Tidung Island
Tidung is one of the islands that are included in the cluster of the Thousand Islands. The island is still in the Jakarta area and can be an alternative destination than the beach Ancol beach. Tidung island itself is actually comprised of two islands, namely Pulau Tidung Large and Small Tidung Island. Tidung Big Island is one of the largest islands among other islands in the thousand islands. While Small Tidung uninhabited island.
The increasingly crowded island attracts tourists due to the attraction of this island is increasingly dispersed. Tidung island has white sand beaches that make be beautiful. The sea water is crystal clear bluish allow travelers to look further into the base water contained beautiful fish or coral reefs.
Travel time to the island Tidung not too long. By using the boat from Muara Angke, Jakarta, the time it takes about 2-3 hours. Schedule Tidung ship to the island at around 07.00 pm, so do not be late so you are not left behind. As it travels through the water, then you will not be dibosankan by congestion are common on the streets of land to the usual tourist spots that occur in the holiday season. In addition, to enjoy all this beauty, the cost required is not too big so it does not need to save longer to visit Tidung Island. The cost of the boat ride to the island Tidung of Rp 33,000, - per person.
Another way is to use a heading Tidung offered tourist services. Usually ships will depart from Ancol and using a special boat. And of course the price offered is more expensive than using a boat.
Bridge of Love
Bridges CintaPulau Tidung Large and Small Tidung island connected by a bridge that is characteristic of this island. The bridge is known as the Bridge of Love has become one of the commonly visited places for tourists. The length of the bridge is approximately 800 meters. From the wooden bridge, tourists can see the sights in the sea such as coral reefs and the fish that swim swiftly on the sides of the bridge. When the morning or evening, the bridge becomes a romantic place to see the sunrise or sunset. You can also test your courage by jumping into the sea from the Bridge of Love which is about 10 meters. Regular activity Tidung Island visitors.
Island Facility Tidung
A variety of activities to do on the island Tidung include cycling around the island, the beach or along the Bridge of Love. Bicycles for rent at a price of Rp 15,000, - per day allow you-satisfied complacency surrounds this island. There are no cars on the island so that the existing roads between the houses is not a wide road. Simple houses belonging to residents, the plants in front of the house, the lush vegetation on the side of the road and palm trees around the beach creates a different atmosphere than urban. Fun activities as well as a means membugarkan tired body.
Snorkelling is an activity that is done right on the beach Tidung. The water is crystal clear, we see that there are a variety of living things beserat underwater coral reefs. If you do not bring your snorkeling gear, you can rent it at a price of Rp 35.000, -. To enjoy the scenery more beautiful, you can rent a boat in order to achieve some beautiful underwater spots.
Banana Boat and canoe is a game that can be tested in the water around the coast of the island Tidung. Swimming near the beach with the kids to make the kids enjoy recreational. Shallow coastal waters clean and worthy of a place for children to play.
Once satisfied playing on the beach, refresh yourself with enjoying the young coconut on the beach. To fill a hungry stomach, no rice stalls owned by residents of this island. You can interact with the friendly locals. Residents, non-commercial, so the price of food and beverages are not pegged to the high price. You can still get a serving of food at a price of Rp 10.000, -.
If you decide to stay on the island, do not miss the opportunity to BBQ on the beach. Enjoy grilled fish and other seafood while blowing the cool night air and the beaches will definitely make waves appetite increases.
Lodging on the island Tidung
Lodging places in this island resort or hotel is not a luxury. Visitors to the island can stay in a homestay. Houses rented to tourists who want to enjoy the island. You can choose whether to stay in the room with air conditioning or no air conditioning. Although not as fancy hotels or resorts, lodging in Island Tidung fairly clean and the price is certainly not burdensome bag. For backpakers or who want to try another alternative, you can camp on the beach for the night.
View of the beach and ocean on the island will you get Tidung not inferior to other famous beaches. To reach the island is also not necessary that the cost is too great. Manawarkan many tour packages for this island costs around Rp 300,000, - which already include the cost of transportation, meals and lodging. So, if you want to relax without having to be bothered by the cost, Tidung Island became one of the attractive tourist destinations visited Jakarta.
