Pahawang boat quotes: ask what is included before you go

Angkot minibuses and ojek stops are the cheap way around town, and crowded vehicles are where petty theft happens. Carry only what you need and keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket or a zipped bag. Leave passports and spare bank cards at the hotel. Official travel advice also asks visitors to stay alert for…

Jalan Ikan Kakap in Pesawahan, Teluk Betung, has two well-known souvenir shops, Aneka Sari Rasa and Toko Manisan Yen-Yen. Between them you find kemplang fish crackers, banana chips, sambal, dodol and Lampung coffee under one roof. Ask to taste the banana chip flavors before you fill a bag, and bring an extra bag for…

Masjid Terapung Al-Aminah sits among fish farms about two kilometres off Sari Ringgung beach in Pesawaran, a short drive from the city. It began as a simple prayer room in 2006 and is still a working place of worship. Contact the caretakers beforehand so staff can collect you by boat, and keep cameras away from people…

Masjid Agung Al-Furqon stands on Jalan Diponegoro in the city center, a project that President Soekarno initiated in 1951, with construction starting around 1961. The tower beside it is the tallest mosque tower in Lampung, and the prayer hall has spacious ablution areas and air conditioning. It is a working mosque, so…

Pantai Mutun in Pesawaran faces Pulau Tangkil and is about 30 minutes from the city by road, depending on traffic. The sand is white and the water calm, helped by small islands offshore. Local boat operators run trips to the nearest island, a popular snorkeling stop. Go early in the morning for sunrise light or leave…

Pempek 123 has branches in Teluk Betung and Tanjung Karang, so one is never far from where you are staying. Order the lenggang, an omelet-style pempek with fish cake inside, then add kapal selam, adaan or lenjer. The vinegar sauce comes in spicy, medium or mild, so say how hot you want it. Vacuum-packed boxes are sold…

Jumbo Seafood sits on Jalan Ikan Sepat in the Naga Intan complex in Pesawahan, on the old Teluk Betung side of town, and suits groups. You choose crab, grouper, shrimp or clams from the display, then say how you want it cooked: grilled, fried or in Padang sauce. Seafood is priced by weight, so ask for the weight…

Bakso Son Haji Sony on Jalan Wolter Monginsidi has served dense, meaty meatballs in a thick beef broth since 1996. A usual bowl holds about six meatballs with celery, and you can add noodles or order mie ayam and pempek alongside. Ask for the house chili sauce and a cold es oyen to finish. It has many branches around…