old batavia by simon & bernard

KAMPOENG THE

OLD BATAVIA TOUR

MUSEUM NATIONAL  :

The National Museum, built in 1862, is the best museum in Indonesia and is reputedly one of the finest in Southeast Asia. The museum has and enormous collection of cultular objects of the various ethnic grops-costumes, musical instrument, model houses, numerous fine bronzez from the Hindu-Javanese period, as well as many interesting stone pieces salvaged from Central Java and other temples, (Monday & Public Holidays closed. Visit the National Monument instead).

 

GLODOK :

Glodok is the center of Jakarta`s China Town. It is now banking, hawkers, trading and entertainment center. Visit to Petak Sembilan Chinese temple (build around 1650), it was on of the earlist center of worship for the Batavian Chinese.

 

KOTA INTAN DRAWBRIDGE :

At the north end of the Kali Besar lays a small 17^th century Dutch drawbridge, the last in the city, called the Kota Intan Drawbridge.

SUNDA KELAPA HARBOUR :

This 500-year-old harbour area was a vital link to the markets of the outside world for the 15^th Century kingdom of Pajajaran. Since then this port has belonged to the Portuguese and dutch. The magnificent and brightly painted Makasar schooner called Phinisi are still an important means of transporting goods to and from the auter islands.

MUSEUM FATAHILLAH :

Built in the 16^th century, the museum is housed in the old town hall of Batavia, which is probably one of the solid reminders of Dutch rule to be found in Indonesia. (Monday & Public Holidays closed. Visit the antiqueand flea market in Jalan Surabaya instead).

Jakarta dreamland tour

Dunia fantasi :

Dunia fantasi or ‘fantasi world’ is a fun and theme park designed to entertain the visitors into the fascianating world of modern sciene and technology. The facilitiestake visitors on imagination tour of Africa,America and Indonesia through some breath taking games .

 

Sea world :

Inside the ancol dreamland complex,sea world is a high tech modern huge aquarium exhibiting  the special and diverse tropical marine life found throughout  the Indonesian waters.stroll through freshwater world and micro world,see beautiful tropical fish and corral reefs,and get friendly with marine life at the touch pool.a theaters screens movies about the under water world and a necessity is the antasena tunnel,a walk-through acrylic tube that gives first hand experience   of life under the sea .

 

Ancol art market :

Located inside the ancol dreamland ,it is an outdoor art market likely recreational place whwre you will be most to purchase something.item include antiques,handicrafts,paintings,potters and knick-knacks.with many with the artisants working on site,it is paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers .

 

GLORY MORNING

TOUR

NATIONAL MONUMENT  :

This 137-meter-high column towering over Merdeka Squere is both Jakarta`s principal landmark. Toped by a glittering flame symbolizes the nation`s independence. The flame is gilded with 35 kg of gold leaf. The basement of the monument houses an exhibit of 48 dramatic dioramas depicting the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times to the present.

BATIK SHOP :

Stop and visit to one of the Batik shop in Jakarta to find Indonesian fine selection and interesting permanent exhibition of Batik, Tradisional cloth from Indonesia, in classic and modern designs.

BEATIFUL INDONESIA IN MINIATURE PARK :

An extensive theme park set in over 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta; the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beatiful Indonesia  in Miniature Park) is Indonesia`s answere to every visitor`s prayer  to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day. All the Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature ina central lake and around the are pavilions to represent 33 provinces in Indonesia. Each pavilions is representative of each province from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits.

MUSEUM INDONESIA :

Inside the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Museum Indonesia, a three-storey edifice in traditional Balinese architecture. The Museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts, traditional costumes from the various regions, puppets,musical instrument,masks,and daily life utensils.

GOLDEN JAKARTA

TOUR

 

BEAUTIFUL INDONESIA  IN MINIATURE PARK :

An extensive theme park set in over 100 hectares on the outskirts of Jakarta ;the taman mini Indonesia indah (beautiful Indonesia in miniature park) is Indonesia’s answer to every visitors prayer to see the magnificent archipelago in just one day .all the Indonesian islands are realistically reproduced in miniature in a central lake and around the lakes are pavilions to represent 33 provinces in Indonesia. Each pavilion is representative of each province from the traditional architectural style in miniature to a wonderful display of cultural items and exhibits .

 

CABLE CAR RIDE :

This is another attraction insode the taman mini Indonesia indah.ride the 4-seat cable  cars high up across over the park for a spectacular bird’s eye view .

 

MUSEUM INDONESIA :

Inside the taman mini Indonesia indah in museum Indonesia,a three-storey edifice in traditional Balinese architecture.the museum houses a vast collection of Indonesian contemporary arts and crafts,traditional costumes from the various regions,puppets,musical instruments,masks,and daily life utensils .

 

HIGHLAND UP

COUNTRY TOUR

 

BOGOR BOTANICAL GARDEN :

Located at the heart of Bogor, it is world class botanical gardens, covering an area of around 85 hectares. Officially opened by the Dutch in 1817, it was from these gardens that early researchers developed various crops such as tea, cassava, tobacco and cinchona. The park is til a major center of botanical research in Indonesia. More than 15.000 plant species grow in this garden, including 400 kind of palm and more than 5.000 kinds of orchid varieties from various regions in Indonesia. Many of the trees are centuries old. In the northwest corner of the gardens you can view the Presidential Summer Place that formerly was the official recidence of the Dutch governors-general from 1870 to 1942.

PUNCAK :

From Bogor,drive across this beautiful 1400-meter high past, winding mountain road that passes through smail resort towns and  tea plantation you will arrive to Puncak that mening `summit`. At this highaltitude, it`s cool and often misty. Tea pickers with their colorful costumes and big broad hats are good object for photo lovers. It is popular escape from the heart and crowds of Jakarta. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant.

TAMAN SAFARI INDONESIA :

The Taman Safari Indonesia or Indonesia Safari Park is a drive through game park created  for animals in a invironment as close as possible to their natural habitat. Watching various of animals from all continents roaming nearby your tour bus is very interesting experience that can not be found in other zoos.Adjacent to the park is Baby Zoo which wilol offer another interst where you could hold friendly lion cubs, shake hands with orangutans and see a very unique white tiger.

 

BANDUNG VOLCANO TOUR

CIATER HOTSPRING (L) :

Ciater is a pretty little place in the middle of huge tea estate its main attraction is the sari ater hot spring resort; the pools are probably the best of all the hot springs around bandung. You can enjoy swimming in warm sluphurous water pools that can heal rheumatism and skin problems (note : pool ticket will e on your own expenses ) .

 

TANGKUBAN PERAHU CRATER :

The name tangkuban perahu or the ‘overturned boat’derived from sundanese’sangkuriang’ legend,its craters are remnantof a gigantic collapsed volcano; it still simmers and bubbles,sending up deadly sulphurous fumes,its last serious eruption was in 1969,filling the area with black clouds ,ash,and mudflows.tangkuban perahu crater is easily accsseible by car that makes its as impressive sights .

 

CIHAMPELAS ‘JEANS’ CENTER :

No discussions of bandung sights would be completed without mentioning of its famous jeans streets,jalan cihampelas.this is a commercial area ,wich ofer a huge collection of jeans and the most beautifully decorated shop. It is the ultimate in arts and has to be seento be believed .

 

 

BROMO TOUR

 

DAY 1 : SURABAYA – BROMO (D)

Upon arrival at Juanda airport Surabya, you will be met and transferred to Tosari village (1700 meters). Dinner and overnight at Bromo Tosari Hotel, Free program for the rest of the evening.

DAY 2 : BROMO – SURABAYA (B) :

Morning call at 04.00 am. Start your jorney to enjoy the beuty of nature and the splendid sunrise at Mt. Bromo (subject to the weather condition). Proceed to Mt. Bromo crater through the simmering sea of sand (horse-back riding at your own expenses). Return back to hotel for a breakfast and hot shower. Depart to Surabaya airport at round 09.30 am for your next destination.