Kaniungan Besar Island is located in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, to be precise in Biduk Biduk District.
Local Guides Anik is enjoying the island views
An unspoiled island rich in coral reefs along its coast inhabited by various types of fish that we can see and enjoy from above the surface without the need to enter. water and a playground for green turtles that we can meet at any time even though the water is receding.
If we are lucky, we can also meet a herd of dolphins.
How to go the island
The distance from Berau City to Biduk Biduk sub-district is approximately 8 hours by road. It takes a little be patient because the road facilities are not all smooth.
After arriving in the Biduk Biduk sub-district, we will continue the trip to Kaniungan Besar Island by taking a boat or speed boat that we can rent according to the rates set by the motorist or upon our agreement as prospective passengers to get a price the best boat rental.
Usually for rent the price is IDR 600,000 to IDR 800,000 for a trip to and from with a duration of 24 hours.
Important !
It is recommended when visiting Kaniungan Besar Island to prepare and bring heavy food supplies, snacks, drinking water and medicines for first aid because Kaniungan Besar Island is relatively quiet and there are only a few limited food/snack sellers and sometimes they don’t always provide food.
Activities
Arriving at the island pier, we can enjoy the beauty of the marine flora and fauna, because on the pier there are coral reefs complete with fish and the corals are beautiful and we can enjoy them with the naked eye from the pier.
Coral reefs around the pier
The white sand combined with the Tosca green water is very pleasing to the eye. The rows of coconut trees add to the beauty of the view of Kaniungan Besar Island. The warm and calm water also makes visitors able to play in the water comfortably.
If the afternoon comes and the tide is high, a herd of green turtles will be seen along the beach and it’s amazing for visitors to be able to see green turtles swimming around the beach directly.
Don’t forget to enjoy the moment the sunset on Kaniungan Besar Island.
Sunset view on the island
who have a hobby of fishing, the wharf on this island is often used as a fishing spot because many sea fish are consumed here.
Going around Kaniungan Besar Island on foot or using a rented bicycle is also one of the activities that can be done as long as visitors are on this island We hope that the beauty of Kaniungan Besar Island will always be sustainable and natural that we can enjoy without needing to change anything there.
Come on, prepare your physique and don’t forget to wear sun protection cream all over your skin
Enjoy the beauty and exoticism of Kaniungan Besar Island.
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Anik Setyawati a Local Guide Specialist For Hidden Gems in East Kalimantan