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TOURISM ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE DONE IN ANAMBAS ISLANDS

Anambas Islands is a district in the Riau Islands Province. As one of the outermost areas in the Republic of Indonesia, Anambas Islands does have relatively limited access. Its location in the middle of the sea makes the Anambas Islands only accessible by boat or airplane, which means it is also not easy to become a tourist destination.


Difficult access to the Anambas Islands makes a lot of the beauty of this place rarely exposed. There are many exotic islands and charming beaches that you can explore in the Anambas Islands. To be sure, you must prepare a trip itinerary carefully because moving from one place to another will not be easy. Here are some tourist activities that you must do when visiting the Anambas Islands.

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Island hopping on a cluster of beautiful islands of Coyote


Penjalin Island is a small archipelago in Anambas. Access to weaving can be through Tarempa, the district capital. There is no regular public transportation to get here, so you must rent a speed boat or pompong boat from Tarempa. But don't worry, because weaving is indeed a place worth fighting for.

There are groups of small tropical islands typical of white sandy beaches. Besides being able to explore the beauty of one island to another, you can also do many exciting activities. Snorkeling, swimming in calm shallow waters, or just relaxing in the peaceful island that has not been touched by human development. You could be lazy to go home because you do not want to part with the beauty of the weaver.

Stay at the underwater world-class resort


Pulau Bawah is more famous for the existence of Bawah Reserve, a super luxury resort that targets high-class tourists, mostly from abroad. Lower the Reserve will make you remember Bora Bora, a resort that stands on a turquoise sea, with a small island filled with natural plants. Needless to say, this place is indeed a charming stay destination.

But you can't just come here carelessly. To stay at this resort, you must make a reservation with data verification first. Resort visitors will usually be picked up at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam. You can also access Pulau Bawah from Tarempa by speedboat, but you will need about four to five hours. What is unique, the time in Pulau Bawah does not follow the Time of Western Indonesia, but one and a half hours faster.

Enjoy the sunset at Arung Hijau Beach



Arung Hijau Beach is actually not the most beautiful beach in Anambas. This beach does not have white sand, but more filled with rocks. The waters are relatively calm, thus making Green Arung a pleasant swimming spot. The location is also pretty good because it's quite close to Tarempa.

The main beauty of this island comes with dusk. The view of the sunset here is very spectacular. You can see beautiful color gradations in the western horizon, while admiring the golden rays of the returning sun. That said, this is the best spot to enjoy the sunset on Anambas.

Admire the grandeur of the seven levels of Temburun Waterfall


Anambas is not just a row of beautiful and exotic islands. The Regency also has a unique and magnificent waterfall; Temburun Waterfall. Located in East Tarempa, you can reach this place by land trip for one hour. If you choose to take a pompong boat, the travel time needed is only half an hour.

The main feature of this tourist destination in Anambas is its flow which has seven levels. Each level seemed to change the direction of the flow of water so that it seemed to meandering on a rocky hill. From the top of the waterfall, you can also see beautiful views of the bay and sea. Don't forget to bring a camera here because this waterfall is indeed very photogenic! 

Take part in conservation on Durai Island, home of hawksbill and leatherback turtle


Anambas Islands Regency Government has established Durai Island as a Water Conservation Area. This island together with Pahat, Penjalin, and Mangkai Island are natural habitats where leatherback and hawksbill turtles lay their eggs. Durai has even been developed into a turtle conservation tourism location. Hundreds of thousands of hatchlings (turtle children) have been successfully released into the ocean with supervision and conservation efforts in recent years.
But Durai is not just about turtles. Underwater beauty on this island will also make you fall in love. Its clear and calm waters make this place really fitting as a location for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. Here, you can take a vacation and tour while helping to preserve the natural balance of Anambas.

Exile in Piugus, Maldives Anambas


Piugus Island is often referred to as the Anambas Maldives because of its panoramic beauty. A small island dominated by green plants, Piugus is surrounded by white sandy beaches and shallow turquoise waters. This island can be an ideal place for you to escape from the noise of the city. This island has everything, from beautiful beaches, green land, and charming sunset views.

What is special, Piugus has not been officially established as a resort island. Although the resort facilities here are not as luxurious as in the Lower Reserve, you can already get all the important conveniences. The price of renting the room was far more friendly in the bag, with a view that is not less stunning. This resort can also be an ideal place to stay to explore Anambas.

Admire the underwater beauty of the Straits Strait

Rangsang Strait is a white sandy beach surrounded by many hilly islands. Because it is surrounded by land, one of the cool tourist destinations in the Anambas Islands tends to have calm waters, with high visibility. Swimming or just relaxing in the Stimulation Strait will be a relaxing experience and is guaranteed to relieve stress.
But the real charm of this place is in the water. The stimulation of the Strait has stunning underwater beauty. This place is a great dive site. The coral reefs are still very healthy with high visibility and calm water. Snorkeling can also be an option if you are not carrying diving equipment.
Already know a lot of fun tourist activities that can be done on the Anambas Islands, right? So when do you go on vacation there?iklan