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TOUR DERAWAN HAPPY FUN TRIP

TRIP DERAWAN LABUAN CERMIN WHALE SHARK MARATUA KAKABAN SANGALAKI

OPEN TRIP DERAWAN LABUAN CERMIN

Tour Derawan Maratua Whale Shark dan Labuan Cermin

TOUR DERAWAN LABUAN CERMIN WHALE SHARK DAN MARATUA Adalah Destinasi Wisata berada di Kabupaten Berau Kalimantan Timur. Kepulauan Derawan merupakan destinasi wisata bahari terlengkap terbaik di indonesia,  Terbukti kunjungan wisatawan meningkat dalam setiap Tahunnya. Derawan Happy Fun Trip  ada Operator Trip Derawan Labuan Cermin yang Berbasis di pulau Derawan. Tour  Derawan Happy Fun Trip adalah Tour yang sering Menghandle Syuting   MY TRIP MY ADVENTURE MTMA, SELEBRITY ON VACATION  TRANS TV DAN 26 INDONESIA AUTHENTICE PALACES MNC TV dan beberapa TV lainnya dalam Episdoe Kepulauan Derawan.

Paket Tour Maratua Paradise Resort adalah Paket Luxury yang tersedia untuk private tour. Pulau Maratua berada di kepulauan Derawan yang dapat di tempuh dari Bandara Kalimarau Berau dengan 2 jalur, Jalur pertama bisa lansung via sungai Segah dengan waktu kurang lebih 3,5 jam dan Jalur kedua bisa pakai darat 2,5 jam ke pelabuhan tanjung batu dan di lanjutkan naik Speed Boat 1,5 Jam, Untuk via Tarakan di tempuh dengan waktu 3,5 jam perjalanan laut. Marataua Paradise resort merupakan salah satu resort terbaik di kepulauan Derawan yang berada di atas laut hijau toska juga spot sunset terbaik dan memiliki water villa yang unik cocok buat liburan keluarga dan Teman teman.

Open Trip Derawan Labuan Cermin Whale Shark via Berau atau Tarakan buka setiap Long wekend atau hari libur besar Nasional. Tour ini  bisa di ikuti mulai 1 orang akan di gabung dengan peserta dari group yang jadwalnya sama, Peserta akan di gabung mulai datang dan sampai pulang, Anda bisa berkenalan dengan orang baru dan pengalaman baru. Open Trip yang buka  jika Hari libur Nasional penggemarnya banyak sekali bisa sampai ratusan orang dari berbagai penjuru nusantara.

Paket Tour Derawan Whale Shark Labuan Cermin salah satu yang dikunjungi peserta trip Derawan Happy fun. Whale Shark adalah biota laut raksasa yang hanya di jumpai beberapa tempat di indonesia Salah satunya berada di perariran Berau kecamatan Talisayan yang dapat di tempuh dari pulau Derawan Hanya Sekitar 1,5 jam perjalanan Laut. Whale Shark adalah binatang laut yang super besar tapi jinak dan aman jika kita snorkling di sekitarnya.

Paket Wisata Pulau Derawan Tersedia Open trip Derawan Labuan Cermin Whale Shark, Family Gathering, Paket Keluarga, Private Tour, meeting Tour, Paket Honeymoon dan lain lain. Anda bisa mengajak teman atau pasangan anda liburan ke Derawan Labuan Cermin Maratua dengan harga paket murah melalui Berau Dan Tarakan. Paket Wisata Pulau Derawan yang kami tawarkan dengan harga murah dan sangat terjangkau buat Traveler yang ingin berkujung ke pulau Derawan. Berbagai macam tawaran dan paket wisata pulau Derawan yang kami siap menemani anda bersama Guide Lokal Pulau Derawan.

Tour Derawan Private juga mengunjungi Danau Kakaban, Pulau Kakaban  memiliki  Danau Kerajaan Ubur ubur yang terletak di Kepulauan Derawan Kabupaten Berau Kalimatan Timur. Danau yang di huni sejuta ubur ubur tak menyengat yang terjebak di danau Kakaban. Pulau Kakaban merupakan pulau atol yang terbentuk jutaan tahun silam. Pulau yang di kelilingi dengan karang ini merupakan Danau air asin. Danau Kakaban  memiliki 4 jenus ubur ubur yang hidup terperangkap di dalamnya. Pulau Kakaban mendapat penghargaan Dari UNESCO pada tahun 2004 Sebagai situs Warisan Dunia.

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Derawan Island (Pulau Derawan) In Borneo – Travel Guide

The region of East Kalimantan (Borneo) is very much untouched and it offers incredible destinations such as Derawan Island, a tiny little landmass covered with coconut palm trees and colorful beach shacks.

I have put together this complete guide to Derawan Island including how to get there and what to expect when you arrive.

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Table of Contents

WHERE IS DERAWAN ISLAND (PULAU DERAWAN)

Derawan Island is located in the Celebes Sea off the coast of East Kalimantan in Borneo, Indonesia.

Click here to see the location on Google maps.

There is an archipelago of islands in the Celebes Sea and Derawan is the main hub for travelers wishing to visit this mecca of islands.

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HOW TO GET TO DERAWAN ISLAND?

The most convenient way to get to Derawan is to catch a flight to Berau Airport and take a 15-minute taxi to the Tanjung Redeb boat harbor.

The cost of a taxi is $8 from Berau Airport to Tanjung Redeb. From here you will have to take a speed boat to Derawan Island which takes 2 hours for 250,000 Rupiah ($25) one way.

The boats run 7  days a week and generally every 2 hours. The first boat departs at 8 am and the last boat leaves at 4 pm.

You will see a ticket office alongside the river’s edge at the Tanjung Redeb boat harbor and you can organize your trip there.

If you have any difficulties trying to find the right boat, the locals are very quick to give you some help, you need only ask.

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TOP 4 THINGS TO DO ON DERAWAN ISLAND

Scuba diving on pulau derawan.

One of the main points of interest for visitors to the island is scuba diving.

There are a number of Dive Resorts located around the island that offers great packages for some of the best diving locations in the world.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to do any scuba diving on my visit to Pantai Derawan as I had an ear injury in the past that prevents me from diving.

For more information on booking a dive on Pulau Derawan, I have listed 3 Derawan dive resorts below:

  • Derawan Dive Lodge
  • Derawan Dive Resort
  • Scuba Junkie

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THE BENT PALM TREE – PANTAI DERAWAN

On your self-guided Derawan Tour, you can find a patch of palm trees on a mound of blinding white sand on the most eastern tip of the island.

There is one unique palm that bends out at a 45-degree angle over the water’s edge. My buddy and I took turns in climbing the palm tree to try to get ourselves a fresh coconut.

I wish I could say that we were successful in our efforts though I have to be honest and say we didn’t reach the top.

We decided to head back to the bent palm for sunset and we then waited for the milky way to rise to capture a long exposure shot of this location.

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DERAWAN ISLAND SHIPWRECK

Continue the adventure along the shoreline till you come across the Shipwreck.

It only takes a maximum of 30 minutes to walk around the entire island so it’s hard to miss this wrecked boat on the sandbank.

Surrounded by a mecca of palm trees and debris from the shipwreck, this location will make you feel like you’re on the set of ‘Cast Away’!

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SUNSET POINT

The best spot to spend the golden hour on your self-guided Derawan Tour is at Sunset Point.

There is yet another bent palm tree to climb on this side of the island and it is one of the best spots on Pulau Derawan to perch yourself for a sunset.

Sunset point is located next to the Shipwreck in case you can’t find it!

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Derawan Island can be visited year-round. I visited in early June during Ramadhan and it was very quiet and peaceful.

Local Indonesian cuisine is mostly served at every restaurant and warung. Don’t be surprised if you don’t find a westernized meal on the island.

There is an ATM machine located in Pulau Derawan though I chose to take out some cash when I arrived at Berau Airport just to be sure I had enough funds to cover myself.

WHERE TO STAY IN DERAWAN ISLAND

Derawan has only a handful of accommodation options that include dive resorts and small homestays.

See the list below of some accommodations that I personally recommend:

  • Fisheries Eco Villa

WHAT TO PACK FOR INDONESIA

When visiting Indonesia, here is a list of items I highly recommend bringing with you:

Must-Have Travel Essentials

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FINAL THOUGHTS – DERAWAN ISLAND

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Derawan Island and Kakaban

Indonesia - the land of thousands of islands.

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Derawan Island - Borneo Indonesia

Kakaban island - borneo indonesia, balikpapan - borneo indonesia.

Located off the east coast of East Kalimantan, Derawan Archipelago is a stunning tropical paraside for beach bums and those who like adventure activities and island hoping. On this amazing 4-day tour, we will take you to three of the most popular islands of the archipelago, including Derawan, Sangalaki, and Kakaban Island. You will be free to explore the crystal waters, enjoy snorkeling and diving to see beautiful coral reef and fish. Especially, don’t miss out the chance to discover the huge lake on Kakaban Island to witness the habitat of some stingless jellyfish species you may not see elsewhere.

Inclusions of this tour

Accommodation.

Hotel (3 nights)

Car, Speed Boat ...

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Managing Expert

3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Experiences

3 Unique experiences...

Entrance fees, excursions, visa, water...

Highlights Of This Tour

Transfer by speed boat between Tg. Batu to Derawan Island

Have a great opportunity to see green turtles on Sangalaki Island

Snorkel on the famous lake in the middle of Kakaban Island to explore the stingless jellyfish living there

Relax on Derawan beach or snorkel around the island to see the sea garden

Overview of this tour

Derawan Island and Kakaban - 4 days

  • Day 1 : Balikpapan,Berau,Derawan Island
  • Day 2 : Derawan Island,Sangalaki Island,Kakaban Island,Derawan Island
  • Day 3 : Derawan Island
  • Day 4 : Derawan Island,Berau,Balikpapan

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: balikpapan(borneo indonesia), berau(borneo indonesia), derawan island(borneo indonesia), day 2: derawan island(borneo indonesia), sangalaki island(borneo indonesia), kakaban island(borneo indonesia), derawan island(borneo indonesia), day 3: derawan island(borneo indonesia), day 4: derawan island(borneo indonesia), berau(borneo indonesia), balikpapan(borneo indonesia), inclusions & exclusions.

Car, Speed Boat

Included Services

Tour and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary with dedicated air-conditioned vehicle

Local English speaking guide

Entrance fees

Accommodation: as mentioned above based on double/twin share and entry level room

Meals as per program

VAT & service charge

Visa arrangements

Camera/ Video entrance fees

Meals arrangement not mentioned in program

Tipping & other personal expenses

Domestic or international airfare and airport departure tax

Travel insurance

Seasonal surcharge – TBA IF ANY

Peak season surcharge – TBA IF ANY

THIS TOUR IS PRIVATE & TAILOR-MADE CHOOSE YOUR BEST CHOICE

3* Hotel (3 nights)

Private Guide, Driver, Trip Manager

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4* Hotel (3 nights)

5* Hotel (3 nights)

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100% Personalized Itinerary

Hassle-free and uniquely personalized! You'll get a completely flexible trip plan tailored to your individual interests, wishes and budget. Our Inside Travel Experts will give you professional advice, and it's you who decides how many days to travel, where to visit and where to stay.

Private Guide, Car & Driver

You always have private driver & private car flexible upon your travel schedules. Especially, in your Private Tour, our experienced and knowledgeable private guide will show you the hidden gems and inspire you with the most interesting local stories to gain a more in-depth understanding of each exotic country.

Handpicked Hotels & Meals

Whether you are looking for a romantic resort or a boutique hotel, authentic cuisine or street food style; our Asia Tour Experts'll create the lifetime journey around your needs & wants with our best hand-picked collection of accommodation and restaurants.

Trip Managing Experts

Travelling with us means having a dedicated, friendly & professional team by your side every step of the way and always ready to help whenever you need. Our Inside Travel Experts are available 24/7 and take care of everything to make sure you can enjoy the travel experience of a lifetime and get unforgettable memories.

Experiences You can Expect in this Tour

Discover Jelly fish life on Kakaban Island

Part of the Derawan Archipelago, off the east coast of East Kalimantan, Kakaban Island become world-famous due to its unique land-locked lake in the middle of the island. Making up almost two thirds...

See the Green Turtle on Sangalaki Island

Besides offering one of the best locations for diving and snorkeling, Sangalaki Island in the Derawan Archipelago is the fantastic place to witness the egg-laying process of sea turtles. Though it...

Snorkeling around the island of Derawan

Derawan is a little island in the eponymous archipelago located just away from the mainland of East Kalimantan. Though considered as a pitstop to other islands nearby like Sangalaki and Kakaban...

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Derawan Island Archipelago is Kalimantan maritim biodiversity tourism spot of 40,000 hectares with beautiful tropical palm beach and blue lagoon see scenery. The reserve preserved rare maritime aquatic species, from more then 2000 species of reef fishes and 500 coral species, diverse turtles species, whale shark, manta, and sea cows. The crystal clear sea around Derawan is good for fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Our local guides will show you the insights of life on Derawan and will serve cocktails and canapes on the beach as part of a local cultural entertain performance at the tropical palm beach. Kakaban Island is known of it's mangrove fringed Yelly fish lake, Sangalaki island turtle breeding beach and Manta ray. Maratua is the tropical paradise white palm beach island, with a small population of the Bajau Nomadic seamen. For adventurers and solitude seekers, Derawan Archipelago is a glorious blissful Indonesian bounty paradise beach archipelago in Kalimantan, at the less populated Borneo Island east coast to deter the onslaught of tourism that have kept its magnificent coral fringe in tact. For weary foreign travellers, there are no touts, making this Borneo island destination the real tropical bounty paradise beach islands with its authentic Indonesian Bajau tribe fishermen villages, affordable beachfront accommodation, about as far away from Bali as you could ever hope to get. So far there are only a handful beach resorts and budget sea stilt guesthouses, catering to intrepid travellers and divers inspired by Borneo jungles and Kalimantan 's unique aquatic maritime diversity at this coastal islands archipelago. Snorkelling in a lagoon full of stingless jellyfish on Kakaban Island, the Turtle beach of Sangalaki, diving into crystal clear sea of Maratua Island, or explore the unspoild limestone sea caves and drifting in the current with enormous manta rays as they feed.

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Lesan protected rainforest is located along the Lesan river, which has the highest population of wild orangutans at whole Borneo Island, the diverse flora and fauna and Dayak culture at the mainland of Berau in front of Derawan

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Features an animal safari trip and dive deep into Kalimantan orangutans jungle wildlife and gentle huge whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) as the ocean creatures which can be found at the coastal line short to Derawan Archipelago

4 Days / 3 Nights Derawan & Sangalaki Bounty Beach Archipelago

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The Derawan Islands in East Kalimantan are one of the most exciting, biodiverse places to travel in Borneo . Even with a short stay, you may get to see giant mantas, whale sharks, dolphins, stingless jellyfish, and endangered sea turtles. Getting there requires patience, so travelers more often choose to stay in Malaysian Borneo and dive Sabah’s islands to the north .

Only two of the 31 islands in the Derawan chain have accommodation: Pulau Derawan and the larger, hook-shaped Maratua Island. Pulau Derawan is closer to the mainland and therefore more developed, whereas Maratua Island is comparatively pristine and enjoys a lot more room. No matter where you base yourself, though, you’ll be taking speedboats to enjoy memorable adventures throughout the chain.

The small airport on Maratua Island only handles irregular, chartered flights, but authorities hope to change that soon. Use this guide to the Derawan Islands to get there before the tourism floodgates swing open.

Planning Your Trip

  • Best Time to Visit : The Derawan Islands receive consistent rainfall throughout the year; however, July, August, and September are often driest. Weekends and holidays are busiest.
  • Language: Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, but the many ethnic Bajau people living on the islands speak the Indonesian Bajau dialect. A lot of people who work with tourists speak some English.
  • Currency : Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Prices are written with “Rs” or “Rp” in front of the amount.
  • Getting Around: Traveling between the islands requires taking bumpy speedboat rides. Although there are a few scooters and small trucks on Maratua Island, renting a bicycle is an enjoyable way for tourists to explore the island. Tiny Pulau Derawan can be circumnavigated on foot in about an hour.
  • Travel Tip: Nearly all food and supplies have to be carried over from the mainland by boat. Prices are significantly higher on the islands, and you’ll have fewer choices for toiletries, snacks, and other items. Bring everything you need with you from the mainland.

Things to Do

Skip the tours that encourage unnatural behavior (e.g., feeding whale sharks), and avoid following in the footsteps of the many visitors to the Derawan Islands who have made a bad habit of handling the jellyfish and baby turtles to take photos. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the marine life without accidentally endangering it.

  • Go Diving : Along with the Togean Islands in Sulawesi and Raja Ampat in Papua, the Derawan Islands are part of a “coral triangle” that is considered one of the richest areas for marine life in the world. The biodiversity beneath the surface is unbeatable—potential sightings range in size from mantas and whale sharks to pygmy seahorses. Dive shops typically offer bundled accommodation packages.
  • Visit Sangalaki Island: Taking an excursion to Sangalaki Island is one of the most popular things to do in the Derawan Islands. Sanglaki is home to a sea turtle sanctuary, and visitors can also snorkel a point where big manta rays frequent. (Although the snorkeling is good, seeing a manta isn’t guaranteed.)
  • See the Sea Turtles: You can spot green sea turtles (endangered) and hawksbill sea turtles (critically endangered) at any time while snorkeling or even just walking on the beach! Be watchful for nests and eggs.
  • Swim with the Jellyfish: Kakaban Island and Maratua Island are home to brackish lakes where jellyfish have lost their ability to sting, meaning that visitors can swim in surreal swarms of harmless jellyfish. Even the box jellyfish, an exceptionally dangerous jellyfish in other places, is harmless here.
  • Explore by Bicycle: If you need a day out of the water, rent a bicycle on Maratua Island and begin riding. You’ll get to see scenes of daily life and meet new people. Getting lost is unlikely, but ride with caution on the sandy roads. The big monitor lizards you’ll pass look like Komodo dragons, but they're harmless unless cornered. The macaque monkeys, on the other hand, may be interested in whatever you’re carrying and organize a raid!

What to Eat and Drink

Seafood is an obvious choice for eating in the Derawan Islands, but being able to see the sea from the restaurant doesn’t always guarantee freshness. Pay attention to a restaurant’s volume of traffic—fish is sometimes transported from markets on the mainland, and ice doesn’t last long near the equator.

Pretty much every meal involves rice by default. Chicken, fish, and eggs are common on menus, but vegetarians shouldn’t have much trouble locating delicious tempeh. The fermented soy protein is sometimes fried in sambal, an Indonesian chili paste, which can be made with belacan (fermented shrimp paste). Western food of varying quality can also be found at guesthouses and resorts.

Drinking fresh coconuts is a good way to replace electrolytes lost while sweating. Unfortunately, the Derawan Islands suffer from a plastic bottle problem. Take advantage if your hotel or guesthouse offers bottle fill-ups.

Where to Stay

Accommodation is cheapest on Pulau Derawan, the most densely developed of the Derawan Islands. Although Maratua Island is pricier, most visitors agree the beauty is worth paying more.

You’ll find romantic resorts and diving resorts listed on booking sites, but smaller homestays can be found on Derawan and Maratua after arriving. You can potentially save money and enjoy more personal interaction by booking a night or two with an Indonesian family.

Travel tip: "Losmen" and "rumah tamu" are Indonesian words for inn or guesthouse.

Getting There

Unless you’re lucky enough to finagle one of the rare flights into Maratua Island (TRK), you’ll need to take a combination of flights, minibuses, and boats to reach the Derawan Islands. Regional flights and boats are often delayed by weather—keep a flexible itinerary.

Option 1: Fly into Kalimarau Airport (BEJ), 6 miles from Tanjung Redeb in Berau. From there, take a taxi or shared minibus to Tanjung Batu (three hours), and then a boat to Derawan Island or Maratua Island (45 minutes).

Option 2: Fly into Tarakan in North Kalimantan (TRK), then take a four-hour boat to Derawan Island. This option cuts out a lot of overland travel and waiting; however, the long boat trip can be expensive and uncomfortable.

Depending on sea conditions, speedboat journeys can be bumpy and wet. Waterproof your passport, phone, and luggage. Take precautions for sea sickness; Dimenhydrinate (branded as Dramamine in the United States) can be found in local pharmacies. For a more natural solution, try sucking on a piece of shaved raw ginger from one of the markets.

Culture and Customs

  • Although you should try to learn a few words of Bahasa Indonesia, not everyone living in the Derawan Islands speaks it. The ethnic Bajau people have their own dialect. On group excursions, friendly travelers from other parts of Indonesia will often volunteer to translate a menu or boatman’s instructions for you. Communication may be more of a challenge in smaller homestays, but that can become a fun learning experience.
  • Domestic travelers in Indonesia usually love to meet international travelers. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to star in a few group photos together!
  • As elsewhere in Indonesia, cover up when leaving the water. Local dress is conservative, and the equator isn’t far away—your skin will thank you.
  • The home-cooked meals in family homestays are often the most memorable. Eating is done communally at set times. Guests may have the option to use utensils, but locals often eat with their hands. Use only your right hand when eating. To show respect, wait for the eldest person at the table to begin their meal. Trying at least a little of everything is polite, but do your best not to waste any food or sauces.

Money Saving Tips

  • Weekends on the Derawan Islands are a mixed blessing as Indonesian travelers head out to experience the marine life. Snorkeling tours and accommodation are much busier, but you can save a lot of money by teaming up to share boat costs with weekend travelers. Traveling solo on weekdays is the most expensive way to visit the Derawan Islands; you may have to charter an entire boat yourself or wait a long time for other passengers to join.
  • The Derawan Islands get busy during Chinese New Year and on local holidays such as Indonesian Independence Day on August 17 . Finding accommodation will be more of a challenge.
  • There is a bank with an ATM on Maratua Island (the BPD Kaltim just north of Maratua Dive Centre), but the ATMs on Derawan Island may be subject to network outages or maintenance problems. Bring enough Indonesian rupiah with you to avoid paying for a boat to the mainland and back just to use an ATM.
  • You can save money by opting to eat away from your guesthouse. Derawan Island is home to plenty of warungs, simple restaurants that serve basic Indonesian dishes.
  • Tipping is not expected while traveling in the Derawan Islands.

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The Derawan islands must be everyone’s dream of the perfect tropical paradise : warm, isolated  islands with soft white sand beaches fringed with waving palm trees, pristine seas that change color from green to deep blue, and an amazing underwater life of giant turtles, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs and barracudas, stingless jellyfish and sometimes, whales  Derawan is indeed one of world’s richest areas in bio-diversity. Small wonder that the Derawan Islands are considered the t hird best dive destination in the world .

Located just away from the mainland of East Kalimantan in the district of Berau , the Derawan archipelago comprises 31 islands, most well known among these are the islands of Derawan, Maratua, Sangalaki and Kakaban . Here is Indonesia’s largest nesting site of the rare and endangered giant green turtles and hawksbill turtles, where one can daily watch turtles lay their eggs in the sand or swim to sea with the turtles. The entire marine conservancy region covers a total area of no less than 1.27 million hectares .

Here, you can find 460 different species of coral s , ranking this area second only to the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua. The Nature Conservancy and a team of international experts also found more than 870 species of fish here, ranging from tiny pygmy seahorses to giant manta rays. On some days, groups of up to 50 manta rays have been seen feeding together in Derawan’s waters, says the Conservancy.

While on Kakaban, you can find the world’s largest and most diverse jellyfish lake, including f our unique species of stingless jellyfish one of which can swim upside down. It is for this reason that Kakaban is considered for UNESCO nomination as a World Heritage Site .

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Day 1: berau - derawan island (d), day 2: explore sangalaki, kakaban and maratua island (b, l, d).

After breakfast heading to Sangalaki Island, you will visit the turtle conservation to see the process of saving endangered species. Go for snorkelling to see the clown fish snorkelling, and if you are lucky you can swim with the giant manta ray.

Continue to Kakaban Island for snorkelling around Kakaban reef, take off your fin and continue swimming with stingless jellyfish inside the lake of Kakaban, feel the different atmosphere like in the other world. After lunch proceed to Kehe Daing lagoon for sunbathing and swimming on the white sandy beach inside the lagoon.

The next destination to visit is Maratua Island, enjoy your private beach and Haji Mangku Beach, where you can jump from 6 meter high cliff to the cool water inside the cave and go out from the other side. After all back to Derawan Island.

Day 3: Derawan Island – Berau (B)

After breakfast pack your bag and go back to the airport with the same way where you are coming. See you next trip.

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3D2N Derawan Maratua Sangalaki Kakaban Island Tour

Your 3D2N Derawan Maratua Sangalaki Kakaban Island Tour. If you are a true diver, beach lover and like to see underwater you can also channel your passion here. Derawan island in the Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, offers a beautiful sea park with a diversity of marine life. In fact, a very clear sea water makes you free to look at underwater life without diving. Just by walking 300 meters from the beach, you also can enjoy the colorful coral reefs.

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Itinerary 3D2N Derawan Island Tour

Day 1: Berau (Tanjung Redeb) – Derawan (D)

It is recommended to take flight berau before noon. Travel airport – Port of Tanjung Batu (car 2.5 hours) – Derawan Island (speedboat 30 minutes). Check in accomodation. Dinner. Free program

Day 2: Derawan – Maratua – Sangalaki (B,L ,D)

Full breakfast, full day of preparation explore Maratua Island, enjoy the clear blue ocean and snorkeling in Kakaban and swim with jellyfish in Lake Kakaban. After lunch the journey continues to Sangalaki Island, snorkeling and swimming with Manta Rays. Continue to see the turtle breeding on the island of Sangalaki. Then continue to Lagoon Kehe Daing and cave (optional depending on the water level). Return to accomodation. Dinner. Free program.

Day 3: Derawan – Tanjung Redeb (B)

After breakfast, check out then return to the town of Tanjung Redeb and proceed to airport.

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Derawan Tour Highlights

  • Witness and close up to Manta Rays
  • Swimming with jelly fish
  • Turtle breeding
  • Snorkeling experience in clear water and beautiful corals
  • Seafood lovers!

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Price include :

  • Speedboat explore Maratua, Kakaban, Sangalaki
  • Transportation service Kalimaru Berau – Derawan return ( Car and Speedboat )
  • Water cottage accommodation (AC) based on double bed / Twin bed (uneven package using extra bed),
  • Meals (B,L,D), mineral water
  • Snorkel Equipment
  • English speaking Tour guide
  • Underwater Camera
  • Entrance Tickets

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Derawan Archipelago Kalimantan Paradise

Visit & explore derawan archipelago islands.

Kalimantan Beauty, The Derawan archipelago contains a few famous touristic tropical paradise islands as Kakaban, Sangalaki, Maratua and Derawan island itself. The white sand beaches and palm trees surrounded by bleu lagoon sea is a dive and snorkel or leisure wonder destination of Indonesia Borneo island.

VISIT & EXPLORE KALIMANTAN BOUNTY BEACH ISLANDS

Derawan archipelago is the Sea world and bounty white palm beach beauty of Indonesia Borneo Island, it is rich of fish and turtles in the streched coral reefs covering the coastal line of Kalimantan. The Island Derawan is know of its nomadic Bajau Tribe settlement, stilt fishing houses build in the sea, and her whale sharks point. Sangalaki Island has its Turtle beach and huge Manta ray, neighboring Kakaban island has a yelly fish lake and beautiful coral reef wall offshore. Maratua as the largest island in the Derawan archipelago has streched white palm beaches a and forms a bounty oase paradise of Borneo. The luxury private island resorts in the atoll of Maratua island as Nabucco Resort, Nunukan Resort and the Virgin Cocoa Resort, are dive resorts with the best dive spots of the archipelago with the most luxury comfort you could wish

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Derawan travel facts.

Derawan Island is a small bounty paradise archipelago of white palm beaches, surrounded by crystal blue lagoon sea at the coast in East Kalimantan Berau region, of the Indonesian Borneo island. The archipelago is a maritime reserve of about 40.000 hectares rare flora and fauna, such as scaled turtles, belimbing turtles and sea cows. This Island is occupied by the former nomadic Bajau people, known as the seamen. The preserved sea gardens are beautiful coastal forests are inhabited by sea birds, iguanas, swallows and various crabs habitate the caves. The sea offers possibility for swimming, snorkeling, scuba divingwaters, and other water sports. Diving programs to Sangalaki or Kakaban Islands give you the occasion to swim with elegant mantas. Sangalaki houses also a Turtle Foundation that ensures to lay their eggs as a future safeguard, with your visit you help donate the foundation and preserve the turtles survival of the Derawan Islands Archipelago. The most thrilling dive spot is found around Kakaban Island, with the Barracuda Point and the colourful wall of Gorganian Forest. Kakaban Island has an unique jellyfish lake and forms a highlight of e trip to this Indonesia Borneo beach archipelago. Derawan Weather Day Temperatures 27 °– 32°C Night Temperatures 20 °– 25°C Humidity 80%-90% Rainfall 4,000mm per year Wet Months October & June Dry Months February & August ( but expect daily rain ) During the dry months, the soft tropical storm could make the sea journey a rough adventure. Derawan Accommodation The accommodation at Derawan is diverse from a Luxery Resort to simple Lodges Travel Time & Distance East Kalimantan – Derawan Archipelago Berau – Tanjung Batu Habor 3 hours by car Tanjung Batu Harbor to Derawan half hour by speed boat Derawan to Sangalaki 2 hours by speedboat Sangalaki to Kakaban 15 minutes by speedboat How To Get There Berau international airport with direct Flights to Balikpapan, Samarinda, Jakarta, Surabaya, Semarang, Tarakan, and connection to Derawan Overland and by speedboat Things To Bring Long wear Towel, soap and personal needs Torch/Flash light Waterproof bag (for documents and electronics) Explore Derawan Maritime Sea Life & Visit Bajau Tribe to discover the Culture Derawan Culture is of the nomadic seamen Bajau tribe who are the ancient sea fishermen, living in harmony with the sea, in their stilt sea houses. Explore the exotic underwater life of Derawan Archipelago islands along East Kalimantan coast, of, green Turtles, Mantas, Napoleons, purple sea horses, tunitates, dwarf scorpion fishes, scorpionfishes, jawfishes, mandarin fishes, frogfishes and ribbon eels, and jelly fish, and the coral reefs. General Information East Kalimantan Province area is 145,534 square kilometers, with a 3 million population

Maratua Island

Maratua is the largest island with it's 2.400 hectares in the Derawan archipel, and has far the most beautiful scenery. The long streched white beaches, along the palm trees and blue sea, make it a bounty paradise island perfect as a leisure destination after a jungle trek or cultural trip at main land of Kalimantan. Maratua count two villages of the Bajau tribe also known as the seamen, the small lake, caves, and mangrove forest at the island make it more diverse then the other islands in the archipelago. This Island has wide coral reefs and is very suitable for canoe trips, water skiing, and scuba diving. Maratua Island is also known as Sandalwood Island, and is reachable from Tanjung Redep Berau by boat or by flight. Recently lots of luxury beach resorts and budget guesthouses were builed to support the Tourism booming.

Kakaban Jelly Fish Lake

Kakaban Island is know of it's mangrove fringed lake inside which is a bit above the sea level, the lake itself is about 17 meters deep of brackish water with a green algae bottom, sea life diverse from four types of jellyfish, snakes, orange purple and yellow clams on the branches. The Dive points around the islands as the barracuda Point has sharks, leopards fish, tunas, snappers and offcourse large schools of barracudas, the Blue Cave point is a cave of about 120 meters long with at the end a Blue sea light, and is only for the experienced divers. From the Dive points the Gorganian Forest view is amazing.

Sangalaki Turtle Island

Sangalaki as one of the Islands, is a attractive dive destination as it is known for the large manta rays that come here to feed their plankton. The Manta 's show mostly up at the north part of Sangalaki Islands, and come from all directions. The Manta's are often seen at the surface waterline, and even when snorkeling the Manta's can be easy seen. Here you can swim with the elegant moving Manta' s which have a wing weight of more then two meters. Sangalaki has dive reefs from 4 to 40 meters deep, and a serie of ridges with sandy bottom. Coral and gorgonian sea fans with reef fishes, are part of Sangalaki 's beauty dive side, near some ship wreaks. Fishes that can be found near Sangalaki are several species of scorpionfishes, jawfishes, mandarin fishes, frogfishes and ribbon eels. Sangalaki is famous of it's breeding ground of the green turtles. Sangalaki houses a Turtle Foundation that ensures to lay their eggs as a future safeguard, with your visit you help donate survival and have the opportunity to learn more about the Turtles and the Foundations work. For visitors who like to spot the Turtles, at night the turtles come ashore on the beach to lay their eggs and small baby turtles can be seen regularly, when they hatch.

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Welcome To Paradise Derawan Island, East Borneo Indonesia

Derawan is a little, sandy, teardrop shaped island. There are plenty of coconut palms, picturesque village with exceptional nice inhabitants. Sandybottom at island’s edge, shallow water and shells which nobody picks up – it is a paradise for not only backpackers but everybody! Nearby there are three other islands: Sangalaki Island, Kakaban Island and Maratua Island. There is one of Family has built a nice and cosy homestay with six (6) rooms on a bridge at the Derawan beach.

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Nearest located to Derawan is Sangalaki, sometimes called by the divers “The Kingdom of Mantas”. The distance is only 25 kilometers. Snorkeling among enrmous, but very with very gracy budge mantas is an unforgettable experienc for everybody. Those giants, with wing lenght of up to five (5) meters, are coming to the beach each day.

HOW TO GET TO DERAWAN ISLAND?

JAKARTA – PANGKALAN BUN – BANJARMASIN – BALIKPAPAN – KALIMARAU AIRPORT, BERAU – DESA TANJUNG BATU –  DERAWAN ISLAND

From Jakarta you can reach Kalimarau Airport and Derawan Island very easily. From outside of Indonesia archipelago, you can reach Jakarta (CGK) and if you want to go to Pangkalan bun is better to you to take Trigana Air flight/ no IL-708 / (CGK) Dept : 09h10am wib – (PKN) Arr : 10h20 wib. They will serve you Daily and also they will bring you direct to Pangkalan bun.

From Jakarta you can catch also Trigana Air and other flight from Jakarta (CGK) Dept : 15h15 wib – (PKN) Arr : 16h15 wib in Pangkalan bun Airport Iskandar. So, if you want going to Derawan Island it is better to you to get Trigana Airport flight, from Pangkalan bun Airport iskandar (PKN) Dept : 8h25 wib and one time transit in Banjarmasin ( BJM ) Arr : 10h43 wib.

And then if you want to catch the same Trigana Air/Sriwijawa Air and other flight to Kalimarau Airport and you have to wait next day and also you can catch different a flight’s from Banjarmasin (BJM) Dept : 9h10 wita – Balikpapan (BPN) Arr : 09h59 wita and then you can catch the same Trigana Air/Sriwijaya Air and other a flight and also you can catch anothers flight’s from Balikpapan (BPN) and then take Trigana Air/Sriwijaya Air   flight they are had Two flights Dept :11h10 wita and then 16h45 wita – Arr : 12h00 wita and then 17h45 wita.

Other Way To Get To Derawan Island :

From Singapore / Jakarta you can reach Balikpapan very easily.

From Jakarta it is better to take morning flight between 06h00am – 08h00 wita Jakarta time with Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air, Batik Air, Air Asia, and Garuda Indonesia, so you can connect nicely with Wings Air and Sriwijaya Balikpapan – Berau.

Silk Air, Singapore Airlines has daily flight to Balikpapan. At the mean time taking Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Singapore – Balikpapan 07h55 wita – 10h15 wita is the best so you can connect with flight Balikpapan to Berau by Wings Air, Sriwijaya and Trigana Air at the same day.

From Kalimarau Airport taxi to Tanjung Batu village and take a Speedboat to the Derawan Island.

Or directly a fast boat from Berau City to Homestay Derawan Island approx. 2.5 hours.

When you arrive at homestay, our guide will bring you to check in homestay.

Another alternative way to get there is through Malaysia :

Kuala Lumpur-Tawau (flight) from Tawau hydrofoil to Tarakan

Tarakan-Berau flight or Tarakan-Derawan boat

Private Speedboat Derawan Island, East Borneo Indonesia  !

Following our provide Private package price to the Private vacation to Derawan island 3days 2nights and 4days 3nights, either via Tarakan and via Berau. We deliberately serve Private package price in because numerous requests from some of the guests going on a vacation to the Derawan.

Start/Meeting Point  :  Kalimarau Airport – Tanjung Batu – Derawan Island

End : Derawan Island – Tanjung Batu – Kalimarau Airport     

Duration  :  4Days/3Nights                                                               

Accomandation :  Derawan Homestay                                                   

Transport  :  Land/Speedboat                                                                    

Tour Itinerary 4d/3n

DAY. 01 KALIMARAU AIRPORT, BERAU – TANJUNG BATU – DERAWAN HOMESTAY (D).                                                                                                                      

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Our Guide Pick up you Kalimarau Airport to Derawan Homestay. Free Time.

DAY.02 DERAWAN HOMESTAY – MARATUA – KAKABAN – SANGGALAKI (B,L,D).                          

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Derawan Homestay – Maratua – Kakaban – Sanggalaki – Derawan Homestay. free Time.

DAY. 03. DERAWAN HOMESTAY – WHALESHARKS DERAWAN ISLAND AREA – GUSUNG AROUND – DERAWAN HOMESTAY (B,L,D).                                                                                                         

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Derawan Homestay – Whale Sharks Area – Gusung Around – Derawan Homestay. Free Time.

DAY.04. DERAWAN HOMESTAY – TANJUNG BATU HARBOR – KALIMARAU AIRPORT, BERAU (B)                                                                                                                                                                    

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Our Guide take you to the Kalimarau Airport and say good bye…

For the prices, you may contact us to  [email protected] /+6281349201974.Wa/Call. Please give us further details of your itinerary and we will get back to you shortly.

Note :   You can take a flight from Jakarta Airport in the morning at 8h00 wita/9h00 wita/10h00 wita – Transit, Balikpapan Airport and you can take a lunch at Balikpapan Airport before going to – Kalimarau Airport, Berau City and our guide will pick up you car direct to Tanjung Batu Harbour in Subdistrict and our guide will bring you by speedboat, approx 25 minute direct  to Derawan Island Homestay in the afternoon. And you can enjoying the Derawan Island Area and Free Time.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN PACKAGE INCLUDE :

The cost of transportation from the airport to the port,return-speed boat from the harbour towards (PP) The Derawan Island return-speed boat to the Tanjung Batu port / Tarakan City (PP).

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INCLUDES :             

* Homestay on the Sea (4D/3N)                                                

* Transport sea Speedboat  (Return)                                              

* Transport Kalimarau Airport ( Return )                             

* Mineral Water for Breakfast & Dinner, Lunch box                                             

* Pick up Local guide at Airport and return to Airport (PP)                                 

* Foods. ( Breakfast Homestay.  Lunch Box.  Dinner Homestay)                         

* Hopping Island + Entrance ticket to location                                                       

+ Aquitment Snorkeling 1 Day                                                                                   

* Searching the WhaleSharks, Derawan Island Area                                                                                                                                

* Derawan Island > Maratua Island – Sanggalaki Island and Kakaban Island – Gusung.

EXCLUDES :                                                                                                                   

* Phone                                                                                                                             

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* Alcoholic,wisky and beer                                                                                         

* Personal needed and when you hangout you have to pay your Mineral Waters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ACCESSORIES THAT ARE GOOD TO BRING :

  • Blanket to sleep on the , just in case
  • Malaria pills (via prescription) Just in case
  • Mosquito repellent, long sleeves shirts and long pants (to protect from mosquitoes)
  • Protection from the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunblock)
  • Small towel for humid or hot days on the beach
  • Socks, justin case
  • Towel for the shower on the homestay, just in case                                                                                                                              

ISLAND TO BE VISITED NAMELY DERAWAN ISLAND :

  • Derawan Island
  • Kakaban Island
  • Sangalaki Island
  • Maratua Island
  • Gusung Island
  • Whalesharks

OTHER PROVISIONS :

  • 1. do not dispose of garbage in an arbitrary place
  • 2. Does not damage existing reefs and do not carry marine life found in the location of destination either dead or alive
  • 3. Always wear a life vest when the snorkel/swim in the sea.
  • 4. adhere to the Tour Guide.
  • 5. be friendly and polite towards your fellow participant Derawan Paradise Lodging standard package

Stingless Jellyfish and Beautiful Beaches: The Magic of Derawan

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I just came back from Derawan islands, East Kalimantan (some of you might be more familiar with the old name, Borneo, rather than Kalimantan). I was so excited about the trip, because it was the very first time I stepped foot on Kalimantan, one of the big five main islands of Indonesia. I spent 5 days 4 nights in Kalimantan, staying 1 night at Tarakan and 3 nights on the Derawan islands. Derawan islands consists of Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Panjang, and Samama Island and some other tiny islands.

There are two ways to reach Derawan. The option that I took was via Tarakan (there are some direct flights from Jakarta to Tarakan). I personally think that this route is more comfortable if you come to Derawan in a big group. From Tarakan’s airport to Tengkayu harbour took around 20 mins by car. The boat from Tengkayu harbour to Derawan islands took around three hours by speedboat.

The other option is via Berau . This is a convenient option for solo traveller or people who travel in small groups. The minus point, there are no direct flights from Jakarta to Berau; you need to fly to Balikpapan first and then you can continue to Berau.

When you arrived in Berau, you can take a car, (2,5 hours trip) which costs you Rp. 70,000/person, to Tanjung Batu. From Tanjung Batu to Derawan by boat costs you around Rp. 50,000/person and the journey takes 30 mins. Please always ask the driver / locket counter for the ticket price before you get into any vehicle.

What makes the Derawan islands different compared to the 17,000-ish Indonesia’s islands?

Check out several reasons why derawan islands are worth exploring. Although one of my best friends did say that Derawan islands were not that good, I really enjoyed my trip and recommend you visit these islands.

Nothing beats diving with dozens of manta rays. So when I knew that we would get a chance to swimming with Mantas around Sangalaki island, I was really excited. It was difficult swimming with the Mantas in derawan. I needed to swim in the rough sea and the mantas were as random as can be, can and appeared ANYWHERE. So I had to count on the boat crew who always pointed “There!” “Hurry up, swim straight around 15 metres!”. I finally swim with one manta and I was just happy as that. Oh, you can also swim with Manta Rays in Raja Ampat .

So many turtles around Derawan. When snorkeling or diving, seeing a turtle is almost as casual as as meeting fish. Some of the turtles even hung around our cottage. So if you really love turtles and dream of swimming with them, then this destination is your biggest chance. You can also meet with Mr. Turtle when diving in Gili Trawangan , Manado , and many more places, but you will usually see only one or two turtles if you are lucky!

Stingless Jellyfish

I always freak out whenever I discover there are jellyfish in the ocean. I almost drowned in Lampung years ago when one of my legs was stung by a jellyfish. When I arrived in Lake Kakaban and realized that the lake was full of jellyfish (though I read that these ones are stingless), I did freak out a bit. I took time to analyze from the pier. Ah, I convinced myself that these jellyfish look different and cute. After several minutes, I swam around the lake and got addicted to the cuteness of the stingless jellyfish. Remember not to wear your flippers when you snorkel in this lake, it seriously will straight away kill the jellyfish when you accidentality kick them with your flippers.

Fried Banana with Peanut Sauce

I love banana. You can find fried banana (or any kind of banana related food/drink) as a snack almost anywhere in Indonesia. When I first saw it, I was not too sure about the fried banana served with peanut sauce in Derawan. I thought it was going to taste weird and I was a bit anxious. I tried it though and yes I was wrong! The fried banana with peanut sauce was so tasty! I want more!

Gosong Senggalau

We were so lucky that the weather improved on the second day in Derawan. The sky was so blue, the sun was bright and lovely. All this made Gosong Senggalau, the broad white sand in the middle of the sea, super pretty. I love the clear water, the white sands and the super fluffy clouds.

Meet the locals

Right, local people can be found anywhere. Start a conversation, listen to their life stories, the different accents, joke and laugh with them or buy food and souvenirs from them. Interactions with locals, whatever these interactions happen to be, will certainly be very special.

Have you ever been to Derawan? What is your favourite thing about the islands?

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My dear friend, Firsta. It was great discovery called The Magic of Derawan. Your blog make me enjoy to delight the happiness in togetherness during the Derawan trip. My graetful to you and warm regards to Nico ya.

Cheers, Thaby

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Thank you Om Thab for visiting my blog and your kind words. 🙂

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Hiks, I didn’t meet the manta when I went there last year 🙁

You should revisit it again, perhaps? 😉

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i went to derawan last march, best part about it is the stingless jellyfish lake and sangalaki island! i love sangalaki island 😀 sayangnya gak snorkeling di manta spot 🙁

I love Sangalaki island too!

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Helllo.. its really nice to jump into this blog. very informative 🙂 May I know where did you stay in Derawan? did you rent a speedboat to do hopping islands? if yes, do u mind to share their contact number?

Thanks a lot.

Salam kenal.

Hello Tasya, Thanks for dropping by 🙂 I stayed at Mirroliz Pelangi. You can contact Mrs. Lilis at +628125863696 or +622552 21627. The homestay can arrange the speedboat as well or walk around the island and try to join a group of people in Derawan for the islands hopping.

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Oww, oke. So, this is why my gf really want to go there. Swim with stingless jellyfish and turtles. But we dont have dive license, is it okay just snorkling there?

Nice info mbak and make me excited. Haaaaa :))

Hi Irfan, You do not need to have a dive license to snorkel. I hope you can visit Derawan with your girlfriend soon.

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Hi Firsta, thank you for your blog, I found it really helpful. I am planning on going to Derawan Island in December (on my own). Do you know how much per night the air/cond room at Mirroliz Pelangi is? Also, which room would you recommend. I have to try and book the room from Australia. 🙂

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Someday I’ll go to Derawan and meet those stingless jellyfish too! 😀

Hi Ari, I hope you can visit Derawan and greet the stingless jellyfish soon! Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Hi.. what kind of camera did you use? is it go pro? thanks 🙂

It was using Canon Powershot S100 and its underwater case. 🙂

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ngiler liat foto-fotonya…

jadi pingin ke Derawan nih… hehe

salam kenal mbak…

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Ya Ampuuunnn….menemukan my buddy in crime di sini!!! Kapan kita diving bareng yang entah kapan terlaksana itu. Udah sekota ini, tetep aja susah ketemuannya yah.

Anyway…ttg Derawan…Waktu itu, kamu diving dengan DC sapa di sana?

Halooooo Jowvy! Kapan dong kapan kapan kapan.. Wacana terus. Hehehe.. Kamu di mana sekarang, Mbak? Aku gak ingeeeettt.. 🙁

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Nice blog, Firsta! Concise and informative. The layout and pictures are nice too.

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There seems to be flights now from CGK ( Jakarta) to BEJ (Kalimarau Airport) according to Kayak ( https://www.kayak.com/direct/CGK-BEJ/2016-01 ). The flights are operated by KalStar ( http://awan.sqiva.co.id/app-ibe-kalstar-search_flight?___r=e44d90f0b9375d530cba628440fc34922a4af53b ), but I can’t seem to buy a ticket online. Do you have any advice on how to get these tickets?

Hi Arash, sorry can’t help. I’ve never flown with Kalstar. Check this one out: http://bandarasoekarnohatta.com/jadwal-penerbangan-rute-jakarta-jkt-berau-bej.info . All the best!

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Hi, how did you book the trip to stingless jellyfish island? thanks

Hi PY, I joined a shared tour from Jakarta. Are you planning to go to Derawan? I think the local fishermen or people at your hotel/guesthouse can easily arrange the trip to the Kakaban Lake. Hope you have a great time!

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