River Tourism Indonesia

The Musi River

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A. Brief Information

The Musi River is the longest river in Sumatra Island. This 750-km long river is famous as an important international harbour at the era of Sriwijaya Kingdom. Tourism destinations that can be found nearby the river are Sultan Mahmud Baddarudin II Museum and Boom Baru Harbour. The river flowing from Kepahiang District, Bengkulu Province separates two cities, Seberang Ilir (north) and Seberang Ulu (south), in Palembang City.

Nine tributaries - Komering, Rawas, Batanghari, Leko, Lakitan, Kelingi, Lematang, Semangus, and Ogan rivers flow to the river. Crossing the river using traditional boats can be alternative for those settling in Palembang City. Taxis (motorized boat) are easy to find along the river.

Watching the beautiful scenery of sunset at evening is great experience. Likewise, you can enjoy romantic night enlightened colourful lamps around the river. Many visitors come to the river on weekend and holiday.
B. Distinctive Features

The Musi River is a well-known tourism destination in Palembang City, South Sumatra Province. You can find a traditional house typically South Sumatra Province namely Rumah Rakit that is built upon the river. Some special festivals like Festival Air is usually celebrated around the river. Many attractive competitions such as bidar (boat tournament), boat-decorating contest, and swimming tournament are held during the festival.
C. Location

The Musi River is located in the heart of Palembang City, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia.
D. Access

To reach the destination, you can take public transportation from Sako Kenten bus station to Ampera or Pasar llir 16. You only need to pay about IDR 1.500 to IDR 5.000. And you can take pedicab typically Palembang with IDR 5.000 – IDR 10.000 for its cost as well.
E. Ticket Price

Free
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

There are many hotels around the Musi River with various costs ranging from IDR 250.000 to IDR 5.000.000. For you who want to taste Pindang Ikan Patin, special food typically Palembang, you can find many restaurants along the riverbank and some of them, likewise, are built upon the river. Food stalls selling various souvenirs typically made in Palembang like Songket, Kain Jumputan, and handicrafts are easy to find there. Moreover, you can also find Kerupuk Palembang sellers there. For you looking around the beauty of the Musi River, you can rent their speedboats with IDR 50.000 to IDR 100.000 as its costs.

The Ciberang River

2009-06-18T01:01:00.000-07:00

A. Brief Information

The Ciberang River is one of tourism destinations, in Lebak District, Banten Province, that was officially launched for public visit on December 1st, 2007, by Hj. Ratu Atut Chosiyah,S.E., the governor of Banten Province. This 40 – 50 meters wide and around 1- 20 meters deep river flows from Halimun Mountain to Sunda Strait. People, who live around the Ciberang River, earn their living by taking advantages from the existence of the river. Likewise, the Ciberang River offers extremely challenging sport such as rafting, special for you who love extreme activities.
B. Distinctive Features

The Ciberang River offers the beauty of its surrounding nature. You will find the wonderful scenery of various trees, unique-shape rocks, green rice fields and plantations. The River flows approximately ten km, and challenges you, who love extreme sport such as rafting. You need about a half two hours to three hours to trace the river by rafting to observe the beauty of the river. Started from Muara Village, you will pass by Banjarsari Village, Lebakgendong Sub-district and Leui Bunjal Village, Cipanas Sub-district to reach the finish line of rafting. Various fields of rafting and barriers attract many visitors to try rafting in this River.
C. Location

The Ciberang River can be found in the Cipanas Village, Cipanas Sub-district, in the district of Lebak, Banten Province, Indonesia.
D. Access

To reach the destination, you may take public transportation from Bogor bus station passing through either Bogor – Jasinga or Bogor – Rangkasbitung routes. You need only to pay about IDR 10,000 to IDR 12,000 to reach the destination from Bogor City. You can also take private vehicles if you are from Jakarta by passing through Balaraja in approximately 100 km distance. Departing from Serang, you will pass by Rangkas Bitung in approximately 80 km distance to reach the location.
E. Ticket Price

There is no need to pay any entrance ticket to enter the location. However, you need to pay IDR 185.000/person to feel the unforgettable experience of rafting in the Ciberang River.
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

Some supporting facilities have been provided for you there. Parking area, mosque, toilet, play ground, track rail and rafting equipments rental service are also available for you. Taste the typical food and beverage of Banten Province that can be easily found around the location. Likewise, assurance and water games are available for you who want to try to rafting in the Ciberang River. Bathrooms are also provided for you.

Nimanga River

2009-06-18T00:52:00.000-07:00

A. Brief Information

Nimanga River is one of the most favorite tourism destinations in the North Sulawesi. It has been popular as it is used for any kind of extreme sports and other activities. It will be great experience for having an extreme sport such as rafting along the river. If you are not eager to do that, you may spend the night with friends or family in the campground by building tents while enjoying the beauty of its natural environment.

B. Distinctive Features

It is so wonderful to do some activities while enjoying the beauty of its nature. You will find two waterfalls located in two villages, Tincep village and Timbukar village. The waterfall located in Tincep village is 70 meters in height from earth surface while another one is about 90 meters from earth surface.

It will need approximately 5 to 6 hours to do rafting along the river. You will see some rare species such as Macaca Niagra (Monkey that can only be found in the North Sulawesi), Tarsius that is regarded as the smallest monkey in the world and many groups of birds. You may also observe the process of the traditional alcoholic drink fermentation that is well known as “Cap Tikus.” In the end of the trip passing the river, we will be offered with the beauty of National Sea Park while enjoying the attraction of Duyung Dugong in the middle of the thick mangrove forest.

C. Location

The Nimanga River can be found in the Timbukar village, in the district of Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

D. Access

To reach the destination, you can take any accessible public transportation for approximately three hours from Manado city.

E. Ticket Price

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F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

There are hotels and natural tourism agencies in the vicinity of the location.