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Borneo Island, Home of Orang Utans








Welcome To Borneo Island
Formerly known as Borneo, Kalimantan (In bahasa Indonesia) is the world's second largest island. The North and North-western part of the borneo island are the East Malaysian state of Serawak and Sabah region, with the newly independent country of Brunei Darusalam between them.

The rest of the island is part of Indonesia, divided into four provinces - East Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan and South Kalimantan.

The tremendous outspread of jungles and wilderness, which are so rich in natural resources as timber, gas, oil and coal as well as scenic beauty - are comparable to that of a continent alone. Focal point for most visitors is the mighty Mahakam river, which meanders through thousands of kilometers through one of the worlds largest tropical rainforests, from its head water near the center of the island.The twenty main Dayak tribes - once feared as headhunters have their homes in this river basin, A remarkable varieties of plants and animals life including the famous fresh water dolphins which often accompany boats along the river make a visit to Kalimantan an enthralling venture to a different world. In year to come the Mahakam river trips are most likely to have a more modern outlook with modern crafts and all possible amenities. Unfortunately under such circumstances the Dayak village would have last their primitive charm, and a cliche scene of souvenirs shops would cluster along the riverside.

The time to take your Mahakam river trip is now...!! we hesitate to say that this tours are designed for the vigorous and adventurous visitors, but those taking these tours should be prepared for a degree of un-sophistication. River crafts have usually only one toilet on board, and sleeping accommodation is on the thin mattress, with blankets provided. If you are prepared to put up rith a little roughing up for a few days you will be guaranteed the adventure of your life time.

Tanjung Puting reserve, 415.050 hectares is situated in an ecologically diverse area of wetland, lowlands, swamp and hardwood rain forest. Borneo and Sumatra are the only places left in the world where Orang Utans (the man of the forest) still survive in their natural habitat.


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Getting to Komodo Island








Most visitors (domestic and international) enter (Komodo Island) Komodo National Park (KNP) through the gateway cities of Labuan Bajo (LAbuan Bajo Port) in the west of Flores or Bima City in eastern Sumbawa Island, the departure point for your trip is actually Denpasar, Bali.

By Air:
Both Labuan Bajo and Bima City are serviced by regularly scheduled Air flights from Bali.

Denpasar City - Labuan Bajo
Flight Time: 90 minutes

1. Garuda Indonesia AIRLINES / INDONESIA AIR TRANSPORT
DPS - LBJ : Daily 09.00 - 10.30
LBJ - DPS : Daily 11.00 - 12.30

2. MERPATI AIRLINES
DPS - LBJ : Tue & Sat 11.00 - 12.40
LBJ - DPS : Tue & Sat 13.15 - 15.00

3. TRANS NUSA AIRLINES
DPS - LBJ : Tue & Sun 09.00 - 10.30
LBJ - DPS : Tue & Sun 11.00 - 12.30

Note: the flight schedule may change with or without prior notice

Denpasar City -Bima
Flight time: 50 minutes

MERPATI AIRLINES
DPS - BIMA : Daily 13.55 - 14.45
BIMA - DPS : Daily 15.15 - 16.05

Note: the flight schedule may change with or without prior notice

By Land:
The gateway cities of Labuan Bajo and Bima are connected to Denpasar, Bali by overland buses.

By Sea (ferry):
Travel time: approximately 36 hours

The gateway cities of Labuan Bajo and Bima are also connected to Denpasar, Bali by inter-island ferry.
Contact the Indonesia Sea Transportation Company (PELNI) at Jalan Raya Kuta No. 299, Tuban - Bali (Tel: 0361 - 763 963) to reserve a seat on the KM. Tilong Kabila, which departs Benoa Port, Bali bound for Bima and Labuan Bajo

Benoa-Bima-Labuan Bajo
Fortnightly (every two weeks) on Saturdays: 09.00-20.00 (next day).

Labuan Bajo-Bima-Benoa
Fortnightly (every two weeks) on Thursdays: 08.00-11.00 (next day).

Note: the ferry schedule may change with or without prior notice

By Sea (live-aboard):
Komodo National Park is serviced by a wide range of live-aboard boats, with return packages to Komodo National Park from a variety of departure points, including Bali, Lombok, Bima and Labuan Bajo

From Gateway Cities to Komodo National Park (KNP)
You can easily organize a shared boat charter by local boat from either ports at Labuan Bajo or Bima (Sape) to the two major points of access in the Park: Loh Liang (on Komodo Island) or Loh Buaya (on Rinca Island)


resource : http://komodonationalpark.org

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feel you visiting the jurrassic Island








What can you do & see in Komodo Island

KOMODO ISLAND TREKKING

There is a trekking trail of about 30 minutes from the sea shore to the site "Indonesia Jurassic Park", the Komodo lizard or "giant Lizard" (Varanus Komodensis) on it's habitat. If you have a lot of tme you also can visit to the other island nearby such as Rinca Island, Padar Island, Kerora Island, Gili Motong Island and Papagaran Island. The Komodo island group comprises of many big and small island.

Although the Komodo Island in the tropic area, the vegetation at the Komodo Island are only comprises of trees and grass (like the savannah). The forest is not too thick, and the ground is covered by the grass while there are only rare trees to grow. The situation there just like the savannah. Beside the komodo it self, the site also the home of many other animals including wild water buffaloes, deer, bird, eagle and long tailed macaque.

DIVING AND SNORKELING IN THE SEA OF KOMODO ISLAND

The water of Komodo is very ideal place for many kinds of sea activities. A lot of our visitors enjoy very much the underwater side of Komodo. It's just like the missing paradise for he underwater world lover. It has many excellent dive spots.

In the sea it's vibrant color and exotic life will enchant divers and snorkelers alike as endless schools of fish ride the waterways rushing up from deep sea vents, below them the seabed is covered with a thick carpet of florescent corals and marine invertebrates - an underwater photographers paradise.

The corals in Komodo National park are
forams, cnidaria (includes over 260 species of reef building coral), sponges (70 species), ascidians, marine worms, mollusks, echinoderms, crustaceans, cartilaginous and bony fishes (over 1,000 species), marine reptiles, and marine mammals , pristine, Mantas, sharks, turtles, dolphins, dugong, many pelagic, to the tiny pygmy seahorses, frog fish, you name it we've got it. The sites vary from gentle easy coral slopes to heart pounding adrenalin rides, from the warm waters of the Flores Sea in the north to the chillier waters down south in the Indian Ocean, the underwater terrain is so varied with sheer cliff walls, pinnacles, sandy flat bottoms, underwater plateaus, unique reef, slopes, caves, swim-through, channels, bulk all with varying colors, sizes and types of colorful coral both hard and soft.

RESEARCH IN THE LAND OF JURASSIC

If you a researcher or an environmental activist, you can research a lot of object in the Komodo island. Komodo is one interesting object research, it is Jurassic animal that remain until now. beside that you can a lot of object that find out only in the Komodo Island. This research not only for biologist but for almost science such as geography, geology, anthropology, oceanography, etc


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Komodo "Jurasic" Island












Welcome to Komodo "Jurassic" Island

Komodo island (Pulau Komodo in Bahasa Indonesia), A-small island at the west side of Flores Island, located between Sumbawa, (west Nusa Tenggara) and Flores (East Nusa Tenggara) is home to the Komodo Dragon (Varanus Komodensis)- the largest 'prehistoric' lizard in the world. actually named "Giant Lizard". And the only animal of it's kind that has survived This ancient creature can grow up to three meters in length and weigh as much as two hundred kilograms. These amazing reptiles roam freely and are fast runners as well as strong climbers, powerful diggers and good swimmers. They can kill buffalo, deer, and even cannibalize their own kind. No wonder they have survived for more than ten million years! Safely escorted by an experienced park ranger you walk through Komodo's dry savanna forest where you can see deer, wild boar and an amazing variety of exotic birds. feel you entering the Jurassic era ... see the really Jurassic lizard.

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getting to Seribu Island






To reach the Seribu Islands ( Thousand Island ) you can rent boat from Marina Ancol - Jakarta.


To reach Putri Island (Princess Island)
Four outboard engines speed boats will transfer you to the island from Marina Ancol at pier 9. It takes around Putri Island for a distance of about 70 km.

Kotok Island
The Resort is accessible in 90 minutes by boat from Marina Ancol scheduled daily and minimum passenger of 4 persons per departure. subject weather condition.

Pelangi Island
Pelangi Island is accessible by boat from Marina Ancol an by small plane from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport via Pulau Panjang.

Sepa Island
Sepa Island is reachable by boat in about 90 minutes from Marina Ancol.


Kelor Island
is very closed to Pulau Kapal (ship island) and pulau Bidadari (angel island). Reachable in one hour by the sea from Marina Ancol.

Rambut Island (Hair Island)
is 45 hectares large and is surrounded by coral reefs and mangrove stands. It can beach from Marina Ancol via the islands Bidadari, Onrust, Kelor, Ubi Kecil and Untungjawa.

You can explore one by one island with the boat

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enjoy your holiday in Seribu Island





as maritime tourism this Island tourism provide the best experiences in :

Diving

snorkeling,

banana boat rides,

water ski,

Parasailing,

Swimming,

Fishing,

Exploring one by one Island

Visit the last Dutch Building . ..

other ...? you can find other only in the Thousand Island Jakarta

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The most interesting Place in Seribu Island





Seribu Island - Indonesia

The Resort was designed to let you enjoy the nature, both physically and mentally. Consisting 2 islands the resort is offering a highly professional services, delicious foods and spacious cottages.

Accommodations:

Built on two island, Timur (east) Island and Barat (west) Island the resort has 56 cottages at Timur and 34 cottages at Barat.

Facilities:

Timur Island has 4 tennis courts, a continental and Indonesian foods restaurant, snack counter, souvenir shop, disco and marine sport rental shop. Barat Island has a convention hall of 180 sq meters, large, scuba diving shop, swimming pool and a Japanese foods restaurant, a Teppanyaki restaurant, fresh water swimming pool and scuba diving shop.

Bidadari Island

Being the nearest Island Resort, Pulau Bidadari is reachable in 20 minutes ride on speedboat, about 15 km. from the Ancol marina. The cottages are built among trees which provide shady and comfortable environment giving you the feeling of being integrated with the nature. And those floating over the sea give you to the touch of fishermen's home atmosphere.

To make your visit a complete one. join our organized tour to neighboring island Kahyangan, Kelor and Onrust where historical remains of the Dutch's East Indies Company of the 17th Century are preserved.

Accommodations:

Different types of cottages accommodating respectively from 2 to 4 persons per cottage.

Matahari Island

The Matahari Island Resort is situated on Pulau Macan Besar ( Great Tiger Island ) and was recently as October 1992. Most people will reach it in around two hours on the modern cruisers which leave from the Marina Ancol. Some arrive by helicopter since the the Resort has its own helipad.

Accommodations:

On the island you find 83 two-storied and nicely furnished cottages, all with double bedrooms and an extra sofa- bed. Each bedroom has its own private bath, air conditioning and telephone - the comforts of home on a tropical island. Most of the cottages have been built around the shoreline so the balconies offer you the prospect of tantalizing views over the surrounding islands and a front row seat to watch the drama of spectacular sunset.

Recreation Facilities:

For sporting facilities include two tennis courts, volley ball, badminton, table tennis, a jogging track, floor chess, billiards, sea - water rock pool and children playground. jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving (all water sports equipment can be rented on site at the Marine Shop). Nighttime fishing expeditions can be arranged too. For an evening's entertainment on shore there is the Bamboo Bar which karaoke, disco music and movie presentations. The main restaurant offers buffet - style Indonesian and European food.

Meeting Facilities:

Furnished with the necessary meeting equipment the Bamboo Meeting room can seat from 40 to 100 persons. In case you have rented the whole resort for your party there is simple seating capacity up to 150 persons in the main restaurant too.

Putri Island

Located just a few breast - stroke away from Jakarta, Putri Island offers paradise beauty on its soft and sandy beach and crystal clear water all around. A holiday resort of which you will dream to return over and over again.

Accommodations:

The cottages are surrounded by green leafy gardens bathed in a warm traditional rusticity that offers such tranquillizing atmosphere with rooms gracefully decorated and furnished in the traditional style.

Recreation Facilities:

Sport gears and recreation grounds are available entirely meant for your pleasure and leisure e.g. undersea aquarium, scuba, diving, snorkeling, fishing, canoes, glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible boat, etc.

Meeting Facilities:

A luxurious meeting room furnished with modern equipments for up to 60 persons is available.

Transportations:

Four outboard engines speed boats will transfer you to the island from Marina Ancol at pier 9. It takes around Putri Island for a distance of about 70 km.

Ayer (Anyer) Island

Located about 14 km off Jakarta, Pulau Anyer is nestled in a beautiful Bay of Jakarta with crystal clear water, white sandy beach and tropical breeze gently caressing green coconut leaves.

In ancient days, the island was the private recreational retreat of the king of the Thousand Islands and was called after the famous garden in a Mahabharata epic, Taman (park) Pringgodani.

Today it's a 6-hectare island paradise set up to make your dreams come true.

Accommodations:

Air conditioned and equipped with telephone, TV-set, refrigerator, private bath and terrace all 41 land and floating cottages and 3 bungalows are decorated with Asmat sculptures (an Irian culture) and other typical Indonesian decor, each cottage has a terrace and living room, air conditioned, private bath room, telephone, refrigerator and color TV.

Recreation Facilities:

Swimming pool, children pool, 2 tennis courts, badminton courts, volley ball courts, table tennis, indoor games room, motor boat, canoes, banana boat, jet ski, fishing, fund bike, jogging track, giant chess, children playground, billiard, karaoke.

Meeting Facilities:

A luxurious meeting room furnished with modern equipments for up to 60 persons is available. Microphone/wireless, overhead/slide projector and screen, Video VHS and TV monitor, flip chart and white board.

Other Facilities:

Anyer Restaurant & Bar, Manokwari Coffee Shop, 24 hours Room Service, Laundry , Souvenirs Shop, House Clinic.

Kotok Island

Seduce yourself to a peaceful environment of sun, sand and sea surrounded by smiling faces at your service, unparalleled facilities in diving , snorkeling, inter island tours, fishing , sailing, jogging, delicious foods of the Kotok Island birds tweeting their early morning sonata.

Accommodations:

Located in the east part of Kotok Island, this Resort has many different types of bungalows. Each bedroom has its own private bath with hot an cool water, air conditioning and private beach with sun deck and couches.

Recreation Facilities:

Jet ski, snorkeling, super float, fishing boat, beach volley, canoes, badminton , table tennis, dive shop, discothèque, coco's cafe, barbecue, chess game, etc.

Kul Kul Island Resorts

Located in center part of Kotok Island with natural breeze ventilated non-air conditioned room or comfortable air-conditioned room or comfortable air-conditioned bungalow and honeymoon suite.

Accommodations:

Located in center part of Kotok Island with natural breeze ventilated non-air conditioned room or comfortable air-conditioned room or comfortable air-conditioned bungalow and honeymoon suite.

Recreation Facilities:

Diving (with fully equipped diving shop for sales and rental). snorkeling, fishing, inter island tours, jogging track, open air restaurant & bar , mini shop, etc.

Transportations:

The Resort is accessible in 90 minutes by boat from Marina Ancol scheduled daily and minimum passenger of 4 persons per departure. subject weather condition.

Pelangi Island

Pelangi Island is located among the Thousand Island lie off Jakarta 's Northern Coast about 70 km. from Marina Ancol, Jakarta and can breached by speed boats around one and a half hour trip. Densely covered by lush palm and pine trees which is surrounded by watch sandy beach in the middle of silver clean blue waters will make this green tropical pelangi Island an ideal gateway to enjoy the sea, sand and sun.

Accommodations:

The comfortable accommodation comprises 18 hotel rooms, 29 standard bungalows and 4 executive bungalows which is well-equipped with full air-conditioning, mini bar, two beds, showers (hot and cold water) etc. all bungalows facing the beach with front terrace so that you can relax and enjoy attractive beautiful sea view and tropical sunset or sunrise.

Meeting Facilities:

Furnished with modern meeting equipment a meeting room accommodating up to 60 persons is also available. There are also other facilities such as floating restaurant, dive shop, tennis court, mini shop, medical clinic etc.

Transportations:

Pelangi Island is accessible by boat from Marina Ancol an by small plane from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport via Pulau Panjang.

Sepa Island

Once in a while you may feel the need to break away from the ordinary, to do the unusual to touch the nature. Sepa Island has it "nature" and has long been admired for white sandy beaches, crystal clear water surrounding and teeming with marine life.

Accommodations:

There are 43 neat and clean air-conditioned cottages, built in small native designed with private showers, a lavatory and terrace facing to the sea. A spacious restaurant will provide meals in different tasty menu from Western, Chinese and Indonesian, including seafood. At the same place in restaurant, there are a discotheque ready for your night entertainment.

Recreation Facilities:

Glass bottom boat, banana boat, jet-ski, fishing boat and dive sport is available.

Transportations:

Sepa Island is reachable by boat in about 90 minutes from Marina Ancol.

OTHER ISLANDS

Onrust Island

lies close to the islands Kelor and Bidadari. It takes only about one hour from Muara angke or the marina Ancol - Jakarta, to set the island. The name "Onrust" means "restlessness" in the Dutch language. The island is 1,512 hectares large. It's said to have once been the most magnificent shipyard in the Southeast Asia, in fact which was know ledged by Captain James T. Cook, the skipper or the "Endeavor" who stepped by in 1770. Onrust Island - also called Damar Besar island, lies near Tanjung Priok, Jakartas call it "Pulau Monyet" (monkey island). There is a lighthouse on this island, built in 1879.

Bokor Island

is one of the islands earmarked to become part of a nature reserve for sea life. Beautiful hard and soft corals, fishes and mollusks line in waters around the island.

Kelor Island

is very closed to Pulau Kapal (ship island) and pulau Bidadari (angel island). Reachable in one hour by the sea from Marina Ancol. The remains of a 17th century Dutch fort and shipyard are found on this island.

Rambut Island (Hair Island)

is 45 hectares large and is surrounded by coral reefs and mangrove stands. It can beach from Maina Ancol via the islands Bidadari, Onrust, Kelor, Ubi Kecil and Untungjawa. This island is also called "kerajaan burung" (bird kingdom), because it is a bird sanctuary where various bird sanctuary the island has attracted the attention of the authorities since the 1930.

Pari Island

is and ocean logical science observation. An important aspect of the studies undertaken at Pulau Pari concerns the conditions of the coral reefs and marine life in these waters.

Perak Island

has clean water and suitable for snorkeling and swimming. This is most pleasant place for camping.

Melinjo Island

near Pulau Perak, has nice bungalows with splendid scenery. This island is mostly visited by young tourist.

resource : http://www.adventureindonesia.com/jakarta-thou-isle.htm

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Welcome to Seribu Island








THOUSAND ISLAND - INDONESIA

Scattered in Bay of Jakarta (45 KM from Jakarta Seashore), accessible ranging from 25 minutes to 1,5 hours by speedboat off Marina Jaya Ancol Beach. The Thousand Island (Kepulauan Seribu in Bahasa Indonesia). The thousand island have a lot of variety of unique ecosystem. Thousand Island consist of around 340 islets, including sand bars.

Set in a clean blue sea filled with myriad of tropical fish living among multicolored corrals, the Thousand Island are tremendously tempting places to spend your vacation. Some of them have been developed into holiday resorts for real lovers of sea, sand and sun.


Sepa Island, Pelangi Island, Alam Kotok Island, Bidadari Island are the center of Island tourism. Furnished with ample holiday comforts such as accommodation, pool, restaurant and water sport facilities it is an ideal island tourism for a change from the routines of your life. For underwater world lovers or divers, it's a paradise .

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