The Langkah Travel Blog: Tips & Guides for NTB Tourism

August 28, 2026

What to Pack for a Whale Shark Tour (and What to Leave at Home)

The short list that matters — earplugs, reef-safe sunscreen, a light jacket — plus the wetsuit-and-jellyfish question and what the boat already carries.

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Sumbawa Whale Shark Tour (Start Poto Tano)

August 28, 2026

How to Get to Saleh Bay for the Whale Sharks: Every Route Compared

Fly to Sumbawa Besar, ferry from Lombok, connect from Bali, or join at Labuan Jambu harbour — four doors to Saleh Bay's whale sharks, compared honestly.

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August 28, 2026

Whale Shark Season in Saleh Bay: The Month-by-Month Guide

One of the few year-round whale shark destinations on Earth — but not every month is equal. The real calendar, plus why the old full-moon rule no longer applies.

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August 28, 2026

Are Whale Sharks Dangerous? An Honest Safety Guide from Saleh Bay

You're about to swim next to a fish the size of a bus — is that safe? An honest guide: the biology, the ordinary risks, kids, non-swimmers, and rough-sea days.

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August 28, 2026

Is Swimming with Whale Sharks in Saleh Bay Ethical? An Honest Answer from a Local Operator

Are Saleh Bay's whale sharks fed? Is swimming with them harmful? An honest answer from a local operator — bagan history, research, and the crowding problem still unsolved.

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August 27, 2026

Mount Rinjani for Beginners and Families: 4 Easier Ways to Experience the Volcano

Not ready for the 3,726 m summit? Four real alternatives around Sembalun — from an all-ages village day trip to a gentler 4-day summit program.

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August 27, 2026

Where to See Whale Sharks in Indonesia: 5 Best Places Compared (2026)

Saleh Bay, Gorontalo, Talisayan, Cenderawasih Bay, or Probolinggo? An honest comparison of Indonesia's whale shark destinations by access, season, reliability, and budget.

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August 11, 2026

Batu Payung Beach: Lombok’s Umbrella Rock

Blue sea, white sand and a clear blue sky — the combination I still hope ... Read More

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August 11, 2026

10 Places to Visit in West Sumbawa (Drone Photos)

West Sumbawa is a regency in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province, lying just east of ... Read More

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What to Pack for a Whale Shark Tour (and What to Leave at Home)

How to Get to Saleh Bay for the Whale Sharks: Every Route Compared

Whale Shark Season in Saleh Bay: The Month-by-Month Guide

Are Whale Sharks Dangerous? An Honest Safety Guide from Saleh Bay

Is Swimming with Whale Sharks in Saleh Bay Ethical? An Honest Answer from a Local Operator

Mount Rinjani for Beginners and Families: 4 Easier Ways to Experience the Volcano

Where to See Whale Sharks in Indonesia: 5 Best Places Compared (2026)

Batu Payung Beach: Lombok’s Umbrella Rock

10 Places to Visit in West Sumbawa (Drone Photos)