Derawan Island
Your main island base, known for its tropical coastline, sunsets, snorkeling and access to Gusung Sanggalau.
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Get to know each island and spot before you go: how to get there, what to do, and which packages visit it.
Maratua Island
A spectacular tropical island wrapped around a vast lagoon, known for coral reefs, diving, clear water and remote islan…
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Kakaban Island
A remarkable island best known for Kakaban Lake, an isolated marine lake inhabited by several species of stingless jell…
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Sangalaki Island
A small marine island famous for manta encounters, tropical reefs and its important role as a sea turtle nesting habita…
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Talisayan
A coastal area in Berau known for the opportunity to encounter whale sharks in the waters of East Kalimantan.
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Manimbora Island
A tiny tropical island off the coast of Berau, best known for its postcard-like scenery and playful “SpongeBob Island” …
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Labuan Cermin Lake
An exceptionally clear lake in Biduk-Biduk, East Kalimantan, known for its mirror-like surface and unusual layered-wate…
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Kaniungan Besar Island
A peaceful inhabited island near Biduk-Biduk, offering tropical beaches, snorkeling, sunsets and a more local side of c…
Read more →Planning a Derawan Islands route
Derawan Island is often used as the base before visiting Maratua, Kakaban, and Sangalaki. Talisayan, Manimbora, Labuan Cermin, and Kaniungan follow a different travel corridor and are more comfortable in a longer itinerary.
Sea conditions, currents, conservation rules, and wildlife can change the visit order. Use each destination page to compare activities, access, responsible travel guidance, related tours, and nearby stays.