Jakarta is known as the capital of Indonesia, a big country in South East Asia. This is a modern city with young people and plenty of skyscrapers. One of the signatures of Jakarta is… the traffic jam. Sometimes you can lose all day in your car. But in the North of this city, you can find an escape place: Kepulauan Seribu. Kepulauan Seribu or “The Thousand Islands” is a chain of islands in the north of Jakarta’s coast. It consists of a string of more than 342 islands stretching 45 km, 23 are privately owned and are not open to the public. Some of them are home to resorts and two islands are historic parks. You can reach the islands by boat from Marina Ancol. Here are the 10 most Famous Islands that you must visit in the Thousand’s Island Jakarta.
1. Pulau Bidadari
This is the nearest Island from Marina Ancol ferry port and only 30 minutes by boat. The famous part of this Island is Fort Mortello that was built in the 17th Century. In this place, there are a lot of rare trees and mangrove plants. There are also floating cottages where you can stay and enjoy the sunset.
2. Pulau Ayer
Pulau Ayer also not far from Marina Ancol ferry port. These Islands offer Floating Cottages designed following the tradition of Papua traditional house, the details of the cottages and all decorations are inspired by Papua culture. This place is ideal for snorkelling and don’t forget to try the local food!
3. Pulau Macan
Pulau Macan is known to be a romantic destination for weddings and honeymoon, or just to relax with your love partner. This place is ideal for a private holiday. The cottages are amazing with their traditional Indonesian style that will make you feel relaxed during your holidays. But to reach this island from Marina Ancol you need to spend 1,5 hours on the boat.
4. Pulau Tidung
Perhaps this is one of the most famous Island on Kepulauan Seribu. You have the possibility to stay in the house with local people and eating with them their traditional food. You will feel like you were at home with your family. Tidung Island offers you a beautiful clear water to do snorkelling or water sports. You can find mangrove plants. There is also a beautiful pink bridge: a really nice place to take a selfie.
5. Pulau Pramuka
The island is the capital and the home to the administrative government of the Thousands Island regency. This island can be reached in two and a half hours by motorboat from Muara Angke Jakarta, or faster by speedboat from Marina Ancol Jakarta. What makes this island so special? This is a place for conservative and protected greenback turtles named Eretmochelys imbricate. Some visitors also can help the first step of the turtles to reach to the sea in the period of births.
6. Pulau Harapan
Harapan is a small island known for its peaceful, white sand beaches, clear, calm waters and vibrant coral reefs. This is the busiest and the most habitat island in Kepulauan Seribu.
7. Pulau Pari
Pulau Pari – located not too far from Marina Ancol – has has become a new burgeoning destination in the Thousand Islands. There are really tranquil white beaches with little waves that will soothe you gently. There is even a spot called the Virgin Sands known for its unspoiled charm. A research facility has also been established here to study seaweeds.
8. Pulau Sepa
Sepa Island is a resort island that has the advantage of the natural beauty of the sea, located 90 minutes from Ancol. This is an advantage and a favorite place for lovers of the underwater world, therefore diving and snorkelling are the main activities on Sepa Island. Fishing is also a popular activity on Sepa Island.
9. Pulau Pelangi
Pulau Pelangi is a beautiful island with nice beaches and crystal water. You need to try the food on the floating restaurants. Delicious!
10. Pulau Putri
The last one in this description, but this is a place where you really need to go. Putri island was founded in 1973, and has become the best resort in the Thousand Islands in 1992.
Pulau Putri has something that other islands don’t have: a glass tunnel where visitors can enjoy the underwater life without getting wet and there is also an aquarium. This is the furthest Island from the ferry port.
