Banten, Peucang Island, Ujung Kulon National Park

A warm welcome to the Peucang tropical Island - Where you desire may be to simple relax and unwind on our tropical island beach, while you enjoy a refreshing drink and soak up an amazing red sunset of the park and if the trill of discovery is your desire, our professional team will guide you to explored the wonder of Ujung Kulon through canoeing, trekking, beaches, rainf forest, blue lagoon, cruising or snorkeling through school of fish over vividly colorful unspoiled coral garden, experience the fine sea food cuisine and friendly nature of the park or after watching the last of the sun dip down into the Indian Ocean, relax around an open fire with a seafood BBQ or take a stroll along the beach and sample some enjoy the night by dancing around the bonfire and gazing at the stars.

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Banten , Sawarna Beach, Lebak

Landscapes of natural beauty tucked away overlooking the Indian Ocean. White sandy beaches, clear blue water and lush rolling green nan. Reaching 65 km long coastline dotted reefs and white sand. This beach is the most beautiful beaches of the five beaches are owned by the Province of Banten.

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Jakarta, National Monument

The National Monument is one of the monuments in Jakarta erected to commemorate the Indonesian people fighting against the Dutch colonialist. The monument is located in central Jakarta, it is at the Lapangan monas (Monas square). The monument, with its unique style and is 137 m in height , was made of marbles with phallus form symbolizing the fertilizing. The flaming torch shape weighing 14.5 kg and is plated with 35 kg gold is placed on the top of the monument . The torch symbolizes the Indonesian people fighting for independence. The monument, erected at a 80-hectare land was officially opened for public on 12 July 1975, is known as Tugu Monas. The architect for this monument was Soedarsono and F. Silaban and the consultant was Ir. Rooseno. Before it is popular with Tugu Monas, the monument had five names, they were Lapangan Gambir, Lapangan Ikada, Lapangan Merdeka, Lapangan Monas and Taman Monas. Parks, two ponds and the open-air sport field surrounds the monument. This monument become the well-known tourist object for the holiday goers in Jakarta . Inside the monument is the museum and a hall for meditation and it is equipped with the elevator. At the top of the monument the Jakarta city is seen to be more crowded. The monument daily opens at 9:00 am - 04:00 pm.

 

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Jakarta History Museum

Located in the historic Old Jakarta Kota area, Taman Fatahillah square offers three of the city's most interesting museums. Once the heart of the colonial administration in the 18th century the square underwent a major restoration in the 1970's. A fountain in the middle of square once as the main water supply for the former colonial capital. The Portuguese cannon on the north side of the square is reportedly an impressive font of fertility. Jakarta History Museum is the one displaying the history of the development of the City of Jakarta, both the events and the community, from the prehistory until these present days. This museum is located in a building of cultural property which in the past known as Stadhuis, the City Hall of Batavia. As written on an inscription of the Museum collection, the building was constructed in 1707 by the city government of Batavia during the period of VOC and Governor General Abraham van Riebeeck inaugurated it in 1710. This building is located in front of a park, which in the past was known as Stadhuisplein, the City Hall Park, and now it is called Taman Fatahillah.

 

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Yogyakarta, Kekayon Puppet Museum

Kekayon Museum, Turning On the Record of Indonesian History

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Central Java, Mount Sundoro, Trekking

VOLCANO LAWU'S PEAK TREKKING CEMORO KANDANG-CEMORO SERWU This hike is began at trekking basecamp of Central Java, Cemoro Kandang on slope of volcano Lawu on elevation 1900 m alt, lead you discover the old crater, up summit 3265 m, and descent cross border heads for Cemoro Sewu, East Java. Experience fresh air as well as sunset on the first day and sunrise on second day morning at campsite of Cemoro Sewu. This volcano trekking program is specially offered for active travelers, those enjoy outdoor, and strong motivation to discover more nature phenomenon of old volcano.Overnight by campsite in tent Cemoro Sewu. BRIEF ITINERARY:

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Central Java, Merbabu Volcano, Trekking

NIGHT MERBABU'S PEAK HIKING (1N/1D) Merbabu is 3142 m in high.Last eruption predicted year 1968, but this eruption considered as a doubtful eruption according to official volcanologists note of Indonesia.Merbabu is an old volcano with two craters on elevation 2900.Those craters separated by slope called "Devil Bridge" which is also considered as hardest part of hiking - trekking route to the peak. On peak there are archaeological remain that indicates the peak is place for traditional ceremony in past time.The peak also is the highest and good point to have close up view of volcano Merapi.To reach the peak, there are so many routes path available, but safest and shortest hiking route is via Ndakan village,the last village on slope of Merbabu at elevation 1800 m.This night hike began from this last village at 11.00 pm and normally took us 5 hours of actual hiking to reach the peak in early morning. ITINERARY: >DAY ONE: Pick you up at 09.00 pm at your hotel lobby or as desired place around Yogyakarta city, for driving to village Ndakang. A stopping by at local basecamp will be made for taking break and make arrival report before hiking up to the peak. At 11.30 pm we then begin the hike up through hiking trail and pine forest on the volcano's slope. >DAY TWO: After taking break on midway and hike 3 to 4 hours we eventually reach open viewpoint on knoll of the volcano popularly called "Peak Kukusan". Take break here before continuing hike up "bridge devil" slope. After 5-6 hours actual hike, we eventually reach Merbabu's peak. Visit archaeological remain on peaks zone of Pasar Dieng/Pasar Bubrah, then proceed to Peak Kenteng Songo. Enjoy fantastic sunrise and volcano's Merapi close up view before descending back to Ndakan. After breakfast on peak we then descent back to Ndakang.On the way descent, walk down heads for crater zone to have closer look of the crater, the proceed descending heads for Basecamp Ndakan for transferring you return to your hotel or as desired public space around Yogyakarta City.(B) RATE PER-PERSON OPTIONS AND IT'S INCLUSION: >RATE OPTION 1 : 2 Pax Rp 1.150.000,- 3 Pax Rp 850.000,- 4 Pax Rp 650.000,- RATE INCLUSION:: 1)Private Ac Car. 2)Pick up service. 3)Trekking Guide. 4)Group Safety Trekking Gear. 5)Admission fee. 6)Breakfast. 7)Mineral water. 8)Snack And Fruits. >RATE OPTION 2 : 2 Pax Rp 1.250.000,- 3 Pax Rp 950.000,- 4 Pax Rp 850.000,- RATE INCLUSION:: 1)Private Ac Car. 2)Pick up service. 3)Trekking Guide. 4)Group Safety Trekking Gear. 5)Admission fee. 6)Breakfast. 7)Mineral water. 8)Snack And Fruits. 9)Warm tea/coffee on summit. 10)Porter. 11)Cool drink at the end of trek. 12)Extra service of using personal hiking gears. RATE VALIDITY: January 2011 - January 2012 ADDITIONAL RELATED INFO: Rate option 2 is registered at recommended private guide group with base rate before discount (200.00 US$), and could be booked online. Here the LINK TRIP NOTE: Duration:1 night/1 day Actual Hike: 8 hours Ascent-Descent Fitness Level: Average Grade: Moderate Portaging Intensity: Medium For Rate Option 1 and Low For Rate Option 2 Group Size: Max 4 participants.

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17-days study and trekking tour from Krakatau to Bali

Sample 17-days itinerary | Itinerary with jungle trekking extension (23 days) Sample 17-days itinerary Day 1: Arrival & meeting in Jakarta Arrival in Jakarta and transfer from Jakarta International airport to a hotel in a lively downtown district of central Jakarta, where you are awaited with a welcome cocktail. In the evening, we meet for group dinner in a local restaurant and discuss the program ahead. Acc.: : good mid-class hotel in Jakarta (D)

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Karimunjawa National Park Map

 

Karimunjawa National Park, which forms a chain of 27 islands, represents several ecosystem types including lowland rain forest, seagrass and algae fields, coastal forests, mangrove forests, and coral reefs.
A characteristic plant of the Park is dewodaru (Crystocalyx macrophyla) which grows in lowland rain forest. The plants growing in the seagrass and algae fields can be classified into three divisions, namely Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta. The coastal and mangrove forests are characterized by ketapang (Terminalia cattapa), cemara laut (Casuarina equisetifolia), jati pasir (Scaerota frustescens), setigi (Strebus asper), waru laut (Hibiscus tiliaceus), and mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata).Karimunjawa National Park's coral reefs are made up of fringing reefs, barrier reefs and several patch reefs. They have an incredible wealth of species: 51 genera with more than 90 species of coral biota and 242 species of ornamental fish. Two protected biota species, black coral (Antiphates sp.) and organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica), can be found here.

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Bromo Lakes

Ranu Kumbolo

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Bromo Views

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What to see The main sight is of course Mount Bromo. It is always bubbling, and its edges are tinged with sulphur. From Cemoro Lawang, take the path on the left fork. It leads to the Hindu temple at the foot of the mountain. From there, a steep 250-step path leads to the crater from which you can view the volcano. Be forewarned that Mount Bromo is an active volcano. As recently as 2004, two tourists were killed when the volcano spit out molten lava, reaching as far as the Hindu temple. If the mountain appears to be acting up, stay away from it for your own safety. Vendor selling dried flowers, mostly Javanese edelweiss, at Mount Bromo Author: C Amalia (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic) Mount Batok (2440m) is a dormant volcano at the northern centre of the huge caldera. It is now growing with vegetation, mostly cemara trees that can thrive in the volcanic ash. To the north of the caldera is Mount Penanjakan (2770m). As it has a paved road, it can be reached by jeeps and even tour buses. It is crowded with tourists at around 5:00am. If you are here at a later time, you probably get the place all to yourself.

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Yogyakarta, Batik Museum

Situated on Jl. Dr. Sutomo No. 13 A Yogyakarta, this museum was built on May 12, 1977 as the idea of the family of Hadi Nugroho. The enthusiasm of the people particularly from the foreigner tourists is the main reason why this museum was established. Began from their own family, parents, grand parents, and their own generation, this museum was finally came true. Its colections contain of long clothes and sarung that is recently more than 400 clothes and some equipments to make batik. Its oldest colection is a work of batik from 1840. It has regular event that is held at museum every Monday to Saturday from 09.00 AM - 15.00 PM. In the year of 2000, it received an award from MURI for its biggest works of Sulaman that was 90x400 cm² large. A year later, MURI also gave it an award for the pioner of the establishment of the first Sulaman Museum in Indonesia.

 

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Climbing the Bromo

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