Derawan Island, Beautiful Natural Scenery at the Eastern Edge of Kalimantan, Indonesia
The beauty of nature in Indonesia is indeed enchanting. Starting from Sabang to Merauke, each island in Indonesia has its own beauty. One of them that is quite attractive to tourists is Derawan island, which is located in East Kalimantan.
The location of the Derawan Islands is in Berau District, East Kalimantan. But you can pass from two main gates: through Tarakan or Berau. So it's up to you whether you want to linger on the plane or speedboat. Both promise ease and efficiency in terms of time and cost.
It is said that this island is a hidden paradise that has an attraction. The beautiful and natural coral reefs, with clean white sand and clear blue sea water, really spoil the eyes.
Derawan Island is never empty of tourists, both from local to international, many are interested in enjoying the beauty and beauty of the underwater scenery that is on Derawan Island.
Derawan Island has become one of the best tourism potentials in East Kalimantan.
Initially this village was an administrative village, but the concept changed to become a tourist village. This demands local villagers to always maintain cleanliness. Maintaining the sustainability and cleanliness of nature, of course, makes Derawan Island look very natural.
In 2005, the Indonesian government has registered this tourist area as one of the UNESCO world heritages, because of the beauty of the sea scenery. This area is also often referred to as Pristine Island, which is a place where its beauty is still maintained.
How to Get to Derawan Island
To get to Derawan island, you don't have to worry about transportation problems. This beautiful island can be easily accessed by air, land and sea. So you can adjust the trip according to your budget.
By Land
For the land route, it is often used by local tourists who live on the island of Kalimantan. Usually they will prefer to use the bus or rental car. You can also use this route after arriving in East Kalimantan and then continuing the journey to Derawan Island. The trip can be started from the city of Palangkaraya-Banjarmasin-Balikpapan-Samarinda-Tanjung Radeb-Tanjung Batu, and finally on Derawan Island.
Airway
For tourists who come from outside the island of Borneo or outside Indonesia, of course it will be very easy to use the air route and arrive at Derawan Island. After landing in Balikpapan by plane, continue the journey through Berau / Tarakan, and then cross to the destination island by using a Speed Boat.
If you choose the Berau route, from Sepinggan Airport, Balikpapan, you will continue by plane to Berau. Then from Kalimarau Airport, continue by car to Tanjung Redeb, the capital of Berau, about 2 hours. Then from there, it is continued by speedboat for 30 minutes.
Derawan Island is Not Too Wide, So Tourists Can Get Around
Not only enjoying the underwater beauty, you can also walk around while seeing the natural scenery that is on this tourist island. Derawan Island has beautiful beaches that are still virgin, as well as clean white sand.
Because the island is not so wide, you can walk around while watching the natural Derawan. While sitting relaxed on the beach, you can also chat with friendly Bajau Tribe residents.
When you come to Derawan island, don't miss to visit Sangalaki Island by boat. on this island, you will find turtle breeding and beautiful beaches,, the best time to visit this island is in the afternoon, because you will see a beautiful sunset.
The facilities available on Derawan Island are also very complete. Starting from restaurants, cafes, and even fun and exciting water rides. Here you can try canoeing, banana boats, sailboats, and other water games. Of course, this will make you more satisfied to enjoy your vacation in Derawan.
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