7 Destinations to Escape from Jakarta – Short escape is an option especially if you feel bored. Some of these escape destinations from Jakarta are worth trying when you need a short break at a closer distance, or in a short period of time. Sometimes a short escape is also needed to relax your mind so you can focus more on work or activities again.
Here are some places you need to check and escape from Jakarta!
Telaga Warna
Located on Jl. Raya Puncak, Cianjur, Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Telaga Warna has a cool view. This place is calming as well as one of the most favourite short escape destinations near Jakarta. Surrounded by lush trees that add to the beauty of the atmosphere around the lake, this place also provides some adrenaline-pumping rides, like the flying fox game.
Kebun Raya Cibodas
If you want to reach this location, you need to go to the Cipanas first, Cianjur District, West Java. Not far from Cipanas, you can find directions to get to the location of Kebun Raya Cibodas. This place is located in the Gunung Gede Pangrango Forest area and has a waterfall too. The waterfall isn’t too high but the water flow is quite swift. Due to the location at the foot of the mountain, the water is quite cold, clean, and fresh. One of the uniqueness of this place is the Taman Lumut (Moss Garden), which has a special room that was established to store 216 types of moss from all over Indonesia and even the world.
Taman Safari
Taman Safari has a total of almost 2,500 species of animals, perfect for bringing your sons and daughters to enjoy an educational tour. To get around in it you can drive while occasionally feeding in the area of tame animals through your car window. However, if you enter a wild animal area, you must close the car window and lock your car door tightly to maintain security and prevent possible attacks by these wild animals. After you are done exploring around, you can stop by the baby zoo area. The ticket price is around IDR 200,000, but keep in mind that the price can change at any time.
Macan Eco Resort, Pulau Macan, Pulau Seribu
If you like snorkeling, then this destination is for you. The scenery under the sea is very beautiful, with colourful coral reefs, corals, fish, and a clear sea surface. Pulau Macan can be reached in 2 hours, by boat from the Marina pier in North Jakarta.
Teluk Kiluan
If you’re planning a trip to Sumatra, be sure to visit Teluk Killuan or Killuan Bay – it’s approximately 80km from Bandar Lampung and can be reached by car in around 3-4 hours. The trip might be quite tiring but you will be amazed by the bottlenose and long-beaked dolphins there. The best time to see this dolphin is from April to September. Besides the dolphins, you’ll enjoy the natural atmosphere and incredible views of the turquoise gradations water, and the presence of coral reefs.
Ciletuh Geopark, Sukabumi
Ciletuh Geopark is a new tourism icon that has been recognized by the world, with an area of 126,100 hectares with natural beauty, waterfalls, hills, beaches, fields, and various other views. One of the most favourite entrances to this place from Jakarta is from Ciemas. There are several transportation options to get to this place, and the estimated travel time is around four to six hours, depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
Kebun Raya Bogor
Bogor has a large city park called Kebun Raya Bogor and you can do a lot of things to do here. From spending the time in the outdoors ambiance to enjoying plants and animals to see. The area that has been around since the colonial era continues to be developed with more tourism spots. This place features a natural water cycle and innovative natural use technologies. You can buy the tickets for IDR 15,000 per person. And please take note that the opening hour is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day.
Those are some places that you can visit to enjoy a short escape from the hustle and bustle of Jakarta. If you prefer a place in the city to unwind, we also have some recommendations here, you can read them and don’t forget to share this information with your friends. If you need more information, check out our other articles!
