Derawan Islands: "Maritime Tour Most Beautiful In The World?"

Who does not know Derawan? An island located in Berau, East Kalimantan. Derawan Islands located in the Celebes Sea, on the coast of Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, overlooking the mouth of the estuary of the River known as the Delta Kelai and Berau. This archipelago consists of six large islands, that are Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Long Island, Pulau Samama, and several small islands and coral clusters.

There are 21 islands in this archipelago. Cluster Islands Derawan only a fraction of the hundreds of islands on the east coast Kalimantan islands totaling 248. Of that number, 138 islands do not have names, of which two islands of Sipadan and Ligitan lost, belongs to Malaysia

On the island there are a number of objects Derawan this charming nautical tourism, one of Underwater Park which sought foreign tourists, especially the world-class divers. At least four of the famous islands, that is Maratua, Derawan, Sangalaki, and Kababan where is inhabited by rare wildlife : the green turtle and hawksbill. In addition, there are also manta rays which inhabit Sangalaki.

How To Achieve Derawan Islands ?

If departing from Jakarta, then you should take a flight to Balikpapan, then continued with a flight to Tanjung Redep. Arriving in Tanjung Redep followed by a trip to overland crossings Tanjung Batu. Derawan Island can be reached from Tanjung Batu by using the speedboat. During their stay in Derawan Islands, to visit the islands which have used speedboats as a means of transportation.

How Lodging In There?

You can choose accommodation with expensive and cheap price. Travel agents which usually serve foreign tourists would offer a price in dollars. With homestay room prices to be paid around Rp 100 thousand rupiah. Homestay is done by making use of the rooms in the house of the local population. There are also bungalows with a price range of Rp 300 thousand to millions of rupiahs.

Welcome to visit Indonesia, and enjoy the beauty of the islands Derawan