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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Batu Licin
Skip unless you have a specific reason (work, visiting family, transit by sea). One night is enough: see the Lampion Garden, then move on.
Batu Licin is a small port town in South Kalimantan, 5–6 hours by road from Banjarmasin. It has a small airport, a few sights and a handful of places to eat and sleep. Most travellers pass through on the way to other parts of Kalimantan or use it as a base for nearby beaches and plantations. One night covers the town.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (heavy rain, some roads may flood)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High Rp400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nasi goreng at a warung | Rp20,000–30,000 |
| Bottle of water (600 ml) | Rp5,000–7,000 |
| Ojek ride within town | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Coffee at a local shop | Rp10,000–15,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BTW · Batu Licin Airport (Bersujud Airport)
- Wings Air flights to Banjarmasin and Makassar as of 2023 — check current routes.
Typical fares
- Banjarmasin → Batu Licin by car
- about Rp300,000–500,000, 5–6 h (check)
- Ojek from airport to town
- about Rp30,000–50,000 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the centre. For the airport or port, use an ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a local angkot (shared minibus).
See and do
Known for
- Port town on the coast of South Kalimantan
- Batu Licin Airport (Bersujud Airport)
- Lampion Garden Batu Licin
- Water World Batu Licin
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Banjarmasin | Car or bus, 5–6 h | 5–6 h |
| Kotabaru | Car or bus, about 3 h | 3–4 h |
| Loksado | Car, about 4 h | 4–5 h |
Sleep
- Town centre
- A few budget hotels and homestays within walking distance of the port and Lampion Garden.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Berapa?buh-rah-pah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-seeh |
| Where is the hotel? | Di mana hotel?dee mah-nah hoh-tel |
| I want to go to the port | Saya mau ke pelabuhansah-yah mow kuh puh-lah-boo-hahn |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Road from Banjarmasin takes 5–6 hours; plan for a full day of travel.
- Limited dining options after 21:00.
- ATM availability is limited; bring enough cash from Banjarmasin.
Batu Licin is a quiet town with low crime. Watch for traffic on the main road and bring mosquito repellent.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Batu Licin yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Port town on the coast of South Kalimantan
- Batu Licin Airport (Bersujud Airport)
- Lampion Garden Batu Licin
- Water World Batu Licin
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Batu Licin district official website: kec-batulicin.tanahbumbukab.go.id/
- Wikivoyage: Batu Licin, revision 5339150 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339150
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/batu-licin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.