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8 Days in Balikpapan: Beaches, Food, and Adventure

Bharathtradestocks

Bharathtradestocks

29 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Balikpapan, where pristine beaches, mouthwatering cuisine, and thrilling adventures await. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of this enchanting city in Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia.

Trip to Balikpapan

Day 1Sun, Sand, and Serenity
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$47

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$ 6

THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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Beach Club of Batakan Village
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
35 - 42 min

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Balikpapan Islamic Center
Sprawling mosque with a distinctive green-tiled dome, spacious prayer halls & 4 pointed minarets.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Animal cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
17 - 21 min

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Dum
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 2Tantalizing Tastes and Turquoise Waters
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$39

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$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
19 - 23 min

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Lamaru Beach
Scenic, family-friendly local beach offering sunbathing, swimming & water sports.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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Colors Villages, Teluk Seribu Balikpapan
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Dum
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
11 - 14 min

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Kedai SABINDO
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 3Noodles, Nature, and Local Delights
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$35

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
10 - 15 min

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Mangrove Margo Mulyo
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Pasar Inpres Kebun Sayur
Traditional handicrafts market with stalls selling sarongs, jewelry & herbal oils, plus snacks.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Depot Lusiana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 4Beachfront Bliss and Culinary Delights
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$42

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$ 3

Penginapan Pantai Batakan
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
713 - 856 min

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Monpera Beach
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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Ocean's
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
Day 5Satay, Slides, and Sunsets
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$71

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$ 5

Sate Gerbang Regency
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Caribbean Island Water Park
This upbeat attraction features a variety of water slides, rides & pools for all-age entertainment.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
26 - 32 min

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Ocean's
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
8 - 10 min

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Pantai Banua Patra
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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McDonald's
McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 32,000 local restaurants serving more than 60 million people in 117 countries each day. More than 75% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local men and women.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 6Beach Hopping and Seafood Feasts
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$41

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$ 5

Lesehan Melawai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
45 - 54 min

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Nipah-Nipah Beach
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
47 - 57 min

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Melawai Beach
Bustling, sandy urban beach, popular for street-food fare & viewing scenic sunsets.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Teluk Bayur Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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McDonald's
McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 32,000 local restaurants serving more than 60 million people in 117 countries each day. More than 75% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local men and women.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 7Coastal Charms and Scenic Strolls
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$48

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$ 6

Kilang Mandiri Cafe & Resto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
12 - 15 min

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Kemala Beach
Small city beach featuring a sandy white coastline, local eateries & sweeping sea views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
19 - 23 min

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BSB Beach
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
12 - 15 min

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Kedai SABINDO
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
7 - 9 min

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McDonald's
McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 32,000 local restaurants serving more than 60 million people in 117 countries each day. More than 75% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local men and women.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 8Authentic Flavors and Mangrove Marvels
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$33

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$ 2

Rumah Makan Padang Siang Malam
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Mangrove Center Graha Indah
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
29 - 35 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Depot Lusiana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $384 In total

Activities & Food:$354
Transport:$30