV Masehi. Dari kerajaan inilah akhirnya melahirkan Kerajaan Daha di Negara dan Kerajaan Kota Banjarmasin.
Menyaksikan lomba renang unik yaitu lomba renang Kerbau Rawa yang menjadi atraksi yang menarik. Kerbau Rawa atau biasa disebut Kebau Kalang yang hidupnya lebuh banyak di air. Untuk menarik kunjungan wisatawan maka dilakukan terobosan dengan membuat lomba renang kerbau rawa.
Masjid Jami Sungai Banar merupakan masjid tertua di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara yang dibangun tahun 1218 H. selain tempat ibadah juga pernah dipergunakan para pejuang kemerdekaan RI untuk menyusun strategi melawan penjajah Belanda, masjid ini sudah masuk dalam daftar cagarbudaya dan banyak di kunjungi orang untuk berziarah.
H. Kabupaten Tabalong
Obyek wisata dalam Kinarum Indah sangat menarik karena riak dan hempasan air yang mengalir di sela-sela batu hampar yang luas. Batu ini mempunyai legenda tersendiri sesuai dengan beda warnanya.
Dari alkisah masyarakat, batu tersebut jatuh ketika sedang di bawa oleh seorang sakti yang bermaksud membendung Sungai Jaing guna mencari sang Putri. Hingga sekarang lokasi Kinarum Indah sering dijadikan oleh masyarakat sebagai tempat meminta hajat/doa keselamatan sesuai dengan adat budaya masyarakat Dayak setempat. Lokasi obyek wisata ini terletak di Desa Kinarum dan ditempuh dalam jarak 45 km dari ibukota Kabupaten dan 6 km dari ibukota Kecamatan Upau.
Topografi wilayah di kawasan ini berbukit dan bergunung dengan panorama alamnya yang cukup indah dikelilingi hutan yang lebat. Jarak tempuh obyek wisata ini dari ibukota Propinsi 330 km dan dari ibukota Kabupaten 85 km, dengan jalan aspal hotmix berada pada sisi lintas jurusan Kota Banjarmasin dan Kota Balikpapan.
I. Kabupaten Tanah Laut
1. Pantai Swarangan
Pantai Swarangan terletak di Desa Swarangan, Kecamatan Jorong. Aksesibilitas ke obyek tersebut dapat ditempuh melalui transportasi darat dengan jarak tempuh ± 52 km dari ibukota Kabupayen Tanah Laut ( Pelaihari).
2. Pantai Batu Lima
Pantai Batu Lima terletak di Desa Kuala Tambangan Kecamatan Takisung, dari ibukota Kabupaten Tanah Laut (Pelaihari) berjarak ± 35 km. sarana yang tersedia di objek ini seperti : Play Ground, Shelter dan Cottage yang berjumlah 18 buah.
3. Bukit Khayangan
Bukit Khayangan memiliki pesona yang memukau dengan pemandangan perbukitan dan hamparan perkebunan Kelapa Sawit. Aksesibilitas darat dapat ditempuh ± 55 km dari Kota Banjarmasin tepatnya sebelum kita menuju/memasuki Kota Pelaihari tentunya melewati objek wisata tersebut. Sarana yang tersedia saat ini berupa tempat ibadah (Mushola), dan jenis wisata yang bisa dikembangkan berupa wisata MICE (Wisata Meeting and Conference).
J. Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu
Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu mempunyai Pantai yang cukup panjang sekitar 200 km, dengan panorama yang indah. Masyarakat yang datang ke Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu setelah melewati Kecamatan Sungai Loban menuju Pagatan akan disambut dengan sejuknya udara laut. Ada tiga lokasi yang sementara ini dijadikan sebagai obyek wisata pantai antara lain wisata Pantai Rindu Alam, Pulau Salak dan Pulau Pagatan.
Obyek wisata alam lainnya adalah sebuah pulau yang terletak di selat laut dan berbatasan dengan Kecamatan Pulau Laut Tengah Kabupaten Kotabaru dengan luas wilayah sekitar 4500 m² dengan panjang sekitar 15 km terletak memisah.
Kita dapat mengelilingi pulau tersebut naik perahu motor sekitar 1 jam. Konon kabarnya pada tahun 1970 seseorang peneliti dari Amerika pernah mengadakan penelitian dari hasil survey dan observasi terdapat kandungan nikel dan batubara.
Di pulau ini terdapat sumber mata air tawar. Ini menjadi pendapatan masyarakat yang bertempat tinggal disana dengan menjual air tawar ke Batulicin jika musim kemarau. Produksi air bersih rata-rata 40 m³ per hari, kendati kemarau sumber ini tidak pernah kering dengan kualitas air yang jernih.
Di pulau ini juga ada 2 buah lubang yang kedalamannya sekitar 15 m mengarah ke dalam dan apabila kita berjalan di atas lubang tersebut terdengar bunyi dengungan yang memantulkan bahwa lubang tersebut besar.
Menarik untuk menjadi tantangan bagi pecinta alam, serta kita yang ingin menikmati keindahan alam Pulau Sewangi dengan lebatnya hutan di pulau ini, maka ini dikatakan sebagai paru-parunya kabupaten Tanah Bumbu.
Di Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu juga terdapat Goa Sugung yang terjadi dari proses alam terletak di km 44, jalan Kadeco Kecamatan Mentewe dengan luas sekitar 12 ha, dan jarak dari ibukota dapat ditempuh kurang lebih 1,5 jam dengan kendaraan roda 4 dan roda 2.
Sebuah pemandangan yang jarang kita temui disini, kita dapat merasakan kesejukan saat berada di dalam goa, pada hari libur tidak jarang Goa Sugung menjadi pilihan bagi masyarakat sekitar untuk berekreasi. Bagi pecinta goa tempat ini merupakan tantangan tersendiri dan menjadi wahana atau objek penelitian.
K. Kabupaten Kotabaru
Belum lengkap kalu wisata ke Kabupaten Kotabaru kalau kita belum mengunjungi pantai Gedambaan 14 km dari Kota Kotabaru dengan pemandangan yang khas dan ditambah sarana pendukung seperti Cottage (penginapan), Mushola, Kolam Pemancingan dan Warung Makan serta tempat duduk yang banyak tersedia. Dengan sarana parkir yang luas akan memudahkan kita untuk berpiknik di Pantai Gedambaan. Dan tidur di Cottage Pantai Gedambaan.
Batu Jodoh terletak di Pantai Aru Kecamatan Pulau Laut Selatan merupakan tempat yang dipercaya oleh masyarakat sebagai tempat terkabul segala ikrar sepasang kekasih. Perjanjian atau ikrar dilakukan dengan duduk di atas kedua batu tersebut kemudian sepasang kekasih tersebut saling berikrar dengan begitu mereka meyakini bahwa ikrar mereka tersebut dapat terkabul. Keyakinan ini sudah dipercaya masyarakat secara turun temurun sehingga banyak wisatawan yang melakukan ikrar di atas batu tersebut sebagai pembuktian dari keyakinan masyarakat.
L. Kabupaten Barito Kuala
Pulau Kaget terletak sekitar 12 km ke arah hulu dari Sungai Barito yang merupakan habitat dari hewan unik yaitu Monyet Besar Berhidung Panjang atau oleh penduduk setempat disebut dengan Kera Belanda/Bekantan karena hidungnya panjang, mukanya merah serta perutnya yang gendut.
Pulau Kembang dapat dicapai dengan menggunakan perahu motor selama 30 menit dari pusat Kota Banjarmasin. Di pulau ini terdapat sebuah Vihara Cina yang sudah sangat tua dan banyak dikunjungi keluarga Cina untuk beribadah. Umumnya para pengunjung datang pada hari Minggu dan Vihara ini dijaga oleh sekumpulan kera berekor panjang yang banyak mendapatkan makanan dari pengunjung seperti kacang, pisang dan telur.
Kabupaten Marabahan adalah sebuah kota kecil yang terletak sekitar 65 km dari Kota Banjarmasin ke Hulu Sungai Barito. Di kota ini wisatawan dapat melihat rumah-rumah tua bergaya tradisional Banjar yang terbuat dari kayu di pinggir sungai dengan suasana kehidupan masyarakat disekitar sungai. Dari Marabahan anda dapat menyewa perahu motor ke Margasari yaitu sebuah desa yang menghasilkan aneka barang kerajinan tangan terbuat dari rotan dan bambu seperti Tas, Bakul, Kipas Tangan dan Topi.
Budaya sungai terus berkembang, memberikan corak budaya tersendiri dan menarik. Salah satu kegiatan wisata paling menarik di kota Banjarmasin adalah berjalan-jalan menyusuri sungai dan kanal. Daerah pinggiran kota pemandangan alam sungainya masih asli dan wisatawan dapat menyusuri sepanjang sungai Martapura dan sungai Barito dengan menggunakan perahu Klotok dan Speedboat. Pusat Kota Banjarmasin terletak di sepanjang jalan Pasar Baru, sementara kawasan perkantoran khususnya Bank terdapat di jalan Lambung Mangkurat. Sungai Barito berada di sebelah Baratnya dari pusat kota.
Sebagian besar kegiatan masyarakat di Banjarmasin terjadi sungai atau disekitar sungai. Oleh karena itu sangatlah menarik menyaksikan kehidupan Kota dari tengah sungai. Wisatawan dapat menyewakan perahu motor yang mangkal di tepi sungai dengan tarif sekitar Rp. 75.000 per jam guna memulai perjalanan menyusuri sungai melewati sejumlah lokasi penarikan dengan waktu tempuh dua hingga tiga jam.
Perjalanan di mulai dengan melewati Mesjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin menuju kepasar kuin dimana air sungai Kuin mengalir menuju sungai Barito. Wisatawan dapat juga singgah di Pulau Kembang dan kemudian melanjutkan perjalanan melalui penggergajian kayu di sungai Alalak dan kembali ke Pusat Kota melalui Sungai Andai.
Pasar Terapung adalah pasar tradisional yang sudah ada sejak dulu dan merupakan refleksi budaya sungai orang Banjar. Pasar yang khas lagi unik ini tempat melakukan transaksi di atas air dengan menggunakan perahu besar maupun kecil yang berdatangan dari berbagai pelosok. Pasar Terapung hanya berlangsung pada pagi hari sekitar jam 05.00 hingga 09.00 setiap hari. Dan dengan perahu Klotok dari Kota Banjarmasin dapat dicapai sekitar 30 menit.
Wisatawan harus datang pagi-pagi untuk dapat melihat kesibukan Pasar Terapung ini. Salah satu Pasar Terapung di Banjarmasin adalah Pasar Kuin yang terletak di persimpangan antara Sungai Kuin dan Sungai Barito.
Sejak dahulu Kalimantan, khususnya Kalimantan Selatan terkenal dengan hasil kayu dan rotan. Pada masa lalu kayu yang ditebang langsung dikirim keluar Kalimantan, tetapi saat ini sebelum dikirim keluar daerah terlebih dahulu diolah menjadi bahan setengah jadi, demikian juga untuk industri rotan.
Sasirangan adalah batik khas Kalimantan Selatan yang pada jaman dahulu digunakan untuk mengusir roh jahat dan hanya dipakai oleh kalangan orang-orang terdahulu seperti keturunan raja dan bangsawan. Proses pembuatan masih dikerjakan secara tradisional. Lokasi penjualannya di kecamatan Banjar Timur, 20 menit dari pusat Kota Banjarmasin.
Salah satu Landmark Kota Banjarmaisn adalah Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin yang berada dijalan Jendral Sudirman. Mesjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin berdiri megah dijantung kota Banjarmasin menghadap Sungai Martapura. Bangunan Masjid arsitektur modern dengan di kelilingi lima menara yang menjulang tinggi serta taman masjid yang luas dan indah. Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin berlantai dua mempunyai kapasitas tempat sholat untuk 15.000 jemaah dan merupakan masjid kebanggaan masyarakat Kalimantan Selatan dan pusat pengkajian agama Islam.
B. Kota Banjarbaru
Kota yang terletak di sebelah Tenggara Kota banjarmasin ini memiliki sebuah Museum yang berisi benda-benda peninggalanSuku Banjar dan Dayak. Patung-patung yang berasal dari Candi Hindu yang ada di Kalimantan juga terdapat di Museum Lambung Mangkurat ini. Juga terdapat meriam, pedang dan benda-benda lain sisa-sisa perang melawan Belanda. Koleksi Museum Lambung Mangkurat lainnya adalah peralatan Sunat Tradisional Banjar seperti Pisau dan Daun yang digunakan sebagai Antibiotic.
Museum Lambung Mangkurat terletak di Kota Banjarbaru sekitar 35 km dari Kota Banjarmasin, menyimpan berbagai peninggalan sejarah dan budaya serta gambaran dari pada wajah Kalimantan Selatan dalam berbagai aspek kehidupan alam dan potensial alamnya.
Koleksi paling menarik dari Museum Lambung Mangkurat ini adalah benda-benda hasil penggalian dari Candi-Candi Hindu seperti Candi Laras di Rantau dan Candi Agung di Amuntai. Di Kalimantan Timur antara lain Patung Sapi Nandi dan Symbol Alat Kelamin Dewa Syiwa yang disebut Lingang. Sisa-sisa Candi Laras terdapat di Desa Margasari, di dekat Kota Rantau, sedangkan sisa-sisa Candi Agung terdapat di Kota Amuntai yang berjarak 150 km dari Banjarmasin.
Barang koleksi Museum terdiri dari peninggalan Sultan Banjar, benda purbakala dari Candi Agung dan Candi Laras, Perkakas dari Batu, Ukiran Kayu Ulin, Perkakas Pertanian dan Perabot Rumah Tangga, Alat Musik Tradisional dan sebagainya.
Bangunan Museum ini perpaduan bentuk rumah tradisional yang bergaya modern diresmikan pada tahun 1979.
Pendulangan
Kawasan Pendulangan Intan Tradisional berada di Kecamatan Cempaka. Bagi penduduk Desa Cempaka, mendulang intan merupakan mata pencaharian turun temurun. Para pendulang biasanya berkelompok-kelompok mengali lobang pada kedalam sekitar 10-12 meter dengan menggunakan perkakas tradisional dan metode lama. Mereka bekerja keras mengadu nasib. Bahan galian tersebut selanjutnya dicuci untuk mencari sebutir Intan, terkadang pendulang menemukan pula Batu Akik dan Pasir Emas.
Cempaka adalah kawasan penambangan intan dan emas yang terletak 47 km dari Kota Banjarmasin dan 7 km dari Kota Banjarbaru. Di tempat ini pengunjung dapat melihat langsung bagaimana para pekerja mencari Intan atau Emas di lobang-lobang penuh galian dan penuh lumpur. Dari catatan sejarah di tambang ini pernah ditemukan intan terbesar seberat 20 karat pada tahun 1846, rekor ini kemudian dipecahkan pada tahun 1850 dengan ditemukannya intan yang lebih besar lagi seberat 167,5 karat.
C. Kabupaten Banjar
Daya tarik Kota yang terletak di dekat Kota Banjarbaru ini adalah suasana pasar tradisional yang hanya digelar setiap hari Jumat. Pasar ini ramai dikunjungi para wanita Banjar dengan pakaian tradisional mereka yang berwarna-warni. Di lokasi pasar ini terdapat sebuah bangunan pasar berbentuk tradisional Banjar dengan atapnya yang berwarna biru.
Di pasar yang luas ini, wanita Banjar menjual aneka barang termasuk berbagai jenis makanan. Jika anda penggemar batu permata, pasar ini adalah tempatnya. Pedagang batu permata menyediakan berbagai macam bentuk batu seperti intan dan batu permata lainnya, baik yang sudah di asah ataupun yang masih kasar. Berbagai bentuk manik-manik juga tersedia dan juga perhiasan perak. Anda juga dapat mengunjungi penggosokan intan Kayu Tangi di Jalan Sukaramai, yang berada di belakang pasar ini.
Di jantung Kota Martapura banyak ditemukan rumah-rumah tempat penggosokan intan baik secara tradisional maupun modern yang terkenal adalah penggosokan Intan Tradisional Kayu Tangi Martapura. Di sini intan dan batu-batuan di bawa dan di gosok secara tradisional dengan berbagai macam bentuk.
Selain terdapat penggosokan Batu Aji, tidak kalah menariknya adalah kerajinan Manik-manik atau hiasan Arguci yang dikerjakan secara unik dan berkelompok-kelompok oleh para pengrajin di Desa Melayu, Kecamatan Martapura. Pemasarannya sampai ke Negara Malaysia dan Brunai Darussalam.
Danau Riam Kanan merupakan bagian dari Taman Hutan Raya Sultan Adam yang berlokasi di Desa Aranio, Kecamatan Aranio. Berjarak sekitar 65 km dari Kota Banjarmasin. Pegunungan Meratus yang indah dan hijau mengelilingi Danau Riam Kanan yang luasnya 8000 hektar. Pulau Pinus yang terletak di tengah danau merupakan tempat-tempat ideal untuk berekreasi keluarga sambil menikmati kedamaian alam. Air danau yang jernih dan tenang sangatlah ideal pula untuk bertamasya air, berenang, maupun memancing.
Tidak jauh dari Kota Martapura terdapat obyek wisata budaya yaitu Desa Kelampayan Kecamatan Astambul, sebuah Makam Ulama besar yaitu Syekh Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari, penyebar agama Islam di Kalimantan, makam ini banyak dikunjungi peziarah yang datang dari Malaysia dan Brunai Darussalam.
Pasar Terapung Lok Baintan berada di Sungai Martapura. Kegiatannya hampir sama dengan Pasar Terapung yang ada di tepi Sungai Barito dan yang membedakannya hanya para pedagang menggunakan topi yang disebut Tanggui.
Taman Hutan Pinus letaknya sekitar sekitar 35 km dari Kota Banjarmasin. Rekreasi di bawah Hutan Pinus yang rindang, sehingga sangat baik duduk di bawah pohon sambil menikmati hidangan yang telah disiapkan. Taman Hutan Pinus merupakan penghijauan kota dan kebun pembinaan. Taman Hutan Raya Sultan Adam terletak di Desa Mandiangin Kecamatan Karang Intan, sekitar 55 km dari Kota Banjarmasin yang mempunyai luas 106.400 ha. Selain itu terdapat dua peninggalan jaman Belanda yang terletak 2 km dari Tahura. Di sana ada Gajah Kampung, Rusa dan Buaya yang dilindungi. Pengunjung datang setiap hari libur untuk menikmati alam yang indah dan sejuk, juga sebagai tempat penelitian dan perkemahan bagi pelajar dan mahasiswa.
D. Kabupaten Tapin
1. Goa Batu Hapu
Goa Batu Hapu yang terletak di Desa Batu Hapu Kecamatan Hatungun merupakan goa yang mempunyai panorama luar biasa yang mempunyai stalagnit dan stalagmit menghiasi dalam goa yang dapat menggugah kebesaran Allah SWT dalam ciptaanNya sebagai pelajaran pengetahuan alam, goa ini telah mendapatkan sentuhan perbaikan dan penataan, Pemerintah Daerah sehubungan kerusakan yang diakibatkan keserakahan oknum manusia yang hanya mengejar keuntungan ekonomi sesaat tanpamensyukuri nikmat lainnya yang disediakan oleh alam. Goa Batu Hapu letaknya dari pasar Binuang masuk sejauh 16 km dengan jalan yang sudah cukup baik, ditempuh dengan jalan santai sambil menikmati pemandangan kehidupan pedesaan dan nuansa alam pegunungan selama 30 menit, goa ini terletak dipegunungan sehingga yang mempunyai hobi tantangan panjat tebing disinilah nyalinya diuji, tetapi resiko ditanggung sendiri karena belum di asuransikan, masyarakat disekitar goa siap bermitra dengan waisatawan yang berkeinginan bermalam sambil menikmati makanan dan kehidupan masyarakat pedesaan. Event hiburan diadakan pada saat liburan dan hari-hari besar yaitu pada hari Raya Idul Fitri ke 2, Tahun Baru dan Liburan sekolah.
2. Makam Datu-datu atau Ulama Makam Datu Sanggul
Makam Datu atau Ulama telah di renovasi dan mendapatkan penambahan fasilitas sebagai upaya memfasilitasi peziarah yang merupakan salah satu budaya masyarakat yang bernuansa keagamaan, yang merupakan kekuatan pengembangan obyek wisata kabupaten Tapin sebagai wisata relegius. Pengembangan wisata ini sebagai upaya mengenal dan mengenang kembali sejarah, karena sebagai bangsa yang ingin maju tidak boleh melupakan sejarah perjuangan pendahulu kita, khususnya para Datu atau Ulama yang telah berjuang menyebarkan pengetahuan keagamaan dan kehidupan. Makam sebagai tujuan wisata ziarah antara lain makam Datu Nuraya yang merupakan makam panjang bahkan mungkin makam terpanjang di dunia (± 60 meter) dan haulannya (peringatan tahunan) adalah pada tanggal 14 Dzulhijjah. Makam ini terletak di Kecamatan Tapin Selatan. Selanjutnya adalah ziarah ke makam Datu Sanggul terletak di Desa Tatakan Kabupaten Tapin, haulannya setiap tanggal 21 Dzulhijjah, dari lokasi yang berdekatan perjalanan ziarah dilanjutkan ke makam Datu Suban yang dikenal sebagai guru Datu Sanggul haulannya setiap bulan Syawal setiap tahun, kemudian perjalanan diteruskan ke makam Syech Salman Alfarizi yang dikenal sebagai tokoh pendidikan juga ahli dalam bidang pertanian dari desa Gadung Kecamatan Bakarangan (± dari makam Datu Suban jaraknya 14 km) event haulannya setiap tanggal 9 Dzulhijjah.
E. Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Selatan
Kandangan merupakan kota transit bagi kendaraan Kota Banjarmasin yang akan menuju ke Kota Nagara atau sebaliknya. Kota kecil ini memiliki terminal yang cukup sibuk dan sebuah bangunan pasar tua dengan bentuk arsitektur yang mengesankan peninggalan era kolonial. Jika anda singgah di kota ini, cobalah makanan khas Kabupaten Kandangan yang lezat yaitu Ketupat yang dimakan dengan Gulai Ikan Haruan.
Nagara merupakan kota kecil yang ditempati Sungai Nagara (cabang Sungai Barito) dan sering meluap. Karena itu, rumah penduduk di tenpat ini umumnya adalah rumah yang dibangun di atas tiang-tiang tinggi. Pada saat musim hujan, hampir seluruh bagian kota tertutupair kecuali jalan yang sengaja dibuat tinggi, namun pada puncak musim hujan, permukaan jalan juga tertutup air sehingga Nagara berubah menjadi semacam “Kota Air”.
Menurut catatan sejarah, Nagara yang terletak tidak jauh dari kota Kandangan, merupakan ibukota dari kerajaan pertama di Kalimantan Selatan bernama Nagara Dipa sebelum dipindahkan oleh Pangeran Samudera ke Bandarmasih yang kemudian berkembang menjadi Kota Banjarmasin saat ini. Nagara juga menjadi pusat kerajinan senjata tajam seperti pedang, golok dan keris. Para pengrajin ditempat ini mampu menghasilkan berbagai jenis senjata tajam seperti Mandau dengan bentuk yang indah dilengkapi dengan sarungnya.
Mandau adalah pedang tradisional suku Dayak yang dibuat di Desa Hadirau dan Tumbukan Banyu. Pembuatannya memnggunakan peralatan sederhana dan diselesaikan sekelompok pengrajin dan Mandau hanya di buat untuk hiasan. Tapi adapula Mandau yang khas dibuat sendiri oleh ahlinya dan pedang ini dipercayai memiliki kekuatan magis yang diisi melalui upacara ritual.
Pembuatan gerabah terletak di Desa Bayanan tidak jauh dari Pasar Nagara, pengunjung bisa menyaksikan setiap tahapan pembuatan dengan peralatan sederhana atau bahkan pengunjung bisa memcoba ikut untuk pembuatannya. Pengrajin biasanya membuat bermacam-macam bentuk Tembikar dan yang terkenal adalah Dapur Nagara atau Anglo.
Gunung Kentawan lebih dikenal sebagai lambang sari kawasan Loksado karena letaknya strategis dan dapat dilihat dari berbagai penjuru. Gunung ini adalah kawasan hutaqn lindung berupa gunung batu yang ditumbuhi pepohonan disekelilingnya, letak kawasan ini sekitar 28 Km dari kota Kandangan, dan untuk mencapainyahanya jalan kaki lewat Desa Lumpangi, muara Hanip atau Datar Belimbing (Hulu Banyu). Dengan memiliki luas sekitar 245 ha, didalamnya terdapat aneka jenis flora termasuk anggrek Hutan dan fauna yang dilindungi seperti Bekantan, Owa-Owa, Raja Udang (Halcyon SP)dll.
Air Panas Tanuhi merupakan obyek wisata yang sangat indah dan menarik untuk dikunjungi, disamping pemandangan yang indah juga tersedia beberapa fasilitas seperti : Cottag Type A dan B, Gazebo, Aula untuk pertemuaan, Kolam Renang, Kolam Berendam, Kolam Air Panas dari Panas Alam, Cafetaria, Lapangan Tenis dan Tempat Bermain Anak. Akses jalan menuju tempat lokasi sangat mudah dari Ibukota Propinsi Banjarmasin 168 km bisa ditempuh dengan roda 4 selama 4 jam.
Balai Adat Malaris adalah yang paling besar diantara bali yang lain dikawasan Loksado, berbeda dengan balia adat lainnya, balai ini masih dihuni dimana ada 40 keluarga besar. Berjarak 2,5 km dari Loksado. Tidak jauh dari Balai Malaris terdapat sebuah bendungan pembangkit tenaga listrik dan sebuah riam untuk bemandi ria, yaitu Riam Berajang dan Riam Anai.
Kawasan Loksado memiliki hutan primer banyak ditumbuhi pepohonan dan kayu-kayuan yang beraneka ragam. Jenis pohon yang tumbuh diwilayah ini adalah seperti: Meranti, Sungkai, Ulin, Karet, Kayu Manis, dan jenis pohon buah-buahan serta aneka jenis bunga Anggrek. Didalam hutan juga hidup berbagai satwa, seperti: Kijang, Kancil, Macam, Beruang, aneka jenis kera termasuk Bekantan, Satwa Melata dan jenis burung, seperti: Raja Udang, Enggang, Ayam, Hutan dll. Begitu pula dengan Kupu-Kupu dengan aneka warna yang menawan.
Arung Jeram dengan rakit bambu di sungai Amandit adalah puncak dari kegiatan perjalanan setelah beberapa hari. Kegiatan inilah yang paling banyak disukai oleh banyak wisatawan dan yang palinng mengesankan. Ada beberapa lokasi yang bagus untuk memulai perjalanan dengan tingkat kesulitan dan waktu tempuh yang bervariasi tergantung dari keinginan wisatawan itu sendiri.
Air terjun Haratai terletak di desa lebih kurang 15 menit perjalanan dari Balai Haratai, dapat ditempuh dengan memasuki hutan bambu dan perkebuna karet atau kayu manis. Air terjun tersebut bertingkat tiga dengan ketinggian masing-masing 13 meter. Pengunjung dapat bermandi ria pada telaga, tetapi dibagian bawah air terjunnya, atau hanya duduk-dudk diatas bebatuan besar. Tersedia juga tempat ganti pakaian dan shel teruntuk beristirahat.
Air Terjun Riam Anai ± 2 km dari desa Malaris Kecamatan Loksado merupakan air terjun yang sangat deras dengan ketinggian 4 meter.
Air Terjun Kilat Api terletak di deas Tanuhi 4 km dari penginapan/cottage Tanuhi. Bisa ditempuh dengan kendaraan roda 4 atau roda 2.
F. Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Tengah
Mesjid Al-A'la di desa Jatuh, Kecamatan Pandawan merupakan mesjid tertua di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Tengah. Masjid ini merupakan cikal bakal berkibarnya bendera dakwah syiar agama Islam. Masih di Kecamatan ini terdapat pula masjid tua yang disebut Masjid Keramat dan keunggulan dari tempat ibadah ini konon memberikan rasa khusyu.
Wisata religius lainnya yang dapat dilakukan adalah mengunjungi Pondok Pesantren Ibnul Amin Pamangkih yang mendidik ribuan calon ulama muda dan pemimpin umat masa depan. Mengunjungi makam keramat Wali Katum juga menarik karena selalu mendapat kunjungan ziarah dari masyarakat Kalimantan Selatan dan juga wisatawan.
Untuk kegiatan wisata alam ada obyek wisata air panas di kaki bukit yang hijau dimana terdapat sumber air panas yang dapat menyembuhkan berbagai penyakit. Di sini terdapat pula kolam okan dan kolam pancing yang selalu ramai di kunjungi masyarakat setempat.
Obyek wisata Pagat Batu Benawa memiliki panorama alam yang indah. Alamnya yang indah, air yang jernih, dan alamnya yang damai membuat lokasi wisata ini banyak dikunjungi wisatawan. Lok Laga Ria adalah obyek yang berada di Kecamatan Haruyan dikelilingi hutan. Sungainya banyak memiliki jeram.
Kawasan wisata Nateh di Kecamatan Batang Alai Timur, sekitar 15 km dari Kota Barabai memiliki panorama alam yang indah. Di sini bertebaran bukit-bukit batu raksasa yang kaya dengan pesona goa dan sungai berair jernih.
Goa Liang Hadangan memiliki stalagnit dan stalagmit dengan panorama alam yang sangat mengesankan dan lokasinya sekitar 10 km dari Kota Barabai yang dapat ditempuh dengan kendaraan roda empat.
Gunung Batu Benawa merupakan lokasi perkemahan yang digemari para pecinta alam, letaknya sekitar 9 km dari Kota Barabai, Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Tengah.
G. Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara
Kota Amuntai, Ibukotanya Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara diapit dua sungai yaitu sungai Tabalong dan Balangan. Untuk wisata kota, wisatawan dapat mengunjungi Masjid Raya Amuntai, Pantai Amuntai atau melongok Taman Kota Junjung Buih, berkunjung ke Monumen Perjuangan/melihat Monumen Itik Alabio yang menghiasi kota.
Obyek wisata di daerah ini adalah Situs Candi Agung, peninggalan dari kerajaan Negara Dipa yang dibangun oleh Empu Jatmika pada abad ke XIV Masehi. Dari kerajaan inilah akhirnya melahirkan Kerajaan Daha di Negara dan Kerajaan Kota Banjarmasin.
Menyaksikan lomba renang unik yaitu lomba renang Kerbau Rawa yang menjadi atraksi yang menarik. Kerbau Rawa atau biasa disebut Kebau Kalang yang hidupnya lebuh banyak di air. Untuk menarik kunjungan wisatawan maka dilakukan terobosan dengan membuat lomba renang kerbau rawa.
Masjid Jami Sungai Banar merupakan masjid tertua di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara yang dibangun tahun 1218 H. selain tempat ibadah juga pernah dipergunakan para pejuang kemerdekaan RI untuk menyusun strategi melawan penjajah Belanda, masjid ini sudah masuk dalam daftar cagarbudaya dan banyak di kunjungi orang untuk berziarah.
H. Kabupaten Tabalong
Obyek wisata dalam Kinarum Indah sangat menarik karena riak dan hempasan air yang mengalir di sela-sela batu hampar yang luas. Batu ini mempunyai legenda tersendiri sesuai dengan beda warnanya.
Dari alkisah masyarakat, batu tersebut jatuh ketika sedang di bawa oleh seorang sakti yang bermaksud membendung Sungai Jaing guna mencari sang Putri. Hingga sekarang lokasi Kinarum Indah sering dijadikan oleh masyarakat sebagai tempat meminta hajat/doa keselamatan sesuai dengan adat budaya masyarakat Dayak setempat. Lokasi obyek wisata ini terletak di Desa Kinarum dan ditempuh dalam jarak 45 km dari ibukota Kabupaten dan 6 km dari ibukota Kecamatan Upau.
Topografi wilayah di kawasan ini berbukit dan bergunung dengan panorama alamnya yang cukup indah dikelilingi hutan yang lebat. Jarak tempuh obyek wisata ini dari ibukota Propinsi 330 km dan dari ibukota Kabupaten 85 km, dengan jalan aspal hotmix berada pada sisi lintas jurusan Kota Banjarmasin dan Kota Balikpapan.
I. Kabupaten Tanah Laut
1. Pantai Swarangan
Pantai Swarangan terletak di Desa Swarangan, Kecamatan Jorong. Aksesibilitas ke obyek tersebut dapat ditempuh melalui transportasi darat dengan jarak tempuh ± 52 km dari ibukota Kabupayen Tanah Laut ( Pelaihari).
2. Pantai Batu Lima
Pantai Batu Lima terletak di Desa Kuala Tambangan Kecamatan Takisung, dari ibukota Kabupaten Tanah Laut (Pelaihari) berjarak ± 35 km. sarana yang tersedia di objek ini seperti : Play Ground, Shelter dan Cottage yang berjumlah 18 buah.
3. Bukit Khayangan
Bukit Khayangan memiliki pesona yang memukau dengan pemandangan perbukitan dan hamparan perkebunan Kelapa Sawit. Aksesibilitas darat dapat ditempuh ± 55 km dari Kota Banjarmasin tepatnya sebelum kita menuju/memasuki Kota Pelaihari tentunya melewati objek wisata tersebut. Sarana yang tersedia saat ini berupa tempat ibadah (Mushola), dan jenis wisata yang bisa dikembangkan berupa wisata MICE (Wisata Meeting and Conference).
J. Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu
Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu mempunyai Pantai yang cukup panjang sekitar 200 km, dengan panorama yang indah. Masyarakat yang datang ke Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu setelah melewati Kecamatan Sungai Loban menuju Pagatan akan disambut dengan sejuknya udara laut. Ada tiga lokasi yang sementara ini dijadikan sebagai obyek wisata pantai antara lain wisata Pantai Rindu Alam, Pulau Salak dan Pulau Pagatan.
Obyek wisata alam lainnya adalah sebuah pulau yang terletak di selat laut dan berbatasan dengan Kecamatan Pulau Laut Tengah Kabupaten Kotabaru dengan luas wilayah sekitar 4500 m² dengan panjang sekitar 15 km terletak memisah.
Kita dapat mengelilingi pulau tersebut naik perahu motor sekitar 1 jam. Konon kabarnya pada tahun 1970 seseorang peneliti dari Amerika pernah mengadakan penelitian dari hasil survey dan observasi terdapat kandungan nikel dan batubara.
Di pulau ini terdapat sumber mata air tawar. Ini menjadi pendapatan masyarakat yang bertempat tinggal disana dengan menjual air tawar ke Batulicin jika musim kemarau. Produksi air bersih rata-rata 40 m³ per hari, kendati kemarau sumber ini tidak pernah kering dengan kualitas air yang jernih.
Di pulau ini juga ada 2 buah lubang yang kedalamannya sekitar 15 m mengarah ke dalam dan apabila kita berjalan di atas lubang tersebut terdengar bunyi dengungan yang memantulkan bahwa lubang tersebut besar.
Menarik untuk menjadi tantangan bagi pecinta alam, serta kita yang ingin menikmati keindahan alam Pulau Sewangi dengan lebatnya hutan di pulau ini, maka ini dikatakan sebagai paru-parunya kabupaten Tanah Bumbu.
Di Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu juga terdapat Goa Sugung yang terjadi dari proses alam terletak di km 44, jalan Kadeco Kecamatan Mentewe dengan luas sekitar 12 ha, dan jarak dari ibukota dapat ditempuh kurang lebih 1,5 jam dengan kendaraan roda 4 dan roda 2.
Sebuah pemandangan yang jarang kita temui disini, kita dapat merasakan kesejukan saat berada di dalam goa, pada hari libur tidak jarang Goa Sugung menjadi pilihan bagi masyarakat sekitar untuk berekreasi. Bagi pecinta goa tempat ini merupakan tantangan tersendiri dan menjadi wahana atau objek penelitian.
K. Kabupaten Kotabaru
Belum lengkap kalu wisata ke Kabupaten Kotabaru kalau kita belum mengunjungi pantai Gedambaan 14 km dari Kota Kotabaru dengan pemandangan yang khas dan ditambah sarana pendukung seperti Cottage (penginapan), Mushola, Kolam Pemancingan dan Warung Makan serta tempat duduk yang banyak tersedia. Dengan sarana parkir yang luas akan memudahkan kita untuk berpiknik di Pantai Gedambaan. Dan tidur di Cottage Pantai Gedambaan.
Batu Jodoh terletak di Pantai Aru Kecamatan Pulau Laut Selatan merupakan tempat yang dipercaya oleh masyarakat sebagai tempat terkabul segala ikrar sepasang kekasih. Perjanjian atau ikrar dilakukan dengan duduk di atas kedua batu tersebut kemudian sepasang kekasih tersebut saling berikrar dengan begitu mereka meyakini bahwa ikrar mereka tersebut dapat terkabul. Keyakinan ini sudah dipercaya masyarakat secara turun temurun sehingga banyak wisatawan yang melakukan ikrar di atas batu tersebut sebagai pembuktian dari keyakinan masyarakat.
L. Kabupaten Barito Kuala
Pulau Kaget terletak sekitar 12 km ke arah hulu dari Sungai Barito yang merupakan habitat dari hewan unik yaitu Monyet Besar Berhidung Panjang atau oleh penduduk setempat disebut dengan Kera Belanda/Bekantan karena hidungnya panjang, mukanya merah serta perutnya yang gendut.
Pulau Kembang dapat dicapai dengan menggunakan perahu motor selama 30 menit dari pusat Kota Banjarmasin. Di pulau ini terdapat sebuah Vihara Cina yang sudah sangat tua dan banyak dikunjungi keluarga Cina untuk beribadah. Umumnya para pengunjung datang pada hari Minggu dan Vihara ini dijaga oleh sekumpulan kera berekor panjang yang banyak mendapatkan makanan dari pengunjung seperti kacang, pisang dan telur.
Kabupaten Marabahan adalah sebuah kota kecil yang terletak sekitar 65 km dari Kota Banjarmasin ke Hulu Sungai Barito. Di kota ini wisatawan dapat melihat rumah-rumah tua bergaya tradisional Banjar yang terbuat dari kayu di pinggir sungai dengan suasana kehidupan masyarakat disekitar sungai. Dari Marabahan anda dapat menyewa perahu motor ke Margasari yaitu sebuah desa yang menghasilkan aneka barang kerajinan tangan terbuat dari rotan dan bambu seperti Tas, Bakul, Kipas Tangan dan Topi.
Festival Zapin Nusantara II Tari Kecupus Go Internasional
diposting oleh yandiko
Jumat, 29 Agustus 2008
SANGGAR Warisan Budaya Kota Pangkalpinang menggelar tiga tarian dalam Festival Zapin Nusantara II yang berlangsung di Johor Baru Malaysia. Festival ini dibuka, Sabtu (2/8) malam oleh Menteri Besar Johor Dato H Abdul Ghani bin Othman di Gedung Tertutup Majelis Bandar Raya Johor Baru.
Sebelum festival dibuka, Sabtu (2/8) pada pagi harinya diselenggarakan Sambang Zapin dengan tema Dialog Tentang Melayu yang diikuti oleh seluruh perkumpulan tari, berlangsung di ruang pertemuan Lantai 23 New York Hotel di Johor.
Di Sambang ini, ada enam orang pembicara di antaranya dari Indonesia yaitu RDO Ibnu Hajar Emha Sanggar Warisan Budaya Pangkalpinang, Baharuddin dari Bengkalis, Halilintar Jalil dari Sulawesi, Nurjannah dari Pare-Pare, Encik Fahmi dari Singapura dan H Syahrudin dari Negeri Sabah Malaysia. Selaku moderator Moh Anis MD Noor merupakan salah seorang ahli dalam bidang tari melayu.
RDO Ibnu Hajar Emha pada kesempatan itu membawakan tajuk kertas kerja berjudul ‘Bangkitkan Semangat Dengan Roh Melayu Di Negeri Serumpun Sebalai’. Langsung dari Johor kepada Bangka Pos Group, Minggu (3/8) siang RDO Ibnu Hajar Emha menjelaskan, dalam Sambang Zapin ini, dari Provinsi Babel berkenaan dengan jati diri serta semangat untuk cinta serta merasa memiliki terhadap budayanya sendiri.
Di sisi lain Ibnu mengemukakan, kegiatan festival Zapin II Nusantara berlangsung, Kamis (31/7) hingga Minggu (3/8). Pada malam puncak, tampil semua perkumpulan yang ada pada kegiatan festival. Malam pucaknya, Minggu (3/8) ditutup Paduka Tengku Mahkota Diraja Malaysia serta Menteri Besar Johor.
“Insya Allah penutupan kegiatan festival dilakukan, Minggu (3/8) malam yang akan dihadiri ribuan rakyat dari Negeri Johor Malaysia dan semua peserta yang ikut dalam Festival Zapin ini,” ungkapnya.
Menurut Ibnu, dalam kegiatan Sambang Zapin dari Provinsi Kepulauan Babel dituntut untuk menampilkan tari Kecupus. Perkumpulan yang akan tampil pada acara penutupan dari Sanggar Pabanoa dan Akademi Kesenian Makassar Indonesia, Perkumpulan Bhelo Baruga Sulawesi Tenggara, Perkumpulan Sanggar Lampung Dance Com dan Sanggar Angun Saka Indonesia.
Tak terlewatkan Perkumpulan Sanggar Warisan Budaya Pangkalpinang Bangka Belitung, Perkumpulan Taratak Jambi, Perkumpulan Sanggar Tasik Bengkalis, Perkumpulan Azpirasi Singapura, Perkumpulan People Association Singapura, Perkumpulan Sri Warisan Singapura, Perkumpulan Sabah, Perkumpulan Trengganu, Perkumpulan Sri Melati, Perkumpulan Sri Budaya Batu Pahat dan Perkumpulan Zapin Pulau-Pulau Mersing.(rya)Sumber : www.bangkapo.com
diposting oleh yandiko
Jumat, 29 Agustus 2008
SANGGAR Warisan Budaya Kota Pangkalpinang menggelar tiga tarian dalam Festival Zapin Nusantara II yang berlangsung di Johor Baru Malaysia. Festival ini dibuka, Sabtu (2/8) malam oleh Menteri Besar Johor Dato H Abdul Ghani bin Othman di Gedung Tertutup Majelis Bandar Raya Johor Baru.
Sebelum festival dibuka, Sabtu (2/8) pada pagi harinya diselenggarakan Sambang Zapin dengan tema Dialog Tentang Melayu yang diikuti oleh seluruh perkumpulan tari, berlangsung di ruang pertemuan Lantai 23 New York Hotel di Johor.
Di Sambang ini, ada enam orang pembicara di antaranya dari Indonesia yaitu RDO Ibnu Hajar Emha Sanggar Warisan Budaya Pangkalpinang, Baharuddin dari Bengkalis, Halilintar Jalil dari Sulawesi, Nurjannah dari Pare-Pare, Encik Fahmi dari Singapura dan H Syahrudin dari Negeri Sabah Malaysia. Selaku moderator Moh Anis MD Noor merupakan salah seorang ahli dalam bidang tari melayu.
RDO Ibnu Hajar Emha pada kesempatan itu membawakan tajuk kertas kerja berjudul ‘Bangkitkan Semangat Dengan Roh Melayu Di Negeri Serumpun Sebalai’. Langsung dari Johor kepada Bangka Pos Group, Minggu (3/8) siang RDO Ibnu Hajar Emha menjelaskan, dalam Sambang Zapin ini, dari Provinsi Babel berkenaan dengan jati diri serta semangat untuk cinta serta merasa memiliki terhadap budayanya sendiri.
Di sisi lain Ibnu mengemukakan, kegiatan festival Zapin II Nusantara berlangsung, Kamis (31/7) hingga Minggu (3/8). Pada malam puncak, tampil semua perkumpulan yang ada pada kegiatan festival. Malam pucaknya, Minggu (3/8) ditutup Paduka Tengku Mahkota Diraja Malaysia serta Menteri Besar Johor.
“Insya Allah penutupan kegiatan festival dilakukan, Minggu (3/8) malam yang akan dihadiri ribuan rakyat dari Negeri Johor Malaysia dan semua peserta yang ikut dalam Festival Zapin ini,” ungkapnya.
Menurut Ibnu, dalam kegiatan Sambang Zapin dari Provinsi Kepulauan Babel dituntut untuk menampilkan tari Kecupus. Perkumpulan yang akan tampil pada acara penutupan dari Sanggar Pabanoa dan Akademi Kesenian Makassar Indonesia, Perkumpulan Bhelo Baruga Sulawesi Tenggara, Perkumpulan Sanggar Lampung Dance Com dan Sanggar Angun Saka Indonesia.
Tak terlewatkan Perkumpulan Sanggar Warisan Budaya Pangkalpinang Bangka Belitung, Perkumpulan Taratak Jambi, Perkumpulan Sanggar Tasik Bengkalis, Perkumpulan Azpirasi Singapura, Perkumpulan People Association Singapura, Perkumpulan Sri Warisan Singapura, Perkumpulan Sabah, Perkumpulan Trengganu, Perkumpulan Sri Melati, Perkumpulan Sri Budaya Batu Pahat dan Perkumpulan Zapin Pulau-Pulau Mersing.(rya)Sumber : www.bangkapo.com
Objek Wisata Babel Minim
Objek Wisata Babel Minim
Rabu, 06 Agustus 2008
PANGKALPINANG, BANGKA POS - Data Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Pemprov Babel menyebutkan rata-rata lama tamu asing dan Indonesia menginap pada hotel berbintang di Babel selama April hanya mencapai 1,70 hari (tak sampai dua hari-red).
Kepala BPS Pemprov Babel, Syafril Said, dalam press release Jumat (1/8) menjelaskan, rata-rata pada April tamu yang menginap 1,70 hari atau naik sebesar 0,01 hari, dibandingkan Maret yang sebesar 1,69 hari.
“Lama menginap tamu asing dan Indonesia tertinggi terjadi di Kabupaten Belitung 2,37 hari, diikuti Kabupaten Bangka sebesar 1,67 hari dan Pangkalpinang 1,48 hari,” katanya.
Jumlah tamu asing dan Indonesia yang menginap pada hotel berbintang selama April 2008 mencapai 5.066 orang atau turun 0,61 persen dibanding Maret 2008 yang sebanyak 5.097 orang.
Bulan April 2008 jumlah tamu Indonesia turun 0,95 persen dari 5.069 orang menjadi 5.021 orang, sementara jumlah tamu asing pada bulan April 2008 sebanyak 45 orang atau naik 60,71 persen dibanding Maret sebanyak 28 orang. “Jumlah tamu asing dan Indonesia yang menginap pada hotel berbintang pada April 2008 terbesar terjadi di Pangkalpinang sebanyak 2.455 orang, diikuti Bangka 1.714 orang dan Belitung 897 orang,” terangnya.
Elemen Wisata
Data Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Babel menyebutkan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan di Provinsi Bangka Belitung tahun 2007 sebesar 74.148 wisatawan nusantara (Wisnu) dan 433 wisatawan mancanegara (Wisma).
Dibandingkan tahun 2006 untuk Wisnu mengalami peningkatan, di mana tahun 2006 Wisnu mencapai 71.099. Sedangkan untuk Wisma terjadi penurunan, di mana pada 2006 sebanyak 1.496 orang.
Kepala Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Pemprov Babel, Yan Megawandi mengatakan, secara riil jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mengalami peningkatan. Lama rata-rata wisatawan menginap 1 hingga 2 hari, di mana untuk waktu kunjungan wisata tergantung dari kondisi yang terjadi. Hal tersebut dikarenakan karakter dari tamu tersebut orientasi urusan bisnis.
“Kalau urusannya selesai mereka akan pergi,” ungkapnya kepada Bangka Pos Group Senin (4/8) saat ditemui di ruang kerjanya.
Kendala yang dihadapi dunia pariwisata Babel, dijelaskan Yan, kurangnya jumlah lokasi wisata, beda halnya dengan yang ada di tempat lain seperti Bali. Ke depan selain menambahkan objek wisata, juga menambahkan paket wisata.
Untuk persoalan tersebut, Pemprov telah melakukan koordinasi dengan kabupaten/kota. Yan menambahkan, mesti ditingkatkan sisi kualitas dan kuantitas elemen wisata, misalnya permandian air panas Pemali. Ini untuk mendukung persiapan Babel archi 2010. Selain itu persiapan lain untuk Babel archi meliputi empat hal yaitu SDM meliputi infrastuktur, promosi, kebudayaan, destinasi meliputi objek wisata dan elemen.
“Kita terus berupaya dengan bekerja sama dan membuat jaringan kerja,” katanya. (i4) Sumber : www.bangkapos.com
Jumlah Wisatawan Provinsi Babel Tahun 2004 - 2007
Tahun
Wisma
Wisnu
2004
992
72.573
2005
2.301
79.593
2006
1.496
71.099
2007
433
79.148
Data Hotel Dan Penginapan Tahun 2006
Pangkalpinang
Hotel
16
Penginapan
7
Bangka Barat
Hotel 1
Penginapan 4
Losmen 1
Bangka Selatan Hotel
1
Bangka Hotel
8
Penginapan 2
Wisma 6
Belitung Hotel
10
Wisma 1
Belitung Timur
Hotel
4
Penginapan 5
Total : 66
Sumber: Dinas kebudayaan dan pariwisata pemprov Babel.(i4)
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Rabu, 06 Agustus 2008
PANGKALPINANG, BANGKA POS - Data Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) Pemprov Babel menyebutkan rata-rata lama tamu asing dan Indonesia menginap pada hotel berbintang di Babel selama April hanya mencapai 1,70 hari (tak sampai dua hari-red).
Kepala BPS Pemprov Babel, Syafril Said, dalam press release Jumat (1/8) menjelaskan, rata-rata pada April tamu yang menginap 1,70 hari atau naik sebesar 0,01 hari, dibandingkan Maret yang sebesar 1,69 hari.
“Lama menginap tamu asing dan Indonesia tertinggi terjadi di Kabupaten Belitung 2,37 hari, diikuti Kabupaten Bangka sebesar 1,67 hari dan Pangkalpinang 1,48 hari,” katanya.
Jumlah tamu asing dan Indonesia yang menginap pada hotel berbintang selama April 2008 mencapai 5.066 orang atau turun 0,61 persen dibanding Maret 2008 yang sebanyak 5.097 orang.
Bulan April 2008 jumlah tamu Indonesia turun 0,95 persen dari 5.069 orang menjadi 5.021 orang, sementara jumlah tamu asing pada bulan April 2008 sebanyak 45 orang atau naik 60,71 persen dibanding Maret sebanyak 28 orang. “Jumlah tamu asing dan Indonesia yang menginap pada hotel berbintang pada April 2008 terbesar terjadi di Pangkalpinang sebanyak 2.455 orang, diikuti Bangka 1.714 orang dan Belitung 897 orang,” terangnya.
Elemen Wisata
Data Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Babel menyebutkan jumlah kunjungan wisatawan di Provinsi Bangka Belitung tahun 2007 sebesar 74.148 wisatawan nusantara (Wisnu) dan 433 wisatawan mancanegara (Wisma).
Dibandingkan tahun 2006 untuk Wisnu mengalami peningkatan, di mana tahun 2006 Wisnu mencapai 71.099. Sedangkan untuk Wisma terjadi penurunan, di mana pada 2006 sebanyak 1.496 orang.
Kepala Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Pemprov Babel, Yan Megawandi mengatakan, secara riil jumlah kunjungan wisatawan mengalami peningkatan. Lama rata-rata wisatawan menginap 1 hingga 2 hari, di mana untuk waktu kunjungan wisata tergantung dari kondisi yang terjadi. Hal tersebut dikarenakan karakter dari tamu tersebut orientasi urusan bisnis.
“Kalau urusannya selesai mereka akan pergi,” ungkapnya kepada Bangka Pos Group Senin (4/8) saat ditemui di ruang kerjanya.
Kendala yang dihadapi dunia pariwisata Babel, dijelaskan Yan, kurangnya jumlah lokasi wisata, beda halnya dengan yang ada di tempat lain seperti Bali. Ke depan selain menambahkan objek wisata, juga menambahkan paket wisata.
Untuk persoalan tersebut, Pemprov telah melakukan koordinasi dengan kabupaten/kota. Yan menambahkan, mesti ditingkatkan sisi kualitas dan kuantitas elemen wisata, misalnya permandian air panas Pemali. Ini untuk mendukung persiapan Babel archi 2010. Selain itu persiapan lain untuk Babel archi meliputi empat hal yaitu SDM meliputi infrastuktur, promosi, kebudayaan, destinasi meliputi objek wisata dan elemen.
“Kita terus berupaya dengan bekerja sama dan membuat jaringan kerja,” katanya. (i4) Sumber : www.bangkapos.com
Jumlah Wisatawan Provinsi Babel Tahun 2004 - 2007
Tahun
Wisma
Wisnu
2004
992
72.573
2005
2.301
79.593
2006
1.496
71.099
2007
433
79.148
Data Hotel Dan Penginapan Tahun 2006
Pangkalpinang
Hotel
16
Penginapan
7
Bangka Barat
Hotel 1
Penginapan 4
Losmen 1
Bangka Selatan Hotel
1
Bangka Hotel
8
Penginapan 2
Wisma 6
Belitung Hotel
10
Wisma 1
Belitung Timur
Hotel
4
Penginapan 5
Total : 66
Sumber: Dinas kebudayaan dan pariwisata pemprov Babel.(i4)
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HALMAHERA TOUR
2007 SULAWESI/HALMAHERA TOUR
(20 August-13 September)
It was dawn as we neared the display area of the Wallace’s Standardwing on Halmahera, after a long walk in the dark. The Standardwings were already squawking loudly. As we settled down at the site, we could see the silhouettes of several of them bouncing around in the subcanopy only 15 meters away. Gradually as the light became stronger, we could see the “standards,” sticking straight up above their bodies, and then later, the brilliant emerald green breast shield extending out beyond the bird’s sides. Wow! We watched, fascinated, for over an hour as several males noisily strutted their stuff.
Earlier on the tour, in Sulawesi, we arrived at the Maleo site in late afternoon and set up our watch, hoping one would fly up into one of the trees surrounding the clearing to roost for the night. We waited and waited. One called from a distance, but did not approach. Finally sunset came and we gave up our quest for the evening. Early the next morning we arrived back at the site and waited awhile before setting out on a trail through the forest. One was calling near the track and I played a tape hoping he would approach. A movement was seen and soon everyone had good looks at a pair of these strange-looking birds. We were relieved as they are becoming much more difficult to see. Later we were allowed to release two 2-day-old chicks that had been hatched in the secure facility there. The chicks flew strongly away from our hands into the forest. Great fun! Maleo chicks are fully independent and can fly upon hatching. We had good success with the megapodes this trip, with good looks at all four possible species: Philippine, Dusky and Moluccan Scrubfowls and the Maleo.
The 265 species seen, which exceeded our previous tours, included: Bulwer’s Petrel, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, Great and Lesser Frigatebirds, Wandering Whistlingduck, Barred Honey-Kite, Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, Spotted Harrier, Sulawesi, Spot-tailed, Grey-throated, and Moluccan Goshawks, Small Sparrowhawk, Gurney’s Eagle, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Oriental Hobby, Buff-banded and Barred Rails, Isabelline Bush-hen, Comb-crested Jacana, Greater Paintedsnipe, Sooty Tern, Brown Noddy, White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, Stephan’s Dove, Grey-cheeked Pigeon, Red-eared, Maroon-chinned, Scarlet-breasted, Superb, Grey-headed, and Black-naped Fruit-Doves, White-bellied, Spectacled, Cinnamon-bellied, Pied and Silver-winged Imperial Pigeons, Sombre Pigeon, 16 parrots (Violet-necked Lory, Ornate and Yellow-and-green Lorikeets, Chattering Lory, Red-flanked Lorikeet, White Cockatoo, Red-cheeked Parrot, Yellow-breasted and Gold-backed Racquet-tails, Great-billed, Azure-rumped and Eclectus Parrots, Moluccan King-Parrot, and Sulawesi, Moluccan, and Pygmy Hanging-Parrots), Rusty-breasted Cuckoo, Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Black-billed Koel, Yellow-billed Malkoha, Goliath and Bay Coucals, 7 owls (Sulawesi Owl, Sulawesi and Moluccan Scops-Owl, Ochre-bellied, Moluccan, Rufous, and Speckled Boobooks), Moluccan Owlet-Nightjar, Diabolical and Sulawesi Nightjars, Purple Needletail, 14 kingfishers (including Green-backed and Scaly Kingfishers, Common Paradise-Kingfisher, and Masked, Black-billed, Ruddy, Blue-and-white, Sombre, Beach and Sulawesi Kingfishers), Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Purple-winged Roller, Sulawesi, Knobbed, and Papuan Hornbills, Sulawesi and Ashy Woodpeckers, Red-bellied and Ivory-breasted Pittas, 9 cuckooshrikes (Moluccan, Cerulean, Pied, White-rumped, White-bellied, Halmahera, Pygmy and Sulawesi Cuckooshrikes, and Cicadabird), White-rumped, White-shouldered and Rufous-bellied Trillers, Golden Bulbul, Great Shortwing, Rusty-backed and Sulawesi Thrushes, Sulawesi Babbler, Geomalia, Malia, Chestnut-backed Bush-Warbler, Sulawesi Leaf-Warbler, Sulawesi, Island, Blue-fronted, Matinan and Citrine Flycatchers, Pale-blue, White-naped and Spectacled Monarchs, Dark Grey and Shining Flycatchers, Rusty-flanked Fantail, Olive-flanked, Maroon-backed and Drab Whistlers, Yellow-sided, Crimson-crowned, Flame-breasted, and Grey-sided Flowerpeckers, Lemon-bellied, Black-ringed, Cream-throated, and Black-crowned White-eyes, Streak-headed Ibon, Moluccan and Sulawesi Myzomelas, White-streaked Friarbird, Dark-eared and White-eared Myzas, Mountain Serin, Black-faced and Pale-headed Munias, Moluccan, Short-tailed, Philippine and Metallic Starlings, Sulawesi, White-necked, Fiery-browed and Finch-billed Mynas, Dusky Oriole, 3 drongos, Ivory-backed Woodswallow, Paradise Crow, and Piping and Long-billed Crows. A great trip!
2005 SULAWESI / HALMAHERA TOUR
(30 JULY-28 AUGUST)
We arrived at the Maleo nesting area in the late afternoon. The local researchers who had been monitoring the site hadn’t seen a Maleo for 4 days, so we climbed into the observation tower expecting a long and possibly fruitless wait. We were there only 10-15 minutes when Iwan, who has been studying the breeding of the Maleo, spotted one perched in a tree about 80 meters away. We got the bird in the scope and found that there was a pair. After excellent, extended scope views, we climbed down from the tower and set up the scope again and watched them until it became too dark for observation. We were very fortunate to have seen this unusual bird so easily and quickly as it is becoming increasingly more difficult because the habitat in the surrounding national park has been severely degraded.
We saw a stunning total of 8 owls: Sulawesi and Minahassa Owls, Sulawesi and Moluccan Scops-Owls, and Rufous (Ninox ios), Ochre-bellied, Moluccan and Speckled Boobooks. Excellent scope views of Moluccan Owlet-Nightjar, as well as Diabolical, Great Eared, Large-tailed and Savanna Nightjars rounded out our nocturnal bird coverage.
We arrived at the Wallace’s Standardwing lek at about 0700, a little later than we’d planned and the display was in full swing: about 10 males squawking loudly and periodically spreading their metallic green breast shields and their wings and “parachuting,” with the 6 or so “standards” fluttering above them as they floated down for a few feet. Only a couple of females were in attendance. The appearance of a juvenal Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk interrupted the display periodically as he dashed through the lek looking for a quick meal. The hour we spent at the display site was one of the highlights of the tour.
Our total list was 234 species seen for the entire tour, an excellent number. Among the more interesting birds were: Great-billed Heron, Wandering Whistlingduck, Sunda Teal, Jerdon’s and Pacific Bazas, Barred Honey-Kite, Lesser Fish-Eagle, Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, Sulawesi, Spot-tailed, Grey-throated and Moluccan Goshawks, Small Sparrowhawk, Gurney’s Eagle, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Oriental Hobby, Dusky Scrubfowl, Isabelline Bush-hen, Dusky Moorhen, Comb-crested Jacana, Beach Thick-knee, White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, Stephan’s Dove, 7 fruit-doves (Red-eared, Maroon-chinned, Scarlet-breasted, Superb, Blue-capped, Grey-headed and Black-naped), 7 imperial pigeons (White-bellied, Grey-headed, Green, Spectacled, Cinnamon-bellied, Pied and Silver-winged), Sombre Pigeon, Violet-necked Lory, Ornate, Yellow-and-green, and Red-flanked Lorikeets, White Cockatoo, Red-cheeked Parrot, Yellow-breasted and Gold-backed Racquet-tails, Great-billed, Azure-rumped and Eclectus Parrots, 3 hanging-parrots (Sulawesi, Moluccan and Pygmy), Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Black-billed Koel, Yellow-billed Malkoha, Goliath and Bay Coucals, Moluccan Swiftlet, Purple Needletail, Grey-rumped and Moustached Treeswifts, 13 kingfishers (including Green-backed, Common Paradise-, Masked, Black-billed, Blue-and-white, Sombre, Beach, Sacred, Sulawesi, Blue-eared and Azure), Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Purple-winged and Purple Rollers, 3 hornbills (Sulawesi, Knobbed and Papuan), Sulawesi and Ashy Woodpeckers, Ivory-breasted Pitta, 9 cuckooshrikes (Moluccan, Cerulean, Pied, White-rumped, White-bellied, Halmahera, Pygmy, Cicadabird, and Sulawesi), 3 trillers (White-rumped, White-shouldered and Rufous-bellied), Golden Bulbul, Great Shortwing, Sulawesi Thrush, Sulawesi Babbler, Malia, Chestnut-backed Bush-Warbler, Sulawesi Tailorbird, Blue-fronted Flycatcher, Pale-blue, White-naped, and Spectacled Monarchs, Dark-grey Flycatcher, Shining Flycatcher, Rusty-flanked Fantail, 5 whistlers (Olive-flanked, Maroon-backed, Sulphur-bellied, Golden and Drab), 4 flowerpeckers (Yellow-sided, Crimson-crowned, Flame-breasted and Grey-sided), 3 sunbirds, 6 white-eyes (including Lemon-bellied, Black-ringed, Cream-throated, and Black-crowned, and Streak-headed Ibon), Moluccan and Sulawesi Myzomelas, White-streaked Friarbird, Dark-eared and White-eared Myzas, 4 munias (including Black-faced and Pale-headed), Moluccan, Short-tailed and Metallic Starlings, Sulawesi, White-necked, Fiery-browed, and Finch-billed Mynas, Dusky Oriole, 3 drongos, and Piping and Long-billed Crows.
1997 HALMAHERA / SULAWESI TOUR
A small bird, about 30 ft. up in a tree overhanging the road, caught my attention. When I looked at it through my binoculars, it turned out to be a small flycatcher. Closer inspection with a spotting scope revealed that the bird had characteristics rather different from any known species. Everyone got good views of the bird with their binoculars, but not all were able to view it with the scope as it soon disappeared. A few days later, we found a pair of this mystery species and were able to get extended studies as well as a tape recording of some call notes. Subsequently we met another group of birders from Europe who had briefly seen a similar bird.
We were on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and we apparently discovered an undescribed species, a bird new to science. It will take more field studies to sort out the bird's identity, but it was a most exciting first for a KingBird Tour.
Elsewhere on Sulawesi, we had fine views of the island's most bizarre endemic, the Maleo, as several of the species flew up to their night-time roost in late afternoon. For the first time, we saw all four of Sulawesi's endemic accipiters (Sulawesi Goshawk, Spot-tailed Goshawk, Small Sparrowhawk, and Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk), on one tour. Only the Vinous-breasted evaded superb scope looks. Diurnal raptors were well represented with Jerdon's Baza, Barred Honey-Kite, Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, Spotted Harrier, Black Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle and Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle. A special treat was a lengthy scope view of a perched Sombre Pigeon only 80 feet away. Six different Purple-bearded Bee-eaters were particularly enjoyable.
On Halmahera, all enjoyed good looks at Wallace's Standardwing, but several extremely lucky folks were privileged to see this exotic species copulating at close range at eye level. Everybody got good looks at the Ivory-breasted Pitta, and the Paradise Crow performed well for us.
The trip produced 13 species of kingfishers (including Green-backed, Common Paradise, Black-billed, Blue-and-white, Sombre, Beach, Masked, Sulawesi and Variable), Gurney's Eagle, Philippine and Dusky Scrubfowl, Red-backed Buttonquail, excellent close scope views of White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, 5 Fruit-doves, 7 imperial pigeons, 14 parrots (including White Cockatoo, 2 racquet-tails and 3 hanging-parrots), Yellow-billed Malkoha, Goliath and Bay Coucals, 6 owls (including Sulawesi Owl and Speckled Boobook), Moluccan Owlet-Nightjar, 4 nightjars, 3 rollers, 3 hornbills, 8 cuckooshrikes, 3 trillers, Great Shortwing, great looks at Sulawesi and Rusty-backed Thrushes, 5 monarchs, 3 fantails, 5 whistlers, Blue-faced Parrotfinch, 8 starlings and mynas, Ivory-backed Woodswallow and much more.
It was a splendid trip with good company, great birds, fine hospitality and excellent food.
(20 August-13 September)
It was dawn as we neared the display area of the Wallace’s Standardwing on Halmahera, after a long walk in the dark. The Standardwings were already squawking loudly. As we settled down at the site, we could see the silhouettes of several of them bouncing around in the subcanopy only 15 meters away. Gradually as the light became stronger, we could see the “standards,” sticking straight up above their bodies, and then later, the brilliant emerald green breast shield extending out beyond the bird’s sides. Wow! We watched, fascinated, for over an hour as several males noisily strutted their stuff.
Earlier on the tour, in Sulawesi, we arrived at the Maleo site in late afternoon and set up our watch, hoping one would fly up into one of the trees surrounding the clearing to roost for the night. We waited and waited. One called from a distance, but did not approach. Finally sunset came and we gave up our quest for the evening. Early the next morning we arrived back at the site and waited awhile before setting out on a trail through the forest. One was calling near the track and I played a tape hoping he would approach. A movement was seen and soon everyone had good looks at a pair of these strange-looking birds. We were relieved as they are becoming much more difficult to see. Later we were allowed to release two 2-day-old chicks that had been hatched in the secure facility there. The chicks flew strongly away from our hands into the forest. Great fun! Maleo chicks are fully independent and can fly upon hatching. We had good success with the megapodes this trip, with good looks at all four possible species: Philippine, Dusky and Moluccan Scrubfowls and the Maleo.
The 265 species seen, which exceeded our previous tours, included: Bulwer’s Petrel, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, Great and Lesser Frigatebirds, Wandering Whistlingduck, Barred Honey-Kite, Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, Spotted Harrier, Sulawesi, Spot-tailed, Grey-throated, and Moluccan Goshawks, Small Sparrowhawk, Gurney’s Eagle, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Oriental Hobby, Buff-banded and Barred Rails, Isabelline Bush-hen, Comb-crested Jacana, Greater Paintedsnipe, Sooty Tern, Brown Noddy, White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, Stephan’s Dove, Grey-cheeked Pigeon, Red-eared, Maroon-chinned, Scarlet-breasted, Superb, Grey-headed, and Black-naped Fruit-Doves, White-bellied, Spectacled, Cinnamon-bellied, Pied and Silver-winged Imperial Pigeons, Sombre Pigeon, 16 parrots (Violet-necked Lory, Ornate and Yellow-and-green Lorikeets, Chattering Lory, Red-flanked Lorikeet, White Cockatoo, Red-cheeked Parrot, Yellow-breasted and Gold-backed Racquet-tails, Great-billed, Azure-rumped and Eclectus Parrots, Moluccan King-Parrot, and Sulawesi, Moluccan, and Pygmy Hanging-Parrots), Rusty-breasted Cuckoo, Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Black-billed Koel, Yellow-billed Malkoha, Goliath and Bay Coucals, 7 owls (Sulawesi Owl, Sulawesi and Moluccan Scops-Owl, Ochre-bellied, Moluccan, Rufous, and Speckled Boobooks), Moluccan Owlet-Nightjar, Diabolical and Sulawesi Nightjars, Purple Needletail, 14 kingfishers (including Green-backed and Scaly Kingfishers, Common Paradise-Kingfisher, and Masked, Black-billed, Ruddy, Blue-and-white, Sombre, Beach and Sulawesi Kingfishers), Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Purple-winged Roller, Sulawesi, Knobbed, and Papuan Hornbills, Sulawesi and Ashy Woodpeckers, Red-bellied and Ivory-breasted Pittas, 9 cuckooshrikes (Moluccan, Cerulean, Pied, White-rumped, White-bellied, Halmahera, Pygmy and Sulawesi Cuckooshrikes, and Cicadabird), White-rumped, White-shouldered and Rufous-bellied Trillers, Golden Bulbul, Great Shortwing, Rusty-backed and Sulawesi Thrushes, Sulawesi Babbler, Geomalia, Malia, Chestnut-backed Bush-Warbler, Sulawesi Leaf-Warbler, Sulawesi, Island, Blue-fronted, Matinan and Citrine Flycatchers, Pale-blue, White-naped and Spectacled Monarchs, Dark Grey and Shining Flycatchers, Rusty-flanked Fantail, Olive-flanked, Maroon-backed and Drab Whistlers, Yellow-sided, Crimson-crowned, Flame-breasted, and Grey-sided Flowerpeckers, Lemon-bellied, Black-ringed, Cream-throated, and Black-crowned White-eyes, Streak-headed Ibon, Moluccan and Sulawesi Myzomelas, White-streaked Friarbird, Dark-eared and White-eared Myzas, Mountain Serin, Black-faced and Pale-headed Munias, Moluccan, Short-tailed, Philippine and Metallic Starlings, Sulawesi, White-necked, Fiery-browed and Finch-billed Mynas, Dusky Oriole, 3 drongos, Ivory-backed Woodswallow, Paradise Crow, and Piping and Long-billed Crows. A great trip!
2005 SULAWESI / HALMAHERA TOUR
(30 JULY-28 AUGUST)
We arrived at the Maleo nesting area in the late afternoon. The local researchers who had been monitoring the site hadn’t seen a Maleo for 4 days, so we climbed into the observation tower expecting a long and possibly fruitless wait. We were there only 10-15 minutes when Iwan, who has been studying the breeding of the Maleo, spotted one perched in a tree about 80 meters away. We got the bird in the scope and found that there was a pair. After excellent, extended scope views, we climbed down from the tower and set up the scope again and watched them until it became too dark for observation. We were very fortunate to have seen this unusual bird so easily and quickly as it is becoming increasingly more difficult because the habitat in the surrounding national park has been severely degraded.
We saw a stunning total of 8 owls: Sulawesi and Minahassa Owls, Sulawesi and Moluccan Scops-Owls, and Rufous (Ninox ios), Ochre-bellied, Moluccan and Speckled Boobooks. Excellent scope views of Moluccan Owlet-Nightjar, as well as Diabolical, Great Eared, Large-tailed and Savanna Nightjars rounded out our nocturnal bird coverage.
We arrived at the Wallace’s Standardwing lek at about 0700, a little later than we’d planned and the display was in full swing: about 10 males squawking loudly and periodically spreading their metallic green breast shields and their wings and “parachuting,” with the 6 or so “standards” fluttering above them as they floated down for a few feet. Only a couple of females were in attendance. The appearance of a juvenal Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk interrupted the display periodically as he dashed through the lek looking for a quick meal. The hour we spent at the display site was one of the highlights of the tour.
Our total list was 234 species seen for the entire tour, an excellent number. Among the more interesting birds were: Great-billed Heron, Wandering Whistlingduck, Sunda Teal, Jerdon’s and Pacific Bazas, Barred Honey-Kite, Lesser Fish-Eagle, Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, Sulawesi, Spot-tailed, Grey-throated and Moluccan Goshawks, Small Sparrowhawk, Gurney’s Eagle, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Oriental Hobby, Dusky Scrubfowl, Isabelline Bush-hen, Dusky Moorhen, Comb-crested Jacana, Beach Thick-knee, White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, Stephan’s Dove, 7 fruit-doves (Red-eared, Maroon-chinned, Scarlet-breasted, Superb, Blue-capped, Grey-headed and Black-naped), 7 imperial pigeons (White-bellied, Grey-headed, Green, Spectacled, Cinnamon-bellied, Pied and Silver-winged), Sombre Pigeon, Violet-necked Lory, Ornate, Yellow-and-green, and Red-flanked Lorikeets, White Cockatoo, Red-cheeked Parrot, Yellow-breasted and Gold-backed Racquet-tails, Great-billed, Azure-rumped and Eclectus Parrots, 3 hanging-parrots (Sulawesi, Moluccan and Pygmy), Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Black-billed Koel, Yellow-billed Malkoha, Goliath and Bay Coucals, Moluccan Swiftlet, Purple Needletail, Grey-rumped and Moustached Treeswifts, 13 kingfishers (including Green-backed, Common Paradise-, Masked, Black-billed, Blue-and-white, Sombre, Beach, Sacred, Sulawesi, Blue-eared and Azure), Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Purple-winged and Purple Rollers, 3 hornbills (Sulawesi, Knobbed and Papuan), Sulawesi and Ashy Woodpeckers, Ivory-breasted Pitta, 9 cuckooshrikes (Moluccan, Cerulean, Pied, White-rumped, White-bellied, Halmahera, Pygmy, Cicadabird, and Sulawesi), 3 trillers (White-rumped, White-shouldered and Rufous-bellied), Golden Bulbul, Great Shortwing, Sulawesi Thrush, Sulawesi Babbler, Malia, Chestnut-backed Bush-Warbler, Sulawesi Tailorbird, Blue-fronted Flycatcher, Pale-blue, White-naped, and Spectacled Monarchs, Dark-grey Flycatcher, Shining Flycatcher, Rusty-flanked Fantail, 5 whistlers (Olive-flanked, Maroon-backed, Sulphur-bellied, Golden and Drab), 4 flowerpeckers (Yellow-sided, Crimson-crowned, Flame-breasted and Grey-sided), 3 sunbirds, 6 white-eyes (including Lemon-bellied, Black-ringed, Cream-throated, and Black-crowned, and Streak-headed Ibon), Moluccan and Sulawesi Myzomelas, White-streaked Friarbird, Dark-eared and White-eared Myzas, 4 munias (including Black-faced and Pale-headed), Moluccan, Short-tailed and Metallic Starlings, Sulawesi, White-necked, Fiery-browed, and Finch-billed Mynas, Dusky Oriole, 3 drongos, and Piping and Long-billed Crows.
1997 HALMAHERA / SULAWESI TOUR
A small bird, about 30 ft. up in a tree overhanging the road, caught my attention. When I looked at it through my binoculars, it turned out to be a small flycatcher. Closer inspection with a spotting scope revealed that the bird had characteristics rather different from any known species. Everyone got good views of the bird with their binoculars, but not all were able to view it with the scope as it soon disappeared. A few days later, we found a pair of this mystery species and were able to get extended studies as well as a tape recording of some call notes. Subsequently we met another group of birders from Europe who had briefly seen a similar bird.
We were on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and we apparently discovered an undescribed species, a bird new to science. It will take more field studies to sort out the bird's identity, but it was a most exciting first for a KingBird Tour.
Elsewhere on Sulawesi, we had fine views of the island's most bizarre endemic, the Maleo, as several of the species flew up to their night-time roost in late afternoon. For the first time, we saw all four of Sulawesi's endemic accipiters (Sulawesi Goshawk, Spot-tailed Goshawk, Small Sparrowhawk, and Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk), on one tour. Only the Vinous-breasted evaded superb scope looks. Diurnal raptors were well represented with Jerdon's Baza, Barred Honey-Kite, Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, Spotted Harrier, Black Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle and Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle. A special treat was a lengthy scope view of a perched Sombre Pigeon only 80 feet away. Six different Purple-bearded Bee-eaters were particularly enjoyable.
On Halmahera, all enjoyed good looks at Wallace's Standardwing, but several extremely lucky folks were privileged to see this exotic species copulating at close range at eye level. Everybody got good looks at the Ivory-breasted Pitta, and the Paradise Crow performed well for us.
The trip produced 13 species of kingfishers (including Green-backed, Common Paradise, Black-billed, Blue-and-white, Sombre, Beach, Masked, Sulawesi and Variable), Gurney's Eagle, Philippine and Dusky Scrubfowl, Red-backed Buttonquail, excellent close scope views of White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, 5 Fruit-doves, 7 imperial pigeons, 14 parrots (including White Cockatoo, 2 racquet-tails and 3 hanging-parrots), Yellow-billed Malkoha, Goliath and Bay Coucals, 6 owls (including Sulawesi Owl and Speckled Boobook), Moluccan Owlet-Nightjar, 4 nightjars, 3 rollers, 3 hornbills, 8 cuckooshrikes, 3 trillers, Great Shortwing, great looks at Sulawesi and Rusty-backed Thrushes, 5 monarchs, 3 fantails, 5 whistlers, Blue-faced Parrotfinch, 8 starlings and mynas, Ivory-backed Woodswallow and much more.
It was a splendid trip with good company, great birds, fine hospitality and excellent food.
Jumat, 22 Agustus 2008
The Island of Lombok
LOMBOK – SUMBAWA – KOMODO ISLANDS – FLORES
TOUR SUGGESTIONS
LOMBOK
The Island of Lombok has a lot to offer, from fantastic nature, production of pottery, weavings and baskets, interesting anthropology and history. We can adjust any tour according to your interests. Rinjani Trekking can be organised in the appropriate season for the fit and healthy. Visits to isolated minority groups, such as the Buddhist communities, can be arranged.
6 –Day Tour
Some meals, transport, professional guiding and accommodation inclusive
Pick up from airport. Check into hotel near the Batu Bolong Temple right on the beach. Relax
Day 1) Cultural experience in an isolated area in North West Lombok. Overnight in a fabulous guesthouse with fascinating views near Mount Rinjani.
Day 2) After breakfast view the oldest mosque in Lombok and proceed to the pristine East Lombok coast. In the afternoons you will see a place significant for Lombok’s economy. Overnight in a hotel on the beach.
Day 3) Snorkel the best reefs in East Lombok or just laze around on one of the white sand atolls before leaving the coast.
Day 4) Off to East Lombok’s tobacco and rice growing area. Stay in one of Lombok’s most stunning cultural heritage area surrounded by tropical agriculture. Be surprised in the evenings.
Day 5) Visit of a school and mingle with the locals. Rice terrace walk or visit a weaving community.
Day 6) Leave for Mataram. Before heading back to your hotel, have lunch in one of Mataram’s outstanding cafes. Overnight in your Hotel.
End of tour.
WEST SUMBAWA
West Sumbawa is one of 7 rural regencies in NTB and represents the smallest regency in terms of size and population. It is also the most pristine and untouched area and therefore ideal to discover quiet, unspoilt beaches, relatively unknown history and fantastic local arts and crafts. West Sumbawa also comprises of one of the world’s largest copper and gold mines located at Batu Hijau near Maluk. Mine visits can be arranged on request.
7-Day Tour
Some meals, transport, professional guiding and accommodation inclusive.
Pick up from your Lombok Hotel or straight from the airport to the ferry in East Lombok which brings you to West Sumbawa. Alternatively this tour can start with a relaxation day on the East Lombok coast.
Day1) Take the ferry from Labuan Lombok to Poto Tano and proceed to Taliwang, the capital of the regency West Sumbawa. On the way visit Lake Lebo, a natural proof of the geographical Wallace Line. O/N in Taliwang, Beach Resort.
Day 2) Visit a fairly isolated weaving community producing fine cloth on traditional handlooms. Lunch in the weaving village. Proceed to Jelenga Beach, one of West Sumbawa’s finest stretch of beach, and overnight in simple beach huts with friendly local service.
Day 3) Jelenga Beach
Day 4) Proceed to Maluk. Option of visiting the Newmont gold and copper mine.
Day 5) & Day 6) Proceed to Sekotong. More fantastic beaches and jungles. Soft trekking.
Day 7) Return to Lombok. On the way visit one of West Sumbawa’s old historical graves. Back to your Hotel in Lombok.
End of Tour
Sumbawa Island & Komodo ISLAND
Sumbawa Island with its volcano, Mt Tambora, offers adventurous trekking, wonderful natural forests, archeological sites, fantastic beaches, arts and crafts and interesting Dutch colonial heritage. Unfortunately Sumbawa is ignored by most tourists who usually proceed straight to Eastern Indonesia.
If you chose to tour the entire island of Sumbawa we recommend a visit to the Komodo Islands, one of Indonesia’s famous national parks featuring the Komodo Dragon, a large monitor.
Tambora Trekking can be arranged in the appropriate season for the fit and healthy.
8-Day Grand Tour Sumbawa-Komodo
Some meals, transport, professional guiding and accommodation inclusive.
Day 1) From your hotel in Lombok you will proceed to the ferry which brings you to Sumbawa. On to Kencana Beach Resort. On the way visit Hindu historical sites.
Day 2) Sumbawa Besar, a city with a great historical past. Visit the Sultan’s Palace. Further interesting cultural surprises. Back to Kencana.
Day 3) Off to the regency of Dompu and to beautiful Lakey Beach.
Day 4) Excursion to Ranggo village, famous for its weaving community. Have lunch in the village. Back to Lakey Beach.
Day 5) Proceed to Bima. This city has a distinctive Arabic flavor, an impressive harbour, oriental night markets and a vast history. O/N in Bima.
Day 6) Proceed to Wawo Maria and stay in an old Dutch colonial manor inclusive full board. Walk to the traditional Lumbungs (rice barns), visit the area’s craftsmen and go for a refreshing swim in a pool fed with spring water.
Day 7) Early in the morning proceed to Sape, the most eastern point of Sumbawa. Board your private vessel and leave for the magnificent island world of Komodo. O/N on board of your vessel. All meals included.
Day 8) Back to Bima to catch the flight back to Lombok. Depending on flight schedules you might have to stay an additional night in Bima.
End of Tour
CCTA TOURS Welcome Lombok West Sumbawa Sumbawa Flores & Komodo
TOUR SUGGESTIONS
LOMBOK
The Island of Lombok has a lot to offer, from fantastic nature, production of pottery, weavings and baskets, interesting anthropology and history. We can adjust any tour according to your interests. Rinjani Trekking can be organised in the appropriate season for the fit and healthy. Visits to isolated minority groups, such as the Buddhist communities, can be arranged.
6 –Day Tour
Some meals, transport, professional guiding and accommodation inclusive
Pick up from airport. Check into hotel near the Batu Bolong Temple right on the beach. Relax
Day 1) Cultural experience in an isolated area in North West Lombok. Overnight in a fabulous guesthouse with fascinating views near Mount Rinjani.
Day 2) After breakfast view the oldest mosque in Lombok and proceed to the pristine East Lombok coast. In the afternoons you will see a place significant for Lombok’s economy. Overnight in a hotel on the beach.
Day 3) Snorkel the best reefs in East Lombok or just laze around on one of the white sand atolls before leaving the coast.
Day 4) Off to East Lombok’s tobacco and rice growing area. Stay in one of Lombok’s most stunning cultural heritage area surrounded by tropical agriculture. Be surprised in the evenings.
Day 5) Visit of a school and mingle with the locals. Rice terrace walk or visit a weaving community.
Day 6) Leave for Mataram. Before heading back to your hotel, have lunch in one of Mataram’s outstanding cafes. Overnight in your Hotel.
End of tour.
WEST SUMBAWA
West Sumbawa is one of 7 rural regencies in NTB and represents the smallest regency in terms of size and population. It is also the most pristine and untouched area and therefore ideal to discover quiet, unspoilt beaches, relatively unknown history and fantastic local arts and crafts. West Sumbawa also comprises of one of the world’s largest copper and gold mines located at Batu Hijau near Maluk. Mine visits can be arranged on request.
7-Day Tour
Some meals, transport, professional guiding and accommodation inclusive.
Pick up from your Lombok Hotel or straight from the airport to the ferry in East Lombok which brings you to West Sumbawa. Alternatively this tour can start with a relaxation day on the East Lombok coast.
Day1) Take the ferry from Labuan Lombok to Poto Tano and proceed to Taliwang, the capital of the regency West Sumbawa. On the way visit Lake Lebo, a natural proof of the geographical Wallace Line. O/N in Taliwang, Beach Resort.
Day 2) Visit a fairly isolated weaving community producing fine cloth on traditional handlooms. Lunch in the weaving village. Proceed to Jelenga Beach, one of West Sumbawa’s finest stretch of beach, and overnight in simple beach huts with friendly local service.
Day 3) Jelenga Beach
Day 4) Proceed to Maluk. Option of visiting the Newmont gold and copper mine.
Day 5) & Day 6) Proceed to Sekotong. More fantastic beaches and jungles. Soft trekking.
Day 7) Return to Lombok. On the way visit one of West Sumbawa’s old historical graves. Back to your Hotel in Lombok.
End of Tour
Sumbawa Island & Komodo ISLAND
Sumbawa Island with its volcano, Mt Tambora, offers adventurous trekking, wonderful natural forests, archeological sites, fantastic beaches, arts and crafts and interesting Dutch colonial heritage. Unfortunately Sumbawa is ignored by most tourists who usually proceed straight to Eastern Indonesia.
If you chose to tour the entire island of Sumbawa we recommend a visit to the Komodo Islands, one of Indonesia’s famous national parks featuring the Komodo Dragon, a large monitor.
Tambora Trekking can be arranged in the appropriate season for the fit and healthy.
8-Day Grand Tour Sumbawa-Komodo
Some meals, transport, professional guiding and accommodation inclusive.
Day 1) From your hotel in Lombok you will proceed to the ferry which brings you to Sumbawa. On to Kencana Beach Resort. On the way visit Hindu historical sites.
Day 2) Sumbawa Besar, a city with a great historical past. Visit the Sultan’s Palace. Further interesting cultural surprises. Back to Kencana.
Day 3) Off to the regency of Dompu and to beautiful Lakey Beach.
Day 4) Excursion to Ranggo village, famous for its weaving community. Have lunch in the village. Back to Lakey Beach.
Day 5) Proceed to Bima. This city has a distinctive Arabic flavor, an impressive harbour, oriental night markets and a vast history. O/N in Bima.
Day 6) Proceed to Wawo Maria and stay in an old Dutch colonial manor inclusive full board. Walk to the traditional Lumbungs (rice barns), visit the area’s craftsmen and go for a refreshing swim in a pool fed with spring water.
Day 7) Early in the morning proceed to Sape, the most eastern point of Sumbawa. Board your private vessel and leave for the magnificent island world of Komodo. O/N on board of your vessel. All meals included.
Day 8) Back to Bima to catch the flight back to Lombok. Depending on flight schedules you might have to stay an additional night in Bima.
End of Tour
CCTA TOURS Welcome Lombok West Sumbawa Sumbawa Flores & Komodo
23 Days Indonesia Archipelago Tour
Tour Code: INDO-PT/10
Java - Lesser Sunda and Bali
DAY 01 : JAKARTA
On arrival at Soekarno Hatta Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 02 : JAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Monument include passing in front of Presidential Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Catholic Church. Then proceed to the old part of Sunda Kelapa passing "Kota" the part of the old city as well as China Town. If the time permit you may stop at famous antiques Market in Jalan Surabaya. Continue to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature) to observe the 160 Ha beautiful Indonesia part completed with orchid, Bird park, 27 Traditional Houses where handicrafts are exhibited (now we have 33 Provinces in Indonesia but still exhibit 27 tradisional houses). Return to hotel.(B)
DAY 03 : JAKARTA - JOGJA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for Jogjakarta. On arrival direct transfer to your hotel for accommodation. After lunch city sight-seeing tour of Yogyakarta, visit Sonobudoyo Museum, the Sultan's Palace, the water castle at Taman Sari, The Batik Home Industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Return to hotel. (B,)
DAY 04 : JOGYA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour to the world famous Buddhist Temple "Borobudur" which is situated 27 miles North West of Yogyakarta. Stop will also be made at Pawon and Mendut Temples. Return to hotel. Then visit to the 9th Century Prambanan Hindu Temples, Plaosan and Kalasan temples which situated 9 miles from Yogyakarta. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : JOGJA - SURABAYA - BROMO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Surabaya. Upon arrival at Juanda Airport of Surabaya, meeting service and direct drive for 3 hours to Sukapura. Accommodation will be at your hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BROMO - SURABAYA
Early morning drive by a jeep to Cemoro Lawang village and Mount Penanjakan (2770 m ) where you can admire the beautiful sunrise and unique view. After sunrise we continue ride on a horse back to Mt. Bromo and pass the spectcular “sand sea ”, and finally climbing 245 stair cases to reach the rim of crater. After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mount Bromo, retun to hotel for having breakfast. Free at leisure until time to transfer to Surabaya. Check into your hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SURABAYA - MATARAM
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Mataram - Lombok Island. On arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer to hotel for accommodation. Full day you will be touring to observe the native Sasak tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of the many pottery villages in Lombok, where clay pots of simple design and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday tour explores the coral island of Gili Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok. There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare). Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return, several stops will be made at Lendang Banjur, a typical country market, and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of the island. Afternoon return to Hotel.(B,L)
DAY 09 : LOMBOK - SUMBAWA BESAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving to the neighbour island Sumbawa is really an unforgetable experince. Drive through Lombok Island to Labuan Lombok harbour, taking a ferry crossing Alas strait. On arrival at Poto Tano harbour, proceed to Sumbawa Besar for accommodation at Kencana Beach Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : SUMBAWA BESAR - BIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting Dalam Loka Palace which was built up on 99 wooden stilts, Bala Kuning (Yellow House) the private museum of Sumbawa Royal family. Lunch at local restaurant then drive to Bima around 250 km or about 5 hours drive via well surfaced highway. Several stops will be made for taking picture and according to local happenings. Accommodation and dinner will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : BIMA - KOMODO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin which has 6 - 12 beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation and meals will be served on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO - RUTENG
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg weight. The total numbers of these lizards are estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on board and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo. Then drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as its back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check-in at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for making local liquor process demonstration. On arrival explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalitic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and their way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. Stop will be made on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive to Bajawa for accommodation and meals at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch Geologist in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals will be served at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : MAUMERE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure until time to transfer to the Airport to depart to Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 kms for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe, visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottennesse village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 18 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU -WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu - Sumba Island. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way you may stop at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese. On arrival at Waikabubak direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B, L, D)
DAY 19 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Return to hotel for lunch. Drive back to Waingapu for acoomodations at your hotel for accommodation and dinner.- (B,L,D)
DAY 20 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Denpasar- Bali. On arrival at Airport of Denpasar, transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 21 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Batubulan village to attend Barong and Keris - The traditional Balinese dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages of Celuk, Batuan, Mas and Ubud, to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a Hindu meditation center dating back to the 11th Century, Then Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next onto view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Return through Bangli town to see the 13th century Kehen. Return to hotel. (B, L)
DAY 22 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday free at leisure or join an optional tour to get to know more about Bali. (B)
DAY 23 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. (B)
Tour Code: INDO-PT/10
Java - Lesser Sunda and Bali
DAY 01 : JAKARTA
On arrival at Soekarno Hatta Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 02 : JAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Monument include passing in front of Presidential Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Catholic Church. Then proceed to the old part of Sunda Kelapa passing "Kota" the part of the old city as well as China Town. If the time permit you may stop at famous antiques Market in Jalan Surabaya. Continue to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature) to observe the 160 Ha beautiful Indonesia part completed with orchid, Bird park, 27 Traditional Houses where handicrafts are exhibited (now we have 33 Provinces in Indonesia but still exhibit 27 tradisional houses). Return to hotel.(B)
DAY 03 : JAKARTA - JOGJA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for Jogjakarta. On arrival direct transfer to your hotel for accommodation. After lunch city sight-seeing tour of Yogyakarta, visit Sonobudoyo Museum, the Sultan's Palace, the water castle at Taman Sari, The Batik Home Industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Return to hotel. (B,)
DAY 04 : JOGYA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour to the world famous Buddhist Temple "Borobudur" which is situated 27 miles North West of Yogyakarta. Stop will also be made at Pawon and Mendut Temples. Return to hotel. Then visit to the 9th Century Prambanan Hindu Temples, Plaosan and Kalasan temples which situated 9 miles from Yogyakarta. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : JOGJA - SURABAYA - BROMO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Surabaya. Upon arrival at Juanda Airport of Surabaya, meeting service and direct drive for 3 hours to Sukapura. Accommodation will be at your hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BROMO - SURABAYA
Early morning drive by a jeep to Cemoro Lawang village and Mount Penanjakan (2770 m ) where you can admire the beautiful sunrise and unique view. After sunrise we continue ride on a horse back to Mt. Bromo and pass the spectcular “sand sea ”, and finally climbing 245 stair cases to reach the rim of crater. After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mount Bromo, retun to hotel for having breakfast. Free at leisure until time to transfer to Surabaya. Check into your hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SURABAYA - MATARAM
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Mataram - Lombok Island. On arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer to hotel for accommodation. Full day you will be touring to observe the native Sasak tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of the many pottery villages in Lombok, where clay pots of simple design and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday tour explores the coral island of Gili Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok. There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare). Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return, several stops will be made at Lendang Banjur, a typical country market, and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of the island. Afternoon return to Hotel.(B,L)
DAY 09 : LOMBOK - SUMBAWA BESAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving to the neighbour island Sumbawa is really an unforgetable experince. Drive through Lombok Island to Labuan Lombok harbour, taking a ferry crossing Alas strait. On arrival at Poto Tano harbour, proceed to Sumbawa Besar for accommodation at Kencana Beach Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : SUMBAWA BESAR - BIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting Dalam Loka Palace which was built up on 99 wooden stilts, Bala Kuning (Yellow House) the private museum of Sumbawa Royal family. Lunch at local restaurant then drive to Bima around 250 km or about 5 hours drive via well surfaced highway. Several stops will be made for taking picture and according to local happenings. Accommodation and dinner will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : BIMA - KOMODO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin which has 6 - 12 beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation and meals will be served on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO - RUTENG
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg weight. The total numbers of these lizards are estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on board and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo. Then drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as its back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check-in at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for making local liquor process demonstration. On arrival explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalitic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and their way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. Stop will be made on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive to Bajawa for accommodation and meals at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch Geologist in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals will be served at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : MAUMERE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure until time to transfer to the Airport to depart to Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 kms for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe, visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottennesse village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 18 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU -WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu - Sumba Island. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way you may stop at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese. On arrival at Waikabubak direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B, L, D)
DAY 19 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Return to hotel for lunch. Drive back to Waingapu for acoomodations at your hotel for accommodation and dinner.- (B,L,D)
DAY 20 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Denpasar- Bali. On arrival at Airport of Denpasar, transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 21 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Batubulan village to attend Barong and Keris - The traditional Balinese dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages of Celuk, Batuan, Mas and Ubud, to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a Hindu meditation center dating back to the 11th Century, Then Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next onto view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Return through Bangli town to see the 13th century Kehen. Return to hotel. (B, L)
DAY 22 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday free at leisure or join an optional tour to get to know more about Bali. (B)
DAY 23 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. (B)
23 Days Indonesia Archipelago Tour
Tour Code: INDO-PT/10
Java - Lesser Sunda and Bali
DAY 01 : JAKARTA
On arrival at Soekarno Hatta Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 02 : JAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Monument include passing in front of Presidential Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Catholic Church. Then proceed to the old part of Sunda Kelapa passing "Kota" the part of the old city as well as China Town. If the time permit you may stop at famous antiques Market in Jalan Surabaya. Continue to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature) to observe the 160 Ha beautiful Indonesia part completed with orchid, Bird park, 27 Traditional Houses where handicrafts are exhibited (now we have 33 Provinces in Indonesia but still exhibit 27 tradisional houses). Return to hotel.(B)
DAY 03 : JAKARTA - JOGJA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for Jogjakarta. On arrival direct transfer to your hotel for accommodation. After lunch city sight-seeing tour of Yogyakarta, visit Sonobudoyo Museum, the Sultan's Palace, the water castle at Taman Sari, The Batik Home Industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Return to hotel. (B,)
DAY 04 : JOGYA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour to the world famous Buddhist Temple "Borobudur" which is situated 27 miles North West of Yogyakarta. Stop will also be made at Pawon and Mendut Temples. Return to hotel. Then visit to the 9th Century Prambanan Hindu Temples, Plaosan and Kalasan temples which situated 9 miles from Yogyakarta. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : JOGJA - SURABAYA - BROMO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Surabaya. Upon arrival at Juanda Airport of Surabaya, meeting service and direct drive for 3 hours to Sukapura. Accommodation will be at your hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BROMO - SURABAYA
Early morning drive by a jeep to Cemoro Lawang village and Mount Penanjakan (2770 m ) where you can admire the beautiful sunrise and unique view. After sunrise we continue ride on a horse back to Mt. Bromo and pass the spectcular “sand sea ”, and finally climbing 245 stair cases to reach the rim of crater. After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mount Bromo, retun to hotel for having breakfast. Free at leisure until time to transfer to Surabaya. Check into your hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SURABAYA - MATARAM
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Mataram - Lombok Island. On arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer to hotel for accommodation. Full day you will be touring to observe the native Sasak tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of the many pottery villages in Lombok, where clay pots of simple design and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday tour explores the coral island of Gili Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok. There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare). Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return, several stops will be made at Lendang Banjur, a typical country market, and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of the island. Afternoon return to Hotel.(B,L)
DAY 09 : LOMBOK - SUMBAWA BESAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving to the neighbour island Sumbawa is really an unforgetable experince. Drive through Lombok Island to Labuan Lombok harbour, taking a ferry crossing Alas strait. On arrival at Poto Tano harbour, proceed to Sumbawa Besar for accommodation at Kencana Beach Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : SUMBAWA BESAR - BIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting Dalam Loka Palace which was built up on 99 wooden stilts, Bala Kuning (Yellow House) the private museum of Sumbawa Royal family. Lunch at local restaurant then drive to Bima around 250 km or about 5 hours drive via well surfaced highway. Several stops will be made for taking picture and according to local happenings. Accommodation and dinner will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : BIMA - KOMODO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin which has 6 - 12 beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation and meals will be served on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO - RUTENG
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg weight. The total numbers of these lizards are estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on board and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo. Then drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as its back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check-in at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for making local liquor process demonstration. On arrival explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalitic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and their way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. Stop will be made on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive to Bajawa for accommodation and meals at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch Geologist in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals will be served at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : MAUMERE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure until time to transfer to the Airport to depart to Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 kms for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe, visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottennesse village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 18 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU -WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu - Sumba Island. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way you may stop at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese. On arrival at Waikabubak direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B, L, D)
DAY 19 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Return to hotel for lunch. Drive back to Waingapu for acoomodations at your hotel for accommodation and dinner.- (B,L,D)
DAY 20 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Denpasar- Bali. On arrival at Airport of Denpasar, transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 21 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Batubulan village to attend Barong and Keris - The traditional Balinese dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages of Celuk, Batuan, Mas and Ubud, to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a Hindu meditation center dating back to the 11th Century, Then Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next onto view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Return through Bangli town to see the 13th century Kehen. Return to hotel. (B, L)
DAY 22 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday free at leisure or join an optional tour to get to know more about Bali. (B)
DAY 23 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. (B)
Tour Code: INDO-PT/10
Java - Lesser Sunda and Bali
DAY 01 : JAKARTA
On arrival at Soekarno Hatta Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 02 : JAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Monument include passing in front of Presidential Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Catholic Church. Then proceed to the old part of Sunda Kelapa passing "Kota" the part of the old city as well as China Town. If the time permit you may stop at famous antiques Market in Jalan Surabaya. Continue to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature) to observe the 160 Ha beautiful Indonesia part completed with orchid, Bird park, 27 Traditional Houses where handicrafts are exhibited (now we have 33 Provinces in Indonesia but still exhibit 27 tradisional houses). Return to hotel.(B)
DAY 03 : JAKARTA - JOGJA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for Jogjakarta. On arrival direct transfer to your hotel for accommodation. After lunch city sight-seeing tour of Yogyakarta, visit Sonobudoyo Museum, the Sultan's Palace, the water castle at Taman Sari, The Batik Home Industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Return to hotel. (B,)
DAY 04 : JOGYA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour to the world famous Buddhist Temple "Borobudur" which is situated 27 miles North West of Yogyakarta. Stop will also be made at Pawon and Mendut Temples. Return to hotel. Then visit to the 9th Century Prambanan Hindu Temples, Plaosan and Kalasan temples which situated 9 miles from Yogyakarta. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : JOGJA - SURABAYA - BROMO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Surabaya. Upon arrival at Juanda Airport of Surabaya, meeting service and direct drive for 3 hours to Sukapura. Accommodation will be at your hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BROMO - SURABAYA
Early morning drive by a jeep to Cemoro Lawang village and Mount Penanjakan (2770 m ) where you can admire the beautiful sunrise and unique view. After sunrise we continue ride on a horse back to Mt. Bromo and pass the spectcular “sand sea ”, and finally climbing 245 stair cases to reach the rim of crater. After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mount Bromo, retun to hotel for having breakfast. Free at leisure until time to transfer to Surabaya. Check into your hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SURABAYA - MATARAM
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Mataram - Lombok Island. On arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer to hotel for accommodation. Full day you will be touring to observe the native Sasak tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of the many pottery villages in Lombok, where clay pots of simple design and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday tour explores the coral island of Gili Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok. There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare). Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return, several stops will be made at Lendang Banjur, a typical country market, and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of the island. Afternoon return to Hotel.(B,L)
DAY 09 : LOMBOK - SUMBAWA BESAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving to the neighbour island Sumbawa is really an unforgetable experince. Drive through Lombok Island to Labuan Lombok harbour, taking a ferry crossing Alas strait. On arrival at Poto Tano harbour, proceed to Sumbawa Besar for accommodation at Kencana Beach Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : SUMBAWA BESAR - BIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting Dalam Loka Palace which was built up on 99 wooden stilts, Bala Kuning (Yellow House) the private museum of Sumbawa Royal family. Lunch at local restaurant then drive to Bima around 250 km or about 5 hours drive via well surfaced highway. Several stops will be made for taking picture and according to local happenings. Accommodation and dinner will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : BIMA - KOMODO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin which has 6 - 12 beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation and meals will be served on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO - RUTENG
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg weight. The total numbers of these lizards are estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on board and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo. Then drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as its back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check-in at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for making local liquor process demonstration. On arrival explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalitic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and their way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. Stop will be made on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive to Bajawa for accommodation and meals at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch Geologist in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals will be served at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : MAUMERE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure until time to transfer to the Airport to depart to Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 kms for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe, visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottennesse village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 18 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU -WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu - Sumba Island. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way you may stop at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese. On arrival at Waikabubak direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B, L, D)
DAY 19 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Return to hotel for lunch. Drive back to Waingapu for acoomodations at your hotel for accommodation and dinner.- (B,L,D)
DAY 20 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Denpasar- Bali. On arrival at Airport of Denpasar, transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 21 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Batubulan village to attend Barong and Keris - The traditional Balinese dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages of Celuk, Batuan, Mas and Ubud, to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a Hindu meditation center dating back to the 11th Century, Then Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next onto view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Return through Bangli town to see the 13th century Kehen. Return to hotel. (B, L)
DAY 22 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday free at leisure or join an optional tour to get to know more about Bali. (B)
DAY 23 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. (B)
23 Days Indonesia Archipelago Tour
23 Days Indonesia Archipelago Tour
Tour Code: INDO-PT/10
Java - Lesser Sunda and Bali
DAY 01 : JAKARTA
On arrival at Soekarno Hatta Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 02 : JAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Monument include passing in front of Presidential Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Catholic Church. Then proceed to the old part of Sunda Kelapa passing "Kota" the part of the old city as well as China Town. If the time permit you may stop at famous antiques Market in Jalan Surabaya. Continue to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature) to observe the 160 Ha beautiful Indonesia part completed with orchid, Bird park, 27 Traditional Houses where handicrafts are exhibited (now we have 33 Provinces in Indonesia but still exhibit 27 tradisional houses). Return to hotel.(B)
DAY 03 : JAKARTA - JOGJA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for Jogjakarta. On arrival direct transfer to your hotel for accommodation. After lunch city sight-seeing tour of Yogyakarta, visit Sonobudoyo Museum, the Sultan's Palace, the water castle at Taman Sari, The Batik Home Industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Return to hotel. (B,)
DAY 04 : JOGYA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour to the world famous Buddhist Temple "Borobudur" which is situated 27 miles North West of Yogyakarta. Stop will also be made at Pawon and Mendut Temples. Return to hotel. Then visit to the 9th Century Prambanan Hindu Temples, Plaosan and Kalasan temples which situated 9 miles from Yogyakarta. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : JOGJA - SURABAYA - BROMO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Surabaya. Upon arrival at Juanda Airport of Surabaya, meeting service and direct drive for 3 hours to Sukapura. Accommodation will be at your hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BROMO - SURABAYA
Early morning drive by a jeep to Cemoro Lawang village and Mount Penanjakan (2770 m ) where you can admire the beautiful sunrise and unique view. After sunrise we continue ride on a horse back to Mt. Bromo and pass the spectcular “sand sea ”, and finally climbing 245 stair cases to reach the rim of crater. After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mount Bromo, retun to hotel for having breakfast. Free at leisure until time to transfer to Surabaya. Check into your hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SURABAYA - MATARAM
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Mataram - Lombok Island. On arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer to hotel for accommodation. Full day you will be touring to observe the native Sasak tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of the many pottery villages in Lombok, where clay pots of simple design and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday tour explores the coral island of Gili Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok. There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare). Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return, several stops will be made at Lendang Banjur, a typical country market, and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of the island. Afternoon return to Hotel.(B,L)
DAY 09 : LOMBOK - SUMBAWA BESAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving to the neighbour island Sumbawa is really an unforgetable experince. Drive through Lombok Island to Labuan Lombok harbour, taking a ferry crossing Alas strait. On arrival at Poto Tano harbour, proceed to Sumbawa Besar for accommodation at Kencana Beach Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : SUMBAWA BESAR - BIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting Dalam Loka Palace which was built up on 99 wooden stilts, Bala Kuning (Yellow House) the private museum of Sumbawa Royal family. Lunch at local restaurant then drive to Bima around 250 km or about 5 hours drive via well surfaced highway. Several stops will be made for taking picture and according to local happenings. Accommodation and dinner will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : BIMA - KOMODO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin which has 6 - 12 beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation and meals will be served on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO - RUTENG
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg weight. The total numbers of these lizards are estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on board and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo. Then drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as its back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check-in at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for making local liquor process demonstration. On arrival explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalitic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and their way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. Stop will be made on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive to Bajawa for accommodation and meals at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch Geologist in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals will be served at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : MAUMERE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure until time to transfer to the Airport to depart to Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 kms for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe, visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottennesse village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 18 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU -WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu - Sumba Island. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way you may stop at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese. On arrival at Waikabubak direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B, L, D)
DAY 19 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Return to hotel for lunch. Drive back to Waingapu for acoomodations at your hotel for accommodation and dinner.- (B,L,D)
DAY 20 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Denpasar- Bali. On arrival at Airport of Denpasar, transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 21 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Batubulan village to attend Barong and Keris - The traditional Balinese dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages of Celuk, Batuan, Mas and Ubud, to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a Hindu meditation center dating back to the 11th Century, Then Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next onto view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Return through Bangli town to see the 13th century Kehen. Return to hotel. (B, L)
DAY 22 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday free at leisure or join an optional tour to get to know more about Bali. (B)
DAY 23 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. (B)
Tour Code: INDO-PT/10
Java - Lesser Sunda and Bali
DAY 01 : JAKARTA
On arrival at Soekarno Hatta Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 02 : JAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit the National Monument include passing in front of Presidential Palace, Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Catholic Church. Then proceed to the old part of Sunda Kelapa passing "Kota" the part of the old city as well as China Town. If the time permit you may stop at famous antiques Market in Jalan Surabaya. Continue to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia in Miniature) to observe the 160 Ha beautiful Indonesia part completed with orchid, Bird park, 27 Traditional Houses where handicrafts are exhibited (now we have 33 Provinces in Indonesia but still exhibit 27 tradisional houses). Return to hotel.(B)
DAY 03 : JAKARTA - JOGJA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for Jogjakarta. On arrival direct transfer to your hotel for accommodation. After lunch city sight-seeing tour of Yogyakarta, visit Sonobudoyo Museum, the Sultan's Palace, the water castle at Taman Sari, The Batik Home Industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Return to hotel. (B,)
DAY 04 : JOGYA
Breakfast at hotel. Morning tour to the world famous Buddhist Temple "Borobudur" which is situated 27 miles North West of Yogyakarta. Stop will also be made at Pawon and Mendut Temples. Return to hotel. Then visit to the 9th Century Prambanan Hindu Temples, Plaosan and Kalasan temples which situated 9 miles from Yogyakarta. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 05 : JOGJA - SURABAYA - BROMO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Surabaya. Upon arrival at Juanda Airport of Surabaya, meeting service and direct drive for 3 hours to Sukapura. Accommodation will be at your hotel. (B)
DAY 06 : BROMO - SURABAYA
Early morning drive by a jeep to Cemoro Lawang village and Mount Penanjakan (2770 m ) where you can admire the beautiful sunrise and unique view. After sunrise we continue ride on a horse back to Mt. Bromo and pass the spectcular “sand sea ”, and finally climbing 245 stair cases to reach the rim of crater. After enjoying the lovely sunrise and view of Mount Bromo, retun to hotel for having breakfast. Free at leisure until time to transfer to Surabaya. Check into your hotel. (B)
DAY 07 : SURABAYA - MATARAM
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Mataram - Lombok Island. On arrival at airport of Mataram, our guide will meet you and transfer to hotel for accommodation. Full day you will be touring to observe the native Sasak tribe. Drive south to Rambitan/Sade village to see their traditional hyperbolic-shaped huts supported by roughly hewn wooden beams and learn about traditional customs and culture. On the way, stops will be made at Sukarare to observe hand weaving, and Penunjak - one of the many pottery villages in Lombok, where clay pots of simple design and primitive style are produced. Return to your hotel. (B)
DAY 08 : LOMBOK
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday tour explores the coral island of Gili Air, one of three small islands in Northwest Lombok. There, you can skin-dive or snorkel in the offshore underwater gardens, with their spectacular corals and marine life. (Diving and snorkel fares are not included in this tour fare). Or, go swimming in the crystal clear water and laze around on the white sandy beach. Lunch boxes will be provided. On the return, several stops will be made at Lendang Banjur, a typical country market, and Pusuk to view the beautiful panorama of the northern coast of the island. Afternoon return to Hotel.(B,L)
DAY 09 : LOMBOK - SUMBAWA BESAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving to the neighbour island Sumbawa is really an unforgetable experince. Drive through Lombok Island to Labuan Lombok harbour, taking a ferry crossing Alas strait. On arrival at Poto Tano harbour, proceed to Sumbawa Besar for accommodation at Kencana Beach Hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 10 : SUMBAWA BESAR - BIMA
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting Dalam Loka Palace which was built up on 99 wooden stilts, Bala Kuning (Yellow House) the private museum of Sumbawa Royal family. Lunch at local restaurant then drive to Bima around 250 km or about 5 hours drive via well surfaced highway. Several stops will be made for taking picture and according to local happenings. Accommodation and dinner will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 11 : BIMA - KOMODO
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Sape harbor about 40 km to the South East (1 hour) and board on a wooden boat (a local boat which have been modified to enable and suitable for carrying tourist. Equipped by radio navigation, electricity, toilet, one big cabin which has 6 - 12 beds, life jacket and mattress.) Then cruise to Komodo Island for 6 hours. Late afternoon arrive at Komodo Island. Accommodation and meals will be served on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : KOMODO - LABUAN BAJO - RUTENG
After breakfast walk for 1.5 miles to Banugulung to see the activities of the giant Monitor Lizard "Komodo Dragon" which was scientifically described in 1912 as VARANUS KOMODOENSIS which is up to 3 m long and about 150 kg weight. The total numbers of these lizards are estimated at 5.000 - 7.000 inhabited in Komodo, Padar, Rinca Island and Western Flores. Return to the based and an opportunity to swim or snorkel on clean and pink sandy beach. Lunch will be served on board and continue cruise to Labuan Bajo. Then drive overland to Ruteng - a cool and small town as the capital city of Manggarai Regency where major Mangarainese tribe dwelt. On the way stops will be made at Lembor and Cancar where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of rice fields with lush and dry hills as its back ground, and other places according to local happenings. On arrival direct check-in at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : RUTENG - BAJAWA
Breakfast at hotel. Onto Ruteng Puu - Manggarainese traditional village to see their unique slander-shaped houses and be with local people. Continue drive to the East to Bajawa - another cool and small town as a capital city of Ngada Regency (home of Ngada and Nagekeo tribes). Stops will be made "Ranamese" Lake, and snapshot at magnificent peak of Mt. Inerie - an active volcano and Aimere for making local liquor process demonstration. On arrival explore traditional village of Bajawa tribes. Visit Bena - a megalitic village where people do preserve their ancestral spirits believed and their way of life which can be seen in their "Ngadhu" and "Bhaga" - conical thatched roof huts symbolized their Male and Female ancestral spirits. Stop will be made on the slope of Inerie active volcano for taking pictures. Continue drive to Bajawa for accommodation and meals at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : BAJAWA - MONI
Breakfast at hotel. Continue drive overland for 5 hours to Moni. Stops will be made at Wogo - another traditional Bajawanese village through scenic road where you can enjoy beautiful panorama of the valley with sea as the back ground and Boawae - village of Nagekeo tribes to observe their tradition and culture, Ende for having lunch at a local restaurant, Onekore village - the center of "Ikat" hand-weaving with Endenese typical style. Proceed to Moni. Accommodation and meals will be at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : MONI - KELIMUTU - MAUMERE
After an early morning breakfast at 5.30 drive up to Kelimutu volcano to see the three colored lakes. Upon arrival walk for 1,5 km and then ascend 127 steps to top to view Kelimutu's green, blue and black lakes. Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch Geologist in 1914; at the time the lakes were red, blue and white. Descend to Moni village to view beautiful hand woven clothes and to visit Kowanara village famous for its traditional Lionese houses. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Wolowaru. Proceed to Maumere with several stops will be made according to local happenings. Accommodation and meals will be served at FLORES SAO RESORT. (B,L,D)
DAY 16 : MAUMERE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure until time to transfer to the Airport to depart to Kupang - Timor Island. On arrival at Eltari Airport of Kupang, transfer to your hotel for accommodation and dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17 : KUPANG - SOE - KUPANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Soe, a distance of 110 kms for 3 hours through beautiful panoramas of rice fields, farms, jungles and savanna. Stops will be made for taking pictures and local happenings. Upon arrival at Soe, visit several villages in order to learn about local culture and beliefs. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Soe. Return to Kupang with stops at Oebelo, a Rottennesse village famous for its unique music instrument called "Sasando", made from "lontar" palm leaves, and Tarus village to observe the process of making "laru" - local liquor. Return to hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 18 : KUPANG - WAINGAPU -WAIKABUBAK
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Waingapu - Sumba Island. On arrival at Mau'Hau Airport of Waingapu - East Sumba, our guide will meet you and transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive overland to Waikabubak - West Sumba a distance of 137 km (4 hours). On the way you may stop at Waibakul and Pasunga (Anakalang area) to see the greatest stone graves and traditional houses of West Sumbanese. On arrival at Waikabubak direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation and meals. (B, L, D)
DAY 19 : WAIKABUBAK - WAINGAPU
Breakfast at hotel. Visiting some villages which are located at small hills nearby the city of Waikabubak such as Puunaga, Tarung and Tabar, then to the local market to see the activities of local people in selling and buying their daily need and hand-weaving. Return to hotel for lunch. Drive back to Waingapu for acoomodations at your hotel for accommodation and dinner.- (B,L,D)
DAY 20 : WAINGAPU - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Denpasar- Bali. On arrival at Airport of Denpasar, transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 21 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Batubulan village to attend Barong and Keris - The traditional Balinese dance performance. Then visit the art and handicraft villages of Celuk, Batuan, Mas and Ubud, to witness gold and silver work, hand weaving woodcarving and painting. Proceed to Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a Hindu meditation center dating back to the 11th Century, Then Tampak Siring to see the holy spring water temple Tirta Empul. Next onto view the magnificent Panorama of the still active Mt. Batur volcano and Lake Batur. Return through Bangli town to see the 13th century Kehen. Return to hotel. (B, L)
DAY 22 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Fullday free at leisure or join an optional tour to get to know more about Bali. (B)
DAY 23 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to your next destination. (B)
Caylabne Bay Resort
Caylabne Bay Resort, Cavite - Philippines
Just 90 minutes from Manila is a panorama of pristine beaches and virgin forests. Caylabne Bay Resort is one of the Philippines' most promising resort-hotel. Treat yourself to the best of Asia in this Spanish Mediterranean-themed hideaway nestled in a secluded cove along the rugged coast of Ternate, Cavite. The 160-hectare refuge is best known for its wide expanse of white sand embraced by a boundless blanket of water.
Most resort destinations can speak only of sea-bound adventures. Mountain hideaways, of the highland experience. It's next to impossible to find a place that can offer both. But there is such a place. And it's nearer than you think. Nestled in a secluded cove along the rugged coast of Ternate, Cavite, Caylabne Bay Resort is just 90 kilometers or 90 minutes south of Manila.
The best of two worlds in one place. The mountains and the sea. Repose and recreation. All the elements of pleasure are here in Caylabne Bay.
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Location
Caylabne Bay Resort is situated in a cove at Caylabne Point, Cavite with a total land area of 160 hectares. It is surrounded by these islands: El Fraile, Caballo, La Monja, Carabao, and Corregidor.
Just 90 kilometers south of Manila, Caylabne Bay Resort can be reached via South Luzon Expressway, via Tagaytay City through Indang and through Magallanes, and via Coastal Road.
How to get to Caylabne Bay Resort
From South Luzon Expressway, exit at Carmona and continue west passing by Gen. M. Alvarez (GMA). Continue on Governors Drive passing by Trece Martirez City, and continue on to Naic. Follow the signs to Ternate town proper, passing by Muzon, and a Caltex station on the junction that separates the road to Ternate and to Maragondon town proper. Take the right road that leads to Ternate town proper. After the Ternate Municipal Hall, you will pass over a bridge. After a few minutes, you will pass by Puerto Azul. Continue south west, following the signs to Caylabne Bay Resort.
From Tagaytay via Indang, follow the road that leads to Naic. Then follow the driving instructions from Naic as stated above.
From Tagaytay via Magallanes, continue on the road to Maragondon, then turn right (north) until you reach the junction that separates the road to Naic and to Ternate (only a very few minutes) from Maragondon). Turn left following the signs to Ternate town proper. Then follow the instructions from Ternate town proper to the resort as stated above.
From Coastal Road, turn right at the first traffic light, passing by Bacoor town proper and a bridge. After the bridge, turn right passing by Island Cove (on the right side of the road), following the road (on a loop) to Binakayan. From Binakayan, turn right (south) following the signs to Centennial Road. Continue on Centennial Road passing by Cavite Economic Zone (on the right side of the road). Exit to Tanza, and continue towards Naic. Then follow the driving instructions from Naic as stated above.
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Rooms
Caylabne Bay Resort offers cozy accommodations in its semi-detached suites structured in Spanish Antillan style. Each air conditioned module offers a private living room, dining room and balcony. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay: colored televisions, in-house movies, mini-bars and private bath facilities with hot & cold water.
Standard Features
• Air-conditioning
• Colored television
• In-house movies
• Telephone
• Toilet and bath
• Rates include Welcome drink, Lei and American breakfast
DeLuxe Room
• Area: 25 sq. m.
• Includes American Breakfast for 2 adults (2)
• Maximum 2 adults and 2 children, 10 years old and below
• Without view
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Restaurants and Cafe
El Patio Restaurant
El Patio Restaurant offers the best of both Filipino and continental culinary fare in a Mediterranean-inspired seafront ambience. Located within the beach area, it can accommodate seats for 200.
• Offers full bar and restaurant services.
• Open from 6:30 AM to 11 PM.
Dine-in by the beach ..or by the Pool or just hang out at the Lookout Cafe.
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Facilities
Your stay is bound to be a memorable experience with the hotel's world-class facilities. It has everything for everyone. A businessman's haven, a gourmand's dream and the active sportsman's paradise.
Conference Facilities and Business Center:
When you want a change of scenery but require the complete conference facilities of the office, look no further than Caylabne Bay.
• Conference rooms to accommodate anywhere from 10 to 200 participants
• Fully-equipped Business Center
- Internet-ready computers
- facsimile
- photocopiers
- multi-media projectors
- multi-system VHS
Recreational Facilities and Services
Get ready to dive into excitement. The beach beckons. Go kayaking. Ride a jetski. Take up aquabiking. Cruise the bay. Hop to nearby islands. Gather around the bonfire by the beach. Indulge in the sport of your choice.
We have several sports and recreational facilities you can choose from.
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Putting green
• Mini golf
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Aquabikes
• Banana Boat
• Walking Trail
• Mountain Trek
• Fishing
Planning a party or a dinner by the beach? El Patio Restaurant offers the best of both Filipino and continental culinary fare in a Mediterranean-inspired seafront ambience. Located within the beach area, it can accommodate seats for 200.
Other Guest Facilities and Services
• Helipad
• Swimming pools
• 24-hour room service
• Safety deposit box
• Children's playroom
• Crib
• Baby sitting
• Laundry service
• Medical services
• Massage Services
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Cavite Hotels & Resorts - Caylabne Bay Resort - Philippines Hotels & Resorts Reservation Service
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• Room accommodation
• American breakfast
• 2 Complimentary bottles of mineral water in the room
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Peak Season:
• Christmas and New Year season: December 20, 2007-January 2, 2008
• Chinese New Year 2008
• Holy Week
• all long holidays declared by the Government
Meal Rates: (Payable direct to Resort)
• Set Breakfast: US$ 6.00 per person per day
• Set Lunch/Dinner: US$ 8.00 per person per day
• Buffet Breakfast: US$ 9.00 per person per day (minimum 20 paying adults required)
• Buffet Lunch/Dinner: US$ 10.00 per person per day (minimum 20 paying adults required)
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• A wash down or decrease in the original number of rooms/persons reserved/booked shall, to the extent of the decrease in the number of rooms/persons, be considered a cancellation and shall be subject to cancellation charges.
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• Force Majeure: TravelMart and the Hotel shall not be liable for failure to comply with this Agreement due to force majeure, labor disputes, natural disasters or other causes beyond control.
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Just 90 minutes from Manila is a panorama of pristine beaches and virgin forests. Caylabne Bay Resort is one of the Philippines' most promising resort-hotel. Treat yourself to the best of Asia in this Spanish Mediterranean-themed hideaway nestled in a secluded cove along the rugged coast of Ternate, Cavite. The 160-hectare refuge is best known for its wide expanse of white sand embraced by a boundless blanket of water.
Most resort destinations can speak only of sea-bound adventures. Mountain hideaways, of the highland experience. It's next to impossible to find a place that can offer both. But there is such a place. And it's nearer than you think. Nestled in a secluded cove along the rugged coast of Ternate, Cavite, Caylabne Bay Resort is just 90 kilometers or 90 minutes south of Manila.
The best of two worlds in one place. The mountains and the sea. Repose and recreation. All the elements of pleasure are here in Caylabne Bay.
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Location
Caylabne Bay Resort is situated in a cove at Caylabne Point, Cavite with a total land area of 160 hectares. It is surrounded by these islands: El Fraile, Caballo, La Monja, Carabao, and Corregidor.
Just 90 kilometers south of Manila, Caylabne Bay Resort can be reached via South Luzon Expressway, via Tagaytay City through Indang and through Magallanes, and via Coastal Road.
How to get to Caylabne Bay Resort
From South Luzon Expressway, exit at Carmona and continue west passing by Gen. M. Alvarez (GMA). Continue on Governors Drive passing by Trece Martirez City, and continue on to Naic. Follow the signs to Ternate town proper, passing by Muzon, and a Caltex station on the junction that separates the road to Ternate and to Maragondon town proper. Take the right road that leads to Ternate town proper. After the Ternate Municipal Hall, you will pass over a bridge. After a few minutes, you will pass by Puerto Azul. Continue south west, following the signs to Caylabne Bay Resort.
From Tagaytay via Indang, follow the road that leads to Naic. Then follow the driving instructions from Naic as stated above.
From Tagaytay via Magallanes, continue on the road to Maragondon, then turn right (north) until you reach the junction that separates the road to Naic and to Ternate (only a very few minutes) from Maragondon). Turn left following the signs to Ternate town proper. Then follow the instructions from Ternate town proper to the resort as stated above.
From Coastal Road, turn right at the first traffic light, passing by Bacoor town proper and a bridge. After the bridge, turn right passing by Island Cove (on the right side of the road), following the road (on a loop) to Binakayan. From Binakayan, turn right (south) following the signs to Centennial Road. Continue on Centennial Road passing by Cavite Economic Zone (on the right side of the road). Exit to Tanza, and continue towards Naic. Then follow the driving instructions from Naic as stated above.
Click here to print a road map.
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Rooms
Caylabne Bay Resort offers cozy accommodations in its semi-detached suites structured in Spanish Antillan style. Each air conditioned module offers a private living room, dining room and balcony. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay: colored televisions, in-house movies, mini-bars and private bath facilities with hot & cold water.
Standard Features
• Air-conditioning
• Colored television
• In-house movies
• Telephone
• Toilet and bath
• Rates include Welcome drink, Lei and American breakfast
DeLuxe Room
• Area: 25 sq. m.
• Includes American Breakfast for 2 adults (2)
• Maximum 2 adults and 2 children, 10 years old and below
• Without view
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Restaurants and Cafe
El Patio Restaurant
El Patio Restaurant offers the best of both Filipino and continental culinary fare in a Mediterranean-inspired seafront ambience. Located within the beach area, it can accommodate seats for 200.
• Offers full bar and restaurant services.
• Open from 6:30 AM to 11 PM.
Dine-in by the beach ..or by the Pool or just hang out at the Lookout Cafe.
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Facilities
Your stay is bound to be a memorable experience with the hotel's world-class facilities. It has everything for everyone. A businessman's haven, a gourmand's dream and the active sportsman's paradise.
Conference Facilities and Business Center:
When you want a change of scenery but require the complete conference facilities of the office, look no further than Caylabne Bay.
• Conference rooms to accommodate anywhere from 10 to 200 participants
• Fully-equipped Business Center
- Internet-ready computers
- facsimile
- photocopiers
- multi-media projectors
- multi-system VHS
Recreational Facilities and Services
Get ready to dive into excitement. The beach beckons. Go kayaking. Ride a jetski. Take up aquabiking. Cruise the bay. Hop to nearby islands. Gather around the bonfire by the beach. Indulge in the sport of your choice.
We have several sports and recreational facilities you can choose from.
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Putting green
• Mini golf
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Aquabikes
• Banana Boat
• Walking Trail
• Mountain Trek
• Fishing
Planning a party or a dinner by the beach? El Patio Restaurant offers the best of both Filipino and continental culinary fare in a Mediterranean-inspired seafront ambience. Located within the beach area, it can accommodate seats for 200.
Other Guest Facilities and Services
• Helipad
• Swimming pools
• 24-hour room service
• Safety deposit box
• Children's playroom
• Crib
• Baby sitting
• Laundry service
• Medical services
• Massage Services
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Cavite Hotels & Resorts - Caylabne Bay Resort - Philippines Hotels & Resorts Reservation Service
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Caylabne Bay Resort Room Type Non-Peak Season Peak Season
Run of the House (Single/Double) US$ 75 nett US$ 87 nett
Run of the House (Triple) US$ 98 nett US$ 110 nett
Inclusions:
• Room accommodation
• American breakfast
• 2 Complimentary bottles of mineral water in the room
• Taxes
• Service charge
Peak Season:
• Christmas and New Year season: December 20, 2007-January 2, 2008
• Chinese New Year 2008
• Holy Week
• all long holidays declared by the Government
Meal Rates: (Payable direct to Resort)
• Set Breakfast: US$ 6.00 per person per day
• Set Lunch/Dinner: US$ 8.00 per person per day
• Buffet Breakfast: US$ 9.00 per person per day (minimum 20 paying adults required)
• Buffet Lunch/Dinner: US$ 10.00 per person per day (minimum 20 paying adults required)
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Terms and Conditions
• Rates are in US Dollars per room per night, with above indicated inclusions.
• Children 10 years old and below sharing with parents are free of accommodation charge; maximum of 2 children per room.
• These specially discounted internet rates can only be availed if booked and paid through TravelMart; and can not be availed in combination with other promos, except with Travel Advantage Rewards Program.
• Rates may change without prior notice.
• Booking(s) have to be paid in advance before the check-in date and issuance of voucher(s). Unpaid bookings are not guaranteed.
• Payment by credit card will be billed upon confirmation of booking.
• Upon receipt of payment, voucher(s) will be faxed or emailed to guest.
• A wash down or decrease in the original number of rooms/persons reserved/booked shall, to the extent of the decrease in the number of rooms/persons, be considered a cancellation and shall be subject to cancellation charges.
• Any and all cancellations/wash downs must be done through email to bookings@travelmart.net. Any and all wash downs/cancellations on the phone will not be honored.
• If guest fails to show up on check-in/tour day without prior notice to TravelMart, the No-show charges shall be applied.
• One-night rate as Cancellation or No-Show charge includes room charges, meals, tours and other arrangements.
• There shall be no refund for shortened stays including rooms checked-in and checked-out on the same day.
• Check-in time is 2 pm. Check-out time is 12 noon. For check-in beyond 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a half day charge shall be imposed based on the confirmed rate. For check-out beyond 6:00 PM, a whole day charge shall be imposed based on the confirmed rate.
• Force Majeure: TravelMart and the Hotel shall not be liable for failure to comply with this Agreement due to force majeure, labor disputes, natural disasters or other causes beyond control.
Cancellation Charges (including bookings paid through credit card)
5 days prior to check-in date 5% of the total amount paid
Less than 5 days prior to check-in date 1-night rate + 5% of the total amount paid
No Show 1-night rate + 5% of the total amount paid
Shortened Stay Unused amount is non-refundable.
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Living Room of One-Bedroom Suite Living Room of Two-Bedroom Suite Dining Area
Twin Room Deluxe Room Double Room
meeting room beachfront beachfront
beachfront breakwater aerial view of the resort, breakwater and mountains
windsurfing banana boat ride jet ski
aqua trike swimming pool overlooking the sea swimming pool at dusk
swimming pool restaurant by swimming pool marina bar
Lookout Cafe seafood fruits
refreshment banquet set-up tennis
badminton mini golf boats on dock
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