West Sumatra - Sikuai Island

West Sumatra -

What comes when you hear the name Sikuai? Small island near the Mentawai Islands. The island is administratively Sikuai including the city of Padang, West Sumatra, precisely in the Gulf District Bungus mourning.

Towards Access Locations

My journey started from Batang Arau Padang via the dock. Distance from Padang to the island Sikuai taken within 1 hour by boat boats. Do not be afraid to hear the word Jukung, boating is also available if you want to pay extra, of course, with faster travel time.

Along the way you will not feel bored, the sea breeze will erase fatigue. Occasionally the ship will traverse the local fishermen who were fishing activities at sea. Refreshing is efficacious enough for you who are bored with the routine of living and the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.

Accommodation and Activities

After enjoying the beauty of the sea, you will arrive at the small pier Sikuai Island. There is only one resort on this island, called The New Sikuai Resort. Impressed westernized, but the reality is that more foreign tourists who stay here. The price for renting cottages at the resort approximately 750,000 rupiah / night, includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

At check in at the resort, the receptionist will inform you about what activities to do in the island. There are many water activities like swimming, diving, snorkeling, banana boat, jet ski or seawalker just up the coast to collect shells for your unique collector of the sea.

The receptionist will also inform the schedule of breakfast, lunch, dinner and limited power supplies. The power will only work at 5 pm until 10 am. That is, you have to do outdoor activities during that time rather than having to spend time at the cottage.

Oh yes, make sure you bring enough snack lunch. In this island there is no township residents or shop. The only mini-shop that sells snacks available at the resort and will be closed before nightfall.

The island is very beautiful, white sandy beaches with sea water reflectance change between blue and green. Snorkeling become a favorite spot travelers who visit the island for its rich marine life and coral reefs are experiencing. You do not have to worry if it does not bring snorkeling equipment, these tools can be rented at the shop mini resort.

If you just want to enjoy the beauty of the island, you can pay 25 thousand for the cost of renting a bike. It only takes 45 minutes for you around the island Sikuai.

If you do not want to stay on the island, there is a day trip package vacations to the island Sikuai with relatively low cost. With the price of 100 thousand dollars so you can enjoy the panoramic beauty of the island Sikuai for one day. Price includes transportation and lunch.

So, what else do you think? Plan a vacation to the island of Atlantis Small Sikuai Indonesia and soon packing yuk!