Derawan islands : "Place to visit before you die"

Hay travelers, come stop by my country, there are a lot of cool places, interesting and very beautiful that you deserve to go. Especially for you newlyweds who want a honeymoon, or do you like to make a trip or adventure, Come visit Derawan Island Borneo Indonesia

For lovers of the beach and underwater scenery, attractions not to miss this one, this attraction is one of the "Place to visit before you die". Want to know where and what there was in that place? Let's get the info here!

Attarctions

 

Derawan Islands, is a special place and a paradise for lovers of the underwater scenery and beaches. In this Derawan Islands there are many things that will spoil your eyes, starting from Derawan island, island Kakaban, Sangalaki  island, and also Maratua island.

Derawan Islands are part of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion across Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. The region lies the center of the Coral Triangle World with the highest coral biodiversity in the world. Also called "The Coral Triangle" because it became the epicenter of marine life that has a diversity of marine life. Coral reefs in this area covers 53% of the world's coral reefs.

Derawan Islands is one of the most important Ground Fedding Multi Countries in the world. Derawan Island has a beautiful panoramic sea with white sand beaches, cool shade of coconut trees and the lives of the local villagers. The island is famous for diving and marine tourism especially snorklingnya activity. Waters around Derawan Island is rich in the diversity of fish and marine life.

Tours are offered on the islands is of course water attractions that are already very famous. In this place you can enjoy the beautiful beach, either by sunbathing or swimming. For those who want to enjoy the underwater beauty that holds a lot of marine life, you can do snorkeling or diving, do not worry, because in this place a lot of equipment rental place for snorkeling and diving. With bersenorkeling or diving. The green turtle is also found on the island Derawan. Green turtles are very tame and often reveal themselves to humans. Waiting for the green turtles appear quite exciting. Often turtles to the beach to lay their eggs. Witness firsthand the turtle nesting is a rare thing.

To get around the island Derawan, you can walk while enjoying the beauty of the island, but to go to the island around it, you have to rent a speedboat, because there are no regular boats operating in this area. For rental rates variety, depending on the capacity of the speedboat. Starting from Rp 1,500,000 (about 150US $) with a capacity of 3 to 4 people, up to Rp 6,000,000 (about 600US $) with a capacity of 8 to 12 people.

And do not forget to stop at the lake Kakaban, according to the info I received, this lake as there are only 2 in the world, the Jellyfish lake in Micronesia, southeast Pacific region, and the other in Indonesia, precisely here, the island Kakaban. The uniqueness of this lake is that there are a lot of jellyfish that do not sting, so we can swim and touch the jellyfish.

*and a few tips for you, you better bring cash (Rupiah) because there is no ATM at this place.

locations

Derawan Islands is included in the district Berau, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

access

• If by land

If the road will be difficult and challenging adrenaline, but it's quite exciting, because the road to be traversed less well.

The route: Palangkaraya -> Banjarmasin -> Balikpapan -> Samarinda -> Tanjung  Redeb -> Tanjung Batu -> Derawan Island.

Cost details:

Samarinda Banjarmasin (Bus) = Rp. 120000-150000 (about 12-15 US $)

Samarinda - Tanjung Redeb (Traveling sort Avanza) = Rp. 275000-300000 (approximately (28-30US $)

Tanjung Redeb - Tanjung Batu (Traveling sort Avanza) = Rp. 70,000 (about $ 7US)

Tanjung Batu - Derawan Island (Speedboat) = Rp. 70,000 (about 7 US $)

*) Maybe if now (in November 2014) you get there, the cost has gone up 10% -20%.

• If you go by plane

From the city as long as there are many flights to Balikpapan, Balikpapan then be in two ways, namely through Berau or via Tarakan. Both have advantages and disadvantages respectively. Passing Tarakan advantage is cheaper and more flight options than through Berau.

But from Tarakan, a trip to the island by speedboat to Derawan further and there is no regular speedboat or to the public, so it must rent your own. Through Tarakan easier for the departing group.

While the Berau easier for that alone because there are a lot of car travel to Tanjung Batu and the general public speedboat to the island Derawan.

Facilities and accommodation

On the island Derawan lot of lodging with variety of facilities, the more expensive, the facilities on offer are also getting better, it depends on your budget. In addition to lodging, public facilities, such as toilets are also widely available here. For dining and souvenirs are also available.

Do not miss the holiday fun with your family and your friend here !!

 

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