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National park in Indonesia
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Travelling alone
You still need to buy a park permit from one of the offices in Melano, Ketapang, or Sukadana (smallest but closest to the park)., close to Sukadana) via ojek (motorbike) - about Rp50,000.
Travelling in an organised tour
Organised trips (packages) are offered by Nasalis Tour and Travel and can be arranged at any of the park offices.
Pontianak-Melano-Sukadana
From Pontianak, travel by boat to Melano. In Melano, hire a motorbike (ojek) to Sukadana (approximately 30 minutes).
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