Bakauheni Travel Guide
This port city is an important gate of entry for the Indonesian island of Sumatra. On the island's southern side, just a short distance from the island of Java, Bakauheni is within easy reach of Jakarta.
- Worth It?
- A visit to Bakauheni is necessary for travelers arriving on Sumatra from Java by sea, but isn't worth the visit solely as a tourist destination.
- What to Do
- make use of the ferry terminal.
- Best Time to Go
- during the April to October dry season.
- How Long?
- A few hours is all that's needed.
There are not any outright attractions in Bakauheni, and travelers are most likely to continue on to more prominent cities on Sumatra. The island features a rugged, volcanic landscape that appeals to adventure and outdoor loving travelers. Scuba diving, hiking and wildlife watching are favorite activities.
The nearest city of interest is Bandar Lampung, the provincial capital that can be reached by car in two hours. Attractions in the capital include the Way Kambas Elephant Training Center and Lampung Bay with its sheer cliffs.
Travel to Bakauheni - Getting There
As one of Sumatra's gateway towns, Bakauheni has plenty of transportation options. From Jakarta on the island of Java you can arrange a transfer by car to Merak port (1 hour, 30 minutes). From here it is a straightforward 2-hour ferry ride across the Sunda Strait to Bakauheni. Tourists can make use of the car ferry to bring a rental car from Jakarta.
Bakauheni Things to Do
Bakauheni Attractions
Side trips from Bakauheni
- Elephant Training Center
- outside of Banda Lampung, the elephant training center stages elephant shows (including soccer matches) and offers rides.
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