Sempu Island is a small island located south of the Malang city, East Java. Precisely located opposite the beach Sendang Biru, famous tourist attraction for the citizens of Malang, and surrounding areas. To cross to the Sempu island only takes about 20-30 minutes by motorboat. What's on this Sempu island? The most fascinating is its Segara Anakan, although there are still other interesting places such of Pasir Panjang, animal breeding, etc. What's so special about this Segara Anakan? The atmosphere in this place may be likened to a beautiful beach atmosphere in the movie 'The Beach' starring by Leonardo de Caprio. The difference, this beach is closed, not connected directly to the sea. It was hard for me to describe the beauty of this place, because it must be my words not enough to represent the beauty as in reality. This Segara anakan are formed by the sea water, which is connected directly to the Indian Ocean, which broke in through a small niche of the rock cliffs that flooded the plains in it. And then formed a kind of salt water lakes are also the beach. The short description might be like this. White sand beaches covered cliffs surrounded by rocks on the one side and forests the other side, the atmosphere of the lake shore is a replica of a real sea water, where there are coral-reefs, marine biota such as mussels, fish, crabs, etc., with the Indian Ocean waves are pretty hard hitting rock cliffs beyond. Long description ha! 
One thing that becomes important note that makes this place more remarkable is the serenity. This place is not easily accessible. To go to this place needed to travel far out of town, across the island, tracking 1 hour, then arrived. Because as beautiful as any one place, let's say there is another beach which more beautiful than this place but the atmosphere is very crowded, the beauty will vanish.
By considering the access to get there, the beauty, and the atmosphere offered, so that this tourist destination is not suitable for stay in moment (only be here 1-2 hours). This place is more suitable for camping. In the morning we could swim in the 'sea' but it will not drift, tracking in daylight, looking for shells in the afternoon, and the other interesting activities. Access to get there starting from Malang city. This town that famous for apple fruit, can be reached easily from anywhere. Whether through the bus, train, or airplane. Sendang Biru itself is approximately 60 km journey from the city of Malang. Our group departed from Surabaya city by using private cars. But for those who would use public transportation still within easy access.
For those who use private vehicles, the route is from Malang take direction to Turen through Gadang region. And then proceed to Sendang Biru. For those who entering the Malang city from the south (Blitar and surrounding areas) in the Kepanjen region can be directly go to Turen (without entering Malang city). From Malang city time to travel until reach the Sendang Biru spend approximately 2-3 hours, with the road after Turen region is mountainous track that up/downhill and winding.
For those who use public transportation, all started from a terminal Gadang (South Malang). If you are at Landungsari or Arjosari diterminal, you can take city transportation (local people called angkot/mikrolet) to the Gadang terminal. From the terminal Gadang, if you arrived here early day, there will be a direct transport to Sendang Biru. At noon, transport does not operate anymore. However, if this transport is no longer in operation, so you do not need to worry. You can take the minivan transportation (local people called bison/elf) that led to the Turen. From Turen you continue with the rural transportation up to Sendang Biru. For the tariff itself, I did not update. But perhaps the Gadang to Turen will cost about 5 thousand and the Turen to Sendang Biru about 10 thousand rupiahs.
Arriving at the Sendang Biru you can direct toward the beach attractions of Sendang Biru. The fees about 3 thousand rupiahs (I forgot
For those who carry private vehicle and intend to stay on the Sempu Island, do not forget to entrusts your vehicle. You can entrusts to the gatekeeper or also to local people. Price depends on the expertise of each lobby. While eating you can chat with the shop owner asked where the vehicle can be entrusts. That's one of my tips. To cross to the Sempu Island, many ships offer his services. You do not need to bother to look for because usually that people will come to you. Be smart in bargain. Me and my group at that time paid the price of 50 thousand rupiahs. It includes round-trip. Do not forget to tell him when the time to pick you up, what time and how many days start from today. And fulfill it. Because if not, and you do not meet your pickup ship, then you will be stranded on the Sempu island and must be returned by swimming
From the boat, you can see how beautiful and clear the ocean of this beach. Farther away will seem more clear. And from the distance, Indian Ocean looks very beautiful. This trip across spent 20-30 minutes. From Sendang Biru beach, there are 2 landing destination on the Sempu Island, the first which is leading to a freshwater lake and and the second headed for the Segara Anak. Certainly our destination into the second. And that's what should be notified to the driver of the ship (of course these people are going to ask the destination before sailing
Arriving on the Sempu Island, we need to go to Segara Anakan by tracking . This track was open and clear so that the possibility of getting lost is very small. Tracking time approximately 45 minutes. When you arrived, and if you're here for the first time, prepare to stunned and amazed. If no other person, you can scream as loud as possible (like us) to vent your admiration.
Find a comfortable place to open an existing tent around the beach. And congratulations to enjoy the adventure that you will never forget this Sempu Island.
Epilogue: When my group going here in 2005, we are still not familiar with 'modern adventure'. We do not know the backpack, dome tents, cooking gear, etc. So you can see how we are. Assembled tarp to be tents, boxes of instant noodles and bottled water is carried like refugees, cooking with firewood and kerosene, etc. Really beautiful memories.
Route:
- Malang - Gadang - Turen - Sendang Biru Beach
- Sendang Biru beach - Landing beach at Sempu Island
- Landing beach at Sempu Island - Segara Anak
Rate:
- Gadang-Turen = IDR 5000 (estimated)
- Turen-Sendang Blue = IDR 10,000 (estimated)
- Fee = IDR 3000 per person (not updated)
- Rent boats = IDR 50,000 (nego)
Tips:
- Do not visit when the school holiday season, it will be very crowded, and will make the serenity of Segara Anak Sempu Island vanish.
- Source of fresh water far enough away, so bring your water needs with a suitable day, the number of people and needs.
- During the Sempu Island you can also visit the Pasir Panjang beach which facing the Indian Ocean. One hour tracking from Segara Anak.
- Bring your fishing pole. Besides fishing is a fun activity, fish can be used for camping meal in this place.
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