Guraici Island is the group of exotic islands
in Eastern Indonesia. The beauty of the beach becomes more fascinating because it
has complete water activities, such as diving, snorkeling, fishing, and
jet-ski. Besides that, Guraici Island is one of the best diving spots in North
Maluku. At least, there are 10 diving spots found here. The white sand
stretches along the beach with various coral reef. Underwater life of the
island invites amateur and professional divers to come and explore the marine
life. The panorama of Guraici is so stunning and completely different than
other diving spots in Indonesia.
One of the uniqueness that is
found on the seabed of Guraici is giant manta fish. They are tame animal and
you can swim together with them. You also can fish around the island because
the beach riches of fish. Because the location closes to the equator, it makes the
Guraici Island having beautiful underwater life and fish.
As an uninhabited island,
you will rarely meet residents. But, you still can enjoy the beauty of the
island because from the distance, you can see Burung Island which becomes home
for hundreds of birds. When the tide is low, you can cross the island by
walking along the white sand that form a trail.
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Guraici Island lies at South
Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia. There are two options to reach the
island. First, you can take a regular ship that takes about eight hours. You need
to pay IDR80.000 or US$8 per person and you will arrive at Lelei Port. Then,
you can take a motorcycle to reach the destination. Second, you can take a
speedboat that takes around 2 – 3 hours. You need to hire it and pay it for
about IDR3,000,000 – IDR5,000,000 or US$300 – US$500 per speedboat.
Accommodations
Accommodations in the
Guraici Island are quite adequate. Thus, if you want to spend your vacation
longer, you can stay here. There are many hotels and lodges you can choose.
Besides that, the restaurants will offer you peculiar dishes from Halmahera.
You can stay in the cottages along the beach as well by paying IDR500,000 or
US$50 per night.
Activities
Guraici Island is a paradise
for one who love fishing. The island riches of fish and you will not go home
without them. You can fish in the shoreline. Just wait for a few minutes and
you will catch the fish. While waiting your fishing rod under the sea, you can
enjoy the beauty of the island.
The island is suitable for
diving as well. You can explore 10 diving spots that become a favorite
destination for divers. Guraici Island riches of coral reef and colorful fish.
The water is very clear and calm. The equator position of the island influences
the variety of underwater life. That is why you will see biodiversity of marine
life here. Swimming together with manta fish, dolphins, and sharks become one
of unforgettable moments.
In order to spread the
popularity of Guraici Island, the local government organizes Guraici Festival
during summer, especially in the middle of June. The festival offers you so
many traditional cultures and competitions, such as traditional dancing, rowing
race, swimming competition, underwater photography, and cooking competition.
They will invite you to do coral reef transplantation as well.
