Parang Tritis Beach

One of the attractive beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. It is located about 27 km. from Yogyakarta, Parangtritis may be reached in two ways, through Kretek Village or the longer one but more well - established road through Imogiri and Siluk Village. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. The waves regularly bring in new wood and bamboo, washing ashore from another nearby beach probably. Some wood is picked and taken away by locals to be used for their own house. Parangtritis is an enchanting sloping beach combined with rocky hills, dunes, and a white sandy beach. Besides being famous as a recreational spot. Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many people come to the beach to do meditation. Up to now, this area is remaining functioned as the place to perform the traditional ceremony called labuhan. Many hotels and restaurants are available for sunbathe lovers.

http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/yogyakarta/parangtritis-beach.html

Bunaken

Bunaken it's a beatifull sea park located at Manado, North Sulawesi. It's a beatifull place to visit. You can swimming, diving, or fishing. Bunaken National Park is very representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of seagrass plain, coral reef, and land/coastal ecosystems. The northern part of the Park area covers the islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Montehage, Siladen, Nain and Nain Kecil, and part of the Tanjung Pisok coastal area. The southern part of the Park covers part of the Tanjung Kelapa coast. On land, these islands are rich in species of palm, sagu, woka, silar and coconut. Among the animal species that live on the land and the beaches are black-crested macaques (Macaca nigra nigra), Timor deer (Cervus timorensis russa), and bear-cuscus (Ailurops ursinus ursinus).

The mangrove forest of the Park contains, among others, Rhizophora sp., Sonneratia sp., Lumnitzera sp., and Bruguiera sp. This forest is also rich in species of crab, lobster, mollusc, and sea birds such as gulls, herons, sea doves, and storks.
At Bunaken live about 91 species of fish, among them being the emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana), spotted seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), yellowstripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira), four saddle rock cod (Ephinephelus spilotoceps), pinkish basslet (Pseudanthias hypselosoma), two-lined monocle bream (Scolopsis bilineatus), etc.; and species of mollusc such as the great clam (Tridacna gigas), horned helmet (Cassis cornuta), pearly-chambered nautili (Nautilus pompillius), and ascidians.
There are five islands in the Park where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling and marine tours.
Cultural attractions outside the Park include the Anniversary of Manado in July and Menulude in January, in Manado.May to August.
You can reach this destination from Manado harbour, the Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) Marina in Molas sub-district, and the Blue Banter Marina. From Manado harbour by motor boat to Siladen Island takes 20 minutes; to Bunaken Island, 30 minutes; to Montehage Island, 50 minutes; and to Nain Island, 60 minutes. From Blue Banter Marina heading to the recreation area on Bunaken takes 1015 minutes by cabin cruiser. From the NDC harbour to the dive sites off Bunaken takes 20 minutes by speedboat.

The mangrove forest of the Park contains, among others, Rhizophora sp., Sonneratia sp., Lumnitzera sp., and Bruguiera sp. This forest is also rich in species of crab, lobster, mollusc, and sea birds such as gulls, herons, sea doves, and storks.
At Bunaken live about 91 species of fish, among them being the emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana), spotted seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), yellowstripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira), four saddle rock cod (Ephinephelus spilotoceps), pinkish basslet (Pseudanthias hypselosoma), two-lined monocle bream (Scolopsis bilineatus), etc.; and species of mollusc such as the great clam (Tridacna gigas), horned helmet (Cassis cornuta), pearly-chambered nautili (Nautilus pompillius), and ascidians.
There are five islands in the Park where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling and marine tours.
Cultural attractions outside the Park include the Anniversary of Manado in July and Menulude in January, in Manado.May to August.
You can reach this destination from Manado harbour, the Nusantara Diving Centre (NDC) Marina in Molas sub-district, and the Blue Banter Marina. From Manado harbour by motor boat to Siladen Island takes 20 minutes; to Bunaken Island, 30 minutes; to Montehage Island, 50 minutes; and to Nain Island, 60 minutes. From Blue Banter Marina heading to the recreation area on Bunaken takes 1015 minutes by cabin cruiser. From the NDC harbour to the dive sites off Bunaken takes 20 minutes by speedboat.

http://www.indonesia-sultan-tours.com/day_tours.html

Tretes

Tretes is a small town about an hour's drive from the second largest city in Indonesia - Surabaya, in East Java. It's on the slopes of Mt. Welirang.It's possible to take a day trip to Tretes from either Surabaya. But the traffic jams usually make the trip longer - especially on Sunday afternoons when everybody wants to go home to the cities at the same time from the mountain town of Tretes.Tretes has several small hotels, some with swimming pools, (heated or not). Besides staying in a hotel, you can also or rent a small bungalow for a visit.Tretes has a much cooler climate, when compared to Surabaya. You can sleep without air conditioning and still be comfortable. There are nice walks around town or around the rice fields so that you can enjoy nature and the unique flowers and plants.
There is one plant called a Kumis Kucing that, when you touch it, will close up the leaf in "shame".

Other things to do:

- Hire a horse for hour
- Go to the swimming pool
- Enjoy the sun
- Hike up to one of the waterfalls. There are two Waterfalls; "Kakek Bodoh" ( dumb grandfather) and Pucuk Truno. You can see the Pucuk Truno waterfall from two sides - the lower level, or from above at the top where the water starts to descend.
- At the "Sri" Restaurant you can eat a nice chicken dish and drink fresh young coconuts
- At special times you can view the Ramayana folk dance (from the Hindu epic of the same name)
- You can also play golf
- Visit nearby Mt. Bromo (inactive volcano)
- Nearby Tretes there is also a safari park
- View villagers who mine sulfur in a very simple manner high in the mountains. It's found in big yellow chunks near the volcanic steam vents near the top of the volcano and it and is very odorous (sulphide and sulphate minerals in their native form - found in volcanic regions). This yellow mineral is used for medicines.

http://www.expat.or.id/info/treteseastjava.html

Bali Map

From : www.prodivebali.com

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple is located in coastal side of Beraban countryside, Kediri sub district and Tabanan Regency. It is situated in 30Km in west side of Denpasar town and about 11 Km in south side of Tabanan town. The temple is built on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip. This temple is very famous among tourist destinations in Bali with spectacular view of sunset. At some nooks of coral reef around Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.

The word of Tanah Lot is consisted of two words that are Tanah word interpreted as a reef looking like gili or isle. Lot or Lod word has meaning the sea. So Tanah Lot is meaning the small island floating on the sea. The location is now called as Tanah Lot has been used at a Megalithic period as a place that looked into holy, proven from the existence of menhir. Pursuant to environmental condition, hence the structure of Tanah Lot temple is built at irregular reef plain of its angle which is only consisted of one plain yard as Jeroan.

As a favorite tourism destination in Bali, Tanah Lot owns a magnificent view in particular at the sunset time where the sun slows down to the earth stomach. Every visitor who is paying a visit to this place will be marveled to see the beauty panorama of Tanah Lot. Beside of this temple, there are other temples which can be seen on your visit to Tanah Lot like Batu Bolong Temple, Batumejan Temple and Enjung Galuh Temple.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Tanah-Lot-Temple.htm

Sanur Beach

Sanur Beach is a beautiful white sandy beach with calm and warm seawater located in east part of Denpasar Town. The beach location in eastside and south part of Sanur Village is an edge of Indonesia Ocean. This place has famous since long time, especially when the happening of the Puputan Badung war on 20 September 1906, where that moment the Dutch colonist land its army in this coast. There is a stone monument found in this place as an inscription of Sri Kesari Warmadewa King with the palace in Singhadwala year 917, whereabouts now there are in Blanjong, southern part of Sanur Beach.

Sanur Beach is first time introduced by Belgium artist called A.J. Le Mayeur and his wife named Ni Polok which remains in Sanur since year 1937. He has performed his own masterpiece painting exhibition and start introduces Sanur as a tourist place in Bali . In south-east side, we can see the bunch of Nusa Penida Island and eastside we can see beautiful panorama of Bali strait with its Agung Mount as a backdrop. The tropical atmosphere sweep entire of Sanur Beach that makes it as an ideal place for relaxation. It is also blessed by the breathtaking view of sunrise that one is the fascination for tourist to visit and stay in this place.

Sanur Beach is located only 4 km from downtown of Denpasar and it can be easily reached by car or motorcycle. It is many visited by foreign and local tourists especially on the weekend and holiday season. At the night of full moon, many people come to this place for relaxation, swimming or enjoy the beauty of coast. The Le Mayeur Museum is one of the art museums in Sanur also a lot of drawing the tourist enthusiasm to visit this place. As a tourist place in Bali, Sanur Beach is one of the alternative place to perform the event from local, national and also international. For example events are held in this place like Kite and Jukung Race. Other tourists facilities can be found in this place are the existence of hotels with international standard like The Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Bali Hyatt Resort, Sanur Beach Hotel and more. The various of this tourism facilities are mixed with other facilities for local resident are making the good combination tourist area which is different like Nusa Dua that is a closed area. The art shop, accommodation from cheaper hotels until five star hotels, bar and restaurant are quite a lot available in this place.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Sanur.htm

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua Area is start built in year 1974,as a result from study of French consultant, SCETO ( Societe Centrale pour l'equpeent Touristique Ouetre-Mer) in the year 1970 and also feasibility study conducted by PCI (Pacific Consultants International) year 1971-1973 for financing of World Bank aid. The Indonesian Government has delivered this area management to PT. BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation) which existing under the law and regulation of Republic Indonesia Government no.27 year 1972, on 12 November 1972.

This area owns the most complete tourism facilities in Bali and Indonesia like five star hotels, luxury accommodations, villas, convention hall, shopping center and beautiful beaches. The five star hotels exist in this area are Club Med, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, The Westin Resort, The Laguna Resort, Melia Bali Villas and Spa, Inna Putri Bali Hotel, The Ayodya Resort, Kayu Manis Villa, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, The Bale Villas and Novotel Nusa Dua. There are also the sports activities are available in this are like tennis court, squash and golf course. Each hotel is completed by five star restaurant facilities, bar, pub and beach activities. Nusa Dua is an ideal place for holiday in Bali.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Nusa-Dua.htm

Lovina Beach

Lovina is one of the famous tourist places in north part of Bali which own beautiful of calm sea water, blackish chromatic sand and the sea with its dolphin. One of the favorite fascinations in Lovina is dolphin watching tour. Hundreds of dolphins can be seen in the morning time around 1 km offshore. We can see the dolphin attractions in this place like jumping. It is not fail to draw if the tourist has the time to see the sunset here. Lovina area is also supported by the number of tourism fascination which is can be reached from this location. Places of interests around Lovina are Hot Water Banjar, Wihara Budha (Buddies shrine), Gigit Waterfall and some countryside exist around the location.

Lovina is officially located in Kalibukbuk area and covering some countryside like Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan and Kalibukbuk countryside. Kalibugbug countryside it self is located in Buleleng sub district, meanwhile the Kaliasem and Temukus countryside are located in Banjar sub district where it both of them are belong to Buleleng regency. The eastern countryside is called Pemaron about 5 Km west of Singaraja, and the western countryside is Temukus about 12 Km west of Singaraja.

The centre of activities in Lovina area is located 10 Km from Singaraja town. Nowadays, Lovina area is becoming the center of tourism activities in north part of Bali and offer many kind of accommodations, restaurants, bars, beach activities, art shops, bank, transportations etc. The accommodations in this area are a available from the star hotel class until small hotel even the home stay for the low budget travelers. As a tourist area and center of tourism in Singaraja, Lovina get the biggest visit from tourist who visiting north part of Bali . It is estimated by 90% from tourist who pay a visit to north part of Bali will in Lovina.

http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Lovina-Beach.htm

Coban Pelangi Waterfall

Coban Pelangi is a beautiful waterfall, which located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, cool, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang city.
Find a lovely mountain resort, beautiful panorama, impressive view of apple fruits and 5 vegetables. The Water fall site is in the village named Gubuk Klakah, the one belonging to Poncokusumo district.The visitors will enjoy its fresh air, nature scenery, and of course the beautiful waterfall. Visit Coban Pelangi Waterfall in Malang regency.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/coban-pelangi.html

Sendang Biru Beach

Sendang Biru is one of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang Regency, which free from tumulous waves of Indian Ocean due to the existence of wild life Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore.
At the other side of the beach is now utilize 'as Fishing Harbor and Center of Fishes Disembarkation PPI' where fisherman disembark their catches in which both are under the authority of the Fishery Service and Managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit)," Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap".
Officially, the beach of Sendang Biru is managed by the State-owned Forestay Company which has so far provided the beach with inns, guest house, stalls, guard houses, boats, etc.
To reach Sendang Biru, visitor can take an accessible public transportation named "Mikrolet" for Gadang - Turen - Sendang Biru. Sendang Biru is about 70 km away to the south from Malang at Tambakrejo village, Sumbermanjing Wetan district.Visit the beautiful beach of Sendang Biru and enjoy its interesting waves with the white sands that spread along the beach.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/sendang.html

Coban Rondo Waterfall

Coban Rondo waterfall is a beautiful water fall on the slope of Mount Panderman resort that is about 32 km to the west from Malang, it is very interesting to see and visit.The height of waterfall is about 60 meter. Visitor can find and enjoy beautiful panorama ore peaceful impression around the waterfall.Facilities: camping ground, jogging track, fishing or playing with elephants from The Elephants' School Waykambas Lampung - Sumatra.The waterfall is located at Pandesari village, Pujon District (about 32 km away to the West from Malang). Visit Coban Rondo waterfall tourism and enjoy its nature scenery with its fresh air.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/cobanrondo.html

About Malang

Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java has, without any doubt, been famous since long time ago. Historical remmants scattered around Malang Showing that it hat played important roles in may eras and stretching out from 112° 17' 10,90° up to 112° 57' 0,00° east Longitude and extending from 7° 44' 55,11° up to 8° 26' 35,45° South Latitude.
Malang regency is bordered by Blitar and Kediri Regencies on the West; Jombang, Mojokerto and Pasuruan Regencies on the North; Probolinggo and Lumajang Regencies on the East and Indian Ocean on the South.
Malang is known with its beautiful beaches. There are many tourists who always visit Malang's beaches in holiday. The beaches are Ngliyep beach, Balekambang beach, and Sendang Biru beach. Then the foreign tourists are commonly interesting to Malang's temples that save the historical value of the past Kingdom in Malang regency, they are; Singosari temple, Jago temple, Kidal temple, etc. Beside that, Malang still has a lot of tourism objects that will attract you to visit it. Coban Rondo waterfall, Wonosari tea plantation, Wendit pool, mount Kawi, mount Bromo panorama, Coban Pelangi waterfall, Karangkates recreation park, and the others, are Malang's interesting places that presents their nature scenery.
Also visit Malang City Tour that offers its interesting places such as; City Hall, Monument Juang'45, bird and flowers market, senaputra park, kayu tangan complex, City Square, Senaputra Park, etc.

http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/malang/

All about Medan

Medan is the capital city of North Sumatra province, Indonesia. It is the largest city in Sumatra and the Indonesia's third most populous after Jakarta and Surabaya, with approximately 2.5 million people. Medan means 'field' in Bahasa Indonesia and Malay languages but the name actually originated from the Karonese word 'madan' which means to 'get better' or 'healthy'.The city located in the north of the province, and has a nearby harbour Belawan, and an international airport Polonia International Airport. It is situated in the fertile swamp at the junction of the Deli and Babura rivers where the original village of Medan Putri was founded by Raja Guru Patimpus in 1590.
The city has a mix of communities, reflecting its pre- and post-independence history. It is famous throughout Indonesia as the home of the Batak people, although the ancestral sites of these people are scattered throughout northern Sumatra. In addition, there is a large ethnic Javanese comunity, largely made of of the descendants of people shipped from Java in the last century as part of the government's transmigration policy, an attempt to relieve the chronic overcrowding on Java.
A highly visible component of Medan's population is the large number of ethnic Chinese, who control much of the business sector. Finally, the city has a sizeable community of Tamil descent, the people known as keling. A well-known Tamil market, is the Kampung Keling. In addition to Indonesian, Javanese, Hokkien, Tamil and English are spoken.

Climate
Straddling the equator, the climate in Medan, just like other areas in Indonesia, tends to have a fairly even climate year-round. There are two seasons; i.e., the dry season and the rainy season. The temperature throughout the year average 22oC to 29oC, but the north coastal plains are usually hotter up to 34oC. Humidity average a high 75%.

Clothes
Light weight clothing is advisable in this region because its warm temperature and humidity. In formal meetings, men commonly wear ties and long sleeve Batik shirts. Nevertheless, if you go to mountainous areas, you need jackets and sweaters.

Electricity
Power supply is 220 volts / 250 cycles is large cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins. It is advisable to check electricity supplies before using any appliances.

Food
North Sumatra has a variety of food. Rice is the staple food which is usually eaten with meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables.In Padang Cuisine restaurants, a variety of dishes are placed on the table in front of you but you only have to pay for what you eat. Western meals are provided in all hotels serving foreign tourists. Chinese and Japanese cuisine is also available in some restaurants, even in some small ones.

Snack time at Night
Kesawan SquareLocated in the core of the city, before known as “Kesawan” or “Ahmad Yani Road”, a shopping complex and business center at day time, becomes a place to find almost every specific Medan’s snack at night time.Merdeka WalkAlso in the core of the city, at Merdeka Field areal or Balai Kota Road, built by private sectors together with the local government on 2005, Merdeka Walk is famous for its Eastern like tent, live music and karaoke, local and international food such as Pizza and Fried Chicken from McDonald.Lili Suheri ParkThis park is located at the intersection of Listrik Street and Zainul Arifin Street, near by Selecta Building and Gleanegles Hospital. Medan’s food you can find here are dim sum, sop langsa, sate etc.Pagaruyung StreetFamous by the name of Kampung Keling, at Pagaruyung Street and mostly occupied by India Tamil tribes. Snacks found at night time are Martabak India, Kwe Tiau etc.Sri Deli ParkLocated at SM Raja Street, across The Great Mousqe of Medan and near by Maimunah Palace, with fishpool in the center sorrounded by café in tents, visitors can fish while enjoying snack time.

http://apec.litbang.deptan.go.id/about-medan.php

About Palembang

Palembang, sited om the banks of River Musi, is the capital of South Sumatra and Indonesia's leading centre for oil-refining. It is also a busy trading port of rubber, coffee, petroleum, timber, and spices.The River Musi flows flight through the city, cutting it in two halves. The Ulu bank and the Ilir are lingked by theAmpera Bridge. Take a boat trip down the river, or walk over the bridge to catch a paranomic view of the city. This is alsoan ideal spot to watch's the city beatiful sunrises and sunsets. Spend some time just observing the bustle of life alongboth sides of the river.Other landmark include The Great Mosque built in 1740 and the Sriwijaya University. In town are two museums: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin museum and Balaputradewa Museum.

Climate : hor tropical weather throughout the year, wetter from October-April.
Best time to go : Palembang is a year-around destination, but if you want to be part of some action, try August which is when it celebrates the country Independence day. The annual event is the Bidar Race held around the Independence day,with competing boats measuring 24m long and only 0.75m wide and each carrying as many as 50 oarsmen. Travel in the wet seasonsto less developed areas could be difficult.
Flavour : Pem-Empek (a Palembang snack made from fish cake wrapped in wanton skin), Mie Aloi, mie Terang Bulan, mie celor,kemplang, es kacang, pindang, and tempoyak.
Activities : historical site visits, waterfall(Curup Tenang Waterfall in Muara Enim Regency)

Kuta Beach in Lombok

Kuta in Lombok is famous for the incredibly beautiful beach. When the tide is low the bay turn into shallow water pool and the color of the water turns into turquoise. You can see the photo of the beach at the many internet cafes in Indonesia. Look for the wall paper on the computer screen. S coast of Lombok is also famous for the high waves. Also Kuta is a good base for the surfers.
How to get here by public transport from Mataram.Take a bemo from the bus terminal to Praya 3000Rp/pthen to Sengkol 3000Rp/p, then to Kuta, 3,000Rp All tourist fares.
Thie finla bemo arrives at the intersection where you can see a Cafe(closed) on the right just after passing Puri itoma Bungalows or the right. If you turn right from here, you can find a few hotels including Matahari Hotel and continuing to another beautiful half moon crescent bay, 6km from Kuta. If you go straight you can reach W side of Kuta beach. If you turn left, the road continues to Kuta beach hotel area. Your transport to Kuta probably takes you the hotel you want to stay. So tell the name to the driver.

http://www.itisnet.com/english/asia/indonesia/kuta_lombok/e-kuta_lombok.htm

Kuta Bali

Kuta in addition to being the Sunset Site Number One, with its daily spectacular sunsets, it is also the centre of night life activities in Southern Bali and a shopping mecca, with its lines of shops, boutiques, and galleries. Restaurantsline up the streets as well as the Bachfront,Hotels, ranging from a small, inexpensive homestay to a luxurious resort, will ready accomodate you.
The beach of Kuta is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away north, waves will invite you to test your surfing.
Kuta is very short drive away from the airport, and transportation is readily available to take you from and to Kuta to and from anywhere else in Bali.

http://www.indo.com/

About Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta or Jogjakarta is a city with outstanding historical and cultural heritage. Yogyakarta was the centre of the Mataram Dynasty (1575-1640), and until now the kraton (the sultan's palace) exists in its real functions. Also, Yogyakarta has numerous thousand-year-old temples as inheritances of the great ancient kingdoms, such as Borobudur temple established in the ninth century by the dynasty of Syailendra.
More than the cultural heritages, Yogyakarta has beautiful natural panorama. The green rice fields cover the suburban areas with a background of the Merapi Mountain. The natural beaches can be easily found to the south of Yogyakarta.
Here the society lives in peace and has typical Javanese hospitality. Just try to go around the city by bike, pedicab, or horse cart; and you will find sincere smiles and warm greeting in every corner of the city.
An artistic atmosphere is deeply felt in Yogyakarta. Malioboro, as the center of Yogyakarta, is overwhelmed by handicraft from all around the city. Street musicians always ready entertain the visitors of the lesehan food stalls.

http://www.yogyes.com/

Balikpapan Tourism Place

Manggar Beach, (Manggar Baru)

Situated 9 Km to the east of sepinggan airport Balikpapan and 22 km from centre of Balikpapan city. Many visitors go to this This beach for recreation and enjoy wave and white sand. Provided public facilities, parking place.
Shelter, information room, the local map, toilet/bathroom.
Easily being reached by both own vhicle and public taxi and every visitor must be payment.

Teritip Crocodile Farm

Situated at Teritip village of East Balikpapan 27 km from centre of Balikpapan City, more less 5 ha wide, activity of crocodile farm has been begun since 1990.
The kinds of crocodile are ; buaya muara (crocodylus porosus), buaya supit (tamistoma scheillius), buaya air tawar (crocodylus siamlisus).
The purpose of the preserve is to breed wild animal, cultivate busines of crocodile skin and as tourist object.
You can reached this place by public taxi trayek no. 7 and own car. The crocodile farm is open for public at 07.00 17.00 every day. Holded by CV. Surya Raya.
Facilities : Parking area, Toilet, Food Shop, Art shop, Meeting hall for public to take a rest and to see all size of crocodile.
The Special food (crocodile meat roasted, oil of crocodile and etc)

Bekapai Park

Bekapai Park which is opened in the middle of the year of 1998, and it is situated in front of PLN office on Jalan Jend. Sudirman. In the middle of the park obtained a monument which simbolise the oil that come out from well in Balikpapan area. From inside of the monument that is made of stainless steel spread out the fountain and supproted by the light in the night The place is opened for Public.

Melawai Beach

Located at Sudirman street near pantai strans, it’s beautiful place to have a rest with family sitting to enjoy the view of Balikpapn Bay.
There are many kind of traditional food. Opened 19.00 – 24.00 wita, Monday and Sunday are busy day to visit.

http://kaltimtourism.com/

Volcanoes Lokon and Mahawu ( Rurukan Village )

Volcanoes Lokon and Mahawu ( Rurukan Village )

Mount Lokon (1.580 m) and Mahawu (1.311 m), both have crater lakes of considerable beauty, duck-egg blue and smoking. Lokon is usually considered to be more beautiful of the two, but right now it is to risky to there since there was a warning from local goverment. Mt Mahawu is ok and normally they walk from Rurukan Village. It takes only 1 hour walking from Rurukan Village to the top of Mt. Mahawu. Walking condition is good, you are welcome to do trekking in this mountain.



http://www.visit-manado.com

Kiagawa Village

Japanese Cave ( Kiawa Village )

These caves were built by the Japanese during the World War II mainly used as a storage for supplies. You can visit the caves while driving along the road between Kiawa and Kawangkoan, two scenic countryside villages.

http://www.visit-manado.com

Map of Manado

http://www.visit-manado.com/about-manado.html

About Manado

Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi, is known affectionately by divers and snorkellers for its spectacular reefs that form the epicenter of the marine biodiversity in the Indo Pasific Ocean. It is also a town rich in aglicultural product including coconut, vanilla, clove plantations as well as fishing.

Strong in foreign cultural influences from its spice trading years, Manado gained a reputation of being one of the prettiest towns in all of South East Asia. It is still clean and attractive and its people one of the higgest standarts of living in Indonesia.

Manado is a great starting point for daily excursions to the famed Minahasan Highlands and the world's smallest primate, Tarsier Spectrum. The most famous diving spots are the walls and reefs in and around Bunaken National Park, a marine reserve just a short boat ride away fro the city.

Climate : wet season (November-April), dry season (May-October)

Best time to go : the wet season are not very pronounced (there is no monsoon in Manado) so Manado is a pretty much a year-round destination.

Flavours : grilled seafood that is extremely fresh is a must. Dip it in dabu-dabu (a spicy chili dip)

Activities : diving, snorkeling, rafting, rainforest exploration (Tarsier Spectrum), volcano trekking.

Events & Festivals : Tai Pei Kong festival at the Kien Teng Ban Hian Kong Temple (february), Bunaken Festival, a series of activities by the operators and residents on Bunaken.

Source : Silkwinds Magazine

About Balikpapan

Mostly surrounded by sea, Balikpapan is the second largest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and an important centre of the petroleum, mining, and timber industries.

Many diverse people live in this peaceful city-foreigners and Bugis, Javanese, and Dayaks.

In Samarinda ( 3 hour's drive from Balikpapan) is the traditional Dayak village where the Dayak still cling to their folkore and traditional cultrure, making Balikpapan an interesting blend of modern day sophistication interposed with age-old charm and traditions.

Climate : Tropical climate, hot and wet season. Wet season (October to April), dry season (May to September).

Best time to go : Dry season between May to September althouth travel in the wet season is possible.

Flavour : Seafood, spicy nasi padang (rice eaten with meat and vegetable dishes),.

Activities : Diving and snorkelling (Berau), jungle trekking, visit to Dayak cultural village, cruise on Mahakam River, shopping for local handicraft.

Indonesia Map

http://www.bugbog.com/maps/asia/indonesia_map.html