The Pulau Peucang & Pulau Peniatan, Westjava


Both of these sizeable islands are part of the Ujung Kulon nature reserve, and lie just off Java's western end. Peucang has two rest houses, a permit to enter the reserve and rest house accommodation must be obtained at the Nature Conservation Directorte's Head Office in Bogor, or the local office in Labuan.

Both islands are reached via Labuan, a town on Java's west coast where there are fishing boats. It's wise to make firm arrangements for return trips at the same time, and to make some allowances for bad weather.
No food is available on the island, but the reserve wardens on Peucang (in radio communication with the Nature Conservation office in Labuan) will provide visitors with water, bedding, cooking facilities, and guides.
There is good snorkeling and diving all the way around Peucang, with many ledges to explore on the northern reef. More spectacular are the "under water cliffs" of Tanjung Layar where the new and old lighthouses are perched on.
Tanjung Layar is only a short boat ride from Peucang and well worth the trip. Spear fishing is not permitted within the reserve.

Panaitan Island is uninhabited. Day trips to the southern beaches, about 1 hour from Peucang are recommended. Panaitan has extensive reef platforms, particularly attractive to explore on foot at low air pasang tides.