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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <LscsResult><DestinationRootContainer><generalSectionContainer><cityStatus>active</cityStatus><entryPageActiveStatus>active</entryPageActiveStatus><Smartvel>disable</Smartvel><destinationTypeDetails><regionName>Southeast Asia</regionName><regionLabel>Southeast Asia</regionLabel><regionID>Southeast Asia</regionID><country>ID</country><countryLabel>Indonesia</countryLabel><countryTranslated>Indonesia</countryTranslated><city>BPN</city><cityCode/><cityLabel>Balikpapan</cityLabel><airportcode>BPN</airportcode><cityTranslated>Balikpapan</cityTranslated><pageTitle>Book flights to Balikpapan (BPN) | Singapore Airlines</pageTitle><cityLanguages>English</cityLanguages></destinationTypeDetails><destinationEntryDetails><destinationImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bpn/hero-sunsetmelawai-be.jpg</destinationImage><altText>Sunset Sea View at Pantai Melawai Indonesia</altText><thumbnailImage>/saar5/images/fare-deal-images/Balikpapan.jpg</thumbnailImage><thumbnailAltText>Balikpapan</thumbnailAltText><cityintroTitle>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</cityintroTitle><cityDescription>&lt;p&gt;Balikpapan, on the east coast of Borneo, is considered to be Indonesia&amp;rsquo;s &amp;ldquo;most liveable city&amp;rdquo;. An oil boom early in the 20th century led to an influx of European businessmen, who brought with them the money to transform Balikpapan into the only real cosmopolitan centre in the East Kalimantan province. Still today, it is much cleaner than your average Indonesian city, and generally easier on the eye. It boasts some incredible, picturesque beaches, azure blue skies, and a convivial atmosphere that has attracted many expat families to settle here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For those more accustomed to the frenetic pace of life in some of Indonesia&amp;rsquo;s ever-expanding roster of megacities, Balikpapan may come as something as a shock: the climate is tolerable all year round and things seem to happen more slowly. The city is still vibrant &amp;ndash; a haven for local commerce &amp;ndash; but less daunting. Nestled in a remote corner of Borneo &amp;ndash; the world&amp;rsquo;s third largest island &amp;ndash; Balikpapan has its fair share of green spaces and natural attractions a short drive away.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Balikpapan provides the perfect base for tourists to discover the wealth of beauty found elsewhere in the Kalimantan region. The city is home to the only truly international airport in this part of Borneo, so most regional excursions start here. A three-day trip down the &amp;ldquo;mighty&amp;rdquo; Mahakam River on a houseboat, for instance, will set you back around US$1,000, but stopping off at traditional settlements along the way will give you a snapshot of the rural life millions of Bornean people live every day. There are plenty of organised treks and diving trips too, to take you away from the metropolis, into the beautiful wilderness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Discovering Indonesia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;With 13 destinations to choose from, there is always a side of Indonesia you have never seen. Find out where Singapore Airlines and SilkAir can bring you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a title="Explore Wonderful Indonesia" href="http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/plan-travel/promotions/indonesia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&amp;gt; Start exploring today&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</cityDescription><cityHoverDescription/></destinationEntryDetails><metaKeyword>flights to Balikpapan, Balikpapan attractions, things to do in Balikpapan, things to eat in Balikpapan, accomodation options in Balikpapan</metaKeyword><metaDescription>&lt;p&gt;Find great flight deals to Balikpapan, Indonesia on Singapore Airlines. Our travel guide offers things to do and places to stay in the city.Click to find out more.&lt;/p&gt;</metaDescription></generalSectionContainer><whatToDoPageTitle>What to do in Balikpapan</whatToDoPageTitle><whatToDoODImage/><whatToDoODAltText/><whatToDoSection><category>Nature</category><categoryLabel>Nature</categoryLabel><heading>Visit some national parks</heading><Description>The mangrove forest at Margomulyo is a 20-minute drive from Balikpapan city. This is a conservation area, and if you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of the elusive and endangered proboscis monkey – known colloquially as the long-nosed monkey for its protruding snout. Meanwhile, at the Bangkirai Hill tropical rainforest 50km from Balikpapan city, you can explore 1,500 hectares of lush and cooling vistas. Bangkirai is home to more than 100 different kinds of birds, long-tailed macaques and monkeys, flying squirrels and jungle pigs. The 34m-high canopy bridge stretches for 64m, making it one of the longest of its kind in the world.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bpn/proboscis-monkey.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>Proboscis Monkey on the trees in Balikpapan Indonesia</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Beaches</category><categoryLabel>Beaches</categoryLabel><heading>Visit the beach</heading><Description>Balikpapan is blessed with an inordinate amount of beautiful, white-sanded beaches. The only problem is choosing which one to visit. Most of the main stretches of shore – Manggar, Kemala, Lamuru – attract tourists and locals alike. Visitors can take part in a range of water sports, including sailing and banana boating. For those seeking a sense of seclusion, the coolness provided by the pine trees that surround the beach at Manggar helps add an ethereal and detached feel to a place of abundant natural beauty. </Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bpn/balikpapan-beach-700x334.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>Balikpapan Beach Sea View</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Family</category><categoryLabel>Family</categoryLabel><heading>Hang out at Ruko Bandar</heading><Description>An evening stroll, a bite to eat, and a nightcap along the quaint riverside strip at Ruko Bandar is one of the most pleasurable experiences to be had from a trip to Balikpapan. 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Also worth checking out is the Masjid Agung at Taqwa, the spectacular mosque in Balikpapan, decorated in intricate mosaics. 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Haryono Street No. 78, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76114 </locationLinkLabel><externalLink>MT. Haryono Street No. 78, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76114 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel Novotel Balikpapan</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>A quick jaunt from the airport and within walking distance of the entertainment district, Novotel seems situated for anyone hoping to take in the city on foot.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bpn/novotel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText/><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/novotel-balikpapan-hotel/hotel/balikpapan-id.html?cid=1618815&amp;currency=SGD&amp;urltogo=http%3a%2f%2fajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com%2fasia%2findonesia%2fbalikpapan%2fnovotel_balikpapan_hotel.html&amp;backlink=http%3a%2f%2fwww.agoda.com.sg%2fsingaporeair&amp;header=http%3a%2f%2fimg.agoda.net%2fimages%2fpartnermarketing%2fclp%2fsgair%2fsgair_header4.html&amp;cklg=1</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Jalan Brigjen Ery Suparjan No. 2, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76112 </locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Jalan Brigjen Ery Suparjan No. 2, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76112 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Gran Senyiur Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Often referred to as a “classic” hotel, the Grand Senyiur has undergone a recent renovation of its rooms, many of which boast a postcard view of the sea.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText/><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/gran-senyiur-hotel/hotel/balikpapan-id.html?cid=1618815&amp;currency=SGD&amp;urltogo=http%3a%2f%2fajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com%2fasia%2findonesia%2fbalikpapan%2fgran_senyiur_hotel.html&amp;backlink=http%3a%2f%2fwww.agoda.com.sg%2fsingaporeair&amp;header=http%3a%2f%2fimg.agoda.net%2fimages%2fpartnermarketing%2fclp%2fsgair%2fsgair_header4.html&amp;cklg=1</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Jl. A.R.S. Mohammad No. 07, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76112 </locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Jl. A.R.S. Mohammad No. 07, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76112 </externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Ibis Balikpapan Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Although centrally located with quick access to main roads and quality restaurants, the Ibis still feels removed enough to be deemed quiet and peaceful.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>3.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bpn/ibis-hotel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText/><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/ibis-balikpapan-hotel/hotel/balikpapan-id.html?cid=1618815&amp;currency=SGD&amp;urltogo=http%3a%2f%2fajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com%2fasia%2findonesia%2fbalikpapan%2fibis_balikpapan_hotel.html&amp;backlink=http%3a%2f%2fwww.agoda.com.sg%2fsingaporeair&amp;header=http%3a%2f%2fimg.agoda.net%2fimages%2fpartnermarketing%2fclp%2fsgair%2fsgair_header4.html&amp;cklg=1</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel> Jl Ery Suparjan No 2, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76112</locationLinkLabel><externalLink> Jl Ery Suparjan No 2, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76112</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Le Grandeur Balikpapan Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>With helpful staff and within easy reach of the airport and Balikpapan’s shopping malls, Grandeur offers great value and is excellent for people traveling on business. </hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/bpn/le-Grandeur-Hotel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText/><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/le-grandeur-balikpapan-hotel/hotel/balikpapan-id.html?cid=1618815&amp;currency=SGD&amp;urltogo=http%3a%2f%2fajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com%2fasia%2findonesia%2fbalikpapan%2fle_grandeur_balikpapan_hotel.html&amp;backlink=http%3a%2f%2fwww.agoda.com.sg%2fsingaporeair&amp;header=http%3a%2f%2fimg.agoda.net%2fimages%2fpartnermarketing%2fclp%2fsgair%2fsgair_header4.html&amp;cklg=1</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Balikpapan City Center, Balikpapan, Indonesia 76114 </locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Jl. 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