Derawan Islands as Kalimantan Hidden Paradise

Welcome to Beautyatindonesia. Kalimantan Island always has its own beauty and now let's talk about Derawan Islands. When travel in the islands has its own challenges . You do not just take the land, but also the sea, and even air . Facilities on all islands were not necessarily available such as those encountered in large cities .

Similarly, if you are planning a trip to Derawan Islands , Berau , East Kalimantan . To reach this island , you have to go through three pathways : land, sea or river , and air . Long travel time would certainly be a challenge when traveling away .

For information , Derawan Islands there are usually four main islands visited by the tourists . The islands are Derawan, Charitable Island , Kakaban and Maratua . All four have different characteristics and charm .

To travel there , you need to know the information about the picture and pocketed the Derawan Islands . These tips can help you when traveling to get there !

Transportation

As it is known , is located Derawan Islands in Berau , East Kalimantan . To that end , the closest distance is on a plane heading East Kalimantan . So , take aim to Balikpapan . If by air , flying from Jakarta ( Soekarno Hatta International Airport ) to Balikpapan ( Sepinggan International Airport ) journey takes 1 hour 51 minutes .

Derawan Islands as Kalimantan Hidden Paradise

The journey can be continued to the Berau district through the air . The travel time from airport to airport International Sepinggan Kalimarau ( Berau ) for about 30 minutes . There are four flights from Balikpapan to Berau serving , some of which Batavia Air and Water Trigana .

Then , from Berau you have to take the sea route to reach Derawan Islands . Kalimarau from airport , you can rent a car to the Port of Tanjung Batu . One-way rental prices ranging from Rp 350,000 . By road from the airport to Tanjung Batu approximately two hours .

The second way to get to Berau of Balikpapan is boarded a plane to Tarakan ( Juwata International Airport ) . From the airport you can take a taxi to the port of SDF . Port SDF followed by speed boat ( speed boat ) to Tanjung Selor .

From the port of Tanjung Selor , you can ride the cars travel to Cape Redeb , Berau . This is another alternative by land and sea to the Berau .

Of Tanjung Batu by speedboat to Derawan Island about 20 minutes . Prices start at Rp 250,000 per vessel for a capacity of three to five people .

Well , now , you came in Derawan Island . If you want other around the island , you can rent a boat from Derawan again . Rents fast boat to the surrounding islands around Rp 1,500,000 per vessel / day . Derawan Island heading Kakaban take up to two hours by speed boat . Then , from the Charitable Kakaban to take approximately 30 minutes . Keep in mind , East Kalimantan time one hour ahead of Jakarta .

Derawan Islands as Kalimantan Hidden Paradise

Hotel, motel 

With a long journey , then you will need lodging in Cape Redeb , Berau . One of them is the Hotel Bumi satiated which is across the river satiated . Hotel is equipped with a restaurant , meeting rooms , coffee lounge , ballroom , and banquet . Price starts from Rp 600,000 per night for a Superior Room which can accommodate two people .

This hotel is one of the best hotel in Berau and a favorite leisure and business travelers . Suggested already booked several days in advance to be able to stay here .

Other hotel options in Berau is a simple hotel is well located in the heart of Cape Redeb . Indeed, not many hotels in Berau , because most travelers make a connection to the island Derawan sea and stay there .

Derawan Island is widely available in the inn . To stay home or stay at home residents , rental prices per day ranging from Rp 125,000 . Could also stay on Earth Menore Interbuana Resort with a natural feel , and building of wood . Prices start from Rp 385,000 per night for two people .

Another resort floating cottage is in Maratua , namely Nabucco Island Resort . Treats natural waters charming Maratua increasingly become a daily sight .

Derawan Islands as Kalimantan Hidden Paradise

Bring adequate provision

Take some cash while you're still in a big city or on arrival in Berau . Derawan Islands , you will not find automatic teller machines or ATMs .

Arriving on the island Derawan , certainly you want surrounds the surrounding islands such as Charitable Island , Kakaban and Maratua . If your goal for diving , diving equipment bring a lot of Derawan Island provides rental services diving and snorkeling equipment .

To capture the unforgettable moments , bring a camera . It would be better if you also carry an underwater camera ( underwater camera ) . By bringing your camera to capture underwater corals and beautiful fish under the sea . Especially when swimming in lakes Kakaban jellyfish . Lake as there are only two in the world , you know! In Kakaban , East Kalimantan , Indonesia , and the island of Palau , Micronesia within a few thousand kilometers from the Philippines .

Use clothing and comfortable shoes . For example , when in Kakaban , you have to go up and down stairs are quite steep . For that wear shoes that are not slippery and comfortable to wear .

Then , to fill the stomach during a trip at sea , bring some food and drinks . In Kakaban and Charitable , you won't see  food or drink sellers .

Derawan Islands as Kalimantan Hidden Paradise

Keep the environment clean

Keeping the environment that must be done every time you go anywhere . Especially in the area of ​​nature tourism . Never leave trash on the coast , the sea , the forest , or on the streets once. Not finding a landfill , not a reason for you to then littering .

Remember , when you are on board , it is prohibited to dump trash into the sea . If you bring a drink bottle , plastic waste from the food , and then store the waste if it does not find a trash can . You can throw it away after finding trash on the mainland .

Similarly, when you are inside the car . After enjoying a light meal , eliminate spontaneous direct littering habits of the car window . Do not forget to remind the crew , driver , your colleagues to do this , yes . If the tourist area clean , not just the residents who enjoy , right? But also the tourists , and our grandchildren will enjoy it later .

Ethics traveled in nature

There are some important things to keep in mind the tourists , namely ethics traveled in the wild . If you do nature , not just humans who will be found . We also may encounter other creatures that have inhabited the island first . Who are they ? They are beautiful fish in the waters , turtles , birds , coral reefs , as well as plants and trees around .