Pramuka island is parts of thousand islands - Jakarta. This area has about two thousand residents and is a good conservation for the hawksbill turtle, one of six types of sea turtles who reside in. For more information, the hawksbill turtle is protected by Indonesia government. Beside Pramuka Island, these few islands near here has served as places to breed for hawksbill turtle.
baby hawksbill turtle
In here, the eggs of the beach are taken, then stored in buckets which are buried to 50 cm in the sand as a semi-natural hatchery. In 40-60 days, the eggs hatch and 2 days small baby turtles will begin showing on the sand at the surface.
snorkling at pramuka island
Half of baby turtles will then be removed in large buckets depending on their age, while the other half goes directly into their natural habitat. If you come to visit, you can join to release the baby turtle to the ocean. Since the beach are very amazing, try snorkling here.
To go to Pramuka island, there are some transportation alternatives.You can go from Muara Angke or Marina Ancol Beach. If you like traditional trip, choose starting point from Muara Angke, you can join with traditional ship with cost Rp 25.000,- once walk. If choosing from Marina, you will use motorboat, with cost Rp.35.000,- once walk.
Hotels
Villa Lima, Rp. 200.000 - Rp.250.000 a night
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July 13th, 2008 at 4:46 am
Hi There,
Wow this Island looks awesome. Kudos to the government for their conversation efforts. The only island I have visited in Indonesia is Bali which as you probably know is over touristed. This place looks awesome and doesn’t seem to have too many people going there.
Thanks for the tip.
Durbanbay
July 13th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
It looks so lovely! The baby turtles so cute. The waters so blue. Someday I’m going to Pramuka Island!
July 13th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
How much is the changing rate for a Rp? I like this island!
July 15th, 2008 at 8:49 am
hallo evbody, thanks for visiting
@durbanbay
yes, most traveller know Bali better than other place
@ o.d
dont forget visit batu karas, we can learn surfing together
@doru
1 USD is about Rp.9.500
July 15th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
[…] Pramuka island, home of the hawksbill turtleThis area has about two thousand residents and is a good conservation for the hawksbill turtle, one of six types of sea turtles who reside in. For more information, the hawksbill turtle is protected by Indonesia government. … […]
July 17th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
i never think about “Pulau seribu”, i think there is only residents. but, who know that the turtles makes a nest there. thanks for the information.
August 10th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Hello. I think you are eactly thinking like Sukrat. I really loved the post.