Tips for backpacking to Karimun Jawa

Who doesn’t know Karimun Jawa? Backpacker mania must know Karimunjawa, the name Karimunjawa is used for the main island in the Karimunjawa sub-district, Jepara district, Central Java province. While several small islands in the vicinity, such as the middle island, small Menjangan island, large fir island, etc., can be reached by using local fishing boats. The cities of Semarang and Jepara are cities where there are ships crossing to Karimun Jawa Island, both cities have different ship sailing schedules.

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Recommendations for backpackers who want to go on vacation from Jepara, can use an economy class ferry with a ticket price of 55 thousand with a travel time of 5 hours. While the fast boat with a travel time of 2 hours, the ticket price is 150 thousand for one way. Here is some information on backpacker tips to Karimun Jawa.

Ship schedule to Karimun Jawa

1. Tanjung Mas in Semarang – Karimunjawa with Saturday morning 09.00 ticket price 135 thousand
2. Route Jepara-Karimunjawa fast boat departs Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Meanwhile, ferries depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from Kartini Port, Jepara.
For complete ship schedule info VIEW HERE the Karimun Jawa ship schedule.

Karimunjawa tourist destinations

Tips for finding accommodation in Karimunjawa
For backpackers who want to stay in Karimunjawa, they can rent a homestay or hotel. Many local residents who rent their houses into lodging. If you want to stay at a hotel it costs around 500 thousand to 2 million per night. As for homestays between 50 thousand to 200 thousand. Keep in mind that the electricity in Karimunjawa only turns on from 6 pm and goes out at 06.00 am. Don’t forget to charge your cellphone and camera battery.

List of hotels in Karimun Jawa

1. Hotel Dewadaru
2. Karimun Inn Hotel
3. Hotel NIRWANA
4. New Ocean Hotel
5. Blue Laguna Hotel
6. Escape Hotel
7. Sunrise Hotel
8. Mangrove Hotel
9. Floating Guesthouse
10. Puri Karimun

List of homestays in Karimun Jawa

1. HOMESTAY ARINI
2. Homestay Prapatan
3. Homestay Mekarsari
4. Homestay Liandri
5. Homestay Antika
6. Rainbow Homestay
7. Homestay Karimun Indah
8. Homestay Azza

Pindang Serani specialties

However, Pindang Serani is quite familiar in Karimunjawa, because it is a specialty dish. Pindan Serani is widely sold by residents around the Karimun Jawa square. Backpacker mania must try to eat “Pindang Serani” which is the original local culinary of Karimunjawa.

Beach to enjoy the sunset

If you are a fan of sunset views, you can hunt for photos on the Tanjung Gelam beach, Karimun Jawa. This island is in the west so it is very appropriate to enjoy the sunset. Besides being able to be reached by motorbike / on foot, this island can also be reached by fishing boats which are widely rented out.