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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Lhoknga
Spend 1–2 days in Lhoknga for surf and beach time; stay near Jl Golf and use a motorbike to reach Lhoknga and Lampuuk beaches.
Lhoknga is a small surf town 15 km north of Banda Aceh. The main attractions – surf at Lhoknga Beach and swim at Lampuuk – are within a 30‑minute walk, so a single day covers the sights. Budget accommodation and cheap food keep costs low, making a short stay ideal.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (dry season, best surf)
- Avoid
- Oct–Nov (rainy, strong currents) (check)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp80,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport | Rp120,000 (bargain lower) (check) |
| Public minibus from Banda Aceh | Rp10,000 (last 17:00) (check)Rp10,000 (last 5:00 PM) (check) |
| Breakfast coffee & banana pancake (Harry's place) | Rp10,000 |
| Dinner Acehnese dish (Rumah Makan) | Rp10,000 |
| Fresh juice | Rp6,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BKI · Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport (Banda Aceh)
- ≈30 min by taxi to Lhoknga
Typical fares
- Airport → Lhoknga (taxi)
- about Rp120,000 (bargain lower) (check)
- Banda Aceh → Lhoknga (public minibus)
- Rp10,000, last at 17:00 (check)Rp10,000, last at 5:00 PM (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Hire a motorbike or bicycle from your guesthouse; taxis from the airport negotiate a fare (≈Rp120,000, expect to halve it). Public minibuses from Banda Aceh cost Rp10,000, last run 17:00.Hire a motorbike or bicycle from your guesthouse; taxis from the airport negotiate a fare (≈Rp120,000, expect to halve it). Public minibuses from Banda Aceh cost Rp10,000, last run 5:00 PM.
See and do
Known for
- Surfing at Lhoknga Beach
- Swimming at Lampuuk
- Cement factory landmark
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh | Taxi from Lhoknga (negotiate ~Rp120,000) or public minibus Rp10,000, about 30 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Eddie Homestay
- Rp50,000–60,000; rooms with shared bathroom, near Jl Golf
- Mami Diana Homestay
- Rp50,000; simple rooms near the beach
- (Yudi's) Darlian Homestay
- Rp40,000; budget dormitory
- Mitabu Homestay
- Rp50,000; basic amenities
- Joel's Bungalows (Lampuuk)
- Rp150,000–300,000; cliff‑side, surfboard hire
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is it? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Do you speak English? | Apakah Anda bisa bahasa Inggris?ah-pah-kah ahn-dah bee-sah bah-sah ing-grees |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Strong currents at Lhoknga; only surf if experienced.
- Taxi fares vary; bargain hard to avoid overpaying.
- Public minibuses stop at 17:00; plan return before then.
Lhoknga is generally safe for tourists; watch the strong surf currents and keep valuables secure in busy beach areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lhoknga yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Surfing at Lhoknga Beach
- Swimming at Lampuuk
- Cement factory landmark
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Lhoknga: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qxxxx
- Wikivoyage: Lhoknga, revision 4987495 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4987495
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lhoknga). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.