It seems, not many know, the successor to the British royal throne, Prince William once enjoyed the charm of the underwater paradise of Maratua, which is on the sangalaki islands, East Kalimantan.
The existence of various Dayak communities as well as orangutan habitats, making a trip to East Kalimantan (Kaltim) attracts many adventurers who want an exciting trip.
Well, for those who intend to hold a holiday at the end of this year or early next year, the Burufly page shares what charms are owned by the Kaltim region.
Exploration to Kaltim can begin by visiting Balikpapan, a city that has continued to grow rapidly in the last few decades, because it became a center for oil and gas distribution, which is very rich in the province.
In fact, there are many interesting destinations that can be visited by tourists such as crocodile captivity in the Tritip region, or witness firsthand the habitat of the Honey bear, an icon of the endangered city of Balikpapan, and explore the Vegetable Garden market, which is a place for tourists to get typical Kalimantan trinkets.
The city of Samarinda, as the capital of Kaltim province, is divided by the Mahakam river. The city also has the Darussalam Grand Mosque, which is one of the largest Muslim worship buildings in southeast Asia.
Kaltim's destination still continues, when visiting the city of Tenggarong, an old town about 40 kilometers from Samarinda.
This city is believed to be the capital of the Kutai sultanate in the past. In addition to the Kertanegara Palace and Mulawarman Museum, the city is also famous throughout the universe because it has the Erau festival, which is intended as a celebration of the anniversary of the city of Tenggarong.
Kaltim's main charm is precisely located outside the urban area, deep in the jungle interior of Kalimantan or offshore areas, and in the Sulawesi sea.
Experience the feel of adventure by exploring the Mahakam River which is almost 1000 kilometers long upstream to find natural tropical rainforests, freshwater porpoises, lakes, and various Dayak villages.
When exploring, tourists are invited to find the many rivers that are interlinked with the side of the rocks, which makes a trip down the river by ces boat (canoe engine) can last for tens of hours in an adrenaline-challenging atmosphere.
When the boat docks and stops in Dayak villages such as Kayan, Tunjung, Bahau and Melak, it will be an unforgettable experience through the charm of a row of long houses, tattoos and the tradition of elongating earlobes.
However, admiration for the beauty that Kaltim has, not only reaches the headwaters of the Mahakam river alone. Some of the province's existing national parks, as one of the world's lung centers, and a place for conservation of endangered animals, are also mandatory to explore.
Kersik Luway National Park for example. This place is the best place to witness black orchids in their natural habitat.
Another with the wonders possessed by Kutai National Park. This region, is a prime destination to see firsthand the interaction of orangutans in their wild habitat and collections of rare wild birds, which can be found easily by anyone who comes to this place.
Exploring the charm and beauty of Kaltim is less complete without visiting the Sangalaki islands directly. This place is often referred to by thousands of travelers as one of the marine paradises in Indonesia.
Exploring the beauty of Derawan, Maratua and Kakaban, as if realizing a dream come true, through a stretch of clean white sand, fresh air without pollution, perfect coral reefs, to marine life in a variety of charming shapes.
Try snorkeling and diving as the main activity while in this place. Moreover, from the charm and beauty that exists, Maratua is arguably the most interesting, because its shape resembles a lagoon and presents impressive underwater scenery and will not be forgotten.