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Teluk Kiluan is like a hidden paradise at the tip of Lampung Province. When visiting Teluk Kilauan, visitors will be presented with views of the beach with turquoise gradations equipped with clear water and coral reefs and ornamental fish that you can see clearly.

Is Teluk Kiluan, which will feature hilly topography and valleys, which is very suitable to be explored. Apart from presenting a beautiful landscape, it turns out that this bay is inhabited by hundreds of dolphins.

Hundreds of bottlenose dolphins and snipper dolphins can easily be found in the middle of the sea. They greet everyone they see warmly with beautiful leaps.

The waters in Kilauan Bay are very rich in fish, so it is often used as a location for reliable anglers to look for prey. The fertility of these waters causes corals to grow well. This is also what causes the Kiluan Bay area to also offer shallow but very beautiful diving spots.

Apart from the beautiful bay, off the coast there is a small island which is also challenging to explore. Explore the beauty of the surface and dive under the water.

Location of Kiluan Bay

Kiluan Bay beach attractions are located in Kiluan Negeri, Kelumbayan, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung province, Indonesia.

From Bandar Lampung City, it will take about 3-4 hours to get to Kilua Bay, with a distance of about 80 km when seen on the map. As for the access to Kiluan Bay, it is still quite difficult because there are several points that have not been touched by development. There is no electricity there and communication signals are still difficult, residents use generators to get a source of electricity.

It’s best to come to Teluk Kiluan during the dry season, when the road is quite friendly and not slippery. When coming with a private car, you should use an off road car such as a jeep or SUV. Avoid using ordinary cars, especially low or automatic chassis.

The ticket price to enter the bay area is IDR 5,000. To reach the offshore island there is a boat taxi fee of IDR 15,000 / person. For those who bring a private car, there is a parking fee of IDR 20,000.

Teluk Kiluan Facilities

In Teluk Kiluan there is a simple Teluk Kiluan inn like a wooden cottage. Some local residents also rent out rooms in their homes for guests who stay overnight, with a homestay concept.

The range of rates for staying per night in Teluk Kiluan starts from IDR 150,000 to IDR 500,000.

Interesting Activities in Kiluan Bay

One of the features of Kiluan Bay is the dolphin attraction in the high seas. Generally, visitors have seen dolphins, whether in zoos, aquariums, or even from documentary films. But of course very few of the visitors have ever seen dolphins darting and dancing on the high seas in their natural habitat.

Seeing the dolphins cheerfully swimming beside the boat and they are close beside our boat is a very pleasant experience. What will definitely be an experience that will never be forgotten. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the dolphin dance in Kiluan Bay.

In Teluk Kiluan there are two types of dolphins. The first species is the bottlenose dolphin, which is larger, gray, and shy. The second species is the long-beak dolphin with a smaller body and likes to jump. Herds of wild dolphins dive freely under the sea.

Both types of dolphins are quite familiar with humans. Dolphins like to approach boats or ships that are passing in the sea. From afar, the dolphin’s fin looks like a sub’s antenna. Once close, the dolphins jumped, took turns diving, and drowned, almost no distance from the boat. They seem to compete to show themselves to humans and be easily touched. The dolphin looks very cute.

That said, the dolphin population in Kiluan Bay is the largest population in Asia. Even in the world.

Island Hopping

Apart from boating to see wild dolphins, visitors can also go around the island by Katir Boat while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Kelapa Island or also known as Kiluan Island is another destination in Kiluan Bay. The island is often another top destination when it comes to the bay. On the island which covers only about 6 hectares, visitors can enjoy the beauty of a small island in the middle of the bay. The trip to this island only takes 10-15 minutes by riding a jukung from Kiluan Negeri Village. The crossing fee is around IDR 250,000. However, with a maximum capacity of up to 20 visitors, it will cost around IDR 15,000 per person.

Swimming in the lagoon

Another feature of Teluk Kiluan is Laguna Gayau. The Suering Lagoon is considered a natural swimming pool located behind the Bukit Kiluan Bay. For bay visitors, a stop over to Laguna Gayau is a must.

Although it is often used as the second priority visit destination, this destination is no less interesting. In fact, it is even more challenging and exotic. A giant blue “swimming pool”, which is formed by the natural contours of the rocks and water in the sea. The hole in the rock, the length is not less than five meters. The splash of sea water from the hole that hits the face and body, feels soothing to feeling tired and tired. The bottom line is this lagoon is very pleasant.

That is why many tourists take advantage of the splash of water to be immortalized as their photo background.

Snorkeling

The best snorkeling spot in this place is in the area near Kelapa Island, about 15 minutes by boat from Teluk Kiluan. Snorkeling spots on Kelapa Island, Kiluan Bay is also near the shoreline. Because it is close to the beach, there are many people who are not very good at snorkeling accidentally stepping on the reef. This spot has various types of attractive ornamental fish. Also found many blue starfish.

Divers must be a little careful because of the shallow position of the coral reefs. If you are not alert, when the big waves the sea waves will easily knock the diver into the coral reefs. Not only the body scratched by the coral, but the coral reef will also be damaged.

Waiting for Sunset

Not to be missed is enjoying the sunset from Teluk Kiluan. Sunset on this beach is very well known among domestic and foreign travelers. All eyes of visitors will be amazed by the beauty of Kiluan Lampung Bay Beach. The beauty of the bay is so legendary, especially at dusk. Sitting on the edge of the beach enjoying the breeze as the sun begins to set. Accompanied by the distinctive sound of Teluk Kiluan Beach. Visitors will not be able to forget the sensation of this amazingly beautiful sunset. Not a few are willing to play until evening and even stay overnight to get the best moment. This is why many residents are willing to rent out rooms in their homes for visitors to stay overnight. In order to enjoy the perfect beach view at sunset.

Things to Do near Kiluan Bay

For visitors who plan to have a long vacation in the Lampung area, it is certainly not enough to only visit one object. Still related to beach tourism, visitors can choose to continue their visit the next day to Dodo Lagoon. The lagoon which is still counted as 1 area is 1.3 km from the Kiluan Bay.

Another beach attraction that is no less unique is the shark tooth beach. The beach like in this avatar country is filled with rocky protrusions like the former battlefield of an earth-controlling avatar. This unique panati is 12 km from Teluk Kiluan. Thus, we can give a review about Teluk Kiluan Lampung. hopefully it can be used as a starting point for colleagues who will plan a visit to this beautiful bay. Happy traveling!

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