Krakatoa Volcano

After the 1883 eruption, Krakatoa emerged in 1927 from the ancient caldera of Krakatoa which is still active and continues to increase in height at a rate of 20 inches per month. Consisting of Panjang, Sertung and Rakata Islands, the Krakatau Islands have an attraction for tourists, especially researchers as natural laboratories for various scientific disciplines (Geology, Conservation, Biology, Volcanology). Besides the activities of Child of Krakatoa, at sunset it is a very interesting natural panorama to watch. You don’t need a lot of climbing because it’s only light tracking on black sand, just use light and comfortable footwear. Apart from that, in these islands you can find interesting places for swimming/snorkeling, diving and fishing.

Krakatoa is a Nature Conservation Area, so to enter the area you must first obtain a SIMAKSI (Conservation Area Entry Permit) from BKSDA Lampung Tel./Fax.+62-721-703882. Email: bksdalpg@yahoo.com, bksdalpg@gmail.com Depart from Rajabasa Terminal/Length Terminal (Bandar Lampung) using a Bus bound for Kalianda, South Lampung Regency (45 minutes), followed by public transportation to Canti (10 minutes). Or from Bakauheni Harbor use a bus/public transportation that goes to Kalianda (45 minutes), followed by public transportation to Canti. From Canti Pier use a rented motor boat to Krakatau, the route to Sebesi Island can be rented to Krakatau for a maximum of 20 people. Price range 3.2 million rupiah/boat/trip. It takes 1.5 hours from Canti to Sebesi Island and 1.5 hours to Krakatau. Or use a regular boat that sails only 1 time/day, at 07.00 WIB from Sebesi Island to Canti Pier and from Canti Pier to Sebesi Island at 13.00 WIB.