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Scuba Junkie Sangalaki is situated on Derawan Island, which is in the Berau region in East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia.

Please note that all the below information is correct as of December 2024. Flight itineraries have / are changing a lot since the pandemic ended, so we advise you to double check with the airlines directly for the most up to date information or, send our friendly booking team an email and we will be happy to give you some advice.

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You can reach us by flying into one of two airports

• Berau (BEJ) - Daily flights from various airports within Indonesia, most, currently require a connection in Balikpapan. Your flight would need to land by 1pm in Berau if you'd like to reach Derawan on the same day. Transfers are available between Berau airport and our resort on Derawan any day of the week, the journey takes around 3 - 3.5 hours and it costs Rp900,000 for a taxi + boat* (cost can be split between up to 3 people).

*As of the 20th June 2024, there will be a Harbour entry fee to Tanjung Batu Harbour of 10,000 IDR per person when travelling across to Derawan island

• Tarakan (TRK) - We run a weekly transfer boat between Tarakan and our resort on Derawan on Tuesdays and Thursdays departing from 11.00am, with the latest possible departure at 12.30pm. The cost of the transfer is between Rp3,500,000 and Rp7,000,000 depending on the number of guests & boat option chosen. This will be split amongst all guests on this transfer- both to and from Derawan (please note we endeavour to book other guests on both routes of this transfer to try and keep your costs down!). If you are wanting to transfer on a day other than a Tuesday or Thursday then we can help arrange a transfer still, though please note this would likely mean your transfer costs will be higher. Alternatively, there is longer route that you can take (see Tawau by ferry route below).

We know it can sometimes be a bit daunting to find the best flight options to get you to Scuba Junkie Sangalaki so please feel free to email us if you have any issues with finding flights, and our booking staff will be more than happy to help you find the possible route suggestions.

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Tawau / Scuba Junkie Sipadan (Quickest Route)

If you're coming in from Scuba Junkie Sipadan then currently the best route is to transfer to Tawau Ferry Terminal and take the ferry across to Tarakan.

These are the latest details we have been provided by the ferry terminal:

- only 1 boat per day running: Boat name: Indomaya or Kaltara Express - tickets can be bought at the ferry terminal counter on the morning of departure.

Indomaya: Tarakan to Tawau: every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Depart @ 11.00 am
arrive @ approx. 16:00pm
( 850,000 IDR pp)

Kaltara Express: Tarakan to Tawau: every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Depart @ 11.00 am
arrive @ approx. 16:00pm
( 850,000 IDR pp)

Kaltara Express: Tawau to Tarakan: every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
Depart: 10.3o am 
arrive: approx. 15:30pm
250 RM (approx)

Indomaya: Tawau to Tarakan: every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Depart: 10.oo am
arrive: approx. 15:00pm
250 RM (approx)

Immigration would be in Tarakan and Tawau-  You will need to apply online for your VOA up to 14 days in advance of your arrival here

All visitors to Indonesia need at least 6 months passport validity. For a list of the full requirements please visit Welcome Back To Bali

We can arrange 2 styles of speed boat transfer depending on your group size:

Option 1: small boat- maximum 2 people- limited luggage space
Taxi from airport or hotel to Tarakan port, approx. 10min
Boat from Port to Derawan approx. 2.5 - 3 hours.
Total transfer cost for up to 2 passengers: 3,500,000 IDR*

Option 2: large speed boat- maximum 10 people- potential to share with other guests.
Taxi from airport or hotel to Tarakan port, approx. 10min
Boat from Port to Derawan approx. 2.5 - 3 hours.
Total transfer cost for 1-7 passengers: 6,000,000 IDR*
Total transfer cost for 8-10 passengers: 7,000,000 IDR*

Tarakan boat transfers are dependent on the weather. All transfers are operated by a third party (not by Scuba Junkie). We cannot accept responsibility for any damage to personal items, injuries or any lost flights in the unlikely event of a cancelled transfer or longer journey time due to circumstances outside of our control, such as bad weather conditions / mechanical issues.

* Prices are subject to changes due to rising fuel costs, we endeavour to inform all guests of any changes as soon as we are informed.

Tawau / Scuba Junkie Sipadan (Scenic Route)

Once you reach Tarakan you do also have the option of taking the longer (but cheaper) route to Derawan via Tanjung Selor which takes most of a day:

Tarakan - Tanjung Selor - Tanjung Batu (Journey time approx. 6.5hrs – ideal for 1 to 3 people)

• Taxi to Tarakan port (SDF Port), approx. 10min (costs around 65,000 IDR per car) (your hotel should be able to arrange this for you)
• Tarakan port to Tanjung Selor by speed ferry, approx. 60min (costs 150,000 IDR per person) departs hourly between 8am & 4pm (you would need to arrange this directly at the port)
• Tanjung Selor to Tanjung Batu by taxi, approx. 5hrs (costs 2,000,000 IDR per car - maximum 4 people per car) (we can help to arrange this for you)
• Tanjung Batu* to Derawan by boat, approx. 30 minutes (costs 350,000 IDR per boat – maximum 3 people per boat) Last boat leaves Tanjung Batu at 5pm or sunset, whichever is earliest (We can also arrange this part of the transfer for you).

*As of the 20th June 2024, there will be a Harbour entry fee to Tanjung Batu Harbour of 10,000 IDR per person when travelling across to Derawan island

Total transfer cost for one person: 2,565,000 IDR + 10,000 IDR Harbour fee

Balikpapan

From Balikpapan airport (BPN) there are daily flights to Berau (BEJ)

Schedule correct at time of posting- please check with airlines directly for the most up to date flight times

(**) With these flights you cannot make a direct transfer to Derawan island, you will need to overnight in Berau and transfer to Derawan the next day.

Most domestic Indonesian airlines don't allow foreign credit cards for booking flights, but you can use websites such as Nusa Trip, Tiket and Skyscanner to find portals to book the tickets yourself.

Bali

Bali's Ngurah Rai International airport (DPS) is one of Indonesia's largest hubs, and you can fly from many airports within Indonesia as well as directly from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, as well as China, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.

Travelers coming from Europe can take flights with a stop in the Middle East or KL / Singapore.

Travelers coming from the USA can take flights with a stop in Hong Kong / Tokyo.

From Bali (DPS) you can fly to Berau (BEJ) with a connection at Balikpapan. This route can be flown with either Lion Air/ Wings, or Citilink. You should be able to purchase the journey as one ticket, you just need to change planes. Currently there are no options that allow you to arrive in Berau before 1pm so you will need to consider a night either in Balikpapan or in Berau town itself. 

If coming from Scuba Junkie Komodo or Scuba Junkie Penida then plan on one night in Bali before your flight to allow you to take an early flight from Bali.

International Arrivals Into Bali Denpasar (DPS)
Citizens of 86 countries can enter Indonesia and buy a 30-day Visa on Arrival (VOA), this can be extended once for a further 30 days. Citizens of 10 ASEAN countries are eligible for the Visa Exemption, which grants you a 30 day stay (non extendable).  Foreign travellers from countries other than the 86 listed countries must first apply for a B211A Tourist Visa prior to entering Bali.  

All visitors to Indonesia need at least 6 months passport validity.
For a list of the full requirements please visit Welcome Back To Bali

It is possible to apply online for your VOA up to 14 days in advance of your arrival here

Tourism Levy for International Arrivals Into Bali Denpasar (DPS)

Commencing February 14th 2024 international arrivals to Bali will be required to pay a one-time Rp 150,000 (approx US$10) fee.

Travellers are encouraged to conveniently settle this payment via the Love Bali website or App prior to their arrival.  Upon payment, a tourism levy voucher will be sent via email, and tourists should store it on their smartphones for scanning at checkpoints in bali Airport and sea ports.

Jakarta

From Jakarta you can fly in to Berau (BEJ) with a connection in Balikpapan with Super AirJet, Lion / Wings air or Batik Air (see above Balikpapan options).

There are daily flights departing early morning from Jakarta that would get you to Berau in time for the transfer over to Derawan on the same day.

Batik Air have released direct flights between Jakarta (CGK) and Berau (BEJ)- These are currently available seven days a week and they depart at 04:45am, arriving in Berau airport at 08:15am.

Kuala Lumpur

From KL there is daily flights direct to Tawau (with either MAS or Air Asia) and then you need to follow the info above from Tawau to Tarakan. 

Alternatively, you can fly direct with Malaysian Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan on Saturdays and Tuesdays. This flight currently departs KUL at 6.00am, landing in Balikpapan at 9am. You can then choose to either get an afternoon flight across to Berau the same day, and we can arrange a pick up from your hotel in Berau town the following morning, or alternatively, you can choose to spend the night in Balikpapan and fly into Berau early the next morning. As long as you land by 1pm, we can arrange a transfer directly from the airport in Berau to the resort on Derawan. 

There are also direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta- from there you can follow the suggestions listed under Jakarta.

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