Q: Best Time to Visit East Kalimantan

Season There are only two seasons in East Kalimantan, namely the dry and rainy seasons. Since there are many natural attractions, including beaches, that can be visited here, it's best to avoid the rainy season (late and early year). Average Temperature The province's average temperature throughout the year is around 28-30 degrees Celsius (82.4 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Festival The oldest festival in Indonesia is in this province, precisely in Kutai Kertanegara. The festival is called the Eroh Festival which involves various kinds of traditional arts and cultural performances which are lively and inviting the general public. This festival can even last up to a week! In addition, there is also a Mahakam Festival in Samarinda which aims to preserve the culture and promote the Mahakam River as one of the main tourist attractions. This festival also lasts more than a day.

Question 1

What is tiket CLEAN in East Kalimantan?

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Do you miss traveling but still worried about the COVID-19 pandemic? We understand completely. Now, you can have a great trip with your loved ones to your favorite places in East Kalimantan without worrying! Adapting to the current situation, various tourist sites are now setting new regulations and policies regarding cleanliness and social distancing at the site. We certainly want all t-mates to enjoy a pleasant time while still maintaining health, cleanliness, and safety together.

To find out which tourist attractions in East Kalimantan have implemented this new policy, tiket.com presents "tiket CLEAN"!

Tourist attractions that have “tiket CLEAN” logo on tiket.com’s To Do page mean that they have implemented standard rules and protocols to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Starting from checking the body temperature of all staff and visitors, setting a new requirement to wear face masks and gloves, increasing the frequency of cleaning using disinfectants, providing healthcare and hygiene supplies, to social distancing regulations, such as capacity restrictions or minimum distance when waiting in line.

For more information, you can check the Highlight section of each product page with the “tiket CLEAN” logo. There, you will find a full explanation of the new regulations at the attraction.

Make sure you and your loved ones understand and follow the rules. This way, you, other visitors, and also the staff on duty can both enjoy a pleasant day without worries!

Keep Spirit! We’re All in This Together!

Question 2

What to Expect in East Kalimantan

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East Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia that holds various kinds of interesting and hidden natural tourist attractions. Many of these tourist spots are still rarely heard of so there are not many tourists. It is perfect for those of you who want to travel to a quiet location for relaxation!

From lakes with clear water, hills, and mountains with breathtaking views at their peaks, to exotic beaches and islands, you can find it all in East Kalimantan!

This province is suitable as a tourist destination with friends, partners, or even alone.

Question 3

30 Best Places to Visit in East Kalimantan

Accepted Answer

East Kalimantan is one of the provinces on the island of Kalimantan, which has various attractive natural and modern tourist attractions. From lakes, waterfalls, culinary to mountains, you can find everything here!

1. Bekapai Park

Bekapai Park is a tourist spot in Balikpapan which is also an icon of community pride. This hits tourist destination is an abstract bronze monument that spits out a fountain from inside. Those of you who want instagramable photos come at night because there is a fountain equipped with lights.

2. Lamaru Beach

One of the famous beaches in Balikpapan is Lamaru Beach. This beach has waves that are not too big, so it is perfect for family tourism. Cypress trees also surround this beach, and many offer rental boats for ducks, banana boats, and so on.

3. Lake Cermin Lamaru

The next tourist spot in Balikpapan that must be visited is Lake Cermin Lamaru. This lake offers clear water with the surrounding trees. This tourist destination is a suitable Instagram spot for you.

4. Melawai Beach

This famous beach is often a gathering place for young people. Rocks and concrete walls border Melawai Beach. This boundary separates the water and city life, dotted with office buildings, hotels, cafes, banks, and sports arenas. The best time to come to this beach is in the afternoon to see the panoramic sunset. Besides being instagramable, you can also go on a culinary tour in cafes near the beach.

5. Serumpun Beach

This tourist spot in Balikpapan offers the beauty of the trees that grow around the coast. For those of you who like camping, Serumpun Beach can be an exciting spot.

6. Manggar Segarasari Beach

Want to find family tourism spots in Balikpapan? You can go to Manggar Segarasari Beach. This beach has small waves making it suitable for swimming, jet skiing, or banana boating. For those of you who come with friends, you can play volleyball on this beach.

7. Bangkirai Hill

Bangkirai Hill is a must-visit destination because it has been a forest conservation place since 1988. This tourist spot in Kutai Kartanegara Regency has around 2,800 flora and fauna as well as trees. There is also a canopy bridge here, a bridge that connects five bangkirai trees with a height of 30 meters.

8. Hill Stone Wall

This tourist destination that travelers rarely know is karst rock, 150 meters long and 125 meters high. Hill Stone Wall will present you with a beautiful and fantastic forest view on the hill. For you instagramable photo lovers, don't miss the moment the sun sets on Bukit Batu Dinding.

9. Kampung Over Water

Kampung Atas Air, covering an area of 6.7 hectares, is located above sea level, precisely on Jalan Sepaku, Baru Tengah Village, Margasari Village, West Balikpapan District. In this village, visitors can see the mangroves or the town's beauty from the concrete bridge behind the town, swim, or walk around the city while watching the sunset.

10. Banua Patra Beach

Banua Patra Beach is located in the city center near Gelora Patra, precisely on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Prapatan Village, Balikpapan City District. The beach has piles of natural stones around the beach, which serve to resist abrasion. This famous tourist spot is easy to reach and facilities such as hotels and restaurants around the coast.

11. Lake Permai Batu Besaung

This tourist spot in Samarinda is a green area commonly used by travelers for camping. In this lake, you can soak and soak in the shallow water reservoir.

12. Pinang Seribu Waterfall

You can visit the Thousand Pinang Waterfall for those of you who want to find cheap tourist attractions in Samarinda. This waterfall has a unique shape because there are steps such as stairs and can be climbed. This place is also suitable for family tours or children's tours because the water is not too heavy.

13. Jungle Water World

Tourist attractions in Bontang, North Samarinda, have various types of pools that can stimulate your adrenaline. Complete facilities ranging from playgrounds to outbound places will make your tour fun.

14. Tjiu's Palace

This tourist attraction in the Sambutan area is one of the must-visit destinations. This family tourist spot offers various exciting rides, such as swimming pools, water bikes, and mini trains.

15. Mahakam Tour Ship

If you are satisfied traveling on land or mountains, you can also tour the Mahakam River! Not swimming, but taking a tourist boat that will trace along with Samarinda City from the riverbank. You will see various instagramable places, such as the Mahakam bridge, Big Mall, and Mahkota II bridge.

16. The Library of East Kalimantan Province

Located on Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, Air Hitam, this regional library's collection is quite complete. You can take your children to the interestingly designed Children's Collection Service Room, complete with colorful chairs and a playground. Besides teaching children to love books, you can also introduce procedures for visiting and borrowing books at the library.

17. Big Mall

This most significant mall in Samarinda offers a unique shopping experience. Located right on the Mahakam Riverbank, you can take your little ones to take pictures with the Mahakam Bridge as the background. Besides, there are several (paid) playgrounds that can make children have fun. You can accompany him to watch your favorite movies at the cinema or shop for various children's needs.

18.Mahakam Lantern Garden

Another point of interest on the banks of the Mahakam River, the area is bustling to be visited when the sun goes down. The various shapes and colors of the lanterns produce interesting bursts of light when night falls. You can enjoy Samarinda's different atmosphere at night when visiting Mahakam Lampion Garden. In addition to unique and instagramable decorative lights, there are also exciting rides to spend time with family.

19. Waterpark Kingdom Animalia

Every child will love to play with water, so take him on vacation to the Animalia Kingdom Waterpark at CitraLand City Samarinda. There are all kinds of exciting and fun rides, such as slides and water buckets.

20. Cat Rice and Ibu Maskota's Cake

Nasi Kuning and Kue Ibu Maskota are culinary businesses that sell yellow rice and traditional Samarinda cakes. One of the famous cakes is the mascota talam. The talam cake in this place is sold in large pieces that are enough to be enjoyed with the family.

21. Mantaw Coffee Shop

When you go to this place to eat, it feels like you want all the food to be swallowed. You want any culinary, at Kedai Kopi Mantaw, everything is available. The location is next to Depot Miki. There are culinary menus such as yellow rice, lontong Banjar, porridge, and many other menu choices. The difference, this place to eat with other shops is that you can taste the delicious canton mantaw. Mantaw is like fried bread, only more challenging.

22. Chicken Porridge Samarinda

From the looks alone, you can tell that the Samarinda Chicken Porridge looks different from the porridge you've ever eaten. The filling is porridge, shredded chicken, liver gizzard, sliced boiled egg, tomato slices, and what makes this porridge different is the excellent broth.

23. Dahor Heritage

Dahor Heritage cannot separate this tourist attraction in Balikpapan from the history of Balikpapan as the City of Oil. In the 1920s, oil refinery workers in Balikpapan often ended their day relaxing and resting in an official housing complex. The complex, which still stands firmly, has been transformed into a cultural heritage called Dahor Heritage.

24. Vegetable Garden

Hearing the name Vegetable Garden Inpres Market, don't think you're going to shop for vegetables just yet. In this market, which was inaugurated in 1983, you can find snacks, jewelry, bags, and knick-knacks with typical Dayak motifs at low prices. Due to the variety of products, the Vegetable Garden Inpres Market is a shopping destination in Balikpapan that is perfect for finding souvenirs for friends and relatives.

25. Somber River

On the Somber River banks, Balikpapan, it is hard to believe that a 150-hectare Mangrove Center was built alone by a man named Agus Bei. Although residents underestimated it, hundreds of tourists now come to this tourist spot in Balikpapan every month to go along the river on a kelotok boat and cool off in the forest he has built. If you plan to stop by, don't forget to pay attention to the variety of flora and fauna of the probosci's monkey!

26. Fish Soup at Akmal Restaurant

Fish Soup is one of Samarinda's culinary delights that are sought after by tourists. The fish is served with a spicy and sour sauce. The menu prices offered at Akmal Restaurant range from IDR 30,000.

27. Kutai National Park

Not far from Samarinda, there is the Kutai National Park which is a must-visit. This tourist spot in Bontang spans around 200,000 hectares and is even included in two areas, namely Bontang and Kutai Kartanegara.

In this Bontang tourist attraction, you can find the typical Bornean orangutan population, such as probosci's monkeys, and see various kinds of plants that you rarely encounter every day.

28. Bontang Mangrove Park

Looking for a quiet tourist spot in Bontang for a vacation? You can visit Bontang Mangrove Park or better known as BMP. This hits tourist destination in Bontang is part of the Kutai National Park. You can walk along the 1.3 km long path while gazing at the beauty of the mangrove garden. Those of you who want to enjoy the view with a vast viewing distance, go up to the tower of view, which is 20 meters high, and you will be immediately greeted with an expanse of the Makassar Strait.

29. Segajah Beach

Those of you who want to enjoy the view with a vast viewing distance, go up to the tower of view, which is 20 meters high, and you will be immediately greeted with an expanse of the Makassar Strait. Don't forget to take photos, because this place is instagramable!

30. Samboja Pine Forest

One of the tourist destinations in Bontang that must be visited is the Samboja Pine Forest, which is in the Kutai Kartanegara district. The towering rows of pine trees make this dramatic pine forest scene much sought after by people. This tourist spot in Bontang is in a mountainous area, so the air is still fresh, and nature is incredible. This place is perfect for those who want to find fresh air after daily exposure to polluted air while working in the city.

Question 4

How to Get to East Kalimantan

Accepted Answer

The easiest and fastest way to get to East Kalimantan is by:

Plane

If you depart from outside Kalimantan Island, this is the easiest way to reach cities in the province. Two major airports in the province are in Samarinda City (Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport) and in Balikpapan City (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport). After landing at one of these airports, you can continue your journey to the city you are going to by taxi or bus.

Bus

You can choose a bus as the main transportation to reach cities in East Kalimantan if you depart from Kalimantan Island too. The journey is certainly longer but the route is more complete. You can reach more remote cities by bus.

Ship

There are a number of boats available on routes to and from Balikpapan City. Even so, there are not too many routes and this transportation can only be used from certain cities.

Question 5

Accommodation in East Kalimantan

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The accommodation available in each city in East Kalimantan varies. In big and modern cities like Balikpapan and Samarinda, you will find more 3 to 5-star hotels which are usually level buildings. In beach and island areas, you will find more luxury resorts or 3-star inns and below which are simpler and more comfortable. In smaller towns, there are more guest houses and other simple 3-star or lower inns.

Question 6

Instagramable Spots in East Kalimantan

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The natural beauty in East Kalimantan is second to none. Some of the locations that you shouldn't miss are:

Pulau Beras Basah - Bantang
Pulau Maratua - Berau
Pantai Tanah Merah - Samboja
Pulau Derawan
Goa Haji Mangku - Maratua
Batu Dinding - Kutai Kartanegara
Tulung Ni’ Lenggo - Berau

Question 7

Culinary of East Kalimantan

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Just like every region in Indonesia that has its own delicious specialties, East Kalimantan also has a myriad of local culinary delights that must be tried, such as:

Ayam Cincane: grilled chicken that was previously covered in East Kalimantan's special herbs and spices before being grilled.
Nasi kuning: rice that is yellow in color and is usually eaten with snakehead fish by local residents.
Sayur Asam Kutai: the same as common tamarind in other parts of Indonesia, but this one contains snakehead fish too.
Pisang Gapit: fried banana that is burned by clamping it so that it becomes flat. After burning, served with brown sugar and coconut milk.

Vegan / Vegetarian food

You can find several vegetarian restaurants in big cities, such as Balikpapan. However, apart from that, there aren't many vegan or vegetarian specialty restaurants in the other area yet.

Question 8

Shopping in East Kalimantan

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In big cities, such as Balikpapan, you can find a number of large malls with restaurants as well as fashion, electronics, book stores, and so on. Some of these malls also have a cinema, an indoor playground, and a gym.

E-Walk Balikpapan Superblok
The Plaza Balikpapan
Pentacity Mall
Mall Gajah Mada
BIG Mall Samarinda

Apart from big malls, there are also a number of traditional markets if you want to buy fresh groceries at affordable prices:

Pasar Sepinggan - Balikpapan
Pasar Pandansari - Balikpapan
Pasar Klandasan - Balikpapan

Question 9

Best Time to Visit East Kalimantan

Accepted Answer

Season

There are only two seasons in East Kalimantan, namely the dry and rainy seasons. Since there are many natural attractions, including beaches, that can be visited here, it's best to avoid the rainy season (late and early year).

Average Temperature

The province's average temperature throughout the year is around 28-30 degrees Celsius (82.4 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit).

Festival

The oldest festival in Indonesia is in this province, precisely in Kutai Kertanegara. The festival is called the Eroh Festival which involves various kinds of traditional arts and cultural performances which are lively and inviting the general public. This festival can even last up to a week!

In addition, there is also a Mahakam Festival in Samarinda which aims to preserve the culture and promote the Mahakam River as one of the main tourist attractions. This festival also lasts more than a day.

Question 10

How to Get Around in East Kalimantan

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To get around to various cities in East Kalimantan easily, you can rent a car or motorbike. There are a number of toll roads that are quite adequate and the infrastructure in the city center is also quite good.

Apart from private or rental vehicles, you can also rely on taxis here. Taxis are more comfortable but of course, they are more expensive. Apart from conventional taxis, there are also online taxi options.

Each city also has angkot with different routes. Prices are cheaper and routes are usually quite complete, even to more remote areas. If you are not familiar with this public transportation, first ask the driver for the route.

Question 11

How Big is East Kalimantan

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In total, East Kalimantan has an area of 125,337 square kilometers. To really explore the best tourist attractions in East Kalimantan, you can spend approximately a week here. If you want to be more relaxed while traveling here, you can even spend up to ten days here. This is because there are quite a number of interesting tourist attractions scattered in East Kalimantan. Starting from beautiful natural attractions that are still hidden to modern tourist locations in the city center.

Question 12

Currency of East Kalimantan

Accepted Answer

IDR (Indonesia Rupiah)

Question 13

Language in East Kalimantan

Accepted Answer

The official and national language here is of course Indonesian. Even so, many local residents still speak their own local language (and these languages varies from city to city). To make conversation easier, it's best to learn some basic Indonesian.

Question 14

East Kalimantan Time Zone

Accepted Answer

WITA / GMT+8.

Question 15

Plug Type in East Kalimantan

Accepted Answer

The plug type in East Kalimantan and other provinces in Indonesia is type C / F. This type has 2 round pins. Type C / F is generally used also in Europe. So if you are from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Australia, the UK, or one of the countries in Africa, you will most likely need an adapter.

Question 16

Good to Know About East Kalimantan

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The tap water here is not for drinking.
Do not litter, especially in natural tourist spots such as beaches.
Wear modest, covered clothes, such as sleeved shirts, a knee-length or long skirt or pants, especially if you are visiting a holy place or place of worship.
When visiting local residents’ homes, take off your shoes in front of the house or on the terrace.
Always use your right hand to shake hands and receive or give goods. Using the left hand is considered rude.
Do not show excessive public display affection, such as kissing or hugging in public. It is still considered normal to hold hands.
If you are going to be traveling to the beach or the island, bring your own bathing suit, change of clothes, swimming goggles, towels, sunscreen, and other equipment just in case.

Question 17

Favorite Destination in Kalimantan Timur

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Question 18

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