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Administrative regency in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) are a group of islands off the coast of Jakarta in Western Java, Indonesia. Administratively, it is a part of the Jakarta Special Capital Region.
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Two of the most popular start points are Pramuka Island and Tidung Island. From there, you can rent snorkeling gears for as low as Rp 30,000, and hire a boat (can be filled up to 15-20 people).
Rambut Island is the sanctuary for 20,000 birds and 30,000 migratory birds because of its width and its mangrove forests.
A lot of nature conservation is going on here. There is a sea turtle sanctuary at Pramuka Island. One of the best things to do is releasing the hatchlings. The still-small sea turtles will come back to the water find their mother when they are able to swim, so it has a ceremonial feeling to the scene. You can also do mangrove planting on the same island.
Pulau Bidadari
This is a resort island with a distance of 25 minutes from Marina Ancol by speedboat. There are 40 cottages, you can also enjoy the inscriptions and fort Martelo Dutch heritage.
Pulau Pantara
The furthest from the mainland. The resort has the east island and the west island with fewer cottages. Each island has restaurants.
Pulau Putri Barat
This is the first resort erected at the islands. 75 cottages, all with double or twin beds. Not your fit if what you want is a quiet atmosphere! You can use the glass bottom boat, a special cruise to see the sunset, & an undersea aquarium!
Pulau Sepa Barat/Sepa Besar
Managed by the same resort at Pulau Pantara. 38 rooms with TV & air conditioning. The coral reef is, as its motto suggests, "The Paradise for Diver in Jakarta". Otherwise a decent & typical resort.
Pulau Macan
Built by an American. 9 cottages to choose from or you can camp. There are fans but no air conditioning, television, or WiFi, instead play a billiard pool, badminton, or water sports! As its name suggests, it collects rainwater for all the water supplies, and grows its own vegetables. There is a separate sand island for you to sunbathe at.
Pulau Ayer Resort
Pulau Ayer had a 57-unit cottage, with a total of 66 rooms. Available Cottage on land and floating cottage .
The most popular and most expensive of the two options to reach the islands is Marina Ancol in the north of Jakarta.
Read in the guideThe only practical way to get around is by boat. Resort islands are located far from the administrative centers and the nature park. Usually your resort will arrange it for you.
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