Private Tour

Tsunami Museum and Affected Areas Tour of Banda Aceh

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience the resilience of Aceh on our Tsunami Tour. Visit poignant landmarks, witness survivors' stories and honor the 2004 tsunami's victims.

A. Tsunami Museum, Learn about the devastating event's history.

B. Mass Graveyard, Pay respects to the victims.

c. Affected Areas, Witness the rebuilt communities.

D. Survivors' Stories, Hear firsthand accounts.

E. Memorials, Reflect at poignant landmarks.

Itinerary:

1. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Hotel pickup and welcome briefing

2. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit the Tsunami Museum

3. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pay respects at the Mass Graveyard

4. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch break at a local restaurant

5. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Explore the Affected Areas and rebuilt communities

6. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Hear Survivors' Stories and firsthand accounts

7. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Reflect at Memorials and poignant landmarks

8. 7:00 PM: Return to hotel

Remembering the Past, Respecting the Present

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Tickets

Lunch

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Fuel surcharge

Parking Fees

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Aceh Tsunami Museum

1. Personal artifacts and stories 2. Photographs and videos 3. Tsunami simulation, 4. Exhibits on tsunami science 5. Memorials and tributes, 6. Reconstruction and recovery exhibits, 7. Artifacts from the tsunami, 8. Interactive displays, 9. Survivor testimonies, 10. Reflection areas The Tsunami Museum is a somber and thought-provoking destination that serves as a tribute to the victims, a reminder of the devastating power of natural disasters, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

1 hour • Admission Included

PLTD Apung 1

You will see a massive 2,600-ton diesel power plant ship that was swept into the residential area as a testament to the devastating power of the tsunami waves

45 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Tsunami Museum and Affected Areas Tour of Banda Aceh

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tsunami Museum
Coastal24414483407,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was a powerful experience. The guide was kind and explained everything clearly. Visiting the Tsunami Museum and seeing the ship carried by the wave was unforgettable. We learned a lot about the 2004 tsunami and how the people of Aceh have stayed strong. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Banda Aceh. It’s emotional but also inspiring.
Apung PLTD
Sightsee41452611898,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very nice place to see evidence of the terrible tsunami aceh at that time. It also contains audio and visual information about the tsunami.
Banda Aceh's Tsunami Story
C9123IXmarcm,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you're interested in Banda Aceh's story, you gotta check out the Tsunami Museum and Affected Areas Tour. It's a really powerful experience that shows the city's strength and remembers the people who were lost in the 2004 tsunami
This museum is a must visit. It’s not just about tragedy,it’s about survival, unity, and hope.
lailinay,
Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visiting the Tsunami Museum in Banda Aceh was a deeply moving and unforgettable experience. The museum is more than just a building, it’s a powerful tribute to the resilience of the Acehnese people and a memorial for the lives lost in the devastating 2004 Ocean tsunami. From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is respectful and reflective. The dark, narrow corridor with the sound of rushing water and haunting voices immediately sets the tone. it feels like stepping into the moment of disaster itself. Every exhibit is thoughtfully designed, from personal artifacts and survivor testimonies to interactive displays and documentary footage that provide a raw, human perspective on the tragedy. One of the most striking parts is the “Space of Sorrow”, a tall cylindrical room where names of the victims are engraved, accompanied by soft prayers and a single beam of light from above. It’s impossible not to be moved🥹