Pulau Seribu National Park and Marine Park are made of several small islands a majority of which are devoted to upscale tourist resorts. Much emphasis is placed on conserving the delicate environment here and If you are staying at a five star hotel in Jakarta hop aboard a boat to the islands from Marina Ancol. Centrally placed is the modern and stylish Keraton at the Plaza Jakarta hotel.
Encompassing modern designs and total comfort this resort well placed within the business district of Jakarta is just as lavish as the upscale resorts located within the ‘Thousand Islands’. Enjoy your stay at any one of the spacious 140 rooms, suites and palatial suites, boasting modern conveniences and total rest and relaxation amidst traditional Indonesian design.
Access to Pulau Seribu by boat is to hire a boat from Marina Ancoll where a number of travel agents have set up offices around the jetty, from these agents you can book stays at the posh resorts, expect a bit of extravagance for these pricy tours.
The other option and more famous amongst the locals is to hire a boat from Muara Angke harbour located near the fish market while regular boats have daily runs to Pramuka Island. Once you purchase your travel package from the tour operators there are no additional charges for entering the resort islands and only paid guests are allowed permission to enter.
These high standards are set in order to preserve the ecological balance on these islands as such one can expect solace and privacy amidst the natural beauty of Pulau Seribu.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.