Sumatra Watersports
Sumatra has some of the best surfing in Indonesia. Many surfers head to Bali for the waves as it is a more popular tourist destination. Sumatra is excellent as it has a surf location for everyone from complete beginners to professionals. The best area to surf is in the South of Sumatra as well as the islands to the west. Surfing is not the only water sport you can do in Sumatra, the diving and snorkeling is also excellent. The best dive sites are in the North east near Pulah Weh, you may even be lucky enough to dive with Dugongs. Many of the national parks also offer tubing down the rivers as an alternative way to see the jungle which is great fun. Kayaking is also a common way to navigate the national parks. There are a lot of water based activities in Sumatra and we can help find the right one for you.
Highlights
Surfing
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Mentawais and Simeule island,just off the coast of Sumatra offers some of the best surf spots in the world. Every year surfers visit the islands on the West coast to conquer some breaks and relax in one of the surf resorts. Southern Sumatra near Krui is also excellent for surf. The waves are all year round and you can find the right waves for any level of ability which is great for surfing families or couples at different levels.
Kayak
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There are a lot of chances to Kayak in Sumatra, from one off experiences to 3-4 day kayak trips. It is a great way to explore the rivers and the ocean and the guides are very experienced.
Diving
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Although Sumatra is not the best diving in Indonesia it is still great and a lot less crowed. Pulau Weh is one of the best places to dive, with strong currents bringing in lots of nutrients. There is a large abundance of marine life from small nudibranchs to large schools of fish. You can also dive wrecks and even an underwater volcano. Pdang also offers good diving, with pinnacles and walls to dive.
Snorkeling
Sumatra offers some excellent snorkeling opportunities. For crystal clear waters the islands are the best places to be.
Tubing
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National Parks such as Bukit Lawang offer a tubing experience. You can gently float down the river taking in the jungle sites and sounds. This is a great option after a trek in the hot jungle you can have a relaxing journey back to the start with a cool breeze.