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Motorised transport is banned from all three islands – you get around on foot, by bicycle or by horse-cart. Bicycles can be hired for Rp. 10,000 – 15,000 / hour, or you can get much better daily rates. Horse-carts, known as ‘Cidomos’, charge according to distance. Agree the price before you leave with a bit of friendly bargaining. The walk around Trawangan takes anything from 90 minutes to all day, depending on your pace… it’s about 8 km in circumference.
To get between the islands, you can either charter a local boat for around Rp.155,000, or take the twice daily ‘Hopping’ boat which costs just Rp. 20,000 per person. Ask at your hotel or at the harbour for the latest schedules.
Despite the fact that the islands are only a few hundred meters apart, DO NOT attempt to swim between them – currents are deceptively strong. This is no problem when snorkeling near to the shore, but further out you can get swept away. |
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