Covered in dense jungle, Pulau Tuangku is the largest of the Banyak Islands. Surfers head to Ujung Lolok, the headland at the south of the island, complete with several world-class breaks. In the northern part of the island is Haloban, a friendly village; Suka Makmur, a Christian village, is further south. With a guide it’s possible to summit Gunung Tiusa (313m), for an epic view of the surrounding islands (five hours return), and visit a cave full of stalagmites.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This largish island with pristine beaches takes a couple of hours to walk around. It's one of the most popular places to stay with several guesthouses set…
13.79 MILES
The second-largest of the Banyak Islands, Pulau Bangkaru is home to a turtle conservation project, so visits are strictly controlled and you’re only…
11.35 MILES
Rather out of the way, this medium-sized island is covered in coconut trees, and has a couple of jungle paths you can walk and a gorgeous stretch of beach…
6.87 MILES
The small island of Pulau Tailana is renowned for reefs that are waves of colour. The island has a popular guesthouse.
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There’s good snorkelling between Pulau Laman and Pulau Laureh, with some remarkable growths of vivid blue coral.
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A crescent-shaped, uninhabited island with pristine beaches on either side as well as excellent snorkelling.
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One of two inhabited islands in the Banyaks, connected to the mainland by frequent public boats. It has no attractions of its own, but has a mellow…
4.88 MILES
Offers some excellent snorkelling. Dugongs are sometimes sighted in the mornings off the island’s north shore.
Nearby Banyak Islands attractions
4.88 MILES
Offers some excellent snorkelling. Dugongs are sometimes sighted in the mornings off the island’s north shore.
5.39 MILES
There’s good snorkelling between Pulau Laman and Pulau Laureh, with some remarkable growths of vivid blue coral.
6.63 MILES
Uninhabited small island with white sandy beach, popular with day trippers from neighbouring Banyak islands.
6.73 MILES
A crescent-shaped, uninhabited island with pristine beaches on either side as well as excellent snorkelling.
6.87 MILES
The small island of Pulau Tailana is renowned for reefs that are waves of colour. The island has a popular guesthouse.
8.26 MILES
This largish island with pristine beaches takes a couple of hours to walk around. It's one of the most popular places to stay with several guesthouses set…
11.35 MILES
Rather out of the way, this medium-sized island is covered in coconut trees, and has a couple of jungle paths you can walk and a gorgeous stretch of beach…
12.33 MILES
One of two inhabited islands in the Banyaks, connected to the mainland by frequent public boats. It has no attractions of its own, but has a mellow…