Writer: Calista Dirdja Editor: Nico Setiawan Agency: Adventure Archipelago
TRIP OVERVIEW
Locations : Baduy Village I Mt. Krakatoa I Ujung Kulon
National Park, West Java
Activities : Nature, wildlife, culture, & adventure
Duration : 5 Days 4 Nights
Travel Types : Wildlife & Nature
HIGHLIGHTS
Immerse yourself into an exploration of the isolated Baduy tribe, the legendary Krakatoa, and the fantastic Ujung Kulon Wildlife on this five-day enchanting trip curated for traditional art, scenic nature, and colorful culture enthusiasts.
Begin at Ciboleger – a gateway to the remote Baduy villages that requires moderate trekking through scenic hills and spectacular bamboo bridges. The Baduy live in almost complete seclusion and cling to their reclusive way of life despite the temptations of the modern world. This tour gives a special occasion to stroll around their villages while contemplating their traditional life – see them making unique traditional handicrafts, such as a wooden bag from the skin, bracelets, and clothes. Continue to the remnant of legendary Krakatoa – Anak Krakatau, commonly known as the Child of Krakatoa, is a part of the ring of fire, offering the primordial atmosphere of the Krakatoa through jungle canopies, hidden caverns, and remote beaches. You will also cruise to the surrounding islands including the magical world of Peucang Island and to the scenic Handeuleum Island with its Amazon-like river. Your tour to the Ujung Kulon National Park area encounters lowland tropical forests along with its endangered animals including the rarest Java Rhino and Javan black monkey.
DAY 1JAKARTA - BADUY VILLAGE - CARITA
Early morning at 05:00 AM local time, you will be picked up by our representative in your hotel in Jakarta to Baduy Tribe Village at Ciboleger. An excursion to this gateway of the Baduy tribe takes about 4 hours passing through scenic hills. Arrived at Ciboleger, you will directly trek through the villages of Baduy: Kadu Ketug, Kadu Jangkung, Kadu Keter and continue to Gajeboh villages passing the spectacular bamboo bridge. After lunch, stroll around the village and see their traditional life, looking at them making cloth, wooden bags from the skin, bracelets, and other unique handicrafts. Set off to Cigula, crossing bamboo bridges to Cicakal, we will stop over at Baduy lake. You will then back to Ciboleger and head out to Carita Beach – a perfect place for swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, and underwater photography. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 2KRAKATOA - PEUCANG ISLAND
Your tour today takes you to the legendary Krakatoa Volcano by a private speedboat with double engines around 1.5 hours from Carita crossing the Sunda Strait. The first arrival is Anak Krakatau which is a part of the Ring of Fire. Explore the volcano through the jungle canopies, volcanic mountainsides and whitewater rivers, hidden caverns, remote beaches, and varied coral reefs. Continue cruising to the magical world of Peucang Island, where the most beautiful island in Ujung Kulon National Park is and has white sand beaches. You will check into Peucang Island Eco Resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure – unwind on the tropical island beach. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 3UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK
An immersive exploration of Ujung Kulon National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site, begins today. After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a short boat trip to Ujung Kulon Peninsula (Cibom) and start jungle trekking for about 1.5 hours through the dense rainforest up to Ciramea Beach – a sandy coastline that is also the egg-laying site for green turtles. Along the way, Javan black monkey, hornbill toucan, and giant black squirrel are often seen. You will continue trekking along the coast to Tanjung Layar – a historical site where two previous lighthouses were constructed in the 1800s. Then, we short trek to Cibom, where our boat is mooring, and cross to Peucang for lunch and snorkeling. In the afternoon, embarked on a journey to Ujung Kulon Peninsula (Cidaon) to observe wildlife at Cidaon grassing ground including the rarest Java Rhino. Leave Cidaon to the beach, and wait for the exceptional sunset coming while having tea or coffee time. Back to Peucang Island, savor dinner and overnight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 4UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK
After a hearty breakfast, travel over Peucang Island by trekking to Karang Copong Beach which is situated in the North of the island passing through the primary forest. Upon your arrival at the destination, relish the coastal panorama that is full of large rocks as well as the Karang Copong that looks like Tanah Lot in Bali. Stay energized by having a delicious lunch, and then continue the tour to Citerjun coral reefs for snorkeling over a variety of colorful tropical fish. Among some of the dwellers of Peucang Island, the underwater realm are butterfly fish, angelfish, clownfish, and a whole lot more! Afterward, off to Cidaon grassing ground situated on the opposite peninsula island, this vast grassland is grassing ground for the wild bull, wild pig, peafowl, and leopard. You will eventually be back at sunset time and overnight. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
DAY 5HANDEULEUM ISLAND - CARITA - DEPARTURE
Today, you will check out from the resort and go cruising to Handeuleum Island by speedboat. Arrive around 10:00 AM, and explore the Cigenter River for canoeing activity. The locals recognize it as the little Amazon. You may encounter several snakes on the branches, phytons, deer, and mangroves. Then, transfer to Marina Harbor in Carita, you will end the tour in the capital city of Indonesia – Jakarta. Now, it is time to say goodbye – We hope your journey with us is creating unforgettable memories, and we will be glad to see you again in another remarkable place in Indonesia! Meals included: Breakfast.
Comments
Post a Comment