Ujung Kulon National Park Guided Tour from Java

UjungKulon National Park Excursion

Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Indonesia on the UjungKulon National Park Excursion, a 5 day, easy paced journey designed for nature lovers. This UjungKulon National Park Excursion combines island time, light trekking, and water activities while supporting education and conservation values in a WWF supported national park setting.

🗺️ What to Expect

This multi day escape flows from Jakarta to the coast, then out to islands and calm rivers inside Ujung Kulon. Expect relaxed mornings, scenic boat rides, and a mix of gentle jungle walks, beach time, and snorkeling breaks. Days are structured but unhurried, with plenty of free time on Peucang Island for swimming, beaching, and unwinding between wildlife focused excursions.

Along the way, you will canoe the Cigenter River, cruise to open grassland to spot animals and tropical birds, and trek through rainforest to viewpoints and historic coastal landmarks. The overall vibe is nature first, simple, and immersive, with activities curated to educate visitors and encourage preservation.

✨ Highlights

• 🛶 Canoe along the Cigenter River near Handeuleum Island, with a calm, scenic out and back route.
• 🤿 Swim and snorkel at Badul Island, with time to enjoy the water and shoreline.
• 🏝️ Stay on Peucang Island and enjoy generous free time for beaching, swimming, and snorkeling.
• 🐒 Short trek to Karang Copong, with chances to see birds, monkeys, deer, and old trees.
• 🦬 Cruise to Cidaon grassland to look for wild bulls, peacocks, and tropical birds.
• 🌿 Trek on Cibom Island to Tanjung Layar lighthouse area, walking through tropical rainforest landscapes.
• 🌊 A nature education focused experience inside a WWF supported national park environment.

📍 Itinerary

Day 1

• 05:00 Pick up from your hotel in Jakarta, transfer to Tanjung Lesung Beach Resort.
• 08:00 Breakfast, bread, tea, and coffee.
• 09:00 Depart to Handeuleum Island, canoeing along the river.
• Stop at Badul Island for swimming and snorkeling.
• 10:30 Arrive Badul Island, swimming and snorkeling.
• 12:00 Lunch on the boat, lunch box.
• 13:00 Arrive Handeuleum Island, Cigenter River canoeing, about 1.5 hours round trip.
• 14:30 Leave for Peucang Island.
• 15:30 Arrive Peucang Island, check in, Vila butik. Swimming, beaching, free time.
• 19:00 Dinner at the restaurant. Free program.

Day 2

• 07:00 Breakfast.
• 08:00 After breakfast, short trekking to Karang Copong, about 4 hours round trip. Possible sightings include birds, monkeys, deer, and old trees.
• 10:00 Arrive Karang Copong.
• 12:00 Return to Peucang Island for lunch.
• 13:00 Free time, beaching, swimming, snorkeling.
• 16:00 Cruise by speed boat to Cidaon grassland to see wildlife such as wild bulls, peacock, and tropical birds.
• 18:00 Back to Peucang Island, free time.
• 19:00 Dinner at the restaurant.

Day 3

• 07:00 Breakfast.
• 08:00 Cruise by speed boat to Cibom Island, about 30 minutes.
• 08:30 Arrive Cibom Island, trek to Tanjung Layar old lighthouse from the Dutch colonial era. Walking takes about 4 hours round trip through tropical rainforest.
• 10:30 Arrive Tanjung Layar, explore the area.
• 11:30 Return to Peucang Island.
• 13:30 Arrive Peucang Island, lunch.
• Free program, beaching, swimming, snorkeling.
• 19:00 Dinner at the restaurant. Free time.

Day 4

• 07:00 Breakfast.
• Swimming, beaching, snorkeling.
• 12:00 Lunch at the restaurant.
• Swimming, beaching, snorkeling, free program.

Day 5

• 07:00 Breakfast.
• 08:00 Swimming, beaching, snorkeling.
• 11:00 Lunch.
• 12:30 Return to Carita.
• 14:30 Arrive in Carita.
• 15:30 Transfer back to Jakarta, drop off at your hotel in Jakarta. End of tour.

Note: Tours and activities are based on your flight time, arrival and departure.

✅ What’s Included

• Hotel pick up in Jakarta and return drop off in Jakarta
• Transfers as per itinerary, including boat and speed boat segments mentioned
• Breakfast at Tanjung Lesung, bread, tea, and coffee
• Lunch box on the boat on Day 1
• Restaurant meals on Peucang Island as stated in the itinerary
• Accommodation check in on Peucang Island, Vila butik
• Planned activities as listed, canoeing, trekking, cruising, swimming, snorkeling, wildlife viewing

❌ Exclusions

• Any items not specifically mentioned in What’s Included
• Personal expenses

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 5 days.
• Difficulty: EASY. Activities include canoeing, swimming, snorkeling, and several treks, including a 4 hour round trip walk to Karang Copong and a 4 hour round trip walk to Tanjung Layar.
• Meeting point: Hotel pick up in Jakarta at 05:00 on Day 1.
• Schedule: Times are approximate and follow the itinerary provided, with free time built in on Peucang Island.
• Nature focus: This experience is designed to educate visitors and support nature preservation in a national park environment.
• Cancellation policy: Not provided in the source material.

🌿 Ready to Explore Ujung Kulon?

If you want a nature rich escape that blends rivers, rainforest, beaches, and wildlife viewing, the UjungKulon National Park Excursion delivers an easy paced itinerary with meaningful time in the park. Secure your dates now and enjoy a guided flow of canoeing, trekking, and island relaxation in one of Indonesia’s most iconic protected areas, with island hopping moments woven throughout.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long is the tour and where does it start?
The tour runs for 5 days. It starts with a 05:00 hotel pick up in Jakarta and begins the coastal transfer toward Tanjung Lesung.

2) Is the UjungKulon National Park Excursion suitable for beginners?
Yes, the difficulty is listed as EASY. The program includes canoeing, snorkeling, and trekking, with some longer walks planned at a comfortable pace.

3) What activities are included during the UjungKulon National Park Excursion?
You will canoe on the Cigenter River, snorkel and swim at islands, and take treks to Karang Copong and Tanjung Layar. There is also a cruise to Cidaon grassland to look for wildlife such as wild bulls, peacock, and tropical birds.

4) Where do we stay during the trip?
You check in on Peucang Island at a Vila butik. The itinerary includes multiple days with free time there for beaching, swimming, and snorkeling.

5) Are meals provided?
Breakfast is provided at Tanjung Lesung on Day 1, and a lunch box is served on the boat that day. Additional meals are listed in the itinerary on Peucang Island, including restaurant lunches and dinners on scheduled days.