DERAWAN ISLAND

As a country with enormous amount of islands, Indonesia never run out of new tourism sites to explore. Derawan turns every traveler dream of tropical paradise into reality, a perfect getaway spot with everything you ever wish for a beach vacation.

Indonesia is a country consist of thousand of islands, make it a splendid tropical holiday destination. Some of the places are still under the radar, and Derawan is one of them. Here you will be greeted with warm white sand, swaying palm tree and blue ocean filled with magnificent creatures. This makes Derawan one of world’s richest areas in bio-diversity and third best dive destination in the world.

Located in Berau, East Kalimantan, Derawan is actually a group of 31 small islands. The most popular is Kakaban Island, Maratua Island, and Sangalaki Island. It takes four hours of boat to reach Derawan Island. There are no direct flight to the island, and since the location is quite remote, it is suggested that you bring cash money, as there are only a handful of ATM inside the island’s vicinity.

Derawan Island is the right choice to spend your summer vacation. Bathe in the warmth of tropical sun while enjoying the scenery of white sand beach, swaying palm trees, and crystal clear sea.

There is no better way to see the beauty of Derawan Island than to dip into the water yourself, either by diving or snorkeling. The underwater life on this island is wonderfully rich. You can see giant turtles, dolphins, sharks, barracuda, and jellyfish, sometime even whale. The ocean around Derawan is exceptionally pretty with blue and green gradation, there ise a small forest in the middle part of the island, adding up to the whole enchanting nature ambience.

The island has so much to explore. If you come at the right time, you can visit Gusung Island, a sand island in the middle of the sea. The island only appears when the water level decreased, revealing a beautiful sandy area surrounded by blue ocean.

When the noon fades and the dawn arise, go to one of many piers at Derawan to watch the mesmerizing sunset by the sea. You can spend your night in the island at one of the Kalimantan–style cottage at Derawan resort offering international standard facility and amenities.

With all the beauty it has to offer, Derawan Island is truly one of Indonesia’s hidden tropical getaway worth visiting.