Exotic Mountain of Anak Krakatau (Krakatoa Son) in the Sunda Strait

Who would have thought, now of Mount Krakatau has been transformed into a region famous for its beautiful attractions which are difficult to find in other places. Although the former has a scary history stories, now Mount Krakatau so friendly travelers greet all visitors who come to enjoy the beauty of Mount Krakatau .
Mount Krakatau in Banten
Tourism Mount Krakatau located in Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra precisely located and Java, Krakatoa is very global reputation. Even a painter Edvard munch's make a painting called call price is the most expensive in the world.
beautiful mountain krakatau
To get there we usually through the city of Lampung to reach the islands there, From Jakarta we used to ride the bus to the port of Merak about 3 hours. then we climbed the ship to the port of Bakauheni for 3 hours. So from there we have not until we had to travel overland to the port about 30 minutes then got canti canti port shuttle us in a special timber ships to reach the island - the island there.
Mount Krakatau old
Before we traveled around Mount Krakatau child, we are treated to the beauty beneath the sea is still beautiful and wonderful. We will explore the underwater world. Bersnorkling Sebuku island, island crabs - crabs and small Sebuku island.
atau mountain snorkel

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