The Invaluable Biota of Nusantara

Bengkulu’s main beach, Pantai Panjang, stretches for approximately 7 km (4.4 miles). It has white sand and good surf. Early morning on a mid to high tide will be the best time for a surf.

In the beach (right in front of Pasir Putih cottage) you can try to ride an Elephant for Rp. 5,000 per one person, but you can try to bargain the ticket for Rp. 10,000 for three people, I’ve tried it and it worked. The elephants to ride are only available on every Sunday, and every national public holiday.

You can find seaside cottages, nice hotels, warung-warung (street stalls) and cafés along the beach. Other recreational facilities are also available such as: swimming pools, tennis court, fishing ponds, etc.

How to get there? You can take yellow angkot (city transport) from Jl. Suprapto to the beach center gate for Rp. 2,000/one person. There is no entrance fee, except on Idul Fitri also known as Lebaran and Idul Adha or Lebaran Haji, the visitors are charged by the for Rp. 1,000 per one person.

Warning: The beach has big waves which are kind of good for surfing, but be careful, it’s rarely suitable for swimming; it’s unsafe for swimming too far out because there are strong currents in some spots.

Address: Jl. Pariwisata, Bengkulu.

Directions: It is located 3 km (1.9 miles) west of Bengkulu city center.