6 Hidden Paradise in Jakarta That You Must Visit
Do you know? in Jakarta, there is a hidden paradise whose beauty is not inferior to the Maldives. The hidden paradise is a thousand islands. An archipelago in the north of Jakarta that has 300 islands, but not all islands can be visited, there are only a few island resorts and non-resorts that become tourist attraction favorites.
Hidden Paradise in Jakarta
We recommend the 6 best island resorts in Thousand Island, where you can relax and enjoy your life or do some interesting things such as scuba diving, snorkeling, water sports, or sunbathing on a white sand shore. Here is the list :
1. Sepa Island
Pulau Resort has beauty on the beach and the beauty of the underwater world. Having a coastline with white sand, of course, is perfect for you to sunbathe or just swim on the beach. But if you want to see the underwater beauty, you can come to the dive shop for diving.
For those of you who like diving, the underwater beauty of Sepa Island is an interesting place to explore. For those of you who can’t dive don’t worry, you can also enjoy the beauty of the sea by snorkeling.
In addition, Sepa Island also provides watersport activities such as jetskiing, banana boats, and canoeing. If a day tour is not enough for you, Sepa Island also provides attractive cottages and standard management such as star hotels.
Info:
- Speedboat Schedule from Marina Ancol: 08.00 AM
- Speedboat Schedule from Sepa Island: 2.00 PM
- Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours from Marina by speedboat
- Check-in time: 13.00 AM and Check-out: 11.00 AM
The facility is a Restaurant with live music entertainment (weekend), a dive shop, water sports activity, and sea turtle conservation.
2. Putri Island
Putri Island not only has incredible underwater beauty but also has many facilities that can spoil you such as underwater tunnels, glass bottom boats, sunset cruise, and mini water boom. For those of you who love the underwater world, you can explore the underwater world by snorkeling or diving.
The snorkeling area is located near the island pier. For diving activities, you can rent a boat that can take you to the best diving spots around the island of the Princess. For tourists who stay, in the afternoon you can see the sunset on a cruise provided by Pulau Putri as a complimentary.
Info :
- Speedboat Schedule from Marina Ancol: 08.00 AM
- Speedboat Schedule from Putri Island: 14.00 PM
- Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours by speedboat
- Check-in time: 13.00 AM and Check-out: 11.00 AM
The facility is a Restaurant. Swimming pool, dive shop, water sports activity, tennis court.
3. Pantara Island
The beauty of Pantara island is an unspoiled natural beauty, becoming a haven for divers with a variety of beautiful fish and coral species marking Pantara island ideal for diving lovers.
In addition, Pantara Island has a sloping beach and coral reefs that extend to the surface of the sea like a cone, and when the coastal waters recede, tourists can walk through the sand and rocks to see the coral reef.
Pantara Beach Resort is equipped with a restaurant on the beach so tourists can enjoy the beauty of the blue sea while eating delicious food cooked by chefs who are reliable choices. Enjoy a vacation on Pantara Island specifically designed to enjoy nature, both physically and mentally.
There are various sports facilities, and emerald green water with natural white sand beaches, allowing you to touch tropical perfection.
Info :
- Speedboat Schedule from Marina Ancol: 08.00 AM
- Speedboat Schedule from Putri Island: 14.00 PM
- Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours by speedboat
- Check-in time: 13.00 AM and Check-out: 11.00 AM
The facility is a Restaurant. Swimming pool, dive shop, water sports activity, tennis court.
4. Pelangi Island
The interesting thing about Pelangi Island is that the bungalows are adjacent to the beach and the cottages are facing the sea so tourists can see the beauty of the sea directly from the terrace.
Besides that, Pelangi Island has a restaurant that stands on the sea precisely on the shoreline extending to the sea so that when tourists enjoy dinner, breakfast, and lunch can enjoy the beauty of the sea and the fish around the restaurant.
The beauty of a sloping beach with white sand is also a plus on the island and the beauty of the underwater world that you can explore with scuba diving or snorkeling. The shade of the trees on the island makes it feel cool and comfortable as if it were one with nature.
Info :
Speedboat Schedule from Marina Ancol: 08.00 AM
Speedboat Schedule from Putri Island: 14.00 PM
Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours by speedboat
Check-in time: 13.00 AM and Check-out: 11.00 AM
The facility is a Restaurant. Swimming pool, dive shop, water sports activity, tennis court.
5. Macan Island
If you are interested in staying in a cottage that is above the sea and has a sea terrace, then Tiger Island is the right choice. Cottages on the island of Tiger have the concept of driftwood huts like in the Maldives, it also has a gorgeous coral and driftwood-inspired open-air (private) bathroom that is connected to our super eco wastewater system using constructed wetlands.
Scuba diving is also on offer and they will collaborate with Octopus Dive for diving equipment and ensuring safety standards. the perfect place to relax, enjoy views of the ocean and small island, meet other guests, listen to some great island music, and get some sun.
The main building on the island consists of our front desk office, a kitchen, a few dining areas, a pool table, a reading area, a 24-hour snack and beverage area, and a place to watch movies.
Info :
Speedboat Schedule from Marina Ancol: 08.00 AM
Speedboat Schedule from Putri Island: 2.00 PM
Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours by speedboat
Check-in time: 13.00 AM and Check-out: 11.00 AM
The facility is a Restaurant, dive shop, water sport, driftwood huts, driftwood bar, and clubhouse.
6. Bidadari Island
For those of you who don’t want to sail too long, Bidadari Island is a pretty good choice. Within 30 minutes by speedboat, you have arrived at Bidadari Island. On Bidadari Island you can find historical buildings that still stand firm in the 17th century since the Dutch colonial era, namely Fort Martello is still standing strong today.
You can also visit Kelor Island, Onrust Island, and the island of Kahyangan, the island has heritage buildings, and there is also cultural heritage in the third region of the island. Bidadari Island is also equipped with water sports activities such as jetskiing, banana boating, and canoeing.
Info :
- Speedboat Schedule from Marina Ancol: 08.00 AM
- Speedboat Schedule from Putri Island: 14.00 PM
- Duration: 1,5 – 2 hours by speedboat
- Check-in time: 13.00 AM and Check-out: 11.00 AM
The facilities are a Restaurant, Swimming pool, dive shop, water sports activity, and tennis court.