Jakarta is a fun town with all the usual attractions - shopping, restaurants, parks, museums, sightseeing. But what's really cool about Jakarta is where it can take you. Indonesia is made-up of hundreds of islands with different cultures, jungles, beaches, adventures. And Jakarta is the gateway to it all.
Here are some of the islands you might want to visit really close to Jakarta.
Pulau Laki and Pulau - diving and sailing mecca.
Ayer Island - intimate and tranquil island, once the exclusive fun spot for Indonesian royals.
Alam Kotok - peaceful tropical atoll where the only sounds are the wind in the trees, birdsong, and the gentle waves lapping the shore.
Pelangi Island - densely covered by lush palm and pine trees surrounded by white sandy beaches.
Sepa Island - paradise for divers.
Putri Island - snorkeling, diving, tennis, sailing etc. etc. etc.
Bidadari Island - closest island to Jakarta (about 15km), former home to the Dutch's East Indies Company, laid back fishing settlement.
Matahari Island - resort living.
Pantara Island - part of the Pulau Seribu Marine Resort for a beautiful natural experience.
