Island Tidung currently much discussed among travelers as a new tourist destination that should not be missed. Tidung Island is an island archipelago located in the waters of a thousand northern city of Jakarta, the distance is not too far away, about 2.5 hours drive north by boat from the port of Muara Angke with a cost of about Rp. 40,000.
Tidung elongated island about 5 km with a width of only about 200 Meters, split by a small street so that when you walk on it your view left-right is nothing but the expanse of scenery beautiful blue ocean. Here the sea is quite shallow and overgrown by coral reefs that are still relatively healthy. Decorated by reef fishes are colorful, not wrong if one is Tidung mainstay tourist island snorkeling. You do not have to worry about snorkeling equipment, there is a rental equipment at an affordable price is around Rp. 30,000. For those of you who can not swim can use the life jackets are also widely available.
Tidung true island consists of two islands, namely Tidung Tidung large and small, uninhabited. Two islands connected by wooden bridges that cross the shallow ocean. In addition to ocean views, snorkeling, diving, sunset, sunrise and BBQ seafood, this bridge is a mainstay of tourism in Tidung. The challenge is to jump off the bridge into the sea with a height of about 7 meters, you dare to try?
Do not expect to find here a five-star hotel, inn there is only shaped people's homes / guest houses, but quite comfortable at an affordable price. A fairly clean Guest House with 4 bedrooms you can rent at a price of about Rp. 300,000.
One of the favorite transport access to the island via mainland Jakarta Tidung is through Muara Angke. There are motorized wooden boats and two-story visitors who are ready to take across. The ship departs at around six in the morning. One-way price is Rp 33,000. The ship returned from the island to the Muara Angke Tidung available at two o'clock. In addition, you can go to Marina Ancol Tidung through the KM Grouper. The ticket price of Rp 32,000 not including entrance fee Ancol. If you live in Tangerang, you can get through Rawasaban priced boat tickets only $ 18,000.
Travel Time From Muara Angke Island Tidung taken within two hours. Prepare drinks during lunch on board. In addition, drinking a hangover. Especially if you are typical of an easy drunk.
Accommodation Do not expect you will stay at the hotel. In Tidung Island, all accommodation is owned and managed by local residents. Most are homestay or a house transformed into an inn. Some residents also build hotels that are separate from their homes. Inn-inn even has air conditioning and bathroom facilities inside. It is also equipped with a television. Rates are per room at the inn, the inn there was nothing fixed. All negotiable according to the number of people who will stay. The average price of Rp 300,000 - Rp 400,000 per night per room. Per room can seat between 4-8 people. Lodging is always full on weekends. Therefore, you have to order it in advance.
Do not Memorize Street Names Yes, because on the Island Road Tidung not wear name. So if you stay at home resident, RT memorized numbers and his home number. The streets were small and the boxes are like a maze. The best way that you do not stray when looking for a way back to the lodge is to photograph the house or any instructions that you find on the trip. It could also photographed the house where you stay. So, if you get lost, you can ask the locals as he showed the photo.
Eating Places you need not fear starvation in Tidung Island. There are many stalls on the island. Shops even open from early morning to serve the guests breakfast. Culinary tours can also be found in the area of the Big Island Tidung towards the Bridge of Love. Rows of stalls ready to pamper your tongue and stomach. The price is very affordable. Culinary mainstay of course, grilled fish.
ATM Bring more cash. You will not know what happened. There may be a storm or you left the ship so it should stay longer. Because the island Tidung no ATMs.
Mobile phone signals and Internet signals are very good on the island Tidung for certain telecommunications providers. Even access the Internet with a modem and SIM card was extremely fast. On the island there are also internet cafes Tidung.
Various souvenirs you can get in Tidung Island. Call it seaweed candy, candied fruit Ceremai, breadfruit chips, and salted squid. You can also buy various handicrafts of the shells as souvenirs.
Bicycle and Pedicab Traveling the island can ride a bike. Just need to spend Rp 15,000 to rent a bicycle. It could also be a motorized rickshaw that on average only cost ranging from Rp 5,000. On weekends, rent a bike is sold. Therefore, make sure when you get to the island, you immediately find a place to rent bikes. If not, get ready to bite the fingers due to run out of bikes.
Air travel is very easy to find a place to rent snorkeling equipment and diving. You can also ask the landlord for rent dicarikan diving equipment. Rent a tube and clothes diving around Rp 300,000. While snorkeling equipment around Rp 35,000. Price does not include boat rental for around Rp 300,000 with a capacity of 10 people. If you come in a group of rental boats so much more expensive to per person. Playing Banana Boat is only Rp 30,000 per person.
Best time April to October is the best time to visit. Tend to be sunny weather in these months. Outside these months, so be prepared to meet the storm from the west monsoon. In addition, the waste shipment from the mainland Jakarta is also a lot of dropped due west monsoons. September and October can also be an option because in these months, you can get candied Ceremai.
posted by Hendrik yudha / photo by Ka' Sara (^_
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