Pulau Pramuka

 Pramuka Island

Scout Island is at the center of the cluster of a thousand islands. This island became one of the favorite tourist destinations in the Thousand Islands, in addition to Untung Jawa Island, Island Princess and Angel Island.

area of ​​about 9 hektarre, Scout Island in the Village Bake Island, Northern District Thousand Islands, Jakarta is populated by 1004 people.As the central government Thousand Islands, Scout Island has a variety of facilities are more complete than the surrounding islands.

On the island is available from elementary school through high school, hospital, administrative offices, and a hawksbill turtle conservation center, and others.Island and sea conditions were still very well preserved and beautiful ocean views undoubtedly offers an experience not easily forgotten for tourists who visit there.Not only that, the hospitality of its people give the impression of safe and convenient for travelers. Its strategic location makes this island a homestay ideal location for visiting other islands in the Thousand Islands.You can get it from the island of Muara Angke Port or Marina Ancol. From Muara Angke, you can take a medium-sized passenger ship only twice a day, at 7 am and 1 pm. The fee was around 30 thousand dollars each way. Make sure you arrive 30 minutes before departure. On weekends or holidays, you have fought for space with other passengers.On the ship, you will not find any seats than seats at the front of the ship Nakoda. You must lesehan. Travel time to Scout Island about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the condition of the ship and the waves on the Sea of ​​Java.For those of you who berkocek thick, available speedboat from Marina Ancol at rates ranging from 150 thousand rupiah to 400 thousand rupiah per person each way. Travel time about 90 minutes.The clear sea water color green you will realize that there are still places not far from Jakarta that the seawater is crystal clear, unlike the sea on the outskirts of Jakarta, the brown color because it contains pollutants.
 Snorkeling and fishing

 Many interesting things can be done here. Snorkeling, diving, fishing, kayaking, or enjoying the sunset at the pier.For snorkeling, you can choose the side of the dock Scout Island or follow package trip to snorkel in the location you want.The waters around the island of Scouting is great for snorkeling and scuba diving. In addition to fast-flowing clear and friendly, the area is also rich underwater ecosystem that is still preserved. 

 For tourists berhobi fishing pier at the front of the Scout Island can for your island, or rent a fishing boat for fishing on the fishing spots that many big fish live.To hire a fishing boat, you have to spend Rp450 thousand dollars per trip. Much cheaper than other locations such as the Tanjung Pasir and Tanjung Kait in Tangerang.

Hawksbill turtle breeding

 You can also see the culture of milkfish can be as big as the size of a man's thigh. You can also see the shark, pomfret, snapper, tiger grouper, which are jumbo sized.Do not stop there, you can continue the adventure by looking at Hawksbill. Turtle is very unique, because it seems flaky and certainly rare.

Scout Island is famous as a breeding and conservation of hawksbill.Here hawksbill bred and maintained in a single area. Visitors can have direct contact with infants turtles here.

  After the age of these newly released turtles in their natural habitat, in the sea. Including the hawksbill turtle as endangered. Scout Island Government and the community is very supportive of efforts to conserve animals that can live up to tens of years.

Besides famous for turtle breeding scales, Scout Island also has breathtaking natural beauty, especially the beach and the sea.Clean sand beaches, crystal clear sea water, coral reefs and a variety of fish species Scout Island dressing makes a favorite location for tourists. 

Scout Island Pier

Coral reef around the island is very beautiful. The angle is perfect for water sports such as diving, snorkeling or scuba diving.If you want to enjoy the underwater scenery on this island with a snorkel, you can rent equipment here at a price of 20 thousand - 40 thousand rupiah per 6 hours.

But if you want to enjoy its beauty more deeply, you can try scuba diving with rental costs 350-450 rupiah dollars per trip. 

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