amusement park
Ancol Jakarta Bay City
formerly Taman Impian Jaya Ancol. Facilities: Dunia Fantasi theme park, beach, swimming pool, Sea World Indonesia giant aquarium, Gelanggang Samudera marine animals, dolphin show, golf etc. (http://id.wikipedia.org/w...).Waterbom
has about 8 large waterslides, a kiddie area and a lazy river. Located next to the Damai Inda Golf club, this is the place to go if you've got kids or want to cool off. (http://www.waterbom-jakar...)
thousand islands
Thousand Islands is a group of 110 small islands north of Jakarta. How to get there:
1. Charter a small speedboat from Marina Ancol, Jl. R.E. Martadinata, North Jakarta, Tel.: 6221 645-0117, Fax: 6221 645-0118. Bring your own life vest.
2. Charter a ship: Sea Safari, (http://www.seasafaricruis...).
3. Charter a helicopter 4 persons from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport East Jakarta to Matahari resort at Big Tiger Island/"Pulau Macan Besar".
4. Charter a small plane from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport East Jakarta to a small airport at Long Island/"Pulau Panjang".
List of resort:
Angel Island
/"Pulau Bidadari", approx. 30 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 15 km. PT Seabreez, Jl Lodan Raya 103, Ancol, North Jakarta, Tel.: 6221-692-8456. Facility: cottages, water sports, historic place ruin of Martello Tower. Nearby islands: Heaven Island/"Pulau Kahyangan" formerly Cipir Island and historic Onrust Island ruin of a Dutch/VOC fort.Ayer Island
approx. 30 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 14 km. PT Global Ekabuana, Jl KH Samanhudi 47-49, Pasar Baru, Jakarta 10710, Tel.: 6221-385 2004.Facility: cottages, bungalows, beautiful beaches, swimming pool, children's pool, 2 tennis courts, badminton courts, volley ball courts, table tennis, indoor games room, motor boat, canoes, banana boat, jet skis, fishing, fun bikes, jogging track, giant chess, children playground, billiard, karaoke, meeting rooms. Ayer restaurant & bar, Manokwari coffee shop, room service, laundry, souvenirs shop.Big Bira Island
/"Pulau Bira Besar", approx. 3 hours by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 100 km. PT Big Bira Cottages and Resort. Jl KH Wahid Hasyim 69, Jakarta 10350, Tel.: 6221 3193 5535. Facility: cottages, 9 holes golf course, swimming pool, bike track, children playground, fishing.Pantara Islands
formerly Ghost Islands/"Pulau Hantu", approx. 2 hours by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 72 km. PT Pantara Wisata Jaya, Jl P Jayakarta 115 Kompl Ruko Bl B/13-14, Jakarta 10730. Tel.: 6221 626 2629. Facility: great diving, snorkeling, catamarans, wind surfing, jet skiing. One of the best area for diving in Thousand Islands.Kulkul Kotok Island
approx. 90 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 55 km. PT Kulkul Kotok Island Resort, Duta Merlin Shopping Arcade, Floor 3, Jl Gajah Mada 3-5, Jakarta 10130, Tel.: 6221 634-5507, Fax.: 6221 633-6120. Facility: cottages, bungalow, beautiful beaches and coral reef, diving, jogging track, seafood restaurant, bar, close to beautiful nature conservation area.Princess Island
/"Pulau Putri", approx. 90 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 55 km. PT. Buana Bintang Samudra, Jln. Sultan Agung No. 21, Jakarta Selatan 12980, Tel.: 6221 828 1093, Fax.: 6221 829 9002. (http://www.putriisland.com/). Facility: beautiful beaches, diving and snorkeling, large underwater aquarium, tennis courts, mini zoo.Sepa Island
approx. 90 minutes by speedboat from the Ancol Marina 55 km. PT Pulau Sepa Permai, Jl Kyai Caringin 20 A, Jakarta 11230. Tel.: 6221 6386 3477. Facility: cottages, beautiful beaches, glass bottom boat, banana boat, jet ski, fishing boat, diving, water sports. Western, Chinese and seafood restaurant. Discotheque. Near nature conservation area.
art and cultural centre
Canna Gallery
Jalan Boulevard Barat Raya Blok LC 6 No. 33-34, Kelapa Gading Permai, Jakarta 14240, Tel.: 6221 452 6429, 6221 452 2536, Fax.: 6221 452 6430. (http://www.galericanna.com). Fine arts, paintings etc.