Pulau We Travel Guide

  Lots to see underwater around Iboih
by Daihappydai
 
  • Lots to see underwater around Iboih
      Lots to see underwater around Iboih
    by Daihappydai
  • Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side Pulau Rubiah
      Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side...
    by Daihappydai
  • Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side Pulau Rubiah
      Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side...
    by Daihappydai
  • Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side Pulau Rubiah
      Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side...
    by Daihappydai
  • Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side Pulau Rubiah
      Fish in the 'sea gardens', east side...
    by Daihappydai
 

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Afternoon Fish Feeding Frenzies

Afternoon Fish Feeding Frenzies, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  Although visibility in the water is not as good in the afternoon due to the position of the sun, late afternoon appeared to be the time when large schools of fish would having a feeding frenzy in the waters alongside Yulia's. 

Colorful fish on the west side of Pulau Rubiah

Colorful fish on the west side of Pulau Rubiah, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  Because visibility in the afternoon is so good, it is well worth the effort getting across to Pulau Rubiah to snorkelling in the relatively calm waters of the west side. You will find a wide variety of small, colorful fish scavenging amongst the broken coral in depths of... 

Clam Heaven - Pulau Rubiah west side

Clam Heaven - Pulau Rubiah west side, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  The west side of Pulau Rubiah is were the boats drop passengers travelling from Iboih beach. The water is much calmer on this side and visibilty in the afternoon is very good. It can get quite crowded on weekends. But if you are into clams, this is the place to go. There are... 

Pulau Rubiah Sea Gardens

Pulau Rubiah Sea Gardens, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  On the east side of Pulau Rubiah are the 'sea gardens'. Snorkellers can access them from a small beach - beware the changing tide if you leave things on the beach. The water can be fairly choppy and there are many rocks to navigate before getting into deeper water. In the... 

Swim or boat to Pulau Rubiah

Swim or boat to Pulau Rubiah, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  It is possible to swim to Pulau Rubiah - about 200 metres from Iboih depending upon your starting point. The currents can be strong so it is recommended to use fins/flippers and probably best not to swim alone. It is not difficult to take a sarong, a camera, and a small... 

The PATH WAY BALOHAN-SABANG vv

The PATH WAY BALOHAN-SABANG vv, Pulau We

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BALOHAN BAY

BALOHAN BAY, Pulau We

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Hotels  

Yulia's Bungalows: Amazing sea views

Yulia's Bungalows: Amazing sea views, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  Yulia Bungalows offer a range of options with three bungalows having attached bathrooms and nine or ten others with shared bathroom facilities. Prices range from 60,000 rupiah (shared) to 150,000 or 175,000 for the rooms with attached bathroom.I chose one with its own... 

Transportation  

Plan for cancellations

Plan for cancellations, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  Pulau Weh is certainly a place to relax and it is easy to forget any possible concerns. But it is important to be aware that weather conditions can impact travelling to and from the island. I had planned a seven day stay which turned into eight due to ferry cancellations. I... 

Transport to Iboih Beach

Transport to Iboih Beach, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  The ferry terminal on Pulau Weh is more or less in the middle of nowhere. Regardless of where you intend to stay, you will need to arrange further transport from the port.It seemed that there was almost a fixed price system - 50,000 rupiah to either Iboih or Gapang. When I... 

Fast and slow boats to Pulau Weh

Fast and slow boats to Pulau Weh, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  It is probably important to check with a few people about ferry times to Pulau Weh from Ulee Lheue ferry terminal. In January 2012 both the fast and slow boats were departing twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.Both boats leave Pulau Weh at around 7... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Take care where you place your feet

Take care where you place your feet, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  It is important when swimming or snorkellig without fins that you take care where you place your feet. While snorkelling alongside Yulia's I spotted a seasnake in the rocks very close to shore, along with several different stone fish. While seasnakes are unlikely to bite... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Walking around the low road from Iboih

Walking around the low road from Iboih, Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:  Entering Iboih village is via a fairly steep hill directly off the well-made main road - the road itself continues around to KM Nol. For some different views, take a walk around the low road leading out of Iboih. It is a new bitumen road that is about 5km in length and... 

Favorites  

A surprise visitor...

A surprise visitor..., Pulau We

 Daihappydai Says:   For some this may not be a fond memory but it reminded me that nature has a right, and hopefully a way, of surviving.I was staying at Yulia's on Iboih Beach and went to the dining area for breakfast. The dining area is a large concrete based open air room built on columns... 

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Relax, relax and relax again

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 There are several main tourist areas on Pulau Weh - Iboih and Gapang beaches on the north west and a few options on the east. From the harbour, transport to Iboih village is around 50,000 rupaih. It... 

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PULAU WEH JAUH DIMATA DEKAT DIHATI

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 PULAU WEH JAUH DI MATA DEKAT DIHATI means WEH ISLAND, OUT OF THE EYES BUT CLOSE TO THE HEART. PULAU (island) Weh is Indonesian most Western Island situated at the Northern tips of Aceh Special Region... 

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