Aren't you just tried of the strange weathers, traffic jams, chaos, stress and did I mention traffic that occurs 24/7 in Jakarta? Don't you just want to get away from all that but have no cash in your wallet? No need to worry! Tidung Island awaits you!
Tidung Island is one of the many islands situated in PulauSeribu. It's well known for it's unique bridge called JembatanCinta and still ‘til this very moment attracts many visitors. Other than that, Tidung Island has very friendly locals, amazing beaches and tons of activities to do.
My trip to Tidung Island was planned a few weeks ago. My classmates I planned on going somewhere for spring break. At first we decided to go to Yogyakarta but we thought that it will be quite expensive and that it's a bit far from home. Then, one of my classmates suggested going to Tidung Island because he and his friends went there last year. He then gave the contact person and my other classmates did all the work (heh I just joined in). Tip: In finding a contact person for your trip to Tidung, you can simply find it on the Internet; it’ll have a bunch of results! Or if you’re lucky, maybe someone you know has got a contact person!
Contacting the person might be quite difficult because once we arrived there we realized what little signal they have but then again, it shouldn't stop you on planning your trip. Once you have found your contact person, your work is basically done because that person will literally organize everything for you once you get there. With the contact person my classmates and I got, the deal was Rp.350,000 for 3 days and 2 nights which for us seemed like a very good price considering that we got good food, convenient shelter and fortunately cleaning service as well.
On the day of the trip, my classmates and I met up at 5:30am and headed to MuaraAngke (the dock) to catch the boat. To be quite honest, MuaraAngke smelled ridiculously bad – which is something we all need to be aware about because it obviously means it’s not hygienic and may cause a lot of diseases. Anyhow, we got on the boat which is actually better that I expected.
The boat ride cost Rp.2,000 (oh, that’s right! Always remember to bring extra cash on your trip to Tidung!) We eventually arrived in the next 2 hours and walked to our house we were staying in for the next 3 days. After that, the guide provided by the contact person took us on a bike ride (that’s right, they provide bikes!) and he lead the way to the beaches and let us do what ever we wanted to ‘til what ever time we wanted to go back to the house! Afterwards we headed back and in the evening we went out using bikes again to head to the barbeque area to have dinner. The guide made the BBQ for us but we are welcomed to help too of course.
The next day, we woke up early, ate breakfast the guide provided for us and headed to the next destination, which was the dock to go to another island to do some snorkeling! We arrived in the island in the next 30 minutes or so and we straightaway headed into the water! It was my time snorkeling and it definitely won’t be my last. After experiencing being around the clear water, pretty looking corals everywhere and many varieties of fish, it literally took my breath away! It was such an amazing sight to see. Luckily, we got a chance to snorkel again but this time in a different island. After snorkeling the second time, we then headed to JembatanCinta, the iconic bridge people come to see in Tidung. When we went there, it was super crowded, though luckily we went there the previous day so at least we got to go there without many people around. After that, we headed on the boat again and the man controlling the boat – the sailor, I guess – took us around the island so we get to experience the boat ride for the last time again.
On the last day of the trip, we all woke up at 5:00am and the guide went by our house to take us bike riding JembatanCinta to see the sunrise. It was ridiculously crowded but with an amazing view along the stroll of the bike ride, it felt like people around you didn’t even matter. We then just sat there ‘til the sun was completely up, had some fresh coconut and breakfast provided by the guide and then headed back to the house to rush to the dock to go back home. To be honest, the last day went by quicker than I thought so that is why I recommend you to at least watch the sunrise even though you might think it’s pointless or if you're too lazy to wake up early in the morning.
So the main things to remember to do are:
1. Get a good contact person: With the right contact person, you’ll be able to get a good service which means good trip as well because the guide basically revolves around your whole trip to and in Tidung.
2. Bring a lot of pocket money: Although my trip costs Rp.350,000, I was glad I brought some extra cash because there are a lot, I mean A LOT of warungs around which makes you tempted to buy foods and drinks. You also have to pay Rp.2,000 to park your bikes too. So once again, bring money!
3. Visit Tidung while others aren’t on holiday: On the first day my classmates and I went to Tidung, it was so empty and it felt pretty good to feel like you "own" the island. During the second day, it was a national holiday, which meant a bunch of people came over which made me personally, uncomfortable because it was overcrowded.
4. Bring a bunch of sunscreen: It’s super hot. SUPER hot.
5. Have fun: Leave all your worries and regrets behind during your trip in Tidung. Well actually, that really isn’t a thing you should remember because Tidung will automatically do that itself for you.
Hopefully this brief story of my trip has gave you an idea on what you’ll expect on your trip going to Tidung. So if you and your friends /boyfriend/ girlfriend/ family need a break but is lacking on cash, Tidung will definitely be a great place to soulve your problem!
P.S: The title of this post doesn't mean that I'm "insulting Bali". It just means that if you're looking for a cheaper holiday in the beach, Tidung is a great place to go to as well.
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