Lamaru Beach: A Tropical Paradise in East Kalimantan

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Banjarmasin, take Jalan A. Yani (Route 1) heading east. Continue for approximately 150 km until you reach the town of Martapura. From Martapura, turn onto Jalan Trans Kalimantan (Route 1) heading northeast. Follow this road for about 90 km until you reach the intersection at the city of Banjarbaru. Take a right turn onto Jalan Simpang Empat and continue for around 30 km until you see signs for Lamaru Beach. The beach is located directly off the road on your left side. Make sure to check your fuel as there are limited stations along this route.

• Public Transportation

  From Banjarmasin, head to the local bus terminal (Terminal Induk Banjarmasin). Look for buses heading to Balikpapan or Samarinda. Ensure to ask the conductor to drop you off at the Lamaru Beach area. The bus ride will take approximately 5-6 hours, and the fare is usually around IDR 100,000-150,000. Once you arrive at the nearest stop to Lamaru Beach, you may need to take a local ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a short taxi ride to reach the beach directly, which may cost around IDR 20,000-30,000.

• Shared Taxi

  Another option is to take a shared taxi from Banjarmasin to Balikpapan. These can be found at most major terminals. The fare is usually around IDR 250,000-300,000 and takes about 4-5 hours. Once you arrive in Balikpapan, you can take a local public transportation bus or an ojek to get to Lamaru Beach. The additional cost for an ojek ride would be around IDR 30,000.