Must-see attractions in Banyak Islands

  • Pulau Bangkaru

    Banyak Islands

    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…

  • Pulau Tuangku

    Banyak Islands

    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,…

  • Pulau Palambak Besar

    Banyak Islands

    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…

  • Pulau Sikandang

    Banyak Islands

    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…

  • Pulau Balai

    Banyak Islands

    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…

  • Pulau Tailana

    Banyak Islands

    The small island of Pulau Tailana is renowned for reefs that are waves of colour. The island has a popular guesthouse.

  • Pulau Laman

    Banyak Islands

    There’s good snorkelling between Pulau Laman and Pulau Laureh, with some remarkable growths of vivid blue coral.

  • Pulau Ragu-Ragu

    Banyak Islands

    Offers some excellent snorkelling. Dugongs are sometimes sighted in the mornings off the island’s north shore.

  • Pulau Lambodong

    Banyak Islands

    Uninhabited small island with white sandy beach, popular with day trippers from neighbouring Banyak islands.

  • Pulau Asok

    Banyak Islands

    A crescent-shaped, uninhabited island with pristine beaches on either side as well as excellent snorkelling.

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