Island HoppingEmerald Sanctuary

Chicas Sandbar & Leebong Mangrove Forest

Pegantungan waters, South Belitung
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Best Time to Visit: Morning to afternoon during Leebong Island tours
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Highlights & Heritage of Chicas Sandbar & Leebong Mangrove Forest

Chicas Sandbar is an untouched marine sanctuary where water clarity reveals ripples of golden sand beneath translucent shallows. Encircling the inlet are ancient mangrove ecosystems with stilt root networks that shelter tropical bird species and juvenile marine life. A boat ride through these serene mangrove corridors provides unparalleled peace and mindfulness away from urban hustle.

Unmissable Highlights & Experiences:

Powdery soft sandbank immersed in mirror-smooth emerald sea
Scenic wooden boat cruise through lush, pristine mangrove rivers
Birdwatching opportunities for endemic kingfishers and sea eagles

Photography Tips & Recommended Angles

Capture the reflection of dense mangrove foliage on the glass-like water surface.
Shoot drone footage showing the transition from mangrove forests to luminous shallow sandbars.

Popular Traveler Activities

Mangrove boat safariSandbar strollingBirdwatchingDrone filming
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Tour Packages Visiting Chicas Sandbar & Leebong Mangrove Forest

Book an all-inclusive private trip with complete itineraries covering this destination:

1-Day Leebong Private Island Luxury Escape
Private TripPrivate Island
4.97(68)
1 Full Day

1-Day Leebong Private Island Luxury Escape

Exclusive Private Eco-Island Retreat

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
Private return boat crossing through emerald mangrove waterways
Explore disappearing sandbars of Pulau Pasir Chicas
Unlimited island water sports: sea kayaks, paddleboards & bicycles
From / person(~$46 USD)
Rp 730,000
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3D2N Belitung Romantic Honeymoon & Private Beachfront Villa
Romantic RetreatHoneymoon & Couples
4.99(82)
3 Days 2 Nights

3D2N Belitung Romantic Honeymoon & Private Beachfront Villa

An Intimate Island Getaway for Two

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
Romantic beachfront candlelit dinner with fresh seafood and flower setup
100% Private chartered boat for romantic outer island hopping
Resort ocean suite with floral honeymoon bed welcome
From / person(~$211 USD)
Rp 3,380,000
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3D2N Belitung Granite Islands & Leebong Private Island Combo
Private TripBest Island Combo
4.97(88)
3 Days 2 Nights

3D2N Belitung Granite Islands & Leebong Private Island Combo

The Best of Northern & Southern Waters

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
Day 1: 5-Island Hopping to Lengkuas Lighthouse and coral snorkeling
Day 2: Full-day retreat on Leebong Private Island with kayaking & paddleboarding
Stroll disappearing tidal sandbars in both north and south waters
From / person(~$137 USD)
Rp 2,190,000
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Kirana Pier (Lenggang Snail House)

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