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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Ujung Genteng
Spend 2 days: day 1 for turtle sanctuary and beach, day 2 for surf or fishing; longer stays rarely needed.
Ujung Genteng is a remote fishing village on Java's southwest coast, known for the Pangumbahan turtle sanctuary and quiet beaches. Access is via a single road from Pelabuhan Ratu, taking about 7 h by car from Jakarta. With limited services, a short stay of 1–2 nights covers the main attractions.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (turtle nesting peak)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (wet season, road may be harder)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp300,000–500,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local seafood meal | Rp30,000–70,000 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Motorbike fuel (per litre) | Rp10,000–12,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGK · Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Bogor → Ujung Genteng (car, 7 h)
- about Rp1,200,000–1,500,000 depending on traffic (check)
- Motorbike rental per day
- ≈ Rp80,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a motorbike or hire an ojek; public transport does not reach attractions. Roads are narrow; allow extra travel time.
See and do
Known for
- Pangumbahan turtle sanctuary
- quiet beaches
- surf for intermediate riders
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pangumbahan Turtle Sanctuary | Motorbike or ojek from village, 5–10 min | 15 min total |
| Pelabuhan Ratu | Car via main road, about 60 km (37 mi) northCar via main road, about 37 mi (60 km) north | 1.5–2 h |
Sleep
- Turtle Beach Hotel
- Double rooms from Rp625,000 per night; beachfront but check legality.
- Batu Besar Losmen
- Budget rooms from Rp250,000; air‑conditioned from Rp320,000.
- Pa Ujang Villa
- Private villa, price not listed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | Berapa harganya?berapa harganya |
| Where is the turtle sanctuary? | Di mana taman penyu?di mana taman penyu |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Illegal hotels on Pangumbahan beach threaten turtle habitat; avoid staying there.
- Road access can be slow in rainy season; check conditions before travel.
Generally safe; main risks are road conditions and illegal beachfront development. Keep valuables secure and respect turtle protection rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ujung Genteng yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pangumbahan turtle sanctuary
- quiet beaches
- surf for intermediate riders
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ujung Genteng, revision 4559661 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4559661
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ujung-genteng). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.