Travel Guide Pulau Seribu

It is a marine park made up of over 100 islands scattered offshore in Jakarta Bay. They have more than 18 000 inhabitants.Pulau Seribu contrasts completely with the pollution of the capital; to do this, these islands are part of the escapades of the people of Jakarta who want to escape pollution and the crazy rhythm of the city. However, few international tourists go there (why, when you go to Bali…).Here you can enjoy beaches of fine sand, paradise, bordered by coconut trees. The nearest island Bidadari is the most popular.The island of Onrust («Tormented» in Dutch) is not habitable, but you can visit ancient Dutch ruins. This island was a quarantine centre for newcomers with sickly symptoms.The most pleasant seaside resorts include the islands of Pulau Putri, Pulau Sepa, Pulau Pramuka, Pulau Macan (solar energy, organic food), Pulau Pelangi and above all Pulau Antuk Timur and Pulau Antuk Barat.You can rent individual bungalows with all the comforts necessary for a pleasant stay.To achieve this, booking stations located in Ancol Marina or travel agencies take charge of everything: boat, reservation of bungalows, etc. Fast shuttles go to the islands early in the morning, starting from 25 000 Rps.Find out before you leave on the comfort of your future accommodation. The most remote islands are two hours distant.Connect to www.thousandisland.co.id to get information about some of the resorts of these islands.