Derawan Islands are located in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan. But it can be passed from two main gates: through Berau or Tarakan. Well, it's up to those who linger on the plane or speedboat. Both promise convenience and efficiency in terms of both time and cost.
If you choose the Berau route, from Sepinggan Airport, Balikpapan, it is still continued by plane to Berau. Then from Kalimarau Airport, continue by car to Tanjung Redeb, the capital city of Berau, about 2 hours. Then from there, followed by a speedboat for 30 minutes.
If you choose the route from Tarakan, North Kalimantan, as the point of departure. Once landing at the airport, go straight to the port. Followed by a speedboat for 3 hours. Those who do not like to linger on speedboats prefer to go through Berau. However, a simple route through Tarakan, can be an alternative and of course more economical.
Derawan Archipelago consists of several islands that can be explored in a few days. On the first day, there may not be much that can be done. Adequate rest is essential after traveling about 6 hours.
However, Derawan is a tourist island. You can rest in the cradle of the beautiful atmosphere of marine tourism. When you wake up you can enjoy the beauty of Derawan by swimming or enjoying the twilight.
Lodging on Derawan Island is a house on stilts jutting out into the sea. The feet of the foundation are immersed in white sand with glass-clear water. The faint sound of the sea and the gentle breeze made sleep even more sound.
On the second day, the exploration starts from Maratua Island with the initial goal of Goa Haji Mangku. Turquoise sea water immediately welcomes you. Goa Haji Mangku from Maratua Island, can be reached in about seven hours on foot or by speedboat for 15 minutes. Goa Haji Mangku can only be reached at low tide.
Goa Haji Mangku provides the main attraction of a blue lake with glass-clear water trapped in a cave during high tide and low tide. Getting to this cave does require a fair amount of energy, but its beauty is worth the fatigue. The feeling of fatigue evaporates when enjoying the freshness and natural cave atmosphere.
From Maratua Island, visit another iconic destination: Kakaban Island. On the island there is a freshwater lake. Previously, Kakaban Island was a tidal island, the seawater trapped in the middle was processed into a fresh lake, including various flora and fauna in it. In the lake on Kakaban Island, there are thousands of jellyfish that lose their poison, according to the process of sea water into a freshwater lake.
Kakaban is like a magnet that is difficult to leave in just a day. From the freshwater lake, slide your way to Kehe Daing, a serene lagoon with clear blue water. As a true marine tourism lover, don't leave this one destination, if you go to Kakaban Island: Blue Light Cave.
This sea water cave is a coral cavity that connects the land to the sea. The sea water emits a biased sunlight that makes it look like it gives off a bluish light. Divers can explore this sea cave, to enjoy coral reefs and adventure through the sea water cave.
Back to Derawan Island, it's time to enjoy the evening with seafood. Wake up in the morning - on the third day - get ready for Sangalaki Island. In fact, there is no disappointing spot on the Derawan Islands. The blue sky with the gradation of sea color from turquoise to light and dark blue is a unique sight.
In Sangalaki, the main activity of tourists is to see turtle conservation. This island is a place for turtles to migrate and lay their eggs. Various species of turtles lay their eggs on this island, but the most are green and hawksbill turtles. Like other Derawan Islands, the Sangalaki sea is enchanting, clear with soft white sand.
Not far from the turtle island, there is a snorkeling spot to swim with manta rays: manta point. Large stingrays swim in this area. The underwater scenery is also spectacular, just enjoy it by snorkeling. At this location, manta rays gather from noon to evening to hunt for food. As the afternoon approaches, get ready to pack your way to Tanjung Redeb, the capital of Berau Regency.
On the fourth day, the clear glass-like lake known as Labuan Cermin Lake is the last destination. The clear lake, the size of which is like a setu, aka mini lake, is truly as clear as glass. The bottom of the lake is visible as easily as looking in glass. This is an instagenic spot. Before returning to Tanjung Redeb, soak in Pemapak's salty hot springs.
While soaking, the patria remembers the beauty of the Derawan Islands. Because, the next day the beauty of Derawan can be evaporated by the routine office and metropolitan life, which are often in a hurry
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