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5 Days in Balikpapan: Beaches, Mangroves, and Culinary Delights

سلمان الصالح

23 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia. Discover stunning beaches, explore enchanting mangroves, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Join me as I uncover the hidden gems of this coastal paradise!

Trip to Balikpapan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beachside Bliss and Culinary Delights

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$27

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$ 6

Lesehan Melawai

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Nipah-Nipah Beach

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

48 - 58 min

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Directions

Pantai Banua Patra

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Biru Laut Restauran

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Monpera Beach

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$5

5 - 6 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.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$2

1 - 2 min

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Holland Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 2Waterpark Fun and Serene Coastal Escapes

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$45

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$ 3

Coto Makassar H. Judding

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

7 - 10 min

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Waterpark Griya Permata Asri

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

22 - 27 min

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Kilang Mandiri Cafe & Resto

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$2

12 - 15 min

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Kemala Beach

Small city beach featuring a sandy white coastline, local eateries & sweeping sea views.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$5

4 - 5 min

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Pantai Kilang Mandiri

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$5

9 - 14 min

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Melawai Beach

Bustling, sandy urban beach, popular for street-food fare & viewing scenic sunsets.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Salome

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$6

Day 3Savoring Authentic Flavors and Exploring Nature

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$22

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$ 6

Warung Soto Lamongan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Balikpapan Botanical Garden

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

28 - 34 min

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Mangrove Center Graha Indah

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$3

28 - 34 min

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Nam Min Bakery

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

12 - 17 min

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Mangrove Margo Mulyo

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Hutan Mangrove

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Rumah Makan Haur Gading

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Beachfront Relaxation and Exciting Water Activities

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$63

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$ 7

THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

7 - 9 min

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Beach Club of Batakan Village

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Pantai Auri Sepinggan

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$8

12 - 15 min

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Warung Soto Betawi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

5 - 6 min

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Caribbean Island Water Park

This upbeat attraction features a variety of water slides, rides & pools for all-age entertainment.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$30

22 - 27 min

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BSB Beach

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$5

4 - 6 min

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Pizza Hut

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Coastal Exploration and Delightful Street Food

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$34

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$ 5

RM SELAT MAKASSAR Batakan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Lamaru Beach

Scenic, family-friendly local beach offering sunbathing, swimming & water sports.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Pantai Sepinggan Balikpapan

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

6 - 9 min

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Bakso Mie Ayam Gangsar

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Pantai Seraya Balikpapan

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$5

733 - 880 min

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Directions

Penginapan Pantai Batakan

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $215 In total

Activities & Food:$190

Transport:$25