Guidebook for Balikpapan

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Guidebook for Balikpapan

Food Scene

Ocean's Resto Balikpapan
18 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
Restoran Kepiting Kenari
No.4 Jalan Marsma R. Iswahyudi
Coto Makassar Klandasan Hj. Kasim
9 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
Nasi Kuning Haji Daud
Jalan Letjen Soeprapto
THE BEACH HOUSE Balikpapan
Lilas Restoran
Bondy Bakery & Ice Cream
Dinasti Restoran
Tip Top Rumah Makan
No.1 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
OPEN HOUSE a hilltop house with amazing view
No.88 Jl. Markoni Atas
Their famous for mantau, and also deer meet. A unique taste for your tongue.
Blue Sky Hotel Balikpapan
No.1 Jl. Letjen Suprapto
Their famous for mantau, and also deer meet. A unique taste for your tongue.

Parks & Nature

Penangkaran Buaya
Go see rescued orangutans and sun bears in their natural habitat before they are returned to the wild. You can roam around for the day or stay at the eco lodge for a few nights and experience the wildlife in the jungle. You can also do a 2 week or 4 week volunteering course, where you can help out with the animals. It is about a 1 hour journey by car from the city centre and if you stay the night or volunteer you will need out door equipment such as walking boots, spare clothes, insect repellent etc. Rp.500,000 IRP donation for day visit, e-mail and they can arrange transport for you.
KWPLH BALIKPAPAN (Sun Bear Conservation)
Go see rescued orangutans and sun bears in their natural habitat before they are returned to the wild. You can roam around for the day or stay at the eco lodge for a few nights and experience the wildlife in the jungle. You can also do a 2 week or 4 week volunteering course, where you can help out with the animals. It is about a 1 hour journey by car from the city centre and if you stay the night or volunteer you will need out door equipment such as walking boots, spare clothes, insect repellent etc. Rp.500,000 IRP donation for day visit, e-mail and they can arrange transport for you.
Pantai Lamaru
Margo Mulyo
Bangkirai Hills Balikpapan
wana wisata km 10

Entertainment & Activities

Caribbean Island Water park
Jalan Ruhui Rahayu

Sightseeing

Monpera
No.1 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
Taman Bekapai
86 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman

Shopping

new mall with department store, cinema, pool table, cafe, restaurant and bookstore. Starbucks Coffee has outdoor smoking areas. Supermarket found in the basement, near the ATM centre.
(BSB) Balikpapan
No.47 Jalan Jenderal Sudirman
new mall with department store, cinema, pool table, cafe, restaurant and bookstore. Starbucks Coffee has outdoor smoking areas. Supermarket found in the basement, near the ATM centre.
This is the most popular shopping mall in Balikpapan. Located at the centre of the city and it is a must visit for visitors.
The Plaza Balikpapan
No.1 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman
This is the most popular shopping mall in Balikpapan. Located at the centre of the city and it is a must visit for visitors.

Drinks & Nightlife

Red Square
Rende Vu
No. 2 Jl. Brigjen Ery Suparjan
Color Beat
3 Jl. Letjen Suprapto

Getting Around

It is advisable to call for their call center, tell your location and wait the call center arrange their unit to pick you up. It is uncommon to wait for empty taxis on the street because they usually stop and wait for orders from their call center. List of taxi companies and their call center number: City Taxi (+62 542 743417) or (+62 542 8520001) Mawar (+62 542 874545) Kalung Mas (+62 542 762222) Globalindo Taxi (+62 542 878787)
Taxi Blue Bird. PO
It is advisable to call for their call center, tell your location and wait the call center arrange their unit to pick you up. It is uncommon to wait for empty taxis on the street because they usually stop and wait for orders from their call center. List of taxi companies and their call center number: City Taxi (+62 542 743417) or (+62 542 8520001) Mawar (+62 542 874545) Kalung Mas (+62 542 762222) Globalindo Taxi (+62 542 878787)