Jakarta City and Krakatau Tour

Overview

Enjoy one of the busiest city in the world, plenty time is not needed for busy traveler. The most interesting places in the city are compacted in one tour package. The story of culture diversities, history of the nation, the daily life of local people will be the ornament of the tour. Taking a ton of pictures of the local people in the market, temple, church, mosque and harbour. The tour will start by taking a stroll back to the past in the traditional harbour and the Old Dutch Town. Explore the unique temples and foods in the Chinatown. The journey will end at the largest Mosque in Southeast Asia which located side by side with a Catholic Cathedral and the National Monument.

Cruise and hike to the one the most beautiful and powerfull volcano in the world " Krakatoa ". Take a high-powered speedboat cruise the Sunda Strait hike Anak Krakatau and snorkel nearby Rakata Island.

You will ride a high-powered speedboat to the newly formed island (Anak Krakatau). Hike up to view molten of rock and island surrounding.


What to expect

Day 1

Our guide will meet you at the hotel or meeting point. The journey will start by visiting Sunda Kelapa Harbour which is the first place in Jakarta where the foreign traders step their feet into. Many wooden phinisi ships still stand strong in the Harbour and keep interesting stories from their journey to tell. Next, make your way to one of the oldest residence of Chinese Indonesian in Jakarta. You will be explained how the Chinese Peranakan assimilate with the local culture to create harmony in many aspects including architecture and cuisine. Leisurely walk in small alleys to witness the unique items sold in the market. From there we will explore the Old Town. The place is used to be a city hall, high court, underground prison and execution field during the colonial era. Hear the stories about good and bad events that taken place here.


Day 2
Around 4.30 am we will pick you up at the airport or Hotel in Jakarta. Meeting service then transfer to Carita Beach. Hop the boat cruise to get Krakatau approx 1.5 hrs (if weather is fine).  Upon arrival, we will stop off to take some photo Krakatau surrounding. Go ashore at western beach Anak Krakatoa ( If possible and permitted). Walk up through the desert to get to crater summit,  and breathaking view island surrounding. Afterward we'll do  exploring underwater around Krakatau. Lunch will be served, then late afternoon sail back to Carita Beach . Transfer to Jakarta.  (L)