PULAU MACAN, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND IN JAKARTA
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia where Jakarta is a metropolitan city with very heavy traffic and also has pollution levels above normal limits. This is why many people who live in cities often seek refuge in search of fresh air and tranquility. Tiger Island (which means Tiger Island) is one option. Going to this island is the perfect weekend getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. On this beautiful island, clear water, white sand beaches, and will spoil your eyes.
In this post, you’ll find out where to stay, how to get here, and what the best things you can do on Pulau Macan (Tiger Island).
WHERE TO STAY IN PULAU MACAN
The only place to stay on this island, namely Pulau Macan Village & Eco Resort, this is a package that includes full board and all facilities can be enjoyed.
Pulau Macan Village & Eco Resort has two main islands, namely the big island or commonly called the big tiger island, where all the main facilities are here, and the island or commonly called the small tiger island, which is located next to the big tiger island, where You can go and relax a little longer. To get to this small tiger island, you just have to walk from the inn.
For those of you young people who are planning to travel alone, Driftwood Pondok is the best choice to choose as a place to stay because this type of lodging can accommodate up to 2 people. As the name suggests, this inn is unique where you can find driftwood that forms the decoration of the whole place and the absence of doors and locks, which gives the impression of freedom, but don’t worry, this is all within safe limits and your privacy is maintained.
Here you can access the sea directly via your own stairs and can relax on the private deck with chairs facing the sea, where you can watch the beautiful sunset while watching the boats go by,
Then, when night falls while sitting on the terrace, you can see plankton and luminescent fish that will illuminate the surrounding waters so that they can spoil your eyes.
If you plan to go with family or a group, there are larger accommodations that can fit from four up to seven people. But please, note that the rooms do not have a TV or air-conditioner. On the other hand, each accommodation has a fan, and the cool breeze that comes in from time to time is perfect to remind us that we are not in the big city anymore.
HOW TO GET TO PULAU MACAN
Pulau Macan is in Java, on the north coast of Jakarta, and is accessed after a journey that takes from 1.5 to 2 hours on boats that depart around 8 am from the Ancol Marina (it is possible to reach the marina easily by taxi, from anywhere in the city). On the way back, the boat will leave the island at 2 pm.
If you choose to stay in the Pulau Macan Village & Eco Resort, the package already includes sea transportation.
WHAT TO DO IN PULAU MACAN
Snorkeling (which can be done around the two islands or on short trips that are planned by the guesthouse and depart once a day, depending on the weather), kayaking, and stand-up paddle are the main activities of the place.
The daily rate includes the use of the equipment, which you can use to stroll through the calm waters, or go to Pulau Macan Kecil, and enjoy the privilege that guests have – you can go back and forth from there as many times as you want, while visitors need to pay a fee to have access – place your towel on the beach, walk on the white sand, see some of the marine life near the coast and watch the boats taking visitors to the neighboring islands (people on board will probably wave as they pass by).
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