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Tucked in North Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Samarinda Theme Park is a one-of-a-kind Japanese-themed family entertainment park that brings a slice of Japan to the heart of Borneo. From East Kalimantan's first indoor snow experience to a giant Ferris wheel with skyline views, it's a full-day destination that genuinely surprises first-time visitors — and keeps families coming back. Grab your tickets via Traveloka before you fly in and lock in the best prices.
What To Expect at Samarinda Theme Park
Top Attractions & Experiences
Samarinda Theme Park packs 14 rides and attractions into a walkable, well-designed park — and the showstopper is undeniably Snow World. Step into a -10°C chamber for up to 30 minutes and experience something genuinely rare in Kalimantan: actual indoor snow. Jackets and boots are provided on entry, so there is nothing extra to bring. It is the first indoor snow experience in all of East Kalimantan, and the queues on weekends alone tell you how popular it has become.
Beyond Snow World, the Sky View Pool is another crowd favourite — an elevated swimming area that lets you splash around with panoramic views of the park stretching out below. The Bianglala (Giant Ferris Wheel) carries you up for aerial views of the Samarinda skyline, while the Kora-Kora pirate ship swing delivers solid thrills for older kids and adults who want something more intense. For a more relaxed experience, the Light Museum offers a series of artistic light installations that double as excellent photo spots and work well for visitors of all ages.
Families with younger children are well catered for with the Carousel, Monorail, Mini Train, Rainbow Slide, Bom Bom Car, Duck Boat, and Balloon Pool. There is a genuine mix of adrenaline and gentle fun here, which makes Samarinda Theme Park work well across different age groups in the same visit.
Themed Zones / Areas
The entire park is built around a Japanese Authentic Experience concept. Walk through the entrance and a striking red torii gate sets the atmosphere immediately. Hanging lanterns line the pathways, and a mini Kyoto-style garden with a pagoda gives the park a surprisingly immersive feel for a theme park in East Kalimantan. A Tokyo Tower replica within the grounds has become one of the most photographed features at the park — a fun nod to the Japanese theme that works particularly well as a backdrop after dark.
Come evening, the park shifts into a different gear entirely. The Dancing Fountain lights up with choreographed water-and-light shows, and the White Stage (Panggung Putih) hosts live music performances. On weekends and public holidays, local bands take the stage for concerts, and the atmosphere becomes noticeably more vibrant than a daytime visit. If you are planning a night visit, arriving around 19:00–20:00 gives you the best of both the rides and the evening entertainment.
What's New at Samarinda Theme Park in 2026
Latest Additions & Updates
Samarinda Theme Park had its grand opening on June 28, 2025, which makes it one of East Kalimantan's newest major family entertainment parks. Snow World and the Sky View Pool were both launched as flagship features at opening, with the Light Museum introduced as a dedicated photo-friendly attraction at the same time. The Dancing Fountain was also part of the initial launch lineup, adding a dramatic evening entertainment element from day one.
Since opening, the park has drawn strong visitor numbers — up to 1,500 visitors per day during the 2025 Lebaran holiday period — confirming its position as a key new attraction for Samarinda. Visitors heading to the park in 2026 will find a venue that is past its post-opening period and running at full operational capacity across all 14 attractions.
Seasonal Events & Highlights
The White Stage is the main event driver at Samarinda Theme Park. The venue regularly hosts the Independence Band Festival around Indonesian National Day (August 17) and runs weekly music concerts throughout the year. These performances are included with park admission and add genuine replay value for visitors who return to Samarinda.
During Indonesian public holidays and school breaks — particularly the Lebaran period and the August 17 National Day window — crowd levels rise significantly, and the park records its highest daily visitor counts. Weekdays from Monday to Thursday are noticeably quieter and cost less to enter, making that window the smart choice for a more comfortable visit. If your travel dates overlap with Indonesian long weekends, plan to arrive at 10:00 opening time to get Snow World sessions done before the queues build through the afternoon.
Samarinda Theme Park Ticket Types & Pricing
Ticket Options — Which One to Choose?
Samarinda Theme Park uses a two-tier general admission structure. Weekday entry (Monday to Thursday) costs $ticketPrice while weekends (Friday to Sunday) and public holidays cost $ticketPrice Individual rides are purchased separately on top of admission, ranging from $ticketPrice to $ticketPrice per ride depending on the attraction.
Snow World is ticketed separately at $ticketPrice on weekdays and $ticketPrice on weekends. Given how popular it is and the queue lengths on peak days, Snow World is worth factoring into your total budget before arrival rather than treating it as an afterthought at the gate.
For those planning to try multiple attractions in a single day, the VIP all-rides package at $ticketPrice is the value-conscious choice. If your group plans to do Snow World, the Bianglala Ferris Wheel, Kora-Kora, Sky View Pool, and two or three family rides in one session, the VIP package typically works out better than paying per ride individually. The individual ride costs stack up quickly — a single-day general admission plus three or four premium attractions can easily exceed the VIP price. Do the mental maths before you start queuing at each ride counter.
There is no annual pass currently offered at Samarinda Theme Park, so the VIP all-rides day package is the closest equivalent to an all-in value option for any given visit.
Booking on Traveloka
Tickets for Samarinda Theme Park are available on Traveloka with promotional pricing from $ticketPrice. Booking in advance online rather than paying at the gate lets you lock in your rate before landing in Samarinda — particularly useful if your visit falls during an Indonesian public holiday window when pricing and availability can shift. Check the Traveloka listing for current bundle or group options that can reduce the per-person cost, especially if you are travelling as a family.
Good to Know Before You Visit Samarinda Theme Park
Opening Hours & Best Time to Visit
Samarinda Theme Park is open daily from 10:00-22:00. The park hotline is 0821-5606-4199 for last-minute queries before your visit.
For visitors flying in from Singapore, the best strategic window is a Monday-to-Thursday visit. You will pay the lower $ticketPrice admission versus $ticketPrice on weekends, find shorter queues at Snow World, and generally have a more comfortable experience across all attractions. The park recorded up to 1,500 visitors per day during Lebaran 2025, so weekends and Indonesian public holidays are noticeably more crowded.
If your trip dates mean you can only visit on a weekend or holiday, arrive at 10:00 opening time to clear Snow World before mid-morning queues build. The park is equally enjoyable after dark — the Dancing Fountain and White Stage evening performances are best experienced from around 20:00 onward, and the Japanese lanterns give the whole park a different atmosphere at night.
Dining Options & Facilities
Samarinda Theme Park has on-site food courts serving local Indonesian cuisine. On-site prayer rooms (musholla) are confirmed within the park grounds, which is a practical consideration for Muslim visitors in the group. The park is also directly adjacent to Al-Mujahidin Mosque, and Samarinda is a predominantly Muslim city with halal food options available both within Samarinda Theme Park and throughout the surrounding Sungai Pinang.
On-site facilities include Changing room,Parking area,Restaurant,Praying room,Breastfeeding room,Wheel chair,Toilet. Parking is available on-site and described as ample for most days, though it fills during major Indonesian holidays — Grab is recommended as the more practical alternative if you are visiting during a long weekend or national holiday.
Rules & Policies
Snow World sessions run for up to 30 minutes per entry. Jackets and boots are provided as part of the Snow World experience, so you do not need to pack your own cold-weather gear — wear comfortable clothing you do not mind getting cold underneath your provided jacket. The chamber operates at -10°C.
Height and age restrictions for individual rides are confirmed at the venue; check with park staff on arrival if you have very young children. Samarinda Theme Park is located at G5WR+F9P, Lempake, Sungai Pinang, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan 75243, Indonesia — there are no other branches of this park.
How to Get to Samarinda Theme Park
By Public Transport
Local city buses in Samarinda serve Terminal Lempake, which is directly adjacent to Samarinda Theme Park. This is a straightforward and inexpensive option for getting to the park from within Samarinda city. Grab is also widely available in Samarinda for point-to-point rides from hotels or the city centre, and is the most convenient option for most visitors.
By Car or Taxi
Samarinda Theme Park is located on Jalan D.I. Panjaitan in North Samarinda, within the Sungai Pinang. The park has ample on-site parking. From central Samarinda, the drive takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. During major Indonesian public holidays and long weekends, parking fills up quickly — Grab is the more practical option in those circumstances and avoids the parking stress altogether.
From the Airport
Samarinda is served by Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), approximately 25 km from the city, with the drive to Samarinda Theme Park taking around 45 to 60 minutes by road. For travellers flying from Singapore (Changi Airport, SIN), there are no direct connections to Samarinda — the standard routing runs via Jakarta (CGK or HLP) or via Balikpapan (BPN), which is roughly 2 to 2.5 hours from Samarinda by road and handles more Singapore-connecting flights. Budget accordingly for the multi-leg journey. Visiting Samarinda Theme Park works best when built into a wider East Kalimantan itinerary that includes at least two nights in Samarinda.
Insider Tips for Samarinda Theme Park
- Visit Monday to Thursday for the lower $ticketPrice entry rate and significantly shorter queues — especially at Snow World, which can back up quickly on Friday evenings and weekends.
- If you plan to do Snow World, Kora-Kora, the Bianglala Ferris Wheel, and Sky View Pool in one day, work out the VIP all-rides package ($ticketPrice) against paying per ride — you will often come out ahead with the package if you are hitting four or more paid attractions.
- Snow World is the most distinctive feature at this park — it is the first indoor snow experience in East Kalimantan. Prioritise it early in your visit before queues build, particularly on weekends or public holidays.
- Jackets and boots are provided at Snow World entry, but wear comfortable clothes underneath. A light long-sleeved base layer works well inside a -10°C chamber for a 30-minute session.
- The park is open until 22:00 daily. The Japanese lanterns, Dancing Fountain, and White Stage evening performances make a night visit genuinely atmospheric — plan your visit to include the last two hours in the park after sunset.
- Follow @samarindathemepark on Instagram to check the White Stage performance schedule before your visit. Live music concerts and special events including the Independence Band Festival are announced there in advance.
- During Indonesian national holidays or long weekends, on-site parking fills quickly. Use Grab for the last leg into the park to skip the hassle and arrive directly at the entrance.
Samarinda Theme Park Reviews
Samarinda Theme Park holds a rating of 9.2 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. Visitors consistently call out Snow World and the Japanese-themed ambience as the standout elements of the experience, with the park's evening atmosphere and live performances on the White Stage receiving strong praise in visitor feedback. The breadth of attractions covering both thrill rides and gentle family options is frequently cited as a key reason the park works well for mixed groups.
More Things to Do in Samarinda
Samarinda has more going for it beyond the theme park. The Islamic Center Samarinda Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia and a genuinely impressive architectural landmark worth visiting while you are in town. Pampang Cultural Park offers an authentic look at Dayak indigenous culture — traditional dance performances and longhouse experiences make it one of the most memorable cultural stops in East Kalimantan. For river scenery, Mahakam River boat tours are a classic local experience that shows you a side of Samarinda that no theme park can replicate. If the group wants more water-based fun, both Jessica Water Park and Jungle Water World are family-friendly water parks within the city. For shopping and local food, Plaza Mulia and BIG Mall are the main retail anchors in Samarinda.
Whether you are making your first trip to East Kalimantan or coming back to explore more, Samarinda Theme Park delivers a genuinely distinctive day out — a Japanese-inspired park with an indoor snow room, a Ferris wheel, and evening live performances in the heart of Borneo is hard to beat for novelty value. Book your Samarinda Theme Park tickets through Traveloka ahead of your visit to secure promotional pricing and make every hour in Samarinda count.
