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Tanjung Kelayang Beach & Garuda Rock

Sijuk District, Northwest Belitung (30 mins from town center)
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Best Time to Visit: Morning before boarding boats
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Highlights & Heritage of Tanjung Kelayang Beach & Garuda Rock

Designated as a Special Economic Zone (KEK) and key geosite within the UNESCO Global Geopark Belitong, Tanjung Kelayang serves as the official launch point for all hopping boats. Offshore lies Batu Garuda, a miraculous natural monolith whose weathering over millions of years has sculpted the distinct beak and wings of an eagle looking out across the sea.

Unmissable Highlights & Experiences:

Official UNESCO Global Geopark harbor for private island hopping vessels
Iconic Batu Garuda offshore granite formation resembling an eagle head
Crescent-shaped white sandy shoreline with modern harbor facilities

Photography Tips & Recommended Angles

Frame Batu Garuda from the shoreline with colorful moored wooden boats in the foreground.
Take aerial drone photos of the curved jetty protruding into the multi-toned turquoise waters.

Popular Traveler Activities

Boarding island hopping toursBatu Garuda sightseeingBeach walkingSunset watching
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Tour Packages Visiting Tanjung Kelayang Beach & Garuda Rock

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3D2N Iconic Belitung Island Hopping & Granite Coast
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4.96(128)
3 Days 2 Nights

3D2N Iconic Belitung Island Hopping & Granite Coast

The Signature Belitung Getaway

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
Private boat charter across 5 pristine outer islands
Climb or view the historic 1882 Dutch Lighthouse at Lengkuas Island
Snorkeling in crystal-clear calm seas with marine life
From / person(~$121 USD)
Rp 1,940,000
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4D3N Complete Belitung & East Belitung Laskar Pelangi
Private TripSignature Tour
4.98(94)
4 Days 3 Nights

4D3N Complete Belitung & East Belitung Laskar Pelangi

The Ultimate All-Island Expedition

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
East Belitung Cultural Tour (Laskar Pelangi School & Andrea Hirata Museum)
Manggar City of 1001 Coffee Shops & Vihara Dewi Kwan Im
Full-day 5-island hopping and reef snorkeling around Lengkuas
From / person(~$149 USD)
Rp 2,380,000
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2D1N Express Weekend Escape Belitung
Private TripQuick Weekend
4.94(76)
2 Days 1 Night

2D1N Express Weekend Escape Belitung

Maximum Paradise in Minimum Time

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
100% Private chartered boat to 5 outer islands and Lengkuas Lighthouse
Snorkel vibrant coral gardens with clownfish and sea turtles
Stroll the tidal sandbar of Sand Island (Pulau Pasir)
From / person(~$74 USD)
Rp 1,190,000
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1-Day Private Lengkuas Island Hopping & Snorkeling Expedition
Private TripDay Trip
4.95(92)
1 Full Day

1-Day Private Lengkuas Island Hopping & Snorkeling Expedition

The Essential Outer Island Day Cruise

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
100% Private chartered wooden boat with licensed captain and KSOP permit
Step onto historic Lengkuas Island and photograph the 1882 Dutch Lighthouse
Snorkeling in crystal-clear calm seas with clownfish and sea fans
From / person(~$30 USD)
Rp 480,000
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