Transportation - Tailana

getting to the island

Getting to Our Hideaway: Your Travel Options

Reaching our hideaway may seem tricky at first, but with our guidance, it’s easier than you think! There are two main routes to Tailana, both starting from Medan, Sumatra.

The most common option is to travel by car from Medan to Singkil. From Singkil, you can either take a ferry to the village of Balai or a speedboat directly to Tailana in the Pulau Banyak archipelago.

For a faster journey, you can fly from Medan to Nias and then take a speedboat straight to Tailana.

We’ve detailed all transportation options below for your convenience. Your journey doesn’t have to start in Medan—we can assist with travel arrangements from other parts of Sumatra as well. No matter where you begin, we’re here to make your trip to Tailana smooth and enjoyable!

Efficient

A car will be arranged to take you from Medan airport to Singkil, which is approximately a 10-hour drive away. To make the journey more comfortable, we suggest taking a break and spending one night at Lake Toba (Tongging) before continuing to Singkil harbor the next morning.

Once you arrive at Singkil, our speedboat driver will be waiting for you to take you directly to lovely Tailana Island.

Car from Medan to Singkil (10 h) – 1.200.000 IDR
(overnight option +300.000 IDR for a driver)

Speedboat from Singkil to Tailana (2,5 h) – 2.900.000 IDR (1-3 pax)

Speedboat from Singkil to Tailana (3 h) – 3.200.000 IDR (4-5 pax)

Bigger speedboat Singkil to Tailana (2 h) – 4.500.000 IDR (max 10 pax)

Island-hop

If you prefer a more affordable option, you can take a public boat or ferry from Singkil to Balai village in the Pulau Banyak Archipelago, whether you travel with us or on your own. Our boat will be waiting for you in Balai to take you directly to Tailana.

Public boat from Singkil to Balai (4 – 6 h):
Wooden public boat – 100.000 IDR per pax
Ferry – 35.000 IDR

Slow boat from Balai to Tailana (2 h):
Price for 1-2 pax – 600.000 IDR
Price for 3-4 pax – 700.000 IDR
Price for 5-6 pax – 800.000 IDR

Speed boat from Balai to Tailana (45 min):
Price for 1-6 pax – 1.200.000 IDR

Flight

If you’re short on time and want to get to Tailana island as quickly as possible, the flight option is the way to go. From Medan, you’ll take a flight to Nias, and from there, we’ll arrange a speed boat to take you directly to Tailana. This option is perfect for those who want to maximize their time on the island and don’t want to spend too much time traveling.

Flight from Medan to Nias (2 h) – the price depends on the flight you choose

Taxi from Nias Airport to harbor (1,5 h) – 1.000.000 IDR

Speedboat from Nias to Tailana (3 h) – 9.000.000 IDR

From April 2024 it is possible to fly from Medan directly to Singkil. If you are interested in this route, don’t hesitate to contact us for more info.

Contact

Email:

paradisetailana@gmail.com

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