DRESS CODE & ETIQUETTE

Dress Code

In Aceh, you will be treated according to how you dress. Arms and legs must be covered if you are visiting the Moeslem dress area, for example inside the Mosque complex.

PORT

Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport 

(Indonesia:Bandara Internasional Sultan Iskandar Muda) 

(IATA: BTJ, ICAO: WITT) It is the airport located 13,5 kilometers southeast of the capital of Aceh province, Banda Aceh. Named after the twelfth sultan of Aceh, Iskandar Muda.

After hit by the devastating Earthquake on December 26, 2004, the airport had been renovated and had 3000-meter runway for wide-body jet liners. On October 9, 2011 the first Boeing 747-400 had taken off and landed successfully, it proved that the airport could become an aerodrome transition for international airlines companies.

PULO ACEH

Pulo Aceh is a district in Aceh Besar, Aceh Province, Indonesia. Pulo Aceh is a Level III Regional Administration which is located in western Indonesia.

There are some Islands surrounding Pulo Aceh:

* Pulo Benggala
* Pulo Breueh
* Pulo Nasi
* Pulo Keureusek
* Pulo Batee
* Pulo Bunta
* Pulo U
* Pulo Sidom

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

SERUNE KALEE

Serune Kalee is a traditional wind Clarinet which is especially from the regions of Pidie, North Aceh, Aceh Besar and West Aceh. It is made of wood, the shape at its base is small and it is large at the edges like a funnel. At the base, there is a lip retaining disc which is made ​​of brass blowers called perise.

This Serune have 7 regulator pits tones. In addition there are 10 layers of brass and bonding copper called klah (ring) and function as protection from the possibility of cracking / breaking. This tool is usually used along Rapai drums clan in ceremonies and in the accompaniment of traditional dances.

SURFING IN ACEH

Lhoknga Beach

Located just 15 km from Banda Aceh, you find the quiet beaches of Lhok Nga. These are perfect for those wanting to surf, while visiting and experiencing the culture and tradition of Banda Aceh.
Lhok Nga is said to offer the best surfing, and Lampuuk to have the best beaches for swimming and basking in the sun. However, as the two are 30 minutes walk apart, and it's hard to tell where one beach stops and the other starts, it doesn't make much difference where you opt to. 

The eastern wind that blows in November to January makes surfers enthusiastic to get together and enjoy the adventure of surfing an the Lhok Nga beach.

DANCES

The cultures in Aceh are strongly influenced by Islam, but there are still traces of Hinduism, which was former religion in Aceh. The Hindu flavor is mainly noticed in traditional ceremonies. There are three mayor ethnic groups in Aceh; Acehnese, Gayo and Alas. The Acehnese inhabit mainly the coastal areas of the province. However, in west and south Aceh, they intermingled with Minangkabaus, which reflected in language, design and customs. The Gayo and Alas groups are numerically smaller and inhabit the highland of Aceh. The Gayo to the north and the Alas to the south. Their languages are distinctive and related to the Batak languages in Sumatera Utara (North Sumatera Province). 

In Aceh there are 50 types of dance, 20 kinds of music, 10 form of literature and 9 tradition arts. Aceh Traditional Dances: In old times dances were either performed at the courts for sultans and their guest or in the villages as entertainment after hard work in the fields. Today dances are mostly performed at special government functions, but in many areas local dancing traditions and groups carry on the heritage. 

Each region of Aceh has own version of dances or its own indigenous ones. The costumes used are basically long sleeved tops and sarongs wrapped around the waist and colors are often brilliant. Women usually wear head pieces, but the use of jewelry depends on the aspect of life that is depicted by the dance. The Acehnese dance all have certain characteristics in common. Islamic values are often spread in Aceh through the dances. The dances deal with daily social activities. All Acehnese dances are performed by a group and are dynamic with stepping feet, beating of chests, hips and shoulder. Starting slowly the rythm increases during the dance. Songs and poem are always recited by dancers themselves.

Some of the popular dances are : 

SOUVENIR & ART SHOPS

Pusat Promosi Industri Kecil Jl. Ratu Safiatuddin Pasar Aceh Aceh Shopping Centre A. Azis Jl. Pemancar, Simpang Tiga Phone: (0651) 22057 H. Keucik Lemik Jl. Perdagangan No.115 Al Azis Jl. Pemancar No.12 Phone: (0651) 22507 Bungong Jaroe Jl. Cut Nyak Dhien, Banda Aceh Cahaya Pase Jl. Tgk. Pulo Dibaroh No. 5

Nyak Ni Jl. Singgah Mata No. 2 Phone: (0651) 22090, 22091 Istana Jl. Pusat Perbelanjaan Pasar Aceh Bungong Ban Keumang Jl. Merduati No. 27 Banda Aceh Anita Souvenir Jl. Pusat Perbelanjaan Sanggar Seulanga Jl. Singgah Mata (Blower) Aceh Putra Jl. Merduati, Banda Aceh Pasar Aceh Jl. Diponegoro, Banda Aceh

TROPIC CREWS

THE GUIDES

Here are the crews that will accompany you with the tours

They have some good skills on a bicycle tour, motorbike tour, jungle trekking and rafting expedition. These guys will bring FUN to you!!

Name: ICUT

Gender:  female

Position: Tour guide

Area:      Jungle trek, bicycle and motorcycle tours

Specialization: 
First Aid emergency expert and jungle tracker

Name: TARDI

Gender:  male

Position: Tour guide

Area:      bicycle tour and Jungle trekking

Specialization: 
Bicycle specialist, High stamina biker and GPS expert

Name: ANDRE

Gender:  male

Position: Tour guide

Area:      bicycle and motorcycle tours

Specialization: 
Liaising people and high stamina biker

Name:FAJRIN

Gender:  male

Position: Tour guide

Area:      River rafting expedition

Specialization: 
Rafting boat skipper and jungle tracker




Click to see more details
http://tropicfun.orgfree.com/

SECRET BEACH #5

The Expedition to Secret Beach #5

(A very bad spot for swimming)

On Saturday April 21, 2012, two of our crews had a journey to the Secret Beach number 5 which was rarely visited by people. Started by bicycling early in the morning, our crews went through the usual way to secret beaches number 1,2,3,4 and 5 (Lambade Hill) while we have number 6 in Ujung Pancu. They parked their bicycles near a hut has a pathway. 

It was up and down with a beautiful view in side the jungle, and there was a small river that goes to the sea. They follow it and found the beach. Unfortunately, the beach was only found with a cliff, some big rocks, big  waves and strong current. Even though the scenery was awesome but it was not a appropriate place for tourism. And then they decided to find another way to secret beach #4. They got lost in that mission but could find back the way home to their bicycles. Next adventure will be the secret beach #4…

SHOPPING CENTER IN BANDA ACEH

HERMES PALACE MALL

Address
Jalan Tengku Hasan Dek (Jalan Tengku Iskandar), Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Mall, Plaza, Department Store 

PANTE PIRAK SHOPPING CENTER

 

Address
Simpang Lima, Banda Aceh

 

TRAVEL AGENTS IN BANDA ACEH

CAR FOR RENT AKBAR RENTAL Akbar Rental is a local company which provides cars (drivers included) for traveling around in the Aceh province. We have some tours with the route to visit touristic places and memorial Tsunami areas. Drivers with reliable skill of driving would like to take you around Banda Aceh city or to another farther areas in the province. In the tour of driving, our driver with lots of understandings and knowledge of history and local custom can also provide information for travelers which are willing to learn about the Aceh society and culture. Here are the lists of price for renting our car and service Toyota Innova Car + driver + Petrol + parking fees 700.000 IDR per 10 hours Toyota Avanza Car + driver + Petrol + parking fees 600.000 IDR per 10 hours Toyota Hi-ACE (10 seats) Car + driver + Petrol + parking fees 1.400.000 IDR per 10 hours CONTACTS: Phone; 081360650177 1972ndik@gmail.com

HOSPITAL IN BANDA ACEH

RUMAH SAKIT UMUM ZAINAL ABIDIN

Address
Jl. Daud Beureueh, Lampriet, Banda Aceh

RUMAH SAKIT PERMATA HATI

 

Address

Desa Blang Oi, Banda Aceh

BANK and MONEYCHANGERS IN BANDA ACEH

Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia Jl. Cut Meutia, Banda Aceh Phone: (0651) 22136 Bank Bumi Daya Jl. Diponegoro, Banda Aceh Phone: (0651) 21386 Bank Danamon J1. S.R. Safiatuddin, Banda Aceh Phone: (0651) 31178.

Bank Dagang Negara Jl. Diponegoro, Band Aceh Phone: (0651) 33945 Bank Negara Indonesia Jl. KH. A. Dahlan, Banda Aceh Phone: (0651) 22426

Bank Exim Jl. T. Nyak Arief, Banda Aceh Phone : (0651) 23981 Bank Central Asia Jl. T. Penglima Polim, Banda Aceh Phone : (0651) 33887

COFFEE SHOP IN BANDA ACEH

One of the culinary tourism in great demand by local and foreign tourists during a visit to Banda Aceh is the "Coffee of Aceh". Coffee shops can be found in almost all corners of the city. If you want to enjoy it, let's come to some famous coffee shops in Banda Aceh, including:

SADA coffee

1. Jl. Senangin no 21 Lampriet and

2. Jl. Twk Hasyim Banta Muda no. 32 Kp. Mulia

   

http://www.sadakoffie.com/

Solong Coffee Ulee Kareng 

 

Address : Jl. T. Iskandar Simpang Tujuh, Ulee Kareng Banda Aceh

"The oldest coffee shop in Banda Aceh since 1973. A legendary coffee maker ever worked here..."

 

 

RESTAURANT IN BANDA ACEH

Mie Razali

Address: Jl. Panglima Polem No. 83-85, Aceh

Phone:(0651) 7400174

   

 

CANAI MAMAK

Address 
Jln. Teuku Umar, Banda Aceh

 

 

 

 

 

Mie Simpang Lima (Noodle Restaurant)

 

Address
Peuniti (Jl. Tgk. Chk Di Tiro),

 

 

 

 

 

 

   IMPERIAL KITCHEN

Address 

Jln. Teuku Umar, Banda Aceh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REX & KOJEX 88 

Address

(Near Hotel Medan)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUNDA (PADANG RESTAURANT)

 

Address

Simpang Lima, Banda Aceh

 

 

La Piazza Italian Restaurant

La Piazza established themselves as the best Pizza and Western food resto Banda Aceh.

address:Jl. Bakti no 33, Kampong Laksana, Banda Aceh.

 

HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESORT IN BANDA ACEH

  HIP HOP HOTEL

 

Muhammad jam Street (behind the main street), Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia 23242

 

 

KOS-KOSAN "Exclusive" 16

"You only have to bring your clothes"

Address:
in Banda Aceh city Area
Jl. Pelangi No. 16/22, Kp. Keuramat (belakang kantor Dayah) Kec. Kuta Alam, Banda Aceh.
Tlp : 081377358829/ 081380821816
Blackberry : 238CBD3C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Medan

Address

Jl. Jend. A. Yani No. 15, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

This hotel provide cheap room with high quality service and facility

 

 

 

Hotel 61

Address : Jln. T. Panglima Polem No. 28 Banda Aceh

Phone   : (+62) 651 - 638877 & 638866. Fax. (+62) 651 - 638855
Email    :hotel61@live.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEACH IN BANDA ACEH

ULEE LHEUE

Ulee Lheue beach is a recreation area visited by many people of Banda Aceh. This beach before was not only devastated by tsunami waves but also the worst part that was hit in the time of disaster. At that time, Ulee Lheue became no longer good place to visit.

After Reconstruction and Rehabilitation for several years, this area has been recovered and then become the most place that people spend time everyday. Most of the resident of Banda Aceh come to this beach for bathing with families. This is a very value tourism area for the people of Banda Aceh.

Besides it is very interesting and nice, this beach is very safe. There are dykes which can prevent waves for not directly hit the visitors. From a distance, Sabang appears on the northern part of the harbor. There also lies a port for people to go there. The access to Sabang can be done by two kinds of boat, a fast ferry and a slow ferry. In addition, tourist can have full accomodation when they try to go by boat. Along the way to the port there are a lot of stores selling foods and stuffs, restaurants, a gas station and hospital.



LAMPUUK and LHOK NGA

The beaches are on the upper west coast of Sumatera (Aceh) and located about 20km from Banda Aceh in Banda-Calang Main Road. It can be reached for about 20 minutes with very well asphalt road.

At Lampuuk Beach, the scenery is really amazing. It has white sands cover the beach. The look is very natural, quite clean in front of Hindia/Indonesian Ocean. This beach has big waves and strong wind too.

<< Lampuuk beach

Lampuuk and Lhok Nga are close to each other, the Areas were badly hit by tsunami too. But today, the atmosphere there is so peaceful and lots of visitors come from all over the world. Some cottages sell barbeque  fish which is the common food for lunch. This area are totally closed at night according to the syaria law and Acehnese local ethic.

TOUR IN BANDA ACEH

TROPIC  TRAVELERS

Tropic Travelers is a tourism agency provides some tour guiding for tourists in Banda Aceh.

The tours that served are bike, motorbike and jungle trek tours. There are areas included for an interesting adventure to visitors such as rice field, city, jungle and beach.

Banda Aceh is a city which has many cultures and histories from the Dutch colonialism, the Emperor and Tsunami disaster. From the year of 2011, the Aceh government has committed an event open for tourism until today. There are such a lot of things to see and experience in Banda Aceh.

People from all over the world know Aceh for Tsunami and Sabang. But before they get there, usually some tourists stay and see how Banda Aceh city looks like. Tropic Travelers would like to accompany visitors for a nice trip on a bicycle ride or a motorcycle ride.

Please visit Tropic Travelers official website for more details 

www.tropic-travelers.org

RICE FIELD

<The scenery from the rice field, on a planting season. The paddy looks greener and lower.

ACEH CULINARY GUIDE

"Pioh"

 

This is a common welcome to visitors in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province. We enjoy a great variety of foods and beverages, influenced by the Arabs, India, Spain and the Dutch.

Acehnese always use herbs to increase the appetite. Our foods are pretty spicey, which is why people usually sweat when eating, besides the hot weather.

"If you come to Aceh, you've got to try some.."

 

Coffee

 

If you are looking for tasty coffee, come to Ulee Kareng in Banda Aceh. Yes, so many people say “Ulee Kareng coffee is one of the best kinds of coffee in the world”. 

WEH ISLAND

Weh island is located at the north part of Sumatra. Being separated to the mainland, it is consisting of several islands which have lots of beautiful tourism resorts. Pulau Weh is one of the best destinations to enjoy all the beauty of a tropical island. This Island which is part of the province of Aceh has panoramic beaches, plateaus, forests, and even underwater scenery.

< Weh Island

    

The Island with an area of ​​more than 156 square kilometers stretching across the west and north region at the tip of Sumatra. Pulau Weh is included as a very important location in the history of the archipelago. In the past, Pulau Weh was used as a gateway to the Strait of Malacca. It was a strategic area for international trade route. Around the year 1883, the Dutch set up a small dock and openned a port as a military base as well as a port for a spice international trade. In nowdays, Pulau Weh still has lots of warehouses and Art-Deco buildings from the history.  

BANDA ACEH

Banda Aceh is a city in the province of Aceh, Indonesia, located on the island of Sumatra. The city is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches at the mouth of the River Krueng Aceh.

Location of the city 

    

HISTORICAL SITES

• The Great Mosque

This is the most famous mosque in Indonesia; Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman. It has a very interesting historical story how it was built. This is also what people know as a landmark of Banda Aceh as a capital city in Aceh province with majority Islam religious people. It is used by Aceh people for praying and celebrate some Islamic or culture tradition as Aceh is upholding the Syaria Law. Since it was built again by dutch after defeated Aceh in a big battle in 1873, The Grat Mosque of Baiturrahman has been renovated and decorated many times. Until today, it is still found the influence of west Architecture design from the past.

In the year of the terrifying disaster 2004, when Tsunami hit the mosque, but it saved many lives of Acehnese. Lots of survivors of Tsunami fled here to escape the wave. Even it got hit by the earthquake and Tsunami, this sacred holly mosque still stands amazingly beautiful and has become a symbol of a strong belief of the miracle of Islam for the Acehnese.