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Bajawa to Riung: The Shortest Way In
Bajawa to Riung is roughly 70-75 km, and the honest range for travel time is wide: 2.5-3 hours by private…
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Moni and Kelimutu to Riung: Timing the Lakes and Islands
Time Kelimutu's sunrise first, then travel to Riung the same or next day: leave Moni around 04:00-04:30 for the crater…
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Harga Tiket Masuk dan Sewa Kapal 17 Pulau Riung
Tiket masuk 17 Pulau Riung: Rp 5.000 untuk WNI dan Rp 100.000 untuk WNA, ditambah sewa perahu per hari Rp…
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Riung Boat Safety: Capacity, Life Jackets and What to Check
Before boarding any boat in Riung, check three things: a visible life jacket for every passenger, a boat that isn't…
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Eating in Riung: Warungs, Boat Lunches and Halal Options
Eating in Riung means village warungs and boat-day lunches, not restaurants - simple, inexpensive, fish-and-rice-based meals rather than a curated…
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Why Riung Is Called 17 Islands When There Are More
The name "17 Islands" is symbolic, not a literal count - it honors Indonesia's independence date, 17 August 1945. The…
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Labuan Bajo to Riung: Road, Time and the Real Drive
Labuan Bajo to Riung is about 340 km by road via Ruteng and Bajawa, roughly 11-13 hours of actual driving…
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The Mangroves of Riung: Ontoloe Other Half
Pulau Ontoloe's mangrove forest is the roosting habitat for Riung's famous flying-fox colony - thousands of large fruit bats hang…
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Is Riung 17 Islands Crowded? What High Season Actually Feels Like
Riung 17 Islands is genuinely quiet by regional standards, even in its busiest periods - there is no formal visitor…
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Turtles and Rays at Riung: What You Realistically See
Sea turtles are sighted reasonably often while snorkelling around Riung's reefs; manta rays are not a reliable sighting here and…
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