2025 Kutai Kartanegara Regency Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

#asiabudgetchallenge 📸 Destination: Coconut Beach, Samboja, Kalimantan Timur 💲Budget: IDR 10,000–25,000 (~RM3–RM7) for entrance or parking fees; additional for food or local transport 🔆 Travel Tip: Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience. Bring your own snacks and drinks, as food stalls may be limited. If you’re into photography or nature walks, sunrise and sunset offer magical lighting and peaceful vibes. 📝 Coconut Beach (Pantai Kelapa) in Samboja is a peaceful stretch of coastline located about 1 hour’s drive (±50 km) from Balikpapan city. This lesser-known beach is lined with swaying coconut trees, offering natural shade and a truly relaxed vibe. Popular among locals but rarely crowded, it’s ideal for laid-back picnics, beach games, or simply enjoying the sea breeze. The beach also has a gentle slope, making it suitable for families with kids. It’s not just the beach — the road trip itself is scenic, passing through rural Kalimantan landscapes, giving you a taste of East Borneo’s charm. #asiabudgetchallenge

#indonesiatrip Ladang Budaya Tenggarong It’s good place to bring your family here. It have good view and clean. They have mini zoo, flaying fox, Paint ball area. There is also traditional house that you can rent to stay. It’s better if you bring your own food and drink. Its many place to sit and having rest in this area. If you come in the mid-day bring hat or umbrella to cover you from the sun.

#indonesiatrip Great place to relax and go for a hike through the untouched jungle/rainforest. Amazing views and scenery from the canopy bridge, as well as very nice hiking trails. Some of the trails are however not marked super well so be prepared to search a bit. Bring lots of water of course! Well worth any visit even though it’s quite the drive, definitely recommended!