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Sabang town lies on the line 05 ° 46'28 "to 05 ° 54'28" north latitude and 95 ° 13'02 " to 95 ° 22'36 "east longitude, with boundaries as follows: north bordering the Malacca Strait, south by Ocean Indonesia, east by the Strait of Malacca and west adjacent to the Ocean Indonesian. Sabang Region includes 5 of Weh Island, Rubiah,Seulako, Klah and Rondo (Indonesia's outer islands in the west), and an area of 153 km ²consisting of 2 districts, namely Sukajaya and Sukakarya, which consists of 18village.

Sabang is a town name on a island north of Banda Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra. Strictly speaking, the island's name is Weh Island (Pulau Weh) and Sabang is the main town on the north coast, but the names are often used interchangeably. Among locals the place is more often referred to as "Sabang" but among tourists it is well known as "Pulau Weh". The island is best known for its snorkeling and diving.

Sabang is one of the most unique areas in Aceh, where most population is entrants. This makes the culture of the town of Sabang is a mixture of acculturation culture of each area of origin communities. Sabang community famously open and friendly to strangers and newcomers. This then became one of social capital for tourism development Sabang. Among the native customs and culture (culture of Aceh), which remained preserved until now could see in the traditional wedding feast. There are also ceremonies such as the feast of sea and some festivity associated with the commemoration days of religious Islam. Sabang also have traditional arts such as art Seudati, Rapai, Seurune Kale and Likok Pulo. This art is usually displayed in the days of religious festivities and events of government.

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By boat

• Fast Ferry (~1 hour, Rp 60,000-economy 70,000-business 80,000-VIP) leave at 9.30am and 4pm from Banda Aceh and 8.30am and 4pm from Sabang Pulau Weh. For the moment the fast ferry called "Pulo Rondo" only run once a day depart from Ulee Lheue pier (Banda Aceh) at 9.30 am to Balohan (Pulau Weh)and from Balohan (Pulau Weh) at 4.00 pm. Until further notice. Motorcycles and cars are not allowed on the fast ferry but bicycles can be shipped for 50,000 idr.

• Slow Ferry (~2.5 hrs,Rp about 15,000 Leaves Banda Aceh at 2pm and from Pulau Weh at 8.30am. Sometimes there are two trips/day.

Travelling from Balohan port to Sabang costs roughly Rp30,000 and to backpacker hangouts of Gapang and Iboih Rp50,000 in shared transport (~1 hr drive). You can also take the whole taxi for Rp150,000. Bargain hard, since the prices are not set (although the drivers try to show you written notes with prices). Alternatively you can rent motorbikes at Iboih and Gapang. Besides that bicycles are for rent in Iboih,Santai Sumur Tiga and several Places like Kartika and Holiday Hotel. If you want to cycle from the port to your hotel its best to rent a bicycle in Banda Aceh and take it with you on the boat.

There's not much to see in the city of Sabang. Head straight to either Gapang or Iboih beaches (40-50 minutes from the ferry).

The main reason to go to Pulau Weh is for the beaches. Relaxing, swimming, snorkeling, diving. Don't worry about doing anything else.
Kilometer Nol (Kilometer 0), the most Western point in Indonesia, is on Pulau Weh. You can rent a motorbike from Iboih for around 70,000 Rp/day and head out on your own, or rent a minivan and guide to take your group.

Single dive starts at €25, cheaper the more you do. Island has around 20 dive sites which are way less populated than elsewhere in Indonesia, and the life under water is simply spectacular. It's still considered a secret spot even amongst the diving community and Pulau Weh's reefs are genuinely untouched and offer something for every level of experience. The bottom topography ranges from large boulders on sandy slopes and deep volcanic pinnacles to craggy wall sections and coral gardens.

The house reef at Gapang Beach boasts a wide range of macro life including rare critters like Frog Fish, Star Gazers and Gurnards. Large pelagics like Mantas, Whale Sharks and Mola Mola also come to feed when the season is right. Pulau Weh offers some of the finest diving in Indonesia, yet it is still very much undeveloped. Mountain bike and bicycle tours in Sabang.  Snorkeling - Lots to see including octopus, turtles, morays.... Nothing - nice place to do nothing as well :) - Rubiah Island Sea Graden off Iboih is AMAZING even for snorkelling and you can start at the southern end and float along in the currents to the northern end. You could hire a boat (with driver) for the afternoon and should not cost more than 150,000. Must do. Come and Try It.