Pulau Tikus
A small coral island about 10 km offshore from Bengkulu, where shallow-water snorkeling and a lighthouse are the main draws of a day trip by sea.
The island is very small and surrounded by coral reefs and shallow water. On clear days you can snorkel among corals and tropical fish. The island has a lighthouse and a simple shelter, and at low tide you can walk across the reef flats. You need to charter a fishing boat from the city port or from the beach. The one-way trip takes about 40 minutes, and prices are negotiable, so it is more economical to share the cost with a group. Sea conditions depend heavily on the monsoon, and boats often do not sail in the rainy season. There are no supplies on the island, so bring drinking water and sun protection, and watch out for coral cuts.
Opening hours
Reached by charter boat, weather permitting
Nearby sights
- Hamilton Monument
- Thomas Parr Monument
- Fort Marlborough
- Panjang Beach
- Kampung Cina Bengkulu
- Bung Karno's Exile House
- Tapak Paderi Beach
- English Cemetery (Jitra)