Trips to Uninhabited Berhala Island fit for Snorkeling and Fishing

Berhala Island is one beautiful island located in Indonesia, which became a favorite tourist destination for local and foreign tourists. As a marine tourism destination, Berhala island enclosed two small islands, namely Sokong Nenek island and Sokong Kakek island. The island has good-looking underwater panoramas fit for snorkeling, diving, and fishing. The island has a tomb of a king named Datuk Paduka Jambi Berhala because of this the pure island has been named as Berhala island, located in Riau province, south Indonesia.

Beautifully Berhala Island, Indonesia. Credit nudwi.wordpress.com.

Travelers who have planned to Berhala Island can start from Jambi to Nipah Panjang through overland long 150 Km takes time four hours. The unfortunate condition of the road is bad after passing the city of Jambi, and many semi-permanent bridges in Tanjung Jabung hold up the trip.

Headed for the island have to use boats and no tourist boats, but instead can use fishing boats fishing boats belong local residents. We recommend going to the island with friends can save the cost of renting fishing boats.

The trip to the island continued using a speed boat from Batanghari river with a travel time 45 minutes. Rates of renting a speedboat for a round-trip are $20 per person.

Arriving in the destination, the tired of long travel time for the Island have disappeared because see the beauty the natural landscapes on the Berhala island. White sand, blue sky, clear sea water, large rocks and a gentle breeze describe a paradise in the earth will never forget it and can't find in other places. On top of the island, there is a lighthouse. That can be used to observe and see the wide view to the beauty of the island.

Waiting for sunset you can enjoy the wonderful view on the seashore, taking pictures, build castle sand, drink coconut, walks around the island safely or just lay down taking a rest after long four hours trip. Don't miss, at night you can see when the crab and sea turtles walk on the seashore, and they will have an unforgettable moment.

Seashore of Berhala Island. Credit nudwi.wordpress.com.

As a tourist attraction, the island has good electricity, gazebos, dock, main hall for gathering place, 16 lodges, and stores, so don't worry if you planned to stay overnight. Nevertheless, unfortunately, lodges don't provide beds, so we advised bringing a sleeping bag and enough food and drink to save expenditure.

Not far from the island, there is the turtle island wherein each year, the turtle will land on the island to lay eggs. To arrive the turtle island shall engage a small motor boat called Pompong and takes 15 minutes.

Sokong Nenek island, 20 meters from Berhala island there is an uninhabited cave. And in the area around the island is a great spot for diving or snorkeling. Whereas in Sokong Kakek island covered with trees and plants surrounded by big rocks, the island is perfect spots for fishing location.

Huge rocks around the Island. Credit nudwi.wordpress.com.

Today Indonesian money (Rupiah) fell against Dollar. It means perfect time for a vacation to Indonesia enjoys the beauty of tropical nature with many tourist destinations and one of them is a Berhala island. If you have difficulty goes there because don't know the direction, can book tourism services for $40 from Riau or Medan. You can plan a tour to visit Indonesia with friends and book a plane ticket with destination Indonesia.

People traveled through Indonesia doesn't have to Bali, many other tourist destinations more natural and peaceful that must be traced and visited. If you are bored with Bali, try visiting Berhala island, Riau.