Lihukan
Island is one of popular tourist destination in South Sulawesi. The existence
of white sand and marine life is so amazing. If you love to dive, the island
becomes the perfect choice to visit because the beach becomes a paradise for
divers. You can explore underwater life with colorful fish and coral reef. Snorkeling
and diving become more fun because the clear water will give you clear vision.
The uniqueness of Lihukan
Island is come from Sikas Naga or Nikas Dragon. It is kind of a rare plant in
the world. Besides that, if you want to know how to create a ship of pinisi,
you can find the workers at the east of Bira. They make the ship by instinct
because the experience they have come from generation to generation.
Location
Lihukan Island lies at Tanjung
Bira, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. You have to through Tanjung Bira before you
visit the island. From Makassar City, the island can be reached for about 3 – 4
hours by driving. Then, you can rent a boat from Tanjung Bira to Lihukan by
paying IDR300,000 or US$30 in Kapongkolang Street which is take around 45 minutes.
Accommodations
Commonly, the tourist who visits
Lihukan Island doesn’t stay in the island because there are only few guest
houses. Most of them will stay in the Tanjung Bira and spend their time in
Lihukan although only a day. Besides that, the facilities in the island are not
adequate. Thus, you need to bring snacks and drinking from outside.
Activities
Lihukan Island is one of
favorite tourist destination in South Sulawesi. Thus, don’t be surprise when
you find local and international tourist there. Besides that, there are many
travel agents that offer a tour in the island. The clear water and white sand
are the main attraction. You can play sand, sun-bathe, or just sit under the tree.
Not only these activities, you may
want to see beautiful coral reef and fish. You can snorkel and dive. It can be
unforgettable experience as you visit Lihukan Island. To get easy
accommodations, you can take travel agent with complete snorkeling and diving
equipment. If you unwilling to do these activities, you can swim around the
island to feel the fresh and clear water.
Everyone who visits the island
wants to relax and refresh their mind. Most of them love to do water
activities. But, because the current of underwater a bit strong, you may not
swim too far from the coastline. You also must be careful because there are sea
snakes. Thus, you have to obey the rule in order to get the safety.
Visiting Lihukan Island in the
low season will give you chance to be more comfortable because only few visitors
visit the island. You can go there with your friends, family or your spouse. As
you arrive there, you will surprise because you will be welcomed by incredible
scenery. That is why Lihukan well-known as nirvana for divers from around the
world.
Pictures
taken from www.klikunic.net
