You probably are thinking about a safe holiday idea close to home. It would be a plus point if you can go visit a unique destination that you’ve never been before. Is that right? Well, it is possible to make your much-needed holiday happen this year. You can start planning your trip to Kiluan Bay in Lampung!
Have you ever heard of Kiluan Bay? This destination is about 3 hours drive from Lampung city centre in Sumatra. Before you reach Kiluan Bay, you’ll pass through a long and winding road. But, your journey will be paid off once you arrive there. The view and attractions there will cure all your worries away!
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Attractions in Kiluan Bay Away from the Bustling Crowd
You must experience how enchanting Kiluan Bay is. Here are some of the activities you can do at Kiluan Bay to make your vacation extra special. Ready? Let’s go!
1. Watch the Dolphins Roaming Freely in the Sea
Can’t wait for the experience of watching cute dolphins roaming freely in the wild? You probably can’t see this special occasion in many places in the world. If you’re lucky, you can see dozens, or even more dolphins when you’re there.
Kiluan Bay is the migration route of dolphins. There are two types of dolphins you can find there which are common bottlenose dolphin and spinner dolphin. Rent a small boat, leave at dawn, and head to the middle of the sea. Go see dozens of dolphins jump in and out of the water. Psst..they may get close to you, t-mates!
2. Snorkeling in the Blue Sea & Relax at the Beach
Apart from meeting dolphins, you can do another fun activity at Kiluan Bay, which is snorkeling. You can swim in the middle of sparkling turquoise waters. See the colorful reefs and fishes underwater. Besides fish, you can also find sea turtles! Enjoy your time in the sea…
Moreover, the good thing about Kiluan Bay is the beaches. It’s still natural and clean. Not so many people come to visit this place yet, so it’s not crowded. What you can do there is just relax by the beach, sitting on the soft white sand, and enjoying the view of nature.
3. Eat Good Foods & Enjoy the Beautiful Sunset
Along the road before entering the gate of Kiluan Bay, there are many small stalls selling food and drinks. You can eat some fresh seafood or buy some snacks. Since it is quite difficult to find food and drinks around the Kiluan Bay area, it is advisable to bring enough foods before you reach the destination. Enjoy your time in Kiluan Bay. In the evening, you can see the beautiful sunset from the beach. If you come there with your loved ones, you will surely have a memorable time together.
4. See Kiluan Bay Native Primate, Siamang
In the afternoon you can see black hairy primates and loud voices while shouting at the coastal trees. Yup, it’s the native primate that lives around Kiluan Bay, called Siamang. You can see these guys jumping from tree to tree. It’s an attractive thing to see for visitors.
5. Snaps Some Pictures at Pegadung Rock
About an hour from Kiluan Bay, you can visit Pegadung Rock. This place looks like Phi Phi Island in Thailand with many big rocks with various shapes. Some of shapes of the rocks resemble the shark teeth.
There are many cool photo spots there. From Kiluan Bay, you can reach this place by using a car or a motorcycle.
Get Ready to See the Tropical Charm at Kiluan Bay
It is best to visit Kiluan Bay during the dry season, because in the rainy season, the road condition may hinder your trip. Generally, the dry season starts from April to September.
Apart from all of the activities you can do above, there are also many other attractions near Kiluan Bay such as Laguna Lado, Tegal Mas Island, Pahawang Besar Island, and so on. You can visit those places if you still have some spare time, t-mates.
While you’re on a vacay, don’t forget to implement health protocols. Keep a safe distance with other people. Stay safe, t-mates!
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