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KARIMUNJAWA is an archipelago consisting of 27 islands in Jepara Regency, Central Java. Besides beaches, Karimunjawa also has mangrove forests and hills that tourists can visit.
There are many activities that can be done in this area, including snorkeling, diving, and trekking. If you are interested in visiting these islands, here are some things you need to know before visiting Karimunjawa.
The right time to travel to Karimunjawa
Based on the description of the Instagram account @wisatakarimun, the right time to visit is during the summer. However, in that season, the wind in Karimunjawa tends to be strong and the waves are also high.
“If you want calm, yes, at the change of seasons. Like the change of summer to the rainy season, or the rainy season to summer. Usually the sea is calm,” explained the account @wisatakarimun to Kompas.com.
The dry season or summer in Indonesia generally lasts from April to October. If the dry season occurs around that month, the rainy season usually lasts from November to March.
So, the ideal time to visit Karimunjawa is around March-April or October-November. This calm sea phenomenon is referred to as the glass sea by Karimunjawa residents because the water is calm and clear.
Transportation in Karimunjawa
There are several transportation options and routes to Karimunjawa. If tourists visit by sea, the journey will start from Kartini Harbor which is located on Jalan Ade Irma Suryani, Jepara Regency, Central Java.
According to the @wisatakarimun account, tourists will find two types of ships at the port. There is a fast boat with an estimated duration of two hours and ticket costs start from IDR165,000 per person one way. In addition, there is also a Siginjai ferry with an estimated journey of 4-5 hours. Fares start from IDR95,000 per person one way. The sea route other than Kartini Harbor is through Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang.
Another option is by air. Tourists can use a plane from Ahmad Yani International Airport, Semarang, to Dewadaru Airport, Karimunjawa Islands. This route is suitable for tourists who want to reduce the time on the trip, so the time to enjoy a vacation at the location can be longer. Then, while visiting Karimunjawa, tourists can rent a motorbike or car.
Based on the description of @wisatakarimun, tourists can more freely explore Karimunjawa by motorbike. Motorbike rental prices start from IDR75,000 per day or per 24 hours. Meanwhile, car rental costs are more expensive, starting from IDR450,000 per day or per 24 hours.
Preparation before traveling to Karimunjawa
Before visiting Karimunjawa, tourists are advised to prepare cash because the number of ATM machines is limited in Karimunjawa. Not only that, the calculation of travel costs also needs to be done carefully so as not to run out of cash while in the islands.
They also need to prepare sunscreen so that the skin does not burn due to the hot sun. “The most important thing when going to Karimunjawa, make sure your data package or mobile phone provider uses Telkomsel. Because there is only Telkomsel available,” explained the account @wisatakarimun. [Kompas.com/photo special]
