Ancol Entrance Gate

3 Practical Tips to Enjoy Taman Impian Jaya Ancol

Description: Taman Impian Jaya Ancol is a spacious theme park area with several places of interests. Here is how you can explore it conveniently.

If you ask Jakarta citizens about the most iconic holiday destinations in the city, most will include Taman Impian Jaya Ancol. This beachfront park is a popular destination among families and travelers, both domestic and international. It offers various fun activities to satisfy people with different taste and ages. The theme park is large and overwhelming, so make sure you plan the trip to have the most satisfying trip. Here are three tips to follow to maximize your holiday.

Buy the Tickets in Traveloka

Traveloka offers cashless transactions that speed up your entry. You can buy e-tickets to enter Taman Impian Jaya Ancol without standing in line. Download Traveloka app or visit its website and find the page of the theme park. Choose the voucher you like and buy it (don’t forget to see the redeem period).  You don’t need to print this e-ticket. Just show it at the special entrance line that accepts Traveloka Easy Access. You can avoid a long line and enjoy the theme park immediately.

Recognize the Accesses

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol has several accesses that lead you to various attractions. Make sure you recognize them to understand your positions. The theme park’s accesses are:

• Marina Ancol Door, giving access to Dunia Fantasi Theme Park, Eco Park, Putri Duyung, and Atlantis Water Adventure
• Hailai (West Door), giving access to Eco Park and Pasar Seni (Art Market)
• Ancol Bridge (South Door)
• East Door, giving access to Ocean Dream Samudra, SeaWorld Ancol, and Pasar Seni
• Carnaval Door, giving access to the Carnaval Beach
• Transjakarta Shelter Gate, giving access to the Marina area

Ask the staff about the closest zones to explore from your entrance or pay attention to the boards and signs available within the area.

Use Vehicles to Explore the Park

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol has several vehicles you can use to explore the park. It will help you explore all the zones more efficiently. The vehicles include:

• Wara Wiri Bus

Wara Wiri is a shuttle bus with routes that cover all the Taman Impian Jaya Ancol areas. The bus has 20 stops from start to finish. Guests who have paid for the entrance tickets can ride for free.

• Sato-Sato Train

Sato-Sato is an open-style train that takes the guests to enjoy the views, from Carnaval Beach to Dunia Fantasi. The train route extends to 3.6km of length. Unlike the Wara Wiri Bus, Sato-Sato Train only has four stops.

• Bikes

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol has bike rental services. Guests can rent the bike for Rp20,000 to Rp30,000 per hour. You can rent it for several hours or all day long. Bikes are ideal vehicles for tourists who love the freedom to explore all parts.

• Segway

This theme park has several Segway rentals at the Ocean Park and Dunia Fantasi. The rental fees are between Rp45,000 and Rp200,000, depending on how long you rent it.

• Gondola

Enjoy beautiful views from the height in a gondola ride. It takes you to see the entire theme park from 21m of height above the sea level. The fare is between Rp30,000 and Rp40,000 per person. You can also see the Ancol Beach and the sea from the gondola.

Consider the areas you want to visit the most. Dunia Fantasi is an amusement park with a lot of rides for kids and adults. SeaWorld is the place for learning about marine life and interacting with water animals. Atlantis is a waterpark with fun slides, pools, games, and other interesting water amusements. Faunaland is a zoo with animals from Asia and Australia. For a fun outbound adventure, try Allianz Ecopark. This outdoor adventure park encourages visitors to explore and learn about nature. The outbound games are available for all ages, including corporate teams and school groups. You can also learn about plants that live in the coastline habitat. A special eco-energy area helps you learn about green energy and how it works. Finally, if you want to appreciate arts, head to Pasar Seni (Art Market). It houses more than 200 stalls of local artists that make and sell statues, paintings, illustrations, ceramics, and potters. You can look around and enjoy the displays, see the artists work, or buy one of the products as memorable souvenirs.

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol is a great place to spend a fun holiday. Don’t forget to get your e-tickets from Traveloka for a convenient and fun trip.