GOING TO PULAU WEH

A car ferry connects Ulee Lhe (Banda Aceh) with Lamting on Pulo Nasi every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Departs from Ulee Lhe at 08.30 and return at noon depending on tide. Rp. 13.000.

There are also slow boats that leave Pulo Aceh at 08.00 for the market in Banda Aceh and return back to the islands after the noon prayers, app. 14.00. From Ulee Lhe (near the Mosque and bridge) to Deudap and to Lamting on Pulau Nasi, daily except Fridays, Rp. 10.000. From Lampuloh (app. 500m from Peunayong towards the sea) to Lampuyang on Pulau Breuh daily except Fridays. Sometimes pay, sometimes free! Also occasional boats to Gugup and Meulingge.

Boats can also be chartered on Pulau Weh. The cheapest ones are from Keunekai or Paya Keunekai. A one day roundtrip can cost app. Rp.1 million, depending on boat size and your bargaining skills.

		From Ulee Lhe (Banda Aceh)	From Balohan (Pulau Weh)
Fast Ferry	Daily	09.30	08.00	Rp. 55.000-85.000
	Daily	15.30 (Fri: 16.30)	15.30
Car Ferry	Daily		08.00	Rp. 18.500-36.500
	Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri.	14.00
	Wed, Sat, Sun.	11.00 and 16.00	14.00

TRANSPORT ON PULAU WEH

The local transportation on Pulau Weh has been criticized for bad service and over-charging. The main problem is that there are not enough passengers to run a regular service between Balohan and Gapang/Iboih. There are efforts to improve the situation and hopefully it will become better with fixed prices and scheduled departures.

Minibuses are waiting in Balohan where the ferry arrives. Local fare to Sabang town is Rp. 15.000 in a packed minibus; however tourists are often charged Rp. 20.000, supposedly in a less packed minibus. Add Rp. 5.000 if you continue go to Sumur Tiga Beach. To Gapang and Iboih they charge Rp. 50.000. Always bargain.

An alternative route to Iboih is by boat from Sabang town. It is faster and more comfortable. The owner of Rubiah Tirta Divers in Iboih go by boat from Sabang Town to Iboih every morning at 08.00 and return around 17.00-18.00. The boat is big and tourists are welcome to come along. It is up to you if you want to pay or and much.

Pak Yunus has a 16m long boat equipped for diving, fishing, and cruising. It is available for charter. It can be an alternative to go to Banda Aceh if you are a group. The trip to central Banda Aceh from the Gapang – Iboih area takes app. 2,5 hrs. Call 08126991949 (No English) or ask in Gapang.

Motorized becak are available in Sabang. Min. Rp. 5.000 per ride. Market to Sumur Tiga is app. Rp. 10.000.

For info and explanations in English call the taxi driver Mr. Firdaus, also head of the tourism organization HP: 0852 6087 6849. He will try to help you out.

To confirm departure times call the harbor in Pulau Weh: 0652-331065 (for all ferries).