- Island hopping tours depart conveniently from Tanjung Kelayang pier aboard motorized traditional wooden boats with licensed local captains.
- Pulau Lengkuas features a historic 19th-century Dutch cast-iron lighthouse and vibrant shallow coral gardens teeming with marine life.
- Pulau Pasir is an ephemeral sandbar that emerges exclusively during low tide, offering unforgettable sightings of cushion starfish.
- All Nusataway private boat tours include certified life vests, sanitized snorkeling masks, fins, and first-aid kits.
1. The Magic of Belitung's Northern Archipelago
No journey to Belitung Island is complete without spending a full day cruising between its pristine outer atolls. Starting from Tanjung Kelayang harbor, a gentle 25-minute cruise across turquoise waters takes you into an enchanting archipelago of uninhabited islands framed by granite formations.
Unlike crowded speedboats in other tourist destinations, Belitung's traditional boats glide comfortably across shallow lagoons, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural silence of the sea.
2. Pulau Lengkuas & The Historic 1882 Lighthouse
The undisputed highlight of the cruise is Pulau Lengkuas. Rising majestically above white sands and palm trees stands an iconic 62-meter cast-iron lighthouse built by Dutch engineers in 1882 during the reign of King Willem III.
The surrounding reef is a marine sanctuary filled with blue-tipped corals, sea anemones, clownfish, and schools of needlefish. The water is so transparent that you can spot marine life directly from the boat deck.
Please help preserve our UNESCO marine biosphere: do not step on fragile coral heads and never remove marine creatures from the water.
3. Pulau Pasir: Tidal Sandbar & Starfish Viewing
Pulau Pasir (Sand Island) is a magical ephemeral sand island that only exists for a few hours each day during low tide. When the tide recedes, a sparkling white sandbank emerges in the middle of the ocean.
Here, visitors regularly observe large, harmless red cushion starfish (Protoreaster nodosus) resting peacefully in shallow water pools. It offers one of the most unique photo backdrops in Southeast Asia.
4. Kelayang Cave & The Hidden Blue Lagoon
Pulau Kelayang features a dramatic granite cavern. Walking through a short tropical trail leads you into a subterranean chamber formed by giant interlocking boulders, illuminated by natural sunbeams reflecting off a crystal blue tidal lagoon.
5. Maritime Safety, Captain Licensing, & Gear
Nusataway operates strictly under Indonesian Port Authority (KSOP) maritime safety regulations. Every boat is equipped with licensed life vests, lifebuoys, first aid kits, and piloted by captains born and raised on these waters.
Can children join the island hopping tour?
Yes! Children love the calm sandy shallows of Pulau Pasir and Lengkuas. Child-sized life vests are provided for all young guests.
Is lunch included during island hopping?
Yes, our private full-day island packages include an authentic fresh seafood lunch served under shaded pavilions on Pulau Kepayang or prepared picnic-style.
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1D Island Hopping & Lengkuas Private Tour
Charter our traditional wooden boat exclusively for your party with certified local captain, snorkel gear, and island permits.
Starting from Rp 810,000 (~$51 USD) / person (Private Trip)
Includes private vehicle, KSOP-certified boat charter, snorkeling gear, and English-speaking concierge.
Triono Hidayat
Founder of Nusataway & Local Travel Specialist
Native Belitung islander and Founder of Nusataway (CV. Satu Karya Muda), dedicated to curating authentic private journeys and sustainable coastal travel since 2018.
