Sounding unfamiliar with the name Derawan? Yes, it is an exotic island in East Kalimantan. Derawan Island has a very blue sea water. Curious about this hidden paradise on the tip of East Kalimantan? See the complete explanation in the following article!
It is undeniable that Indonesia has a variety of tourism destinations.
Indonesian enchantment is one of the islands in East Kalimantan.
East Kalimantan will soon become the new capital of Indonesia has a variety of islands that are beautiful and captivating.
One of these islands is called Derawan Island.
Derawan Island Hidden at The End of East Kalimantan
The history of Derawan Island began in 2005 where the government tried to register the area to UNESCO as one of the world Heritage sites.
Finally, this place is dubbed as Pristine Island, a place that has its origins still awake so that many tourists flock to come here.
The island is also called as the paradise of East Kalimantan people.
The Derawan is located in the middle of the sea and is only 1.3 hectares
The island has 31 islands and there are several pulauu on the northern peninsula, namely Raburabu Island, Samama Island and many more.
Go to Derawan Islands
Air Line
For those of you who come from outside Kalimantan, you will first reach Balikpapan.After arriving in Balikpapan, the trip has two options.
First, through Tarakan, the advantages are cheaper and many flight options.
But it will take a long time during the crossings to Derawan Island and must rent a speed boat.
This path is suitable for those of you who go with the group.
Secondly, through Berau, there are many travel cars ready to deliver to Tanjung Batu and the general speed boat crossing to Derawan Island is easy to obtain.
This path is suitable for you who solo traveling.
Land line
The land line is usually used by tourists who are still within the Kalimantan Island region.Can be reached by bus or travel car.
The route is as follows: Palangkaraya – Banjarmasin – Balikpapan – Samarinda – Tanjung Redeb – Tanjung Batu – Derawan Island.
Derawan Islands Accomodation
Stay in one of the hotels or resorts located around the island.
The accommodation is available in Derawan Islands Island including Maratua Paradise Resort, Sari Cottage Derawan Islands, Ilham Inn, Mirroliz Pelangi Cottage, and home stay provided by the local community.
For homestay starts around IDR 75,000 per night and for cottages built on the sea you can issue a pay around IDR 250,000 per night.
While for the resort can be started above IDR 1 million per night.
If you don't want to spend too much, then you can rent a villa with your friends.
Rates are per night IDR 660,000 per person per night.
Derawan Islands Attractions
1. Fisheries and Marine
From here you can see how the shape of the eggs have as well as the cultivation process, and see the conservation of turtles directly.
You can also see the fishing activities in the district of Derawan Archipelago which is the main livelihood of catching fish in the sea.
2. Mangrove Forest
Mangrove is very important because it can prevent abrasion or the presence of water erosion in the plains and coastal areas.
In addition Mangrove forest is also difficult to find.
You can go down the mangrove forest there using the ship, however, must be careful as many wild animals are quite dangerous.
3. Coral reefs
This tour is included in the underwater tour.
The island has a wealth of biodiversity and also becomes the place for living coral reefs there is a number two after the Raja Ampat Islands.
Of course this is very proud and proves that they can coexist with the coral reefs and fish without damage.
Doing so is also a tourist tour for both entertainment and education.
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More impatient ya to visit Derawan Island soon?
If there, remember to always keep the cleanliness and preserve its natural, yes!
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