Jakarta Travel : Pari Island

"Pari Island is the island-clustered lagoon with excotic panoramic views and best explored by snorkeling or simply walking along the coasts of clean, white sandy beaches.”

Pari Island is one of the many little spots of paradise, located near the Capital City of Indonesia, Jakarta, Pari Island is just a stone’s throw away from the bustling activity of the capital. This Island is quite different and quite unique from the most popular islands destination in the clustered island of Pulau Seribu (thousand island) such as Tidung Island or Bidadari Island, Although Pari Island not  popular as a tourist destination, for some group of people Pari Island is one of best fishing spots in Pulau Seribu (thousand island).

Pari Island offer you beautiful panoramic view, and if you looking for some tranquility and inner peace, Pari Island is the great place to visit. To catch a glimpse of this beautiful scenery you can take a walk along the island or swim to sense the warm water of the Pari Island, beneath this beautiful scenery island there are some beautiful corals. Another popular tourist destination in this island is Pantai Pasir Perawan  make your way here and experience  the warm white sand between your toes and sense how the sea breeze blows warmly and sends mild waves along the shores... its tranquilizing.

Some facilities you can find in this island are volleyball and soccer fields, also a bamboo shelter with seats, a rowboat for paddling along the coast, and rubber tubes to play with in the water. At sunset, enjoy ice-cold coconut water as the warm evening sea breeze caresses and refreshes you : a sure remedy for stress and a tired mind. Soft white sand, lovely breeze, calm waves and gentle ripples will all make you want to linger a little longer to more fully partake of the beauty of this beach.

Besides the beaches and underwater experiences, you can also learn about and participate in seaweed cultivation. At the southern tip and to the west lies the Indonesian Institute of Sciences’ Oceanographic Development Centre (LIPI, Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia). Here you may plant mangrove or ketapang trees, or explore the LIPI-owned laboratory for underwater research and marine life such as sharks, rayfish, seaweed and other varieties of animal and plant species found in the waters of Pari Island and its surroundings. Seaweed is the main commodity that is successfully cultivated in the waters around Pari Island today.

Tips:

Remember to bring mosquito repellent. There are regulations that prohibit garbage entering the island from outside. Visitors to Pari Island are required to take with them any garbage accumulated during their visit here!  So be sure to bring with you a garbage bag or bags large enough to hold any default garbage.

What`s on Pari Island :

Pari Island is not very large, to explore this remarkable island you may take about an hour or so. The road on the island is a neat and clean blend of rock and sand blocks. If you are someone who enjoys the outdoors activity like fishing, photography and nature, or just a secluded, relaxing and quiet atmosphere, then Pari Island is the place for you. To get around, rent a bicycle from a vendor on the roadside for just  Rp.15,000 per hour  or Rp 30.000  for the day.

How to get to Pari Island :

From Jakarta to Pari Island in the Thousand Islands Archipelago, there are 3 ports of departure by sea to choose from :

1. The shortest boat ride is from Muara Saban Cituis Port, Tangerang, with a travel time of approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours 
2. The longest boat ride is from Muara Angke Port by a wooden fishing boat with a capacity of 100 to 120 people, and takes about 1 ½ or 2 hours of travel. A Return Ticket costs about Rp. 60,000 to 70.000, -  Be there by 6:00a.m. to catch the first boat.The address:Muara Angke Port, Mandala Bahari Street, Pluit, Penjaringan, North Jakarta. 
3. There are only 2 departures from Marina Jaya,  Ancol - at  08.00am and 12 noon. And returns at 14.00pm from Pari island. Sea Leader Marine Luxury Yacht charter provides rental in the Thousand Islands’ Marine National Park. Contact his office at Marina Pier, Ancol. 

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