Explore the Enchanting Pulau Sikantan

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start your journey from Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. Head west on Jl. Sisingamangaraja towards Jl. Adam Malik. Continue on Jl. Adam Malik until you reach Jl. T. Amir Hamzah. Follow signs for Jalan Lintas Sumatera (Sumatra Highway) and stay on this road for approximately 4-5 hours, depending on traffic conditions. You will pass through various towns, including Binjai and Pematang Siantar. Once you reach Labuhanbatu, follow signs to Tanjung Sarang Elang. Use GPS to navigate to Pulau Sikantan's coordinates: 2.5091649, 100.1619049.

• Public Transportation

  To travel by public transportation, take a bus from Medan to Rantauprapat, which is the nearest major town to Pulau Sikantan. Buses depart from various terminals in Medan, such as Terminal Amplas or Terminal Pinang Baris. The journey takes about 4-5 hours. Once you arrive in Rantauprapat, hire a local taxi or ojek (motorcycle taxi) to take you to Tanjung Sarang Elang. From there, you can reach Pulau Sikantan either by walking or by taking a local boat if available. Ensure you ask the taxi driver for the best way to reach the island, as local knowledge is invaluable.

• Boat

  If you are already in Tanjung Sarang Elang, you can take a local boat to Pulau Sikantan. Check with local fishermen or boat operators for availability and schedules. The cost for a boat ride may vary, but expect to pay around 50,000 to 100,000 IDR (approximately $3 to $7) for a round trip. Ensure you negotiate the price before boarding and confirm the duration of the trip, which typically takes about 15-30 minutes depending on the sea conditions.