https://www.citytourjakarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/VID-20190927-WA0029.mp4 https://citytourjakarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/VID-20200208-WA0024.mp4 Taman National Halimun Salak Mountain Experience nice trekking that can be done for beginer. Trekking to Kawah Ratu Kawah Ratu is a volcanic crater which is still active, located on Mount Salak. Mount Salak itself is relatively close of Jakarta, which is only around 80 Km away. Administratively, this is Mount Salak in Bogor, West Java. What is unique about this Kawah Ratu crater is, a mostly crater was at the peak of the mountain, but Kawah Ratu is located on the slopes. So to get there, we do not need to do a full ascent to the mountain top, but only around one-third only. The place is very fascinating. It has a good scenery and not-to-difficult track. The track is full of rocks and in some part is full of water which come from the river. We have to use a propper shoes since to avoid twigs, mud, stone and leeches.Experience nice trekking that can be done for beginer It takes 2-3 hours walking until we reach Ratu Crater. And you will see the good damn beautiful scenery of tropical rain forest and active crater. Along the way you might see a troop of Java Owa monkeys performing acrobatic jumps, up high on the trees; very refreshing. Clean water (drinkable) was available at streams along the trek, but only before the last 1 KM sulfuric area. Things to bring Nice walking shoes Drinking water and biscuits Raincoat Masker Torch https://citytourjakarta.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/VID-20200208-WA0023.mp4 Call us for further...
Read More
About Raja Ampat The name of Raja Ampat (Raja means king, and empat means four) comes from local mythology that tells of a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven hatch and become kings who occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone. History shows that Raja Ampat was once a part of Sultanate of Tidore, an influential kingdom from Maluku. Yet, after the Dutch invaded Maluku, it was claimed by the Netherlands. The first recorded sighting and landing by Europeans of the Ampat Islands was by the Portuguese navigator Jorge de Menezes and his crew in 1526, en route from Biak, the Bird’s Head Peninsula, and Waigeo, to Halmahera (Ternate). The English explorer William Dampier gave his name to Dampier Strait, which separates Batanta island from Waigeo island. To the east, there is a strait that separates Batanta from Salawati. In 1759 Captain William Wilson sailing in the East Indiaman Pittnavigated these waters and named a strait the ‘Pitt strait’, after his vessel; this was probably the channel between Batanta and Salawati. Geography The oceanic natural resources around Raja Ampat give it significant potential as a tourist area. Many sources place Raja Ampat as one of their top ten most popular places for diving whilst it retains the number one ranking for underwater biodiversity. According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth.[3]Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and East Timor. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world. The area’s massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans. The high marine diversity in Raja Ampat is strongly influenced by its position between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as coral and fish larvae are more easily shared between the two oceans. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience, and role as a source for larval dispersal make it a global priority for marine protection. 1,508 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands and 75% of all species that exist in the world[4]), and...
Read More
This tour is created for those who like trekking adventure out side Jakarta. It takes about two and half hours to reach the area. Panenjoan Bamboo Bridge On bamboo bridge created by young locale people you can see beautiful panoramic of country side. Gunung Bongkok Trekking Gunung Bongkok is a mountain stone with the altitute about 900 m, located in Tegal Waru Village, Purwakarta regency. The mountain was made by the many big stone. By trekking or hiking you can reach the top of the mountain to see beautiful panoramic of rice field, surrounding village, Jatiluhur lake and the hilly area. Prepare yourself with good grip shoes cause to reach the top you have to walk through many big stone, some of them could be slippery. It takes about 1 hour from the ground to the top. Plered Ceramic Village Plered is well know with activity of people making terracota and ceramic. The skill to produce terracota has been traditionally heritaged from their ancestor since Hindus time. Many design of ceramic could be seen here either modern or classic style. The village has produce a lot of ceramic for spiritual use, home appliances, or just for home...
Read More
One of the most interesting things about Gunung Padang, aside from its age, is that during coring it was found that much of the buried structure was reinforced with a type of cement. This bonding agent, which has been used as a mortar and sort of glue in certain parts of the site, consists of 45% iron ore, 41% silica and 14% clay. It’s said that this mixture provides for a very strong and durable mortar base, and is surprising evidence of the level of sophistication of the building technique. First described in the Dutch naturalist manual Rapporten van de Oudheidkundige Dienstin 1914, Gunung Padang had been known to locals for millennia. It sits on a hill in the Indonesian village of Karyamukti, which is in the Cianjur regency, in West Java province. It is described as the largest megalithic site in south-east Asia, and at first glance appears to be a series of terraces with bordering walls and successive steps between each. The terraces are covered in large volcanic rocks organised into lines and shapes, and the local Sundanese people declare the site to be sacred. Early attempts to analyse the site resulted in dating of around 5000 BCE, which would put it in line with other sites in Asia and Europe. Radiometric dating and geoelectric testing done in 2012 seemed to confirm that date, though they found, quite surprisingly, that the site doesn’t actually sit on a hill. It is the hill. Gunung Padang is a pyramid; one of the few pyramids found in south-east Asia. The site was found to have chambers and shafts hidden under the overgrown terraces with walled areas and other structures buried under centuries of natural reclamation. The next step in the excavation was to drill core samples in various locations to try to nail down a more accurate age for the site. This proved to be a dangerous endeavour for three tomography researchers who were beaten and kicked by locals who objected to the work, citing the sacred nature of the site. Nonetheless, the work continued and the results were astounding. Analysis of core samples of the hill and structure began to reveal greater and greater age the deeper they looked. From 5000 years, to 8000 years, to 10,000 years and all the way up to a reported 23,000 years old. These numbers are incredible! The implication is that this site is the oldest known structure of any kind on Earth. “The results of radiometric analysis of the content of the carbon element in some samples of cement in drill core from the depth of 5-15 meters which was conducted in 2012 at the prestigious Laboratory,...
Read More
ABOUT JAKARTA Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 13,000 islands with a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages, the Indonesia population exhibits marked diversity in its linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the Capital City, Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these ethnic groups. Jakarta is a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering of 637.44 square km area. Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the center of government, commerce and industry and has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From the Capital City, sophisticated land, air, and sea transport is available to the rest of the country and beyond. Jakarta is one of Indonesia’s designated tourist areas. It is a gateway to other tourist destinations in Indonesia and is equipped with all the means of modern transportation by air, sea, rail, or by land. It has the largest and most modern airport in the country, the most important harbor in Indonesia and is well connected by rail of good roads to other destinations in Java, Sumatra, and Bali. As Indonesia’s main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of international airlines and domestic flights. Jakarta is a city of contrasts; the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacral and the worldly, often stand side by side in this bustling metropolis. Even its population gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which compose Indonesia, are constantly juxtaposed present reminder of the national motto; Unity in Diversity. Finding its origin in the small early 16th century harbor town of Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta’s founding is thought to have taken place on June 22, 1527, when it was re-named Jayakarta, meaning Glorious Victory by the conquering Prince Fatahillah from neighboring Cirebon. The Dutch East Indies Company, which captured the town and destroyed it in 1619, changed its name into Batavia and made it the center for the expansion of their power in the East Indies. Shortly after the outbreak of World War II, Batavia fell into the hands of the invading Japanese forces that changed the name of the city into ‘Jakarta’ as a gesture aimed at winning the sympathy of the Indonesians. The name was retained after Indonesia achieved national independence after the war’s end. The ethnic of Jakarta called “Orang Betawi” speaks Betawi Malay, spoken...
Read More
This tour is created for those who are interested to see some of Jakarta important building such as monuments, government area and business district are in a short time approximately about 2 or 3 hours. The tour is explained by experienced and licensed guide telling about the history of Indonesia independence, traffic, culture and other aspects of life in Jakarta. Depart your hotel to pass by Jakarta downtown with Welcoming Statue Sentral Bank Headquater and Government Area Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral Church Post Office Headquater Independence Statue Hero Statue Visit Indonesia Independence Struggle Museum Proclamation Monument where Soekarno and Hatta announced independence of the country on August 17th 1945. Visit also Jalan Surabaya antique market. Here you can find the unexpected collection for your souvenir. Find enormous collection of antique collection from all of over archipelago ethnics in Antique Market as souvenir. Tour starts from your hotel. Time to pick up is upon your flexibility. Price per person USD 40 minimum 2 person. Price for single traveller USD...
Read More
[smartslider3 slider=4] We provide and also arrange tour packages for passengers of cruise ships that dock at Jakarta Tanjung Priok Harbour. The tour packages can be the highlight of Jakarta such as museums, old city, worship building, cultural area, traditional markets or real life of the city. Just contact us then we will happily arrange an interesting highlight tour to remember for you. ABOUT JAKARTA Jakarta Menu About Jakarta POSTED ON FEB 23, 2017 | 0 COMMENTS ABOUT JAKARTA Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 13,000 islands with a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages, the Indonesia population exhibits marked diversity in its linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the Capital City, Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these ethnic groups. Jakarta is a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering of 637.44 square km area. Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the center of government, commerce and industry and has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From the Capital City, sophisticated land, air, and sea transport is available to the rest of the country and beyond. Jakarta is one of Indonesia’s designated tourist areas. It is a gateway to other tourist destinations in Indonesia and is equipped with all the means of modern transportation by air, sea, rail, or by land. It has the largest and most modern airport in the country, the most important harbor in Indonesia and is well connected by rail of good roads to other destinations in Java, Sumatra, and Bali. As Indonesia’s main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of international airlines and domestic flights. Jakarta is a city of contrasts; the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacral and the worldly, often stand side by side in this bustling metropolis. Even its population gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which compose Indonesia, are constantly juxtaposed present reminder of the national motto; Unity in Diversity. Finding its origin in the small early 16th century harbor town of Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta’s founding is thought to have taken place on June 22, 1527, when it was re-named Jayakarta, meaning Glorious Victory by the conquering Prince Fatahillah from neighboring Cirebon. The Dutch East Indies Company, which captured the town and destroyed it in 1619, changed its name into Batavia and...
Read More
Time : 08.00 – 16.00 Duration: 8 hours Price: USD 60 per person (min 2 pax) Single Traveler USD 100 Bogor is famous with it’s botanical garden of 87 hectares. Inside this nice garden is located the president palace of ‘Buitenzorg’. Bogor City is about 60 km away to the south from Jakarta. The city is surrounded by three mountain that makes Bogor has fresh air and ever green. The former name of ‘ Buitenzorg” meaning ‘nothing to worry’ given by the Dutch collonial. Enjoy the tour that you can’t have the crowd of busy city of Jakarta. Cycling in Botanical Garden Cycling around of a huge garden with thousand vegetation makes you mind fresh and more peaceful. Besides, you can also learn about vegetation that you never know. After cycling inside the garden you are welcomed to see the Zoological Museum. Here you can see some of the endangered and exctint preserved animal from this country such Java tiger or rhino. Other beautiful and unique birds also can be seen here. Botanical Garden and Museum Zoology Gong Factory Gong is a musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat, circular metal disc which is hit with mallet. Pancasan Gong Factory is hereditery managed by one family. The worker also is a descent from the former worker. So the workers are already know how to make gong from the material metal such as bronze, coper, and iron. The technique of processing is still authentic and original from their ancestor. Wooden Puppet Factory Here you will visit a family that is still concerned of the local tradition of Sundanese by producing wooden puppet. Each of the puppet has different character beautifully and patiently carved with spesial kind of wood. Factory Outlets There is also opportunity for you to buy branded clothes with cheaper price in Bogor city. In one street you can find many factory outlets. Other fashion items also can be found here such as bags, shoes, or...
Read More
This tour is created for those that like adventure and expedition activity. Anyway, it is a safe tour. About Krakatao Krakatau or Krakatoa is a volcanic island situated in the Sunda Strait between the island of Java and Sumatra, in the Indonesian province of Lampung. The name is also used for the surrounding island group comprising the remnants of a much larger island of three volcanic peaks which was obliterad in a cataclysmic 1883 eruption, unleashing huge tsunami (killing more than 36,000 people) and destroying ovet two third of the island. The explosion is concidered to be the loudest sound evet in modern history, with reports of it being heard up to 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from its point of origin. The shock waves from the explosion were recorded on barograph around the globe. In 1927 a new island, Anak Krakatau, or Child of Krakatoa emerge from the caldera formed in 1883 and is the current location of eruptive activity. Every year this island is growing higher about 4 meters. At the moment the volcano hight is more than 400 meters. Tour Price USD 300/pax (min 2 pax) Price for Single Traveller USD 575 Tour price includes transport from hotel in Jakarta to Carita Beach (vv), coffee break, meals (breakfast and lunch with lndonesian local food), soft drink, private double engine speed boat, snorkling equipment, life jacket on the boat, English speaking guide, insurance, natinal park permit. Pick up from hotel in Jakarta at 05 00 morning. Activity: Trip to Anak Krakatau (active volcano) about one and half hour from Java beach by private boat with two speed engine. Arriving Anak Krakatau explore the active volcano island area by trekking about one hour. After having lunch with local food in Anak Krakatau the trip continue to Rakata Island for snorkling to see the beautiful coral reef and colourful marine fish. What to bring: Nice walking shoes, swimming suit, towel, sun cream. Article of Krakatao 1883: Krakatau volcano in the Dutch East Indies roars to life with a volley of ever-increasing explosions. It will culminate the next morning with the loudest explosion in human history. Krakatau (aka Krakatoa) had been rumbling and sending up puffs of ash since May 1883. The eruption turned deadly on the afternoon of Aug. 26, with the first explosion coming at 1 p.m. A column of black ash soon rose 17 miles into the sky above the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. The earth around and under the volcano continued to move, sending a tsunami out around 5 p.m. Others would follow. Explosions continued at night, and lightning jumped between the ash column and the...
Read More
