Krakatau And Baduy Discovery Tour

The Baduy, who calls themselves Kanekes, is a traditional community living in the western part of the Indonesian province of Banten. The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners are allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy does foster some limited contact with the outside world.

Day 1: JAKARTA to CARITA

Include Accommodation at a Hotel in Carita Beach Area.

Pick-up service at 09:00 at any hotel where you stay in Jakarta. We will depart for Carita beach resort, and after about a four-hour drive (according to traffic) we will arrive in Carita. After hotel check-in procedures your remaining day will be free at your own leisure.

Day 2: KRAKATAU EXPLORATION

Include Breakfast at the Hotel, Picnic Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation at a Tent (Rakata Islands).

In the morning, drive to Sumur port for a boat to Krakatau. After about 4 -5 hours sailing, we arrive in the caldera and first inspect the steep cliffs of the remaining islands, left as remnants after the devastating explosion in 1883 that tore the previous island of Krakatau apart. We then circle the young active volcanic island Anak Krakatau ("The son of Krakatau") itself that first emerged in 1929.

Lunch on the beach and plenty of time to swim or explore the recent lava flows, and desert-like ash fields covered with ejected blocks and bombs, as well as study the rapidly growing flora and fauna of the youngest land in South East Asia. Warm underwater springs near the landing site are a reminder that we stand on a living volcano.

Day 3: KRAKATAU to HANDELEUM

Include Breakfast at the Hotel, Picnic Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation at the Guest House.

Enjoy a morning swim and an optional second visit to the crater of Krakatau. Before leaving the caldera, a snorkeling stop at a coral reef near the cliffs of Rakata island can be made if the sea is calm. Proceed to Handeleum Island which is situated among a group of small islands just off the northeastern coast of the Ujung Kulon peninsula. Lunch will be served on the boat. Arrived in the afternoon at Handeleum, times to look around the island.

Day 4: HANDELEUM to PEUCANG ISLAND

Include Breakfast at the Tent, Picnic Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation at the Guest House.

After breakfast, canoes trip up the Cigenter River and meander through the rainforest for 2 hours. It is a murky river which is a good place to canoe. The habitat of Python, hornbill, crocodile, and rhino are occasionally sight in this area, Then back to Handeleum, prepare for departure to Peucang Island by boat. Upon arrival at Peucang Island, check in to the guesthouse.

The unique and delightful Peucang Island is located in the clear blue water of the northwestern coastline of the national park. Arrived in Peucang, continue to Cidaon situated on the peninsula opposite island, this large grassland for wild bulls, wild pigs, peafowl, and leopard.

Day 5: PEUCANG ISLAND to BADUY via SUMUR

Include Breakfast at the Guest House, Picnic Lunch, Dinner, and Accommodation at the Baduy leader’s house.

After breakfast sail back to Sumur port – Carita and proceed driving around 3 hours to Ciboleger for the Baduy tour. Arrive at Ciboleger ( the gate to the Baduy tribe ), directly trekking to Gajeboh, the Outer Baduy, or Black Baduy. Gajeboh is the Border between outer and inner Baduy, where you will see and enjoy the simple life of the Baduy community and feel how rich culture and nature of the Baduy tribe. In the afternoon trek up to the hill of Gajeboh crossing the famous bamboo bridge to see the activities of the Baduy community (Rice fields, how they make brown sugar/palm sugar, bananas garden, etc).

Day 6: BADUY to PEUCANG to JAKARTA

Include Breakfast at the Baduy leader’s house and Picnic Lunch.

Early in the morning trekking up to Gajeboh hill to see sunrise. Breakfast box on the hill and proceed to Cicakal village to see the Baduy way of life such as how they make cloth, wooden bags from the skin of wood, making bracelets, etc. Visit Baduy Lake on the way back to Ciboleger, and proceed to drive back to Jakarta and transfer to Airport or Hotel.

Tour Code: INA-SPI04

Tour Price

Please contact us for the price.

Departure: Daily

Minimum: 2 persons per booking

Tour Type: Seat in Coach (= joining with our other passengers)

Pick-Up Place: At any Hotel where you stay in Jakarta

Pick Up Time: Between 08:30 am to 09:30 am (to be reconfirmed one day before commencing the tour)

INCLUSIONS:

Air Conditioned Transportation; based on Mini-Van or Coach
English or Dutch or German or French Speaking Tour Guide
Standard Meals as stated in the itinerary
Entrance Fees to the object of Tourism

EXCLUSIONS:

Visa arrangements
International and Domestic flights and departure airport tax
Meals other than those mentioned above.
Camera/video entrance fees
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, etc)
Travel Insurance
Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above