Overview
Balikpapan is a relatively clean city with clear blue skies, serving as the financial centre of Kalimantan and a gateway to the new capital. It offers a relaxed pace, beaches like Manggar and Lamaru, and river safaris on the Mahakam River.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Transport
Airport taxis cost a fixed fare starting from Rp 70,000 to the city centre (as of March 2016).
Weather
Tropical rainforest climate, rain year-round, average temperature 26–27°C.