- Stay in deluxe sea-view villas at Arasatu Sanctuary on Derawan Island and beachfront resorts across East Kalimantan.
- Snorkel with Whale Sharks at Bagang during an early morning excursion in their natural habitat.
- Swim with stingless jellyfish in the rare and otherworldly Kakaban Lake.
- Explore the coral gardens and calm lagoons of Maratua Island, including a stop at the renowned Maratua Paradise Resort.
- Snorkel with Manta Rays at Sangalaki Island, a hotspot for marine biodiversity.
- Visit the Sangalaki turtle hatchery and learn about sea turtle conservation efforts.
- Relax at Labuan Cermin, the dual-layered “two-flavour” lake where freshwater floats above saltwater.
- Island-hop around Kaniungan Besar and Kecil for snorkelling, swimming, and tropical seclusion.
- Soak in natural salty hot springs near Talisayan (time-dependent visit).
- Enjoy seamless logistics and scenic transfers by boat and car between Berau, Derawan, Talisayan, and Biduk-biduk.
Derawan, Labuan Cermin Lake and Talisayan Whale Sharks
- Duration
5 Days
- Price
From USD.2.588
Destinations
Itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1: Kalimarau Airport, Berau – Derawan Island / Arasatu Villas & Sanctuary 4*/ Deluxe Sea View (D)
It is recommended to take a flight that arrives in Berau before noon.
Airport trip – Tanjung Batu Harbor (2.5 hours by car) – Derawan Island (30 minutes by speedboat). Check in accommodation. Dinner, walk around Derawan Island, rest
Day 2: Kakaban Island – Maratua Island – Sangalaki Island (B,L,D)
Start the day with breakfast before setting out to explore Maratua Island, where you’ll enjoy the calm, turquoise waters at Maratua Paradise Resort. Continue your marine adventure with snorkelling in the Kakaban Trench, followed by a rare experience swimming with stingless jellyfish in the remarkable Kakaban Lake.
After lunch, head to Sangalaki Island for snorkelling and a chance to swim with graceful Manta Rays in their natural habitat. Later, visit the Sangalaki turtle hatchery to learn about local conservation efforts and see hatchlings up close.
Back to the inn, dinner, free program, rest.
Day 3: Derawan Island – Talisayan / Maratua Dive Resort 3*/ Double Room Sea View (B,L,D)
Breakfast, preparation to return to Tanjung Redeb city and continue the journey to Talisayan. Stop at the natural salty hot springs if time permits.
Check in at the hotel in Talisayan.
Dinner, rest
Day 4: Whale Shark – Labuan Cermin / Biduk Permai Hotel 3* Standard Room (B,L,D)
Depart at 4 am by boat to Bagang where you can see whale sharks, after taking pictures and swimming with whale sharks, return to the inn.
Breakfast, head to Labuan Cermin Lake (3 hours drive). Swim in the two-flavoured lake, take selfies, etc., have fun. Check in at the hotel in Biduk-biduk. Continue exploring Kaniungan Besan and Kecil Islands, snorkelling and free time
Return to the inn, dinner, free time, rest
Day 5: Biduk-biduk- Kalimarau Airport, Berau – Flight to Next Destination (B)
Breakfast, preparation to return to Tanjung Redeb city and continue the journey to Airport for your flight to next destination.
*The schedule may change according to field conditions.
Inclusion
- 4 nights accommodation including breakfast base on twin share
- Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel;
- Meals and tours as mentioned in itinerary;
- Private Air conditioned vehicle.
- Local English speaking guide during tour
Exclusion
- Domestic flight
- Travel insurance.
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any Optional
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