North Kalimantan Province is new province in Indonesia that became official in 2012. Tanjung Selor is the capital. The province is developing fast, including the tourism. Many tourism facilities
City and Regencies of North Kalimantan Province
North Kalimantan is divided into 1 city and 4 regencies that are Bulungan Regency (Tanjung Selor, the capital of the province is located in this regency), Nunukan Regency, Malinau Regency, Tana Tidung Regency, and Tarakan City.
How to Get In
You can get into North Kalimantan Province by plane, by boat, or by car. Tarakan is the main entrance to the province with airport and international ferry port available in the city. Although the province bordered with Malaysia, international land crossing is not available. If you want to get in by road, it should be from Indonesia’s territory.
Popular Destinations
North Kalimantan is well known for their preserved nature. The nature is highly protected but fun activities are offered by official organizations. One popular destination for nature lovers is Kayan Mentarang National Park at Bulungan Regency. The other nature charms are Tanah Kuning Beach, Semolon Waterfall, Batu Lamampu Beach, White Mountain, and Sesayap River Protected Forest.
Tarakan has many tourism sites including Mangrove and Bekantan Conserve Area, Orchid Garden, Crocodile Captivity Juwata, Amal Beach, Japanese Funeral Museum, and Australia Monument
will give the comfort needed by tourists as well as all uniqueness you hardly find elsewhere.
from Singapore and Australia take stop in this port. From South and Central Sulawesi, travel by car or bus is also the option.
National Marine Park is the world famous diving site. A different option is Minahasa Highland. You can visit the flower town named Tomohon and continue the journey to clime Lokon Mountain. When visiting Tomohon, tourist could find local market that sold dishes made from dog and bat. Lake Tondano
and Tangkoko National Park complete the list.
, the province also has one of the tribes that are so popular is Batak.
. In addition, there are also some other tourist destinations such as Maimun Palace, Tjong A Fie Building, Sinabung Mountain, Rahmat International Wildlife Museum
, and more.
traditions that make people say ‘wow’.
, Tanjung Puting National Park, Kota Waringin Timur Forest group, Bukit Sapat Hawung, and the other natural reserves. Orang Utan is endemic endangered species that you can meet.
such as Tajahan Tjilik Riwut and The Wreck of Onrust Ship.
to picking best gemstone for souvenir.
and Banjarbaru. The regencies are Banjar, Balangan, Barito Kuala, Central Hulu Sungai, North Hulu Sungai, South Hulu Sungai, Kotabaru, Tabalong, Tapin, Tanah Bumbu, and Tanah Laut.
from major cities in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Jogjakarta, Bali, and Makasar. You can also get in by ship at Banjarmasin port. From surrounding Kalimantan, you can get in by bus or car.
city where you can find beautiful diamonds and other gemstones. Meratus mountainous range is the destination to enjoy enchanted nature and Dayak Bukit tradition. The other natural destinations are including wetland area at Nagara, Amandit River for bamboo rafting, and sacred hill at Loksado.
as the capital, the other cities and regencies work hard in promoting their unique culture and nature.
Airport in Balikpapan 
is the main domestic and international gateway to this province. East Kalimantan also has several airports but only serve domestic flights. In the future, tourists could get in at Samarinda after the construction of international airport finish. For ship transport, Balikpapan port and Samarinda port are the gateway.
Archipelago at Berau, Unmul Botanical Garden
at Samarinda, crocodile breeding in Balikpapan, deer breeding at Penajam, and Bukit Bangkirai Forest at Kutai Kartanegara. Cultural attractions are another charm. In the popular list is Dayak Pampang Kampong at Samarinda and Kedaton Kutai Kartanegara in Tenggarong.
does not have international entrance so international tourist
should enter another city first and then continue to West Sulawesi by plane and arrive at Tampa Padang Airport. The other choice is to get in at Belang-Belang Bakekeng Mamuju Port from Surabaya and Balikpapan. By road from South Sulawesi, you can take car or bus.
. The regencies are Banggai, Banggai Islands, Banggai Laut, Buol, Donggala, Toli-Toli, Poso, Morowali, North Morowali, Sigi, Parigi Moutong, and Tojo Una-Una.
is quiet province that rich of history and fabulous wildlife. In the past, powerful kingdoms were rules the archipelago with their great marine armada. In the era of European colonialism
, Maluku is very busy area as the center of spices. The tourism in this province is not so famous but actually hiding something very special.
and diving are must to do because the underwater is magical.