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10 Days in Balikpapan: Beaches, Mangroves, and Adventure

Céline Tuncer

Céline Tuncer

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Balikpapan, where you'll discover stunning beaches, explore lush mangroves, and experience exciting adventures. Get ready for an unforgettable trip filled with natural wonders and breathtaking landscapes.

Trip to Balikpapan

Day 1Sun, Sand, and Serenity at Lamaru Beach
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$5

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$ 3

Lamaru Beach
Scenic, family-friendly local beach offering sunbathing, swimming & water sports.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
22 - 27 min

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Bukit Alpha
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Waduk Manggar
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Botanical Bliss and Mirror Lake Magic
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$25

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$ 3

Balikpapan Botanical Garden
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
31 - 38 min

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Danau Cermin Lamaru
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
9 - 11 min

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pantai cemara
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
Day 3Beach Hopping Extravaganza in Manggar
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$23

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$ 3

Manggar Sagara Sari Beach
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Beach Club of Batakan Village
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
30 - 36 min

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BSB Beach
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
Day 4Unleash Your Inner Explorer in Sei Wain
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$3

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$ 2

Hutan Lindung Sei Wain
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Mangrove Margo Mulyo
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Pintu Masuk Mangrove Center
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Coastal Delights and Historical Gems
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$12

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$ 5

Pantai Seraya Balikpapan
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
26 - 32 min

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Taman Bekapai
A popular gathering spot, this tree-filled park features a big steel fountain that's lit at night.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$2
6 - 8 min

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Monpera Beach
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
94 - 113 min

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Balikpapan Bay
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Conquer Gunung Meriam and Dive into Mangrove Paradise
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$5

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$ 2

Gunung Meriam
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Hutan Mangrove
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Pantai Sepinggan Balikpapan
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
Day 7Island Escape to Pulau Belang
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$25

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$ 2

Pulau Belang
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
718 - 862 min

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Penginapan Pantai Batakan
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 8Mangrove Marvels and Tranquil Beaches
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$10

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$ 3

Mangrove Center Graha Indah
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
36 - 44 min

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Melawai Beach
Bustling, sandy urban beach, popular for street-food fare & viewing scenic sunsets.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Pantai Istana Amal Penajam
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 9Serene Beaches and Scenic Coastlines
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$18

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$ 3

Nipah-Nipah Beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
45 - 54 min

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Pantai Kilang Mandiri
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
26 - 32 min

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Pantai Auri Sepinggan
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
Day 10Sun, Sand, and Serenity at Pantai Banua Patra
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$15

Pantai Banua Patra
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Kemala Beach
Small city beach featuring a sandy white coastline, local eateries & sweeping sea views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Pantai Taman Monpera
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $162 In total

Activities & Food:$140
Transport:$22