UJUNG KULON ATTRACTIONS
The three entrance points for visitors to Ujung Kulon National Park are Taman Jaya, Peucang Island and Handeuleum Island. Two less visited regions, Panaitan Island and Gunung Honje Range, can be reached from these entrance points or direct from Labuan.
The times and distances are one way only to the furthesmost point, include boat travel to the beginning of tracks and rivers but do not include rest periods. An explanation of the grades is in Trekking Trails for Backpackers,
TAMAN JAYA AREA
The village of TamanJaya, where the road down the coastline ends, is just outside the park boundary. This is the main entry point for trekking into the park and visiting Handeuleum Island. This pleasant village provides insight into Kampung life and offers both short and long walks in the Gunung Honje area and the south coast. Boat trips to Handeuleum and Peucang Islands can also be made from Taman Jaya.
Walk and Trips
Cibiuk Hot Springs
2.5 km / 40 minutes. Grade 2. This short walk meandering through Taman Jaya Village and paddy fields leads to a hot spring just inside the park boundary.
Kalejetan Walk - 11km/3 hrs Grade 2
The trail to Kalejetan passes through several villages then turns south through forest holding a variety of wildlife including pigs, squirrels and monkeys. At the south coast the camping area and guard-post overlook the wave-swept sandy shores of Kalejetan and the banteng grazing grounds. Crocodiles are also found in the nearby lagoon and rhino are occasianally sighted in this region. This very pleasant walk provides both forest and shore experience.
Handeuleum Island Trip -9km/50 min
West a cross welcome By the local fishing boat is Handeuleum island amongst a group of small islands off the Ujung Kulon Peninsula. For detail about Handeuleum Island and its attractions refer to
The times and distances are one way only to the furthesmost point, include boat travel to the beginning of tracks and rivers but do not include rest periods. An explanation of the grades is in Trekking Trails for Backpackers,
TAMAN JAYA AREA
The village of TamanJaya, where the road down the coastline ends, is just outside the park boundary. This is the main entry point for trekking into the park and visiting Handeuleum Island. This pleasant village provides insight into Kampung life and offers both short and long walks in the Gunung Honje area and the south coast. Boat trips to Handeuleum and Peucang Islands can also be made from Taman Jaya.
Walk and Trips
Cibiuk Hot Springs
2.5 km / 40 minutes. Grade 2. This short walk meandering through Taman Jaya Village and paddy fields leads to a hot spring just inside the park boundary.
Kalejetan Walk - 11km/3 hrs Grade 2
The trail to Kalejetan passes through several villages then turns south through forest holding a variety of wildlife including pigs, squirrels and monkeys. At the south coast the camping area and guard-post overlook the wave-swept sandy shores of Kalejetan and the banteng grazing grounds. Crocodiles are also found in the nearby lagoon and rhino are occasianally sighted in this region. This very pleasant walk provides both forest and shore experience.
Handeuleum Island Trip -9km/50 min
West a cross welcome By the local fishing boat is Handeuleum island amongst a group of small islands off the Ujung Kulon Peninsula. For detail about Handeuleum Island and its attractions refer to
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