Ancol Ocean Arena

Want to take a vacation the kids this weekend? Try to visit the Ocean Arena in Ancol area. Here you are with the kids can watch a variety of funny animal behavior is trained. Terrestrial animals such as beaver, sun bears and hippos as well as marine animals like sea lions, dolphins and white whales ready to entertain your children with a variety of interesting attractions. Plus a 4-dimensional show can make a separate experience for you and your child.

Ancol Ocean arena is a oseanarium or oceanarium. Oseanarium a marine mammal park and other sea creatures. In addition to enjoying recreation with family, here you will find a variety of interesting knowledge about marine mammals such as dolphins, whales, sea lions and other marine animals. Ancol Ocean arena is also a means of marine wildlife conservation.

There are 4 main vehicle contained in the Arena Samudra, Ancol. First, is the vehicle for various Animal shows, Sea Lion show vehicle, vehicle performance and Dolphin White Whale, and the vehicle Cinema 4D or 4D Theater. Within 1 day there was 3 times the performance for each vehicle, or on holidays will be added the number of performances for each vehicle. In order not to miss, you can see at a show in front of the vehicle. When finished watching one show, the officer will advise you to watch the next perunjukan. If you want to watch all the performances, you should follow these instructions so that you are not left behind and had to wait longer.

Cinema 4D

Another place is no less exciting is the Cinema 4D or 4-dimensional performances. You have to queue to get into this theater building. Inside, the officers will share the 3-dimensional glasses. After waiting some time in front of the door, the audience will go into the theater. The film is presented duration approximately 15 minutes.

With a 3-dimensional glasses, you will find a picture in front of you and like to be touched, plus the chair can be rocked and a spray of water or wind at a certain scene so that you can actually mesakana atmosphere. There are 5 options on schedule Monday through Saturday and 2 times extra performances on Sundays and Holidays. But, you can only watch it one time because to enter into this vehicle should use the tickets found on admission.

Ocean arena

Ancol Ocean arena can be a place of recreation that educate. You can introduce a variety of wildlife on your child. In addition, there are freshwater aquarium featuring a variety of freshwater fish in the river both in Indonesia and abroad. You can also visit the sea-water aquarium that will provide a variety of sea fish funny and unique. You also can visit the tourist area of study as a good learning tool for your children.

In addition to various educational facilities, there are also some interesting games as a vehicle for the ride Kiddy Car Bumper called Logon Events, BOTO-BOTO of miniature aircraft gaming circles for children, as well as the Jellyfish Ballon ride. This game vehicle can add your recreational pleased Arena Ocean.

Ancol does offer a variety of interesting tourist sites. You can visit Dufan, Atlantis, Sea World, and also do not forget Arena Ocean. Ancol Ocean arena is oseanarium (oceanarium), which offers recreation, conservation, and education for the whole family. Tourism in the city of Jakarta can be interesting and educational for your kids.

Gelanggang Samudra

Open:

Senin-Minggu: 09.30 - 17.00 WIB

Ancol Taman Impian

Jalan Lodan Timur 7

Jakarta

14430

Telp: (021) 6471 1111

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White Crater

When you're visiting the city of Bandung, try also visit to Ciwidey. There we will find interesting sights of the White Crater. There are many things that we can get, for example in Ciwidey, there are many strawberry garden. In fact, we can pick their own strawberries and buy it. On the way to the crater, we will pass the interesting objects such as old railroad tracks, yellowing rice fields, tea gardens and pine forests. A decent place for our visit.

The crater is located on Mount Patuha white, a high mountain in West Java. Altitude of this mountain is 2386 meters. The crater of Mount Patuha is used as an attractive tourist object with a crater of White.

After parking our vehicle, we had to descend stairs in order to be closer to the crater of this mountain. Our hearts will immediately chuckled amazed to see the whole of this place from the steps above. In these places, we can indeed be closely located in the crater we could even touch the water.

When we go down, incredible scenery will see in the crater. White soil which consists of sulfur is the reason why the crater is called the White Crater. Truly unique taste saw this white land. Uneven ground surface as well so as to resemble the mounds the ground. Craters greenish water also attracts attention. All around, there are mountains that some of it is dry but there is also the still green trees.

We can be a bit up the surrounding mountains. In this mountain we will find dry trees and many branches of the trees that fell with small stones. We can also see the crater from above.

Sufficiently large craters here. Water color can vary depending on the sunlight. The smoke arising from sulfur water sometimes blocking our view. The water also caused the smell of sulfur. When the wind is blowing, the smell of sulfur can pierce our noses and make us cough. So, there are several points on this crater is not fitted with a warning to avoid getting too close to the sulfur smoke poisoning.

This crater is going to give us a different experience. We like being in the snow because the ground is white. Large craters and bluish-green water that makes us as if were on the beach. The trees are mostly only the stems are dry and participate in creating a different atmosphere. Here too there are big stones are beautiful. The beauty is what makes this place became a favorite place for prospective brides to make photo prewedding.

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Umang Island

Want to vacation on the island of white sand and comfortable? Umang Island may be one option. The island is located south Ujungkulon, Banten. To reach this island you have to catch the boat that has been provided. This boat trip is only about 5 minutes because of the distance which was not far away. The island presents things interesting for our vacation.

Looking down the pier to the island, we will see the white sand and blue sea. A beautiful beach scene, so this place can also be used in photo prewedding. When he reached the lobby, you'll immediately be greeted with a welcome drink of juice and fresh wet towel. Very refreshing after a trip that should take about 5 hours from Jakarta. Manager also provides transportation from Jakarta when we are reluctant to use their own vehicle.

On the island there are resorts or villas. Suite very comfortable place to sleep. Each villa is divided into 2 equal to the door as a liaison. The living room has a sofa which allows us to better enjoy the time together in this room. Rustic bathroom, with ornaments of clay memorable experience. On the top floor, there is a bed that is very romantic with the top of the glass, so that we can look at the stars at night.

This island is not large, only a 5-hectare, but the facilities are complete enough for the water and loved to play sports, you could play jet skis, banana boats or snorkelling. There is also a swimming pool adjacent to the beach, while swimming so we can enjoy the beautiful beach. Finished swimming, available Jacuzzi to massage the aching body. When you're happy to idle, there is also a spa package, where we can enjoy an aromatherapy massage accompanied by the sound waves.

Waters in this island there is still a lot of fish. Near the pier, we can see a group of fish collection. This can be a place for you to have a hobby of fishing. For children, there are also various games for children like swings, trombolin, etc..

We can also relax in the gazebo located in front of each place we stay suites and were right on the beach. The ideal place to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. As a romantic dinner you can get if you want to eat on the beach as he heard the sound of the waves. Or it could be in the cafe while listening to the strains of the singer sung the song.

Umang island near, there Oar Island. The island is not very manageable and still very natural. Various types of shellfish are still many in this place. To go to this place, we can use a fishing boat provided by Umang Island.

As a gift or a souvenir, there are also shops selling various souvenirs in the form of t-shirts or hats bearing the Umang Island. There is also a display of shells and key rings. The price offered is not too expensive, so it will drain our pockets.

Umang Island is the place to honeymoon, vacation or a family outing. It's just the way to this island still feels uncomfortable. In addition to the far distance, to cross the road winding and up and down. The streets are still deserted, and only for 2 vehicles. So you have to be careful on his way.

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Karimun Jawa Seas

Karimun jawa including the beautiful islands in Indonesia, which located in Jepara district. Karimun jawa included in the district of Jepara, Central Java, namely in the northern coast of Java Island. The islands have also been designated as National Park. The white sand and clear water is a sight you will enjoy. Natural atmosphere, beautiful and calm is still very felt and will make you feel at home for long here.

Karimun derived from the Javanese language, which means kremun blurred or vague. Given the name because these islands dimly visible from the island of Java, which caused its location is quite far from the island of Java. To reach Karimunjawa take approximately 4 to 6 hours from the mainland island of Java using the Motor Ship Sooner or Jepara Semarang. I think, fits with the name, because it takes a long time to arrive on the island.

Karimun Jawa into heaven from the divers (divers). You can perform various activities in the clarity of water. Swimming, diving (diving), or snorkeling will be fun.
The beauty of coral reefs and colorful fish in the sea will be an attraction to playing in the water. Karimun Jawa sea water in a very clear and transparent, so you can see the sea bottom clearly. For your fishing hobby, you can also do this in several islands in the Karimun Jawa.
To visit the islands in the Karimun Jawa, you can use a fishing boat. The time required is not too long to visit several islands at once because it was not far away. There are also boat equipped with a glass at the bottom of the boat (glass bottom boat) are suitable for you who do not want to dive but want to still be able to see the coral reefs or fish in the sea water.

  Karimun Jawa 

Karimun Jawa since 2001 has the official name Karimunjawa National Park. Karimunjawa National Park consists of group of 27 small islands with 5 pieces that have been populated island of the archipelago.
Who have inhabited the island of Pulau Genting, Kemujan Island, Island Karimun Jawa, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has a white sandy beach.
The islands are a favorite for tourists to visit because of its natural beauty including Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Pine Small, and Cape Gelam. Let us visit the islands one by one!

   
      Menjangan Besar
      Menjangan Besar Island shark in captivity there. You can test the courage to go to their breeding pond and swim with the sharks are. No need to fear, because the sharks are here quite tame and friendly with humans.
   
      Menjangan Kecil
      Small Menjangan worth a visit for the waters around the island there are many small fish, colorful beauty. The island has beaches and beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.
   
      Pine Island Pine Island Small and Large
      On these islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of name of these islands. Another unique thing is the land of white sand beach that jutted into the sea.
  
      Pulau Tanjung Gelam
      Gelam Cape Island is a beautiful island with white sand and sea water bluish green.

  Accommodation in Karimunjawa
Besides enjoying the beautiful sea and beaches, you can visit the traditional markets or visit the servants who managed to get the fish in the fish market.
For accommodations, there are several options you can specify. You can stay at a luxury resort on small islands or even hotels with cheaper rates. Some locals also rent out his house with a cheaper fare anymore. Or you can try different things to stay in the House of pumice, which is where the lodging is in the water not far from the beach.

  Transport to Karimun Jawa

To go to Karimun Jawa, you can use some of the following alternatives:

   
      Quick ship from Semarang
      From Semarang, you can go to the Karimun Jawa through the Port of Tanjung Emas using speedboats. Travel from Semarang to Karimun Jawa about 4 hours to 6 hours if the weather is bad.
   
      Ships from Jepara
      If you choose to go to Karimun Jawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a speedboat, or also use a slow boat and cheap from Jepara. The journey from Jepara to Karimun Jawaabout 2.5 to 3 hours.
   
      Plane
      In addition, for those who have enough funds, there was a small plane in Semarang Ahmad Yani Airport can be leased to the Airport on the island of Daru god Kemujan (one island in Karimun Jawa). By plane, you can see the beauty of the Karimun Jawa of the top before landing at the airport in Karimunjawa. Travel through time with the plane about 30 minutes.
Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the calmness will be a pleasant experience. It is advisable to visit this island in March until October, at the time the weather was friendly so that you can freely explore and enjoy the islands Karimunjawa. Enjoy the charm of natural beauty in the Karimun Jawa.

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Ijen Crater

Ijen Crater is one of the tourist area you can visit during the holidays in East Java. The crater is located in Mount Ijen is one of the most acidic crater of the largest in the world. Where is the location of Ijen? What is interesting from the crater that can quickly dissolve the human body?   

Ijen Crater is located at the top of Mount Ijen which is one of a series of volcanoes in East Java such as Bromo, Semeru and Merapi. Mount Ijen lies east of Mount Merapi (in East Java, there is also a mountain that has the same name with a mountain in Central Java is Mount Merapi). Ijen Crater Tourism Area or Park Nature Reserve is located in the region Ijen Slippery District, County and District Klobang Banyuwangi, Bondowoso District.
Ijen Crater lies at an altitude of 2368 meters above sea level. What's interesting is this crater is located in the middle of the largest caldera on the island of Java. The size of the caldera about 20 miles. Kawahnya own size approximately 960 meters x 600 meters with a depth of 200 meters. This crater is located at a depth of more than 300 meters below the caldera wall.
Why Ijen Crater is one of the most acidic crater in the world? Do you know how the degree of acidity (pH) of this crater? This crater has a level of very high acidity which is close to zero so that it can dissolve human body quickly. In addition, the temperature of the crater is 200 degrees Celsius reach amazed by adding a very large crater was. However, behind the numbers that make these fears, this crater was present charm is also amazing beauty. The beauty of what you can get at Ijen Crater?

  Enchantment Beauty Ijen Crater
Ijen IjenKawah Enchantment of the beauty of Mount Ijen looks very beautiful. This crater is a large lake with a bluish-green mist and smoke of the sulfur that is fascinating. In addition, cold air with temperatures 10 degrees Celsius, the temperature might reach 2 degrees Celsius, will add its own sensation. Various plants that exist only in the plateau can also be found, such as Edelweis Flowers and Pine Mountain.
As the morning when the sun began to shine Ijen Crater region, beautiful scenery you can expect. Ijen Crater bluish green light will add a golden sun reflecting in the crater. Stunning scenery you can also get to see the charm of the beauty of the nearby Mount Merapi. Mount Merapi has a similar shape to Mount Ijen. The most appropriate moment to witness the beauty of Ijen is in the morning.
Ijen Crater to go, you have to down a path along the caldera cliffs. Do not forget to bring life cover because sometimes sulfur smoke blown through the track. You can also surround the caldera in the region that takes to reach 8 to 10 hours on foot.

  Traditional Sulfur miners
One of the attention of visitors in the area of Ijen Crater is a traditional sulfur miners. They boldly approached the lake to dig sulfur with simple equipment and carry a basket.
The miners are taking sulfur sulfur from the crater bottom. Here was a thick smoke, but to the degree necessary equipment such as masks gloves, they are still looking for molten sulfur. Molten sulfur obtained from the pipe leading to the source of the volcanic gases that contain sulfur. This gas then flows through a pipe out of molten sulfur in the form of red. Once frozen yellow sulfur.
After sulfur cut, the miners would carry it through the path. The burden is heavy enough to carry between 80 to 100 kg. The miners are used to carry this heavy burden as he walked along the path on the caldera cliffs down the mountain as far as 3 miles.

  Towards Ijen Crater
You can reach Ijen crater via two alternative routes. Here is the route used by the visitors Ijen Crater:

      Banyuwangi
      This route is more difficult to pass due to poor road conditions. Usually used by the climbers for climbing route of Mount Ijen. The route can be reached from Banyuwangi, then headed Smooth District. From slippery to Jambu and to Patulding. From Patulding you a short walk through the trail and the caldera cliff as far as 2 kilometers to the crater Ijen. The total mileage of this route is 38 kilometers.
   
      Bondowoso
      This route is more easily passed for a good road conditions and relatively smooth. This route can be taken from Bondowoso, then headed Wonosari, then to Sempol and finally to Patulding. From Patulding you a short walk through the trail and the caldera cliff as far as 2 kilometers to the crater Ijen. Route mileage is 70 miles with views of the coffee trees and a stunning pine forests.
You can go to Bondowoso and Banyuwangi with public transportation from Surabaya. Distance from Surabaya to Banyuwangi Bondowoso and approximately 200 kilometers. For security reasons, Ijen Crater closed starting at 14:00 because the intensity of the toxic fumes of sulfur increases after that hour.

  Ijen Crater
Ijen Crater is one of the charms of natural beauty of Indonesia. Many foreign tourists and local tourists visiting the region to witness the charm of Ijen natural beauty and uniqueness of the traditional sulfur miners in Ijen crater. You are interested to visit on vacation this time?

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Lovina Beach

Lovina or often also called Lovina Beach is one of the marine tourism areas located in the northern island of Bali. The beach is located in Lovina in North Bali area is interesting because it is still relatively natural. One of the uniqueness of this beach is that you can see the action of wild dolphins found in the sea. You want to know more about Lovina Beach?

Lovina
Lovina North Bali is located in the north coast of Bali, exactly about 10 km west of Singaraja. Lovina Beach in the Village Kalibukbuk, Buleleng Regency, Bali. Because of that, sometimes people call it a tourist area Kalibukbuk.
Lovina Beach is a black sandy unspoiled so interesting places to visit. What is interesting in Lovina Beach is a trip out to sea in waters off Lovina. You can see dolphins in Lovina waters located about 1 kilometer from the beach. Bali Sea is located in Lovina relatively calm waters so that you can tour at sea using fishing boats.

  Dolphins
Lovina area known as a place famous for the show watching wild dolphins. You can immediately see the funny behavior and friendly dolphins live in the middle of the sea. Of course this will be an interesting holiday experience for you. Lovina area there are hundreds of dolphins tail.
To be able to see the attraction of wild dolphins, you have to leave early when the sun will rise. Why? Since the dolphins in this region appears only between the hours of 6 am to 8 am. At that time, dozens of dolphins will naturally show beratraksi their activities. There are just swimming in the water, there is also the jumping. Of course this will fascinate the beauty of black sea animals are.
Usually the tourists had gathered on the beach at around 5:30 PST to go out to sea. You can rent a fishing boat that was provided for the trip. The journey begins with a small boat could only carry a maximum of 4 people in addition to the fishermen. The boat will take you approximately one to two miles to the middle of the sea to where dolphins usually will appear.
During the trip, you can see a broad view of the sea and while the boat away from the mainland, you can see the land from a distance Lovina like silhouette. Having reached the middle of the sea, the fishermen will be down to where dolphins usually will appear. And if there is a group of dolphins that jump, the fishermen will notify other boats around so that the boats will add speed to chase a group of dolphins.
Of course you can record when the dolphins are jumping out at sea. There is also the tourists who can not see these dolphins. This depends on natural factors as well as sea-water pair, the wind, and of course your lucky to be able to see wild dolphins are. "Pursuit" will last approximately 3 hours. However, if you're feeling sick because of seasickness you should not hesitate to hesitate to tell the fishermen to return to the mainland.
As the journey back to the mainland, you can enjoy the scenery along the coast of Lovina clearly because the sun was shining brightly. You also can enjoy a garden tour Lovina marine waters.

  Lovina Marine Park
In the area of Lovina, you also can dive or snorkel to enjoy the beauty of the sea on the beach. You can find a variety of ornamental fish are friendly enough to go to the divers. Indeed in Lovina marine park is not as beautiful as the other marine parks in Indonesia. However, you will be quite happy to play with ornamental fish in these waters.
On the beach, you can also find a variety of shells diverse. Of course you can take it to a collection of trinkets and souvenirs are natural and attractive.

  Transportation and Accommodation in Lovina
Lovina area there are many affordable lodging. There is also an inn that provides dolphin attractions trained and mini zoo in the inn. You can choose a variety of lodging accommodations from simple to the cottage.
From Denpasar to Lovina, you can skip to Bedugul and Singaraja and Lovina to. You can also route and Bedugul SERIRIT and to Lovina. You can travel through the two routes were approximately 2 hours drive. However, the route through the path up and down and winding. Another route is then passed to Lovina Gilimanuk that can be taken in almost 4 hours. This path is relatively straight and comfortable even though it took a longer trip.

  Lovina Beach
Lovina Beach can certainly be your destination. Many interesting things can you find in here like to see performances of wild dolphins in the sea, and marine park with a variety of ornamental fish. Especially if you're visiting the area Singaraja, then you stop sempatkan to Lovina and at least one day stay there for menyaksikkan dolphin attraction in the early morning. 

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Grjogan Sewu ( Waterfalls)

The atmosphere is fresh and cool things would you feel when you are near a waterfall. What if there is a waterfall that is not only one? Sure will add freshness. That is what will you feel when you are in waterfall Grojogan Sewu, Karanganyar, Central Java. The place is a forest tourist attractions with waterfalls and several other facilities offered by the management can you make one of your destinations.To enter this tourist area, you have to pay the entrance fee of Rp 6000, -. Counters at the entrance there are 2 pieces. The first is located on top, while down the road to the first window, you can see plants that are sold on the street. You also can ride a horse to get to the counter when you are lazy to walk. You will also be a bit surprised when there are monkeys on the side of the road. Meanwhile, the second door is located on the slope below.
When you enter through the first door at the top, down the steps you need to compact and bare stone to get to the waterfall. Hundreds of steps that this may make your legs feel sore. To overcome this problem, the manager provides the gazebo at some point, so you can rest awhile. Within this area, there are long-tailed monkeys that live freely, so do not be surprised if you're going to see him on his way. The numbers pretty much, but you do not need to fear because the monkeys here are not going to bother.
Grojogan Sewu itself means a thousand waterfalls. Indeed, the waterfall here is not one thousand, but there are some points waterfall that you can enjoy here. The highest waterfall is about 80 meters high. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but the shower spread and form branches. When the rainy season, around the cliffs will bombarded waterfall, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry. Pegunjung who want a waterfall approach, have to be careful because it has to pass through large rocks slippery.
Once satisfied enjoying aitr jump, you can be around to enjoy the cool forests of this tour. With a 20 Ha area, this area provides a pool facility for children and adults. There are also stalls selling food at an affordable price. Other side is a pine forest and other trees aged hundreds of years. Neat paths and rocky can make you more beautiful scenery presented.

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