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Gili Trawangan - Lombok Island
Villa Almarik, Gili Terawangan, Lombok
Indonesia has over 16,000 islands; come and experience one of the most beautiful of them. If you've been dreaming of white sand beaches and clear blue water, look no further - you've found it - Welcome to Villa Almarik.
Villa Almarik is on the island of Gili Trawangan, near Lombok, Indonesia. Originally home only to a handful of fisherman, it is surrounded by underwater coral gardens and covered in tropical blooms and trees. Whether you're looking to dive some of the best sites in Indonesia, snorkel, explore or simply relax in sun, Villa Almarik is the place for you. We will feed you the best of local and international cuisine, show you the best parts of the island both on land and under the sea, spoil you with massages and make sure you have everything you want and need.
No cars or motors are allowed on the island. The hardest decision you'll have to make while you're here is whether to walk, cycle or take a horse-drawn carriage down the island's sandy roads. Villa Almarik is only a short distance from an area alive with bars and restaurants where you can dance the night away or just enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains and sea as the sun sets and the skies light up with stars.
Minggu, 06 Juni 2010
Gili Trawangan
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Gili Trawangan as seen from Gili Meno.
Gili Trawangan is the largest of Lombok's Gili Islands and is the only one to rise significantly above sea level. It is 3km long and 2km wide with a population of about 700. Of the Gilis, Trawangan has the most tourist facilities; the pub Tîr na Nôg claims that Trawangan is the smallest island in the world with an Irish pub. The most crowded part of Trawangan lies on the eastern side. It is administered under Lombok Barat Regency along with Senggigi Beach.
On Gili Trawangan (as well as the other two Gilis), there are no motorized vehicles. The main means of transportation are bicycles (rented by locals to tourists) and cidomo (a small horsedrawn carriage). For traveling to and from each of the Gilis, locals usually use motorized boats and speedboats.
Some of the first inhabitants of Gili Trawangan were from Sulawesi who are fishermen and farmers. Previously Gili Trawangan was covered in forest and deer lived on the island. (Source: Inhabitants of Gili Trawangan — no printed source available)
The economy of Gili Trawangan centres on tourism, as the island is too small to support any broad scale agriculture, and too remote to allow economically viable industry or commerce.
Photo taken from the top of the hill on Gili Trawangan just after dawn; foreground is Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno is next and then Gili Air — Gunung Rinjani is backlit by the approaching dawn
Photo taken from the top of the hill on Gili Trawangan just after dawn; foreground is Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno is next and then a bit of Gili Air — Lombok is in the distance to the right
Photo taken from Gili Trawangan; in the foreground are island hopper boats anchored off Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno is the next island — Ginung Rinjani is in the distance
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to:navigation, search
Gili Trawangan as seen from Gili Meno.
Gili Trawangan is the largest of Lombok's Gili Islands and is the only one to rise significantly above sea level. It is 3km long and 2km wide with a population of about 700. Of the Gilis, Trawangan has the most tourist facilities; the pub Tîr na Nôg claims that Trawangan is the smallest island in the world with an Irish pub. The most crowded part of Trawangan lies on the eastern side. It is administered under Lombok Barat Regency along with Senggigi Beach.
On Gili Trawangan (as well as the other two Gilis), there are no motorized vehicles. The main means of transportation are bicycles (rented by locals to tourists) and cidomo (a small horsedrawn carriage). For traveling to and from each of the Gilis, locals usually use motorized boats and speedboats.
Some of the first inhabitants of Gili Trawangan were from Sulawesi who are fishermen and farmers. Previously Gili Trawangan was covered in forest and deer lived on the island. (Source: Inhabitants of Gili Trawangan — no printed source available)
The economy of Gili Trawangan centres on tourism, as the island is too small to support any broad scale agriculture, and too remote to allow economically viable industry or commerce.
Photo taken from the top of the hill on Gili Trawangan just after dawn; foreground is Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno is next and then Gili Air — Gunung Rinjani is backlit by the approaching dawn
Photo taken from the top of the hill on Gili Trawangan just after dawn; foreground is Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno is next and then a bit of Gili Air — Lombok is in the distance to the right
Photo taken from Gili Trawangan; in the foreground are island hopper boats anchored off Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno is the next island — Ginung Rinjani is in the distance
Trawangan Dive
Trawangan Dive was voted most improved dive center for 2008 by PADI Asia Pacific. For information about diving and accommodation, prices or bookings, please contact us at info@trawangandive.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or drop by our dive center on Gili Trawangan.
As a holiday destination, Gili Trawangan has a lot to offer. Day or night, there is as much or as little to do as you choose - long lazy days can be spent on the beach or in a hammock; or explore the island on foot, bike or horse and cart, as no cars or motor bikes are allowed. Learning to dive is a popular activity, as this is one of the most inexpensive places to do so on the planet. Amazing sunsets followed by gourmet meals under the stars, possibly followed by some lively night life make it easy to fill your evenings. The island offers you a large variety of accommodation, restaurants and bars, so something can be found to suit all tastes.
The real holiday fun, excitement and adventure begins when you venture beneath the warm tropical waters that surround the Gili Islands and go diving. If you do not have your scuba diving certification, Trawangan Dive has a diving school that teaches and certifies divers from beginner through advanced technical levels including rebreather, in one of the safest and most enjoyable diving environments in Indonesia.
Location
Trawangan Dive Shop Beach Front
The Gili Islands are located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia and comprise of three coral-fringed atolls, Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan, all surrounded by white sand beaches, crystal clear water and some of the best scuba diving and dive centers in Indonesia.
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Reef Restoration Program
Tunnel Biorock Regrowth
Trawangan Dive is launching an innovative program aimed at restoring their reefs and welcomes students from around the world to join in.
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Accommodation
Trawagan Bungalows Gili Trawangan
Trawangan Dive Bungalows offer hotel comfort in a relaxed tropical garden atmosphere and are situated conveniently next to our dive center, where breakfast and a morning dive await you.
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Trawangan Dive’s Mexican Café
Nachos On Table At Trawangan Dive
Resident culinary Chef Rodrigo Rodriguez has created a true taste of Mexico here on Gili Trawangan. His decadent chimichangas are legendary, and what could be better than a heaping plate of shared nachos washed down with frozen margaritas at the pool bar or on the beach after a dive?
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Diving and Courses
Diving Gili Trawangan Trawangan Dive offers daily Fun Diving and a variety courses and instruction from the following diving institutions. Recreational diver training and Biorock Specialty through PADI, Technical diver training through TDI and Freediving training through AIDA.
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Technical Diving
Technical Diving Gili Trawangan Trawangan Dive is dedicated to providing quality technical diver training, guided daily technical dive trips, as well as technical expeditions to Komodo National Marine Park, the WWII Wrecks of Balikpapan and other areas of South East Asia.
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Liveaboard Adventures
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Bow The Ikan Biru is an Indonesian Pinisi sailing vessel combining traditional design with all the modern comforts you would expect from a first-class liveaboard dive boat. She sleeps a maximum of 8 guests and caters to recreational and technical divers.
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World Record Dive (2010) Gili Trawangan
Will Goodman from the UK broke the World Record for staying underwater for a total of 48 hours and 9 minutes and 17 seconds
Will Goodman from the UK broke the World Record for staying underwater for a total of 48 hours and 9 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Trawangan Dive was voted most improved dive center for 2008 by PADI Asia Pacific. For information about diving and accommodation, prices or bookings, please contact us at info@trawangandive.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or drop by our dive center on Gili Trawangan.
As a holiday destination, Gili Trawangan has a lot to offer. Day or night, there is as much or as little to do as you choose - long lazy days can be spent on the beach or in a hammock; or explore the island on foot, bike or horse and cart, as no cars or motor bikes are allowed. Learning to dive is a popular activity, as this is one of the most inexpensive places to do so on the planet. Amazing sunsets followed by gourmet meals under the stars, possibly followed by some lively night life make it easy to fill your evenings. The island offers you a large variety of accommodation, restaurants and bars, so something can be found to suit all tastes.
The real holiday fun, excitement and adventure begins when you venture beneath the warm tropical waters that surround the Gili Islands and go diving. If you do not have your scuba diving certification, Trawangan Dive has a diving school that teaches and certifies divers from beginner through advanced technical levels including rebreather, in one of the safest and most enjoyable diving environments in Indonesia.
Location
Trawangan Dive Shop Beach Front
The Gili Islands are located off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia and comprise of three coral-fringed atolls, Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan, all surrounded by white sand beaches, crystal clear water and some of the best scuba diving and dive centers in Indonesia.
Read more...
Reef Restoration Program
Tunnel Biorock Regrowth
Trawangan Dive is launching an innovative program aimed at restoring their reefs and welcomes students from around the world to join in.
Read more...
Accommodation
Trawagan Bungalows Gili Trawangan
Trawangan Dive Bungalows offer hotel comfort in a relaxed tropical garden atmosphere and are situated conveniently next to our dive center, where breakfast and a morning dive await you.
Read more...
Trawangan Dive’s Mexican Café
Nachos On Table At Trawangan Dive
Resident culinary Chef Rodrigo Rodriguez has created a true taste of Mexico here on Gili Trawangan. His decadent chimichangas are legendary, and what could be better than a heaping plate of shared nachos washed down with frozen margaritas at the pool bar or on the beach after a dive?
Read more...
Diving and Courses
Diving Gili Trawangan Trawangan Dive offers daily Fun Diving and a variety courses and instruction from the following diving institutions. Recreational diver training and Biorock Specialty through PADI, Technical diver training through TDI and Freediving training through AIDA.
Read more...
Technical Diving
Technical Diving Gili Trawangan Trawangan Dive is dedicated to providing quality technical diver training, guided daily technical dive trips, as well as technical expeditions to Komodo National Marine Park, the WWII Wrecks of Balikpapan and other areas of South East Asia.
Read more...
Liveaboard Adventures
Ikan Biru Liveaboard Bow The Ikan Biru is an Indonesian Pinisi sailing vessel combining traditional design with all the modern comforts you would expect from a first-class liveaboard dive boat. She sleeps a maximum of 8 guests and caters to recreational and technical divers.
Read more...
World Record Dive (2010) Gili Trawangan
Will Goodman from the UK broke the World Record for staying underwater for a total of 48 hours and 9 minutes and 17 seconds
Will Goodman from the UK broke the World Record for staying underwater for a total of 48 hours and 9 minutes and 17 seconds.
Read more...
THE GILI ISLANDS - GENERAL INFORMATION
| Located just off the northwest coast of Lombok, the three islands of Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Bali and Lombok. They are now easily accessible direct from Bali with the new Fast Boat service, or by plane and local boat from Lombok. |
All three islands feature superb, white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, spectacular coral reefs, and the best snorkeling and diving to be found anywhere on Bali and Lombok. Visitors from all over the world are attracted to the simple pleasures of sun, snorkeling, diving, beautiful beaches, and socializing. The absence of cars, motorcycles, and hawkers adds greatly to the leisure of staying on the Gilis – although there is now a wide range of accommodation available, the islands have maintained the lazy rustic charms of a tropical paradise.
| We highly recommend visitors to use a Private Transfer Service to avoid hussle and bustle at Bangsal (public harbour to gili islands). Local street vendors who try to sells things with pushing and pressure, or those who grab your luggage and ask too much for a porter service could be annoying. Paying a little extra for a comfort and easy settlement for a wonderful holiday break is worth it, especially those who travel with kids. Private Transfer Service includes pick up, meeting and greeting service at the airport/seaport/hotel, land transportation with fully air-con deluxe coaches, private boat charter, and check in assistances at the hotel. To get around the isle, the only means of transport are Cidomos, horse drawn carriages. Bicycle rentals are available too. Expect higher prices for most things there since all food and goods must be brought over from the mainland. | Private Transfer & Tours Bali - Lombok by Sea |
ISLAND'S HOPPING
Traveling between the islands requires either catching the infrequent shuttle boats or chartering one to take you across. The distances between the islands may seem swimmable, but do not attempt it — the currents can be fierce and several backpackers have died trying.
A few years ago, sailors from Bugis, Mandar and Makassar (Sulawesi) occupied Gili Air and establish coconuts plantation and expand the fishing activities.
As visitors started to visit Lombok and some came to the Gilis on day trips and then began to stay for longer periods in local homes. The islands have become enormously popular. Their popularity may be a problem, as numbers sometime exceed the available rooms and put pressure on the island environment, especially the supply of fresh water and the capacity of septic system to cope with waste and there is always pressure to build more and better facilities.
Big business interests are trying to cash in on the popularity of the Gilis and the local government is keen to promote upmarket tourist development.
Gili Air and Gili Meno retained much of their unspoilt quality, but Gili Trawangan has become more touristy and pricy. The islanders are majority Muslims and visitors should respect their sensibilities. In particular, topless or nude sunbathing is offensive to them, even though they won't say so directly. Away from Beach, it is polite for women to cover their shoulders and thighs. Many visitors are appallingly insensitive to local standards and so many of them walk around in skimpy clothing that it's easy to get impression that the local people don't mind anymore. In fact, they do.
| The development for the last five years has change the island's look, especially Gili Trawangan. Accommodation tariffs on today's range for a simple room with fan are from between Rp. 90,000 (equivalent to USD 9.00) to 150,000 (USD 15.00) per night , to an air-con bungalows style with hot water, in comfortable resort-style settings at up to USD 200.00 per night and everything in between, depending on the seasonal price fluctuations. Demand often outstrips supply, so prices tend to be noticeably higher than on Bali or Lombok. |  |
While the island is busiest from May through August, the quieter off-season from January to April provides a better opportunity to enjoy all the islet has to offer.
Electricity supply are now available on all the three Gilis. The electrical voltage in Indonesia is 220 Volt, if you bring any devices which require recharged at lower voltage (110 Volt) bring an electrical voltage converter or ask the hotel where you stay for STAVOLT.
The islands have no supplies of fresh water and very spotty electricity supply; it's not uncommon for power to be off for hours at a time. Most upmarket hotels, restaurants and dive shops have generators for the back up.
Mobile phone towers ensure you're never out of touch, and there are several Internet cafes on Trawangan for feeding your Internet addiction, although connection speeds tend to be painfully slow. Printing is possible in a few Internet cafés and you can even hook up your laptop in some.
MONEY
There is now a Bank Mandiri ATM on Gili Trawangan, in front of the Vila Ombak Hotel, but it's not always working so it's better to bring along enough rupiah to tide you over. The rates offered by moneychangers are noticeably poorer than on the mainland. Credit cards are accepted by some of the more upmarket places and all dive shops; some will also arrange credit card advances, but with hefty fees on the order of 7-10%. For your own safety, deposit valuable items at the reception where you're staying at. Carry only small cash and necessary items.
| Sanitation has improved on the islands. There are two health centers on Gili Trawangan; 1) located near the soccer fields for locals and 2) located in Villa Ombak with better facilities for Tourist. Gili Meno also now have a health centre which funded by local's businesses. Gili Air also have a health centre located near the main village. The health centre is known locally as "Puskesmas". To stay fit and healthy, always drink from bottled water or boiled water and avoid eating raw foods or salads from small non-reputable restaurants, because the water might not be sterilized. |
Security
There are no Police Station or Military Post on the islands, but there is a small police station in Bangsal harbor. The Islands funded non-uniformed community policing group, SATGAS, ensures visitor's security and safety. In the rare event of someone breaking the law or disturbing tourists, perpetrators are handed over to Police on Lombok and face banishment from the island for up to five years.
There are many options for an enjoyable holiday on the islands. You can rent snorkeling equipment, join a diving course, rent a kayak, go fishing, or take a glass bottom boat to see the magnificent coral reefs and fishes. There are no sights as such on the islands themselves, but the snorkeling and diving all around is a major draw.
The locals living on the island are pretty interesting. If you walk behind the main road you will see how the locals live which is much different then the beautiful bungalows the tourists stay in.
Scuba Diving
There are lots of quality scuba diving operations on all the islands. The coral around the islands is good for snorkeling, which can be reach from the shore. See rays and giant clams. A must see: Turtles Point, Meno Wall, Shark (harmless) Point. Dive Schools available on all the islands with many dive programs to choose, from beginners to advanced technical dives.
Snorkeling
While divers are able to regularly swim with black tip, those who prefer to just drifts in the currents with a snorkel, fins and mask are never left disappointed by the more than 6,000 species of marine life living just off-shore.
Fishing
Fishing is one of the highlight activities on the islands. Deep/bottom fishing remain the best on north west of Gili Trawangan. Carry your own equipment if you're not familiar with the traditional-style of fishing.
Gili Islands
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gili Islands (Indonesian: Tiga Gili [Three Gilis], Kepulauan Gili [Gili Islands]) are an archipelago of three small islands — Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air — just off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia.
The islands are a popular destination for Western tourists looking for a remote island experience. Each island has several very small resorts, usually consisting of a small collection of huts for tourists, and a restaurant. Most local inhabitants live on Trawangan in a township stretching along its east side just inland (which is also where most recent development is taking place). Automobiles and motorized traffic are prohibited on the islands by local ordinance, so the preferred method of transportation is bicycle or the horse-drawn carriage called a cidomo. Diving in and around the Gilis is also popular due to the abundance of fish life and attractive coral formations.[1]
The name "Gili Islands" is a misnomer, because Gili simply means "small island" in Sasak. As a result most of the islands around the coast of Lombok have Gili in their names, although confusion is averted by referring (in English) to the other Gilis around the Lombok coast by their proper names only.
 View of the west coast of Gili Meno looking south — Lombok is in the distance |  Mount Rinjani from the south coast of Gili Air |
Karimunjawa
is an archipelago of 27 islands in the Java Sea, Indonesia, approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Jepara.[1] The islands' name means 'a stone's throw from Java' in Javanese.[citation needed] The main island is also known as Karimun (2,700 ha). The second largest island is Kemujan (1,400 ha). The islands' population is 6,632 (as of 1997) who inhabit 7 of the islands, and they have a total land area of 78 km2.[2]
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Islands and administration
Apart from the main island, Karimon, two of the larger islands are Kemujen and Parang. The island of Bawean lies east of this group, as part of Gresik District, West Java Province. The Karimunjawa islands are administered as an Indonesian sub district with five (5) villages (Karimun, Kamagin, Kemujan, Digimon, and Parang) administratively part of Jepara district (kabutops) of Central Java province.
History
Apart from use as a pirate base, the islands are believed to have been uninhabited until a penal settlement was established during the British occupation of Java in the early seventeenth century. The settlement was abandoned by the Dutch during the Java War (1825–1830), but the former convicts remained as settlers. Cotton plantations set up during the convict period became a major source of income, as did goldsmithing. [ karimun is home my wife ]
[edit] Ecology
The islands are influenced by the Northwest Monsoon during which winds from the west-northwest predominate and ocean currents are in an easterly direction. During the monsoon, rainfall averages 40 mm/day. During the Southeast Monsoon, dry winds from the east-southeast predominate and the ocean currents are in an westerly direction bringing water masses from the Flores Sea. Upwelled water masses during the Southeast Monsoon from the Flores and Banda Seas provides lower sea surface temperatures than in the Northeast Monsoon. The shallow slopes (5° to 15°) of the island shelves in the Java Sea (which rarely exceeds a depth of 55 m), provide environments for extensive reef development.[3]
The archipelago consists predominantly of pre-Tertiary continental islands primarily of quartzites and shales covered by basaltic lava. Geologically, the islands are part of Sundaland.[4]
Contemporary Karimunjawa
Twenty-two islands have been declared as a marine national park. Five more islands are either private and or under the control of the Indonesian Navy. The islands have known with extensive coral reefs; a mixture of fringing and patchy reefs. There are a number of dive sites and an upmarket dive resort. The source of income for the local economy is fishing (which is the islands' largest employer), followed by services and commerce.
THE ISLANDS OF KOMODO DRAGONS
INDONESIA JURASSIC PARK
Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.
Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.
Komodo National Park includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands creating a total surface area (marine and land) of 1817km (proposed extensions would bring the total surface area up to 2,321km2). As well as being home to the Komodo dragon, the Park provides refuge for many other notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and the Timor deer. Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than 1,000 species of fish, some 260 species of reef-building coral, and 70 species of sponges. Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 14 species of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make Komodo National Park their home.
Karimunjawa
Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesterly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 islands in the java sea. Only seven of the islands are inhabited. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters. The name of Karimunjawa is taken from Javanese language 'Kremun kremun saking tanah Jawi' addressed by one of Wali Songo (the Nine Saints who had introduced Islam in Java) to describe how far this mini archipelago from Java, to be exact from Semarang and Jepara. Stands from 27 islands, this mini archipelago became marine national park and it's like a treasure for those who love marine life. Here can be found protected coral reefs (very colorful plateaus and plains in deep and shallow waters), secluded and tranquil white beaches, pelican and hornbill, sea grass and kinds of sea creatures, from crabs, anchovy, starfish, sharks, stingray, jellyfish, red snappers, etc.
The Marine National Park Karimun Jawa is 110,000 ha and lies 90 km north east of Jepara in Central Java. We will find mangrove forest and beach forest. The park is named after the largest island Karimun Jawa. The vegetation consists mainly of mangrove and beach forest, although there is some lowland rain forest on Karimun Jawa. Most of the islands are surrounded by sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs. Fresh water is confined to a few small wells and forest streams on Karimun Jawa. A number of endemic animals live on the island while on the beaches sea turtles lay their eggs. The average tidal range is 92 cm.
The archipelagic Karimunjawa, thought not as known the Marine reserves near Ambon and Manado, has unexpectedly good beaches, reefs and lovely sea scopes. Corals seem to blossom in to gardens, with an Amazing variety of form and color fishers and marine plants. It lies 90 km away from Jepara and can reached by "KM. Adison I & KM Kota Ukir" boat, the only ferryboat connecting Karimunjawa and Jepara. The resort offers stunning dives and snorkeling trips for all sorts of divers from novice to experience. Fringing reefs, atolls, wrecks and an excellent variety of different species make diving in Karimunjawa an unforgettable adventure.
KARIMUN JAWA ISLANDS
Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesternly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 island in the java sea. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters.
Five of these islands are domestically inhabited and together with 22 others from the four major zones; Zone I is the core sanctuary area and is out of bounds to all, Zone 2 is the wilderness area open to limited tourism, Zone 3 is the utilization area, Zone 4 is the buffer zone.
For visitor to the Park, expect a very pleasant welcome by the information staff, and an exciting range of flora and fauna to discover both above and below the water.The reefs harboring 35 types of hard corals, sponges, gorgonian, soft and red corals and an amazing 240 plus variety of fish.
A special bonus for the interpid is wreck diving at the island of Batu Kunci, Karang Kapal, Karang Ketel, and Batulawang. Best time for weather is April to November with the rainy season peaking between December and February.
Up to this date Karimunjawa has 12 dive sites. Most of the diving is done on the fringing reefs around the islands, as well as submerged reefs, and shipwrecks. The sites are all to the west of the main island
Facilities
The dive resorts is situated on the uninhabited island of Menyawakan, measuring 19 hectares, in the Karimun Jawa archipelago. By speed boat transfer from Jepara to the resort about two and a half hours one-way or from Semarang about 3 hours. With 5 VIP bungalows and 5 two room deluxe cottages, 15 rooms in all, and the resort is very luxurious.
Travel to Karimun Java
Written by Leo Lintang
Saturday, August 23, 2008
karimun_jawa.jpgKarimun Java is a coastal area which consists of 22 small islands in the South Island of Java. This region has tremendous natural beauty so that the government also makes Java Karimun area as a national marine nature reserve which is protected. According to local stories, Karimun Java taken from the word "Kremun" meaning in Javanese means emerge and disappear. Sometimes visible, sometimes not.
What's Interesting?
There are so many activities you do here, ranging from snorkeling, trekking, to swim with sharks. Marine biota is a major asset of this Java Karimun islands, with the beauty of the sea became the main attraction of local and foreign tourists.
Ways To Get There?
There are two ways to access these islands. First, you can use the ferry from the port in Jepara Kartini tryout for six hours. Although long but you will be accompanied by the beautiful scenery and the lives of people around with their daily activities. The second way, namely through the Port of Tanjung Mas in Semarang, which only requires 3.5 hours of travel time during
Contribute a better translation
Written by Leo Lintang
Saturday, August 23, 2008
karimun_jawa.jpgKarimun Java is a coastal area which consists of 22 small islands in the South Island of Java. This region has tremendous natural beauty so that the government also makes Java Karimun area as a national marine nature reserve which is protected. According to local stories, Karimun Java taken from the word "Kremun" meaning in Javanese means emerge and disappear. Sometimes visible, sometimes not.
What's Interesting?
There are so many activities you do here, ranging from snorkeling, trekking, to swim with sharks. Marine biota is a major asset of this Java Karimun islands, with the beauty of the sea became the main attraction of local and foreign tourists.
Ways To Get There?
There are two ways to access these islands. First, you can use the ferry from the port in Jepara Kartini tryout for six hours. Although long but you will be accompanied by the beautiful scenery and the lives of people around with their daily activities. The second way, namely through the Port of Tanjung Mas in Semarang, which only requires 3.5 hours of travel time during
Contribute a better translation| Batam Island |  |  |
Batam is one of the largest islands in the Riau archipelago, and not long ago it was just another poor island with coastal villages and unspoiled nature. The declaration of the Batam free trade zone in 1989 has turned the island upside down, after just a few years of rapid construction it now has a modern airport, tourist and business centers and a still growing infrastructure that has changed the island completely.
It is no secret that nearby Singapore is the role model, and the goal is eventually to become one of the biggest ports of Southeast Asia and a major center of international trade, industry and commerce. The strategic location close to the Malacca Strait and Singapore will certainly help reaching this goal, but like the rest of Indonesia the economy and development here was dealt a major blow during and after the Asia economic crisis in the late 1990's.
Batam is actually one of fastest growing tourist destinations in Indonesia in terms of visitor arrivals. There are several tourist resorts here with luxurious hotels and golf courses. Many visitors however choose to use Batam only as an entry point, it is only 40 minutes from Singapore with boat, and then leave with the first available transport to other destinations in Indonesia.
History
The history of Batam is tightly interwoven with nearby Bintan island and the rest of the Riau archipelago. According to Chinese chronicles Batam was already inhabited as early as 231 A.D. when Singapore island was still called Pulau Ujung (Ujung Island). It came under control of the Malacca kingdom from the 13th century, and later taken over by the Sultan of Johor who ruled until the 18th century. The coastal villages that face Singapore is said to have been a hideout for pirates who hijacked ships in the strait.
In 1824 the name of the island again appear in the Treaty of London which led to the division of the region between the Dutch and the British. Batam and the surrounding islands later became part of the Riau Lingga Kingdom, a situation that lasted until 1911, when the Dutch East Indies colonial administration took over.
The People
Close to Sekupang, a large part of the population still make their living from fishing and sea transport.The native people of Batam are of Malay origin, but with the rapid growth and development of the area various ethnic groups from all over Indonesia has come here in search for jobs and a better life. Traditionally most of the people live in coastal villages, while the "Orang Laut" (sea people) continue to live on boathouses and boats and generally fish for a living. Some of their catch are sold to Singapore. Bahasa Indonesia is the language used to communicate among the multi-ethnic population here, while many now also understand English, which is commonly used in business communication.
Culture
Even if Batam is multi-ethnic it is still the Malayan culture and Islam which forms the root of the local culture. Both daily life and the ceremonies have religious and mythical elements, expressed in dance, music and other forms of art. Some of the most popular traditional dances are Jogi Dance, unique for Batam, Zapin Dance, which reflects strong Arabic influence, Persembahan Dance, to welcome honored guests and Ronggeng Dance, where the guests can be invited to come up and join the dance and song.
The Mak Yong drama is a dance and song performance which tell the story about a country named "Riuh", commonly believed to be the origin of the name of the Riau province. This country is governed by a wise and popular king, who one day to his surprise and embarrassment is told that his princess have given birth to an animal called "Siput Gondang" (the gondang snail). Upset by this he orders the newborn to be expelled to the jungle. A couple of years later he is told that the snail has begun to grow, and he asks for the snail to be brought to the Royal Palace where the shell is broken. To his surprise and joy he can see a beautiful princess appear from the broken shell, and he names her Putri Siput Gondang (Princess Siput Gondang), celebrations are then held for seven days and seven nights.
But also other cultures contribute to the Batam community, and in the "Padepokan Seni" art center in Sekupang you can see arts and crafts from all over Indonesia, as well as various kinds of performances which are staged every day for visitors and tourists. Another art center in Sekupang is "Desa Seni", Indonesian art village, which main objective is to "maintain, conserve and develop Indonesian culture", and also to manage the Cultural Institute where qualified instructors conduct various shows and courses.
Accommodation and food
You may easily find hotels of all standards here, from five star hotels with all facilities to budget losmen. The most expensive rooms can be found in Nagoya or at the tourist resorts at Nongsa on the northeast part of the island. The tourism here has seen a steep decline lately, so you may get a good bargain. More reasonable priced rooms can be found in Nagoya or elsewhere, but the budget rooms are said to be of less quality and overpriced compared to most other areas in Indonesia.
Riau is well known for its fresh and delicious seafood. Prawns, live fish, lobsters, clams and shellfish are cooked in a variety of styles, a local specialty is the "gong-gong" conch shell dipped in a spicy sauce. To find a seafood restaurant is no problem, especially in Nagoya, Batu Besar, Batu Merah and Telaga Punggur. At Nongsa you can eat in a "kelong", a restaurant built over the sea on stilts. Singaporeans even come here for a late night meal at a Batam restaurant and return the same evening to Singapore. You can of course also find other traditional Indonesian food here, like Padang food. In Nagoya you can try the night markets or the Pujasera Nagoya food center.
Sekupang
The port of Sekupang, the most common port of arrival if you go by boat from Singapore.Most travelers from Singapore to Batam will enter via Sekupang, where ferries shuttle constantly between the two ports. The ferries depart from World Trade Center in Singapore and arrive at Sekupang about 45 minutes later, the first ferry will leave at 7.30 am, and the last about 8 pm. At Sekupang you will easily find a taxi that can take you to other locations of the island, the airport or other ferry terminals, you will also find hotel and ferry counters here. The domestic terminal with boats to the Sumatra mainland is right next door.
Waterfront City Batam
The Waterfront City is a resort area on the west coast of Batam, south of Sekupang, that mostly attracts Singaporean visitors. Some of the activities here are water sports, bungee-jumping, indoor skiing or simply checking out the nightclubs.
Batam Center
This area facing Tering Bay is planned to be the pride of Batam with a business district, hotels, shops and a marina. Construction started on 29th of November 1987 when President Soharto and Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, each planted a banyan tree here as a symbol of the friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister Mahathir of Malaysia planted his tree later. The center is still not completed.
Nagoya
View from one of the many hotels in Nagoya.Nagoya (also known as Lubuk Baja) is the original center of Batam, and not a very attractive town with a mix of old and new characterless buildings. But if you are looking for local entertainment this must be the place, with plenty of shops, food stalls, nightlife, discos, music lounges, karaoke, restaurants and many small hotels. It is also at the present Batams center of business, trade and finance. Batu Ampar is the port of Nagoya, and from here you can catch a ferry to Singapore, although not as frequently as from Sekupang. Several boats leave daily to Johor Baru in Malaysia as well.
Nongsa
The north-east peninsula of Nongsa is the main tourist area on Batam, an hour's drive from Sekupang. The lovely resorts were built with Singaporeans in mind, here they can escape from the bustling town to the north and visit one of the golf clubs, eat seafood, bake in the sun on the beach or swim in the sea. Don't expect to find any cheap hotels here.
Kabil
This is the site for a large deep-water port under construction, called the Asia Port. When completed it will be able to accommodate very large ships. From nearby Telaga Punggur you can go by boat to neighboring Pulau Bintan, in Kabil fishing village you can also find several seafood restaurants, and watch the passing sampans and fishing craft while you eat.
Transport
The best way to get around on the island is by taxi, but you can also go by public transport if comfort is not your main concern, like share taxis. Travel agents can also provide air-conditioned minibuses. Hang Nadim, the modern regional airport, can serve the largest passenger planes, and from here you can reach other destinations in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Pekanbaru, Bandung and Medan. Both Garuda and Singapore Airlines have regular flights here.
View from the Singapore - Sekupang ferry, close to Sekupang.As mentioned above there are several boat services to Singapore, as well as Malaysia and to the Sumatran mainland. The ferries depart daily from World Trade Center in Singapore and arrive at Sekupang about 45 minutes later, the first ferry will leave at 7.30 am, and the last about 8 pm. Less frequent services to Singapore leave from Batu Ampar and Nongsa. The service to Malaysia leave from Batu Ampar and to the Sumatran mainland from Sekupang. Telaga Punggur, 30 km southeast of Nagoya, is the main port for speedboats to Tanjung Pinang on Nearby Pulau Bintan, the trip will take about 45 minutes, there are also three boats a day to Tanjung Pinang from Sekupang.
Other travel facts
Batam is a duty free zone, and in Nagoya or at the ferry terminal you can shop for items like cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes, chocolate as well as local handicrafts from all over the Indonesian archipelago. There are many banks in Nagoya, and you can easily find a money exchange counter or a cash machine which accept Visa or MasterCard. Singapore dollars are as welcome as Indonesian rupiah. The main post office is in Batam center south of Nagoya.
Batam may not make a good first impression on a western tourist with it's ugly architecture, expensive hotels and unfinished construction sites, but if you like you can easily spend some days here. You can enjoy activities like golf, tennis, water sports, scuba diving, fishing or just relaxing after a good meal of seafood. In the evenings you can experience the local nightlife, probably different from what you are used to back home.
Batam is a duty free zone, and in Nagoya or at the ferry terminal you can shop for items like cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, perfumes, chocolate as well as local handicrafts from all over the Indonesian archipelago. There are many banks in Nagoya, and you can easily find a money exchange counter or a cash machine which accept Visa or MasterCard. Singapore dollars are as welcome as Indonesian rupiah. The main post office is in Batam center south of Nagoya.
Batam may not make a good first impression on a western tourist with it's ugly architecture, expensive hotels and unfinished construction sites, but if you like you can easily spend some days here. You can enjoy activities like golf, tennis, water sports, scuba diving, fishing or just relaxing after a good meal of seafood. In the evenings you can experience the local nightlife, probably different from what you are used to back home.
KARIMUNJAWA NATIONAL OCEAN PARK
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Located relatively close to Java island, allows Karimunjawa to be an accessible and most importantly affordable holiday destination to marine lover visitor. The operation of fast boat from Semarang has cut the length of trip to the islands to half of the usual length of trip by ferry boat from Jepara. Now, visitor could reach the islands in 3.5 hours trip. No more are-we-there- yet syndrome caused by the six boring hours in the slow moving ferry boat.
Karimunjawa it self is an island-chains with 27 islands linking in the territory. Only five of them are populated and mostly by local traditional fisherman. In a way, this could show how close the islands to the term of ‘virginal tropical paradise’. The quiet and peaceful surrounding is the perfect hideout for those who wish to escape the hectic and frustrating high-speed city life. Take some time off, slow down a little bit and see how much that would do you good.
The status of Karimunjawa as one of the preserved national marine park in Indonesia gives evidence on how beautiful the underwater life is in the islands. No need to rent high cost diving gear or search for a specific location just to view forest of colorful coral reefs and all their inhabitants. They are scattered all over the place! The islands are reported to be the home of 242 different kind of fish as well as 133 genera of aquatic fauna. Just get your snorkel set ready at hand, plunge into in the water and enjoy….
Get tanned! Get sunburned even!.. Most of the islands are blessed with white sandy beaches that stretch along the shoreline. So what you need to do is pick a spot to your liking, laze out in the sun and voila!...Those celebrity golden chocolate skin will be yours by the end of your holiday.
So what are you waiting for?.. Contact our customer service now, terror us with your zillion questions, even those of the most trivial ones, and let us arrange a fun trip that suit best to your preference….and your budget of course.
Here are some hints on what you can do while you stay in the islands:
1. Swim with sharks: Really?.. Yes, really!.. Swimming with sharks is a must to do activity while you stay in the islands. Test your guts and have memorable pictures taken with the sharks circling around you in the conservatory shark pool. 2. Fishing: Night fishing is a favorite activity to some visitors. Do it by your self or join a tournament that frequently held by local government and institution. 3. A trip by glass bottom boat: Not really an Olympic qualified swimmer?.. Fear not people, there are plenty shallow water in the surrounding. But if you want to see the marine life in deeper water, joining a glass bottom trip is a must. 4. Islands hopping: Club hopping?.. Mall hopping?.. Naah, that’s old news. Islands hopping is the ‘it’ activity for you to do in the islands. Remember, there are 27 of them, and all waiting for you eager beaver marine lover. (See how my words rhyme perfectly?..) 5. Diving: If you are one of the people who are not satisfied by snorkeling slowly around the islands, diving is definitely an option. Rent a diving gear and get set to the various diving sites available in the islands. FYI, one of the most favorite is Indonoor shipwreck.
Psst….you hear that?..That’s the warm breeze of the islands calling out your name. Now, it’s your turn to let the inner adventurous side of yours to answer the calling. Clear your schedule, gather a group of friends or family, book a flight, pack your bag and get here!! But before any of that, make sure that you are equipped with enough information. Better be fussy than get lost. Call our customer service now or YM us. We’ll be most pleased to assist you. | ||
MOUNT RINJANI NATIONAL
ECO PARK
LOMBOK ISLAND INDONESIA
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Good News,.....
Rinjani National Park now is available to trek to Summit, Rim and Lake but we still not recommended trekker to stay at the lake as the new volcano still active but it's ok to visit for a day.
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Advisory Warning For Tourists
Recently tourists have purchased trekking packages from a false office in Padang Bai, Bali claiming to represent the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB).
Please note that RTMB has only one main office located at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram with representative offices at the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru and Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, all located on the island of Lombok. Any other locations claiming to represent RTMB are fraudulent and should be avoided. If you have any questions, Contact Us to submit an enquiry.
Advisory Warning For Tourists
Recently tourists have purchased trekking packages from a false office in Padang Bai, Bali claiming to represent the Rinjani Trek Management Board (RTMB). Please note that RTMB has only one main office located at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram with representative offices at the Rinjani Trek Center in Senaru and Rinjani Information Center in Sembalun, all located on the island of Lombok. Any other locations claiming to represent RTMB are fraudulent and should be avoided. If you have any questions, Contact Us to submit an enquiry.
The Concepts of the Rinjani Trek Management Board
The Rinjani Trek is managed by a unique partnership of National Park, tourism industry and the local community. Activities focus in the Community - run cooperatives at Rinjani Trek Centre ( RTC ) in Senaru and the Rinjani Information Centre ( RIC ) in Sembalun Lawang. Under the guidance of the Rinjani Trek Management Board ( RTMB ), each are run by a stakeholders' committee who look after roster systems for guides and porters, village tours, trek trail maintenance, and handicraft sales. Revenue from tourism activities and entry fees is used for conservation, training and management of the Rinjani Trek, thus ensuring sustainability.
Conceptually, the project started with three stakeholder circles labeled "Park Management", "Community Development" and "Tourism". Whit Project assistance, the Park set out to engage with the stakeholder groups in each of the circles, independently at first and then, as the groups got used to deal with each other, increasingly together. This approach recognized that it takes time for the multi-skilled "cross-over" people that ecotourism requires (people who can operate in between the circles) to emerge.
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Sasak Hill Trek
A two days-one night, great experience over Pegasingan Hill We invite you to join our two–day walk through the rice fields, to chat with the farmers and enjoy the scenery from the...
Program Details
Best time to trek in Rinjani : April to November
Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.280/Kpts-II/97,
a total area of 41,330 hectares
Location : Regencies; West Lombok, Central Lombok and
East Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara
Temperature 23° - 30° C
Rainfall 2,000 mm/year (on average)
Altitude 550 - 3,726 m asl.
Geographical location 116°18' - 116°32' E; 8°18' - 8°33' S
Karimunjawa
Karimun Java language that is derived from the meaning kremun blurred or vague. Given that name because the islands loomed from Java, which caused the location is quite far from the island of Java. To achieve karimunjawa takes about four to six hours from the mainland island of Java using Motor Ship Fast from Semarang or Jepara. It feels, fits with the name, because it takes a long time to arrive on the island.
Swim with the sharks in KarimunjawaKepulauan karimunjawa become a paradise of the divers (diver). You can do various activities in the crystal clear water. Swimming, diving (diving), or snorkeling will be fun.
Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish in the sea will be an attraction to frolic in the water. Sea water in karimunjawa very clear and transparent, so you can clearly see the bottom of the sea. For those of you who like fishing, you can also do it in a few islands of Karimun.
To visit the islands in Karimun, you can use a fishing boat. The time required is not too old to visit several islands at once because it is situated not far apart. There is also equipped with a glass boat at the bottom of the boat (glass bottom boat) are suitable for you that do not want to dive but want to still be able to see the coral reefs or fish in sea water.
Karimun Islands
Karimunjawa since 2001 has the official name of the National Park karimunjawa. Karimun National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with five fruits that have been populated island in this archipelago.
The island has a population of Genting Island, Kemujan Island, Karimun Island, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has beaches with white sand.
The islands are a favorite place to visit for tourists because of its natural beauty, among others, Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Small Pines, and Tanjung Gelam. Let's visit the islands one by one!
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Menjangan Besar Island
On the island there are large captive sharks. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks are here quite tame and friendly with humans.
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Small Menjangan Island
Small Menjangan Island deserves a visit because the waters around the island there are lots of colorful little fish are beautiful. The island has beaches and beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.
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Island Pines Island Pines Small and Large
On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of the names of the island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand that jutted into the sea.
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Cape Island Gelam
Gelam Cape Island is a beautiful island with white sand and green sea of blue.
Accommodation in karimunjawa
Besides enjoying the beauty of the sea and beaches, you can visit traditional markets or visit the waiter who managed to get a fish at the fish market.
For accommodations, there are several options where you can specify. You can stay at a luxury resort on small islands or even hotels with cheaper rates. Some locals also rent out his house with a cheaper fare anymore. Or you can try different atmosphere by staying in the House of pumice, which is the inn over there in the water not far from the beach.
Transportation to karimunjawa
To reach karimunjawa, you can use some alternative options below:
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Quick ship from Semarang
From Semarang, you can go through the Port of Tanjung Emas karimunjawa using fast ships. Travel from Semarang to karimunjawa approximately four hours to six hours if the weather is bad.
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Ships from Jepara
If you choose to go to karimunjawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a fast boat, or also use a slow and expensive ships from Jepara. Travel from Jepara to karimunjawa approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
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Plane
In addition, for those who have enough funds, there was a small plane Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang can be leased to the Airport Kemujan Dewa Daru Island (one island in the Karimun). By plane, you can see the beauty karimunjawa from above before landing at the airport in Karimun. Travel by plane about 30 minutes travel time.
Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the serenity will be a pleasant experience. Encouraged to visit this island in March until October, at the time the weather was friendly so you can freely explore and enjoy Karimun islands. Enjoy the charm of natural beauty in Karimun.
Karimun Java language that is derived from the meaning kremun blurred or vague. Given that name because the islands loomed from Java, which caused the location is quite far from the island of Java. To achieve karimunjawa takes about four to six hours from the mainland island of Java using Motor Ship Fast from Semarang or Jepara. It feels, fits with the name, because it takes a long time to arrive on the island.
Swim with the sharks in KarimunjawaKepulauan karimunjawa become a paradise of the divers (diver). You can do various activities in the crystal clear water. Swimming, diving (diving), or snorkeling will be fun.
Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish in the sea will be an attraction to frolic in the water. Sea water in karimunjawa very clear and transparent, so you can clearly see the bottom of the sea. For those of you who like fishing, you can also do it in a few islands of Karimun.
To visit the islands in Karimun, you can use a fishing boat. The time required is not too old to visit several islands at once because it is situated not far apart. There is also equipped with a glass boat at the bottom of the boat (glass bottom boat) are suitable for you that do not want to dive but want to still be able to see the coral reefs or fish in sea water.
Karimun Islands
Karimunjawa since 2001 has the official name of the National Park karimunjawa. Karimun National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with five fruits that have been populated island in this archipelago.
The island has a population of Genting Island, Kemujan Island, Karimun Island, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has beaches with white sand.
The islands are a favorite place to visit for tourists because of its natural beauty, among others, Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Small Pines, and Tanjung Gelam. Let's visit the islands one by one!
*
Menjangan Besar Island
On the island there are large captive sharks. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks are here quite tame and friendly with humans.
*
Small Menjangan Island
Small Menjangan Island deserves a visit because the waters around the island there are lots of colorful little fish are beautiful. The island has beaches and beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.
*
Island Pines Island Pines Small and Large
On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of the names of the island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand that jutted into the sea.
*
Cape Island Gelam
Gelam Cape Island is a beautiful island with white sand and green sea of blue.
Accommodation in karimunjawa
Besides enjoying the beauty of the sea and beaches, you can visit traditional markets or visit the waiter who managed to get a fish at the fish market.
For accommodations, there are several options where you can specify. You can stay at a luxury resort on small islands or even hotels with cheaper rates. Some locals also rent out his house with a cheaper fare anymore. Or you can try different atmosphere by staying in the House of pumice, which is the inn over there in the water not far from the beach.
Transportation to karimunjawa
To reach karimunjawa, you can use some alternative options below:
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Quick ship from Semarang
From Semarang, you can go through the Port of Tanjung Emas karimunjawa using fast ships. Travel from Semarang to karimunjawa approximately four hours to six hours if the weather is bad.
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Ships from Jepara
If you choose to go to karimunjawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a fast boat, or also use a slow and expensive ships from Jepara. Travel from Jepara to karimunjawa approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
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Plane
In addition, for those who have enough funds, there was a small plane Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang can be leased to the Airport Kemujan Dewa Daru Island (one island in the Karimun). By plane, you can see the beauty karimunjawa from above before landing at the airport in Karimun. Travel by plane about 30 minutes travel time.
Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the serenity will be a pleasant experience. Encouraged to visit this island in March until October, at the time the weather was friendly so you can freely explore and enjoy Karimun islands. Enjoy the charm of natural beauty in Karimun.
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