Lengkuas Island is an island off shore of tanjung Kelayang beach, it takes about 30 minutes from Tanjung kelayang Beach to Lengkuas by boat. This Island is situated in sijuk district.
Lengkuas Island is well known for its old lighthouse which was built in 1882 by the Holland Colony Goverment.
We can see bigger and smallers rock under the sea water. At the east side of lengkuas island we can find Batu Malang Gede Island. This Island has very charming sceneries nad it is suitable for diving, fishing nad science research. We will enjoy very beautiful sceneriesof under sea garden with its inhabitants like various kinds of colorful fishes swim around coral reefs.
There are only 3 people living in Lengkuas. They are the operators of the lighthouse. They are very friendly to each visitor. Please note, the water supply is very limited on this island, although there is a toilet, please use water wisely. This place feels very releks, the wind is blowing very fresh, you can sunbathe and relax on the white sand that surrounds the island under cover of coconut trees.
Lengkuas can be achieved by renting a boat from Tanjung Binga. The rental price of about USD 350 thousand for a single trip is usually spent half the day. Travel time from the beach in the Pacific Islands to Lengkuas only about 30-45 minutes. Boat rental can carry 30-40 people and this is normally used fishing boats for fishing at night. This boat is unique, where there is the framework on both sides of the boat that make this boat to be stable even if sailing in big waves.
Dont forget to visit Babi island (pig island), an empty but beautiful small island. you can do snorkling or find starfish there. And also, a sand island, a very small island that made of sand only. you can only visit this island during the afternoon, because it’s usually covered by seawater during the day. you can find a big red starfish there. Besides those islands I’ve mentioned before, there’re many other small and empty islands you can visit if you still have time to do so.
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