Kiluan Bay, Marine Tourism in Lampung, Indonesia

Kiluan Bay, located in the village of Pekon Kiluan Negeri, Sub-district of Kelumbayan, Tanggamus district, South Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia. Kiluan Bay in Lampung known as the migration of dolphins type bottle mouth. Almost every day we definitely encountered a dolphin type bottle mouth is milling around the Kiluan Bay. Their numbers are clustered and quite a lot. Kiluan Bay is now on the rise as a tourist attraction called the ocean or marine tourism.

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Kiluan Bay in Lampung.

Kiluan Bay in Lampung, is on the rise among domestic tourists. Although, foreign tourists has long been a vacation in this place. Fame of Kiluan Bay inseparable from some young people who promote this place through the internet. With minimal paced condition, it did not stem the desire for both adventure enthusiasts come to the Kiluan Bay.

Access to the Kiluan Bay

The trip to Kiluan Bay from city of Bandar Lampung only about 90 kilometers. You can rent a motorbike and driver. Again, make sure the motorcycle driver already knows the way to Kiluan Bay. Another option is that you can rent a car, including the driver. Be sure to mention that drivers already know the path to Kiluan Bay. And, before hiring, say that you intend to go to Kiluan Bay, because not all car rental would lead to Kiluan Bay. Car rental rates Avanza, Xenia, APV with the driver in the price range of Rp 400,000 to Rp 600,000 per day, inclusive of petrol. However, make sure the return costs are included in the rental car, whether it includes petrol, parking and driver meal allowance.

Accommodation

Currently not available hotels in Kiluan Bay. Here a simple accommodation such as cottages made of wood. Some residents also rent out rooms in their homes to guests, with the concept of homestay. You can contact Solihin (081369997831) that provide homestay and also has a cottage. He also at the same time provide a package trip ride a Jukung (traditional fishing boat) to see dolphins and stopped on Kiluan Island. Solihin addition, there are several other cottage managers in Kiluan Bay. One of them Dirham (081369991340) which manages hotels in the island Kiluan. Stay per night rates range from Rp 150,000 to Rp 500,000.

Food

Arm yourself with food. Ranging from snacks for on the go and a lot of mineral water. Kinda hard to find a shop or restaurant in the Bay Kiluan. However, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you can order the landlord. Food prices range from Rp 15,000 to Rp 20,000. Typically, will be cooked just before eating.

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Groups of dolphins fish in Kiluan Bay in Lampung.

Sea Travel

Voyage through the waters of Kiluan Bay usually use Jukung, a traditional local fishing boats were already using the machine. The shape is sleek and long. Jukung is only able to carry three people, plus the driver, then the total passengers on board only four people. Rental rate per boat is Rp 250,000. Usually, the trips offered are seen dolphins, followed stopping Kiluan Island. Because dolphins appeared in the morning, you should start the journey in the morning, around six in the morning. While on the island of Palm keep in mind that the visitor entry fee of Rp 5,000 per person. Providers also rents boats life vest. However, you have to rent it at a price of Rp 15,000 per jacket.

The Best Time

Visiting to Kiluan Bay is aiming to conduct marine tourism, the best time to visit this area is in the dry season. Peak between the months of May to August. Today, the sky is so blue without pollution and calm waves. When the quiet stream, dolphins will come to the surface and easier to see when they're swimming in the sea.

Logistics

Because the lighting was minimal and no electricity, it is advisable not to forget to bring a flashlight. Similarly Bring personal medicines including antiseptic. Because the water is rather hard to come by, take it too antiseptic gels and hand wipes. For the camera, you should carry an underwater camera and a camera with a telephoto lens to capture the dolphins. Bring waterproof plastic to put things so as not to get wet. Nothing wrong also if you take anti-mosquito lotion and moisturizing sunscreen.

Facilities

When the article was published, the Kiluan Bay not electrified, although the ingredients are already installed. Electric Reportedly there will soon begin to flicker. Cell phone service is still difficult, however, for user specific carriers, such as Telkomsel, still can get a cell phone signal though a bit difficult. Clean water is still minimal and must draw from the well. So save while bathing and brushing his teeth with mineral water. Bring a lot of mineral water before coming to the Kiluan Bay.

Ranau Lake, one more beautiful lake in Sumatra

Ranau Lake in Sumatera | AeroTourismZone. Ranau Lake, one more beautiful lake in Sumatra.

Sumatra island has many beautiful lakes. There are Toba Lake, Gunung Tujuh Lake, and Singkarak Lake. One more lake is no less beautiful and fascinating, Ranau Lake! His name is perhaps less well known than other lakes. However, this lake is the second largest lake in Sumatera after Toba Lake. Beauty and the atmosphere around the lake is also going to make you fall in love.

Ranau Lake is located on the border between West Lampung regency in the province of Lampung and South Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) in South Sumatra. All-round cool weather will you feel in this lake.

Most of the traveler to enjoy the Ranau lake from the Lumbok village, West Lampung regency. During a trip to Lake Ranau, you will be served by an all-green landscape. From Palembang city, the lake is located about 342 kilometers.

Upon arriving there, Ranau Lake has many charms that have been waiting for you. Ranau Lake is very beautiful scenery. The lake is formed due to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions of volcano, has a blue lake water dish, spacious, and quiet, and views of Mount Seminung in the background. For photographers, this scene was perfect.

Walk combing the banks of the lake taking pictures of each side of the lake. There is a dock and boats along the shores of the lake, a very interesting object image. While walking, you will be greeted by friendly people who settled around the lake. You can also take a speedboat to surround the lake. With a price range of Rp 100,000 - Rp 200,000, you can go to Marisa island in the middle of the lake or head to Mount Seminung. There are hot springs there!

If you want to spend more time at Ranau Lake, there are several resorts or homestays in there. There Seminung Lumbok Resort are comfortable and a favorite of the traveler. With a price range of Rp 200,000 – Rp 400,000, you will get comfortable facilities. The resort is located right on the edge of the lake, so you can settle for enjoying views of the lake at any time.

For homestay, it will cost about Rp 60,000 only, it depends on your bargaining to the homeowner. However, you can know better the culture and society around the time people stay at home.

Prepare a thick jacket during a visit to Ranau Lake. The cold air there will pierce your bones. Prepare the camera, because the charm of Lake Ranau was riveting.

Flights from Lampung to Batam serviced by Sky Aviation airline

Indonesia Aviation. Flight route from Lampung to Batam serviced Sky Aviation airline had its maiden flight on the route on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Previously, the route of flight from Lampung to Batam have been served by Batavia Air, before the airline declared bankruptcy some time ago. Sky Aviation operates routes from Lampung to Batam three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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Radin Inten II Airport, Branti, Lampung

Lampung Governor, Sjachroedin ZP, hopes that the flight route from Lampung to Batam will be able to boost the economy of Lampung in the sectors of tourism and trade. Sjachroedin judge that with the new route will open up opportunities on business, particularly marketing products typical of Lampung to Singapore and Malaysia through Batam. "The route is expected to contribute to the economy of Lampung," said Sjachroedin, the implementation of the first flight of Sky Aviation, Radin Inten II Airport, South Lampung.

Sjachroedin said the construction of transportation facilities is critical to support the business activities in Lampung. Moreover, Lampung has a strategic position as a gateway to Sumatra. "We asked Sky Aviation to provide timely service," said Sjachroedin.

Flight route from Lampung to Batam and vice versa once served Batavia Air, before it was stopped because the airline declared bankruptcy. Responsible for Sky Aviation in Lampung, Rizal Hariyanto, said that the flight route from Lampung to Batam that selected by his airline has nothing to do with Batavia Air. According to him, long before Batavia Air is declared bankrupt, Sky Aviation had an interest in this route to expand its destinations. "We open a new route, not to fill the route of Batavia Air. Previously, we already have plans to open this route because the load factor is pretty good."

Rizal target that in every flight, the load factor can reach 80%. Sky Aviation serves flights from Lampung to Batam three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Director Sky Aviation, Alamsyah Sidulingga, said that Sky Aviation plans to add a fleet of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The planes will be brought in gradually until 2015. In addition to the Governor of Lampung, maiden flight on the new route also witnessed Colonel Czi. Amalsyah Tarmizi, and Head of the Transportation Department of the Riau Islands.