Adventures with Dolphin in Teluk Kiluan

Adventure With Dolphins – Dolphins (Dolphin)

(103 ' 40 ' BT till 105 ° E 50 ' and ' 03 ' 45 ' LS till 06 ' 45 ')

Location: Bight Pekon (Village) Kiluan Kelumbayan, Kecamatan Negeri, LampungRegency Tanggamus

Coordinates GPS: S 5.749252 E 105.192740

Mileage: approximately 80 Km from the city of Bandar Lampung (CA. 3-4Jam)

Nature tourism Island/Bay Kiluan in Pekon (village) Kiluan Kelumbayan, KecamatanNegeri, Lampung Regency Tanggamus, suitable for tourists who are fond ofadventure. The topography is hilly and berlembah interesting to explore. The journey to the Gulf of Kiluan is already a challenge for tourists. Road on the West coast of Sumatra was not too smooth so that the necessary skills in driving a motor vehicle topass through.

The beach on the Gulf of Kiluan are suitable to be used as a "Getaway Destination". On the beach there is a Hut or home staging is a pretty decent place to stay travelers.

History Of Kiluan

Regarding the history or origins of the kiluan. Actually a lot of legend which tells the story of Kiluan, but there is one legend which until now still outstanding and trusted by the local community. The legend dates back to the era of the beginning of the collapse of Majapahit Kingdom and Islam in Indonesia. In the beginning there is asymbolism or community Pekon onions, known for an extremely high performer forthe accounts. He named Raden Mas Arya originating from the region of Banten orMalacca. Raden Wijaya was very Brave known Anta. However, many of her relativeswho displeased him and sought to kill him.

Therefore, Raden Wijaya Anta finally ask her relatives who wanted to kill himself in order to take her to the island which is currently called the island Kiluan. So, he can only be killed on the island, Raden Wijaya Anta next on the island. Because the accounts were not invincible, he can tell when his end will come.

Supposedly, the dolphins in the Bay of Kiluan is the largest in Asia. In fact, in the world.Interested tourists watched from the dolphins in its natural Habitat can rent Boat Katir.If lucky, tourists can watch green turtles, which in the times rose to the surface of the sea. Not satisfied to enjoy the natural scenery in the Bay of Kiluan, visitors can stay in there. Only lodging conditions, it has not been too good.

On this island you can see the Dolphin of which there are hundreds of tails. There are at least two types of dolphins in these waters, the first species is the BottlenoseDolphin (Tursiops Truncatus = terminating abruptly) with a larger body and shy. The second species was the long half-life of dolphins (Stenella Longirostris) is a smaller-bodied and love to jump.

In addition you can also travel around the island by boat Katir while enjoying the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, you can see the hairy Primate black and loud-voiced mutual bersahutan. Yes, the siamang (symphalangus syndactylus) and theHoops (Presbythis Melalops) as well as the Sunda Slow Loris (Nycticebus Coucang).often seen jumping from one tree to another tree. chirping birds were heard almost every morning and afternoon capable of soothing the mind. If lucky, tourists can watch green turtles (Chelonia Mydas) and Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricate), whichat certain times are pulled over to the beach.

Not to mention if you are into Kiluan at the time of the full moon. Wow ... the beauty of the full moon would give rise to a sense of wonderment to the creator. How not,Moon light falling on the surface of sea water to make a brightly lit. The beauty of this nature will be memories that could not easily be overlooked for granted.

Privilege

One of the highlights is the Kiluan Bay attractions of dolphins in the sea. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Dancing Dolphin with a boat ride to the Ocean. There are two types of dolphins in these waters.

The first species is the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus = terminating abruptly)with a larger body, gray, and shy. The second species was the long half-life of dolphins(Stenella Longirostris) and smaller body and love to jump.

The area is also famous for its natural beauty and reliable haven for anglers. Fishing competition held every year in the Gulf of Kiluan followed by the master-masteranglers all over Indonesia.

Both kinds of dolphins are quite familiar with humans. Dolphins love to approachingboats or ships that drift in the ocean. From afar, the fins of dolphins that were similar to the antennas of the submarine. After the close, the dolphins were jumping, took turns diving, drowning has occurred, there is almost no distance by boat. They seem to show themselves to the human race and easily touched. The dolphins were looking very cute, wish it was embraced and kissed them.