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Berau to Maratua Island: Speedboat Guide 2026 (Schedule & Price)

Planning a trip to Maratua Island? Discover how to get from Berau via speedboat, including updated 2026 prices, schedules, booking tips, and cash advice.
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Flying with Wings Air from Samarinda to Berau! Final destination is Maratua Island

We returned to Samarinda from Kota Bangun and stayed overnight. There is not much to see in Samarinda, so the next day w...
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Getting from Kota Bangun to Samarinda

After enjoying a boat tour in Kota Bangun, we returned to Samarinda.There are three methods s of transport from Kota Ban...
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Mahakam River Boat Tour from Kota Bangun: Irrawaddy Dolphin Watching & Dayak Stilted Villages

Planning a Mahakam River boat tour from Kota Bangun? Read our independent guide on chartering a local 'ces' boat, costs, dolphin watching spots, and visiting remote Dayak stilted villages.
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Balikpapan to Kotabangun via Samarinda: A Complete Bus Travel Guide

Planning to travel from Balikpapan to Kotabangun via Samarinda? Read our practical bus travel guide for East Kalimantan, including Angkot tips, terminal info, fares, and journey times.
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Cancelled Trip to Flores: How We Changed Plans and Flew from Makassar to Balikpapan (Kalimantan)

Hit a hurdle with fully booked PELNI boats in Makassar? Discover how to pivot your itinerary, book last-minute flights to Balikpapan (Kalimantan), and explore Makassar’s highlights in a morning.
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From Bunaken Island to Makassar via Manado

On 2 June, we checked into Panorama Backpackers on Bunaken Island planning to stay a few days and ended up staying there...
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How We Travelled from Gorontalo to Manado and then to Bunaken Island (Updated in 2026)

We stayed one night in Gorontalo and after snorkelling with whale sharks, we travelled to Manado on the same day.Manado ...
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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks in Gorontalo: A Complete Guide & Honest Review

Want to swim with whale sharks in Gorontalo, Sulawesi? Our honest review covers exact boat fees, snorkeling costs, and a crucial survival tip on how to get back to the city!
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Escape from Una Una Island, Togean Islands! Getting to Gorontalo

After staying on Una Una Island in the Togean Islands, we travelled to Gorontalo on the north coast.