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Group camping with CVI (Camper Van Indonesia) Jakarta Raya

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At present, there is a fast growing campervan community, which is so called CVI (Camper Van Indonesia). The members, based on their fb page, are around 91 thousands. That is a lot.

The logo of CVI (Camper Van Indonesia) community.

To manage that huge numbers of members and geographically spread around the country, the community is then divided into smaller groups based on geography where they live. One of the largest ones is CVI 013 Jakarta Raya (greater Jakarta). 013 is the group number, which is a lucky number.

The logo of CVI Jakarta Raya.

CVI Jakarta Raya held a group camping on 26-28 August 2022, at Sari Ater Campervan Park, Subang, West Java. This is located about 150km from Jakarta and the elevation is around 1000m above sea level.

Crowded Sari Ater campervan park.

Jakarta VW Campervan’s Deep Purple joined the group camping.
Completed with camping flags as a tradition.
Electricity is available so the camping ground was bright and full of camping lights at night.
That hill is called Gunung Palasari, 1250m asl, and trekking route is available.
The group camping was attended by almost 50 cars from CVI Jakray. So it was crowded.
The big banner says Camping Merdeka, meaning: Independence Camping, in commemorate the independence day of Indonesia (every 17 August).
On the 3rd day, before returning to Jakarta.
Sari Ater campervan park is probably the most popular and most visited campervan ground in the country. It is advisable to make a reservation before you visit, just to ensure you will get a spot for your car / campervan, especially during the weekend or holidays. Please call: +62 81387355525.

VW Super Beetle Duo at Bukit Citamiang Camping Ground

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This is a late post, but late is better than never; the wise man said. It was in September 2020 and after several months of “staying at home” due to the pandemic, we decided to go out for a quick camping for refreshing. The family did not join purposely, only two of us, accompanied by a German Shepherd.

The camping ground is so called Bukit Citamiang (i.e. Citamiang Hill), only around 60km away from South of Jakarta, towards Puncak. It is written as Citamiang Camping Ground in Google Map. Take the main road to Puncak and take a left turn in the Mega Mendung junction. It is only 6km away from the junction through a small road which it will be more winding and ascending as it goes deeper and higher. If it is your first time, then please follow the Google map direction closely. The tricky one is the last junction and followed by steep uphill road before entering the camping ground area. Generally the road is good for 2wd regular cars. Special precautions should be taken when you drive relatively a wide and large vehicle due to some sharp corners and narrow road.

The two VW Super Beetles have just arrived on site after 1.5hrs driving from Jakarta.
Setting up a roof tent is quick and easy, relatively is faster than the conventional dome tent.
One of the best things about Bukit Citamiang is the spectacular view at night.
Setting a bonfire after dark is a must on site. The wood is provided locally with reasonable price.
When you like photography, you can do many things after dark or during the twilight hour. Just don’t forget to bring your tripod and flash light along with the camera.
Here is another sample a night photograph using long exposure setting. BTW, 19 centigrade is nice; wearing short is still convenient and not too cold…
They said that Bukit Citamiang is one of a very few places where you can view all three mountains in one spot. Here you can see Mount Pangrango (3,019m ASL) and Volcano Gede (2,958m ASL) right next to it to the left (in this picture, it is covered by some clouds). BTW, the elevation of Bukit Citamiang is around 1000m Above Sea Level.
Here is the view of Mount Salak (2,211m ASL). In the morning you have to be quick to shoot them using your camera, otherwise you will miss them as they will be covered by stubborn clouds already.
This is Nelsie, a 9 year old female all-black German Shepherd. You know her already as we have taken her along to camping several times already.

That is a photography-story about Bukit Citamiang camping ground. It is unfortunately to hear that this camping ground is now temporarily closed. The good news is there is another camping ground just next to it, called Bukit Brader camping ground. The PIC is the same; Kang Dillah, WA +62 878 9570 0127. Please make sure you call him first before visiting the place.

This is 1974 VW 1303 Super Beetle, equipped with a custom made roof rack to accommodate the heavy roof tent.

If you are interested to rent this classic Volkswagen Beetle for any events, please call us at +62 813 1031 4210.

Camping at Tahura Bandung

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Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Juanda (lt. Grand Forest Park of (engineer) H. Juanda) is a conservation area and botanical garden in Bandung, Indonesia. It covers 590 hectares, stretching from Dago Pakar to Maribaya.

Its altitude ranges between 770 and 1330 meters above sea level. Its fertile soil sustains about 2500 types of plants, consisting of 40 familia and 112 species.

The park was built by the Dutch colonial estimated in 1906, when they began digging a water tunnel for a hydro dam. The water plan was cancelled later, the tunnel was enlarged adding more rooms & became a military facility. Today the tunnel is so called Goa Belanda (Dutch Cave) & is one of the main attractions at Tahura park. The original tunnel is 144m long, 3.2m high & less than 2m wide in both entrances. However the total length now is about 550m including all alleys inside.

On July 2019, for the very first time, the park authority issued a permission to our group to camp just in front of the tunnel. It was possible because we also conducted the Jungle Night Trekking for the first time, as well. It was a quiet experience walking for about 3km inside the dark park, including exploring the Goa Jepang (Japanese Cave) at night time.

A good condition 800m long black top road is available from the entrance to the Goa Belanda. We drove in our campervan to access the camping ground.

Here are some photos:

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The direction sign near the main entrance…

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The Campervan & camping ground is located right next to the Goa Belanda…

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The tiled camping ground…

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Since it is located inside a protected forest, bonfire is prohibited. However toilets & musholla are available, including food stalls…

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The view from the roof tent facing the forest of Cikapundung river valley…

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The Tahura was quiet by Sunday morning…

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The campervan can accommodate up to four adults: two inside the car & two in the roof tent…

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Jungle Night Trekking: inside the Goa Jepang…

To camp just next to Goa Belanda using the Campervan & the Jungle Night Trekking are very interesting experiences. Please contact the Tahura Juanda management if you are interested to do the same.

 

Jakarta VW Campervan in Auto Bild Magazine

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Auto Bild is a leading German automobile magazine based in Hamburg, Germany. Auto Bild was first published in the last week of February 1986. Auto Bild with its worldwide licensed editions, of which more than 7 million copies are sold every month, is published in 36 countries, including Indonesia.

In June 2016, Auto Bild Indonesia published a special holiday edition (in Indonesian language: Edisi Spesial Liburan) with Jakarta VW Campervan  as one of the main features. The VW Campervans picture is on the cover page.

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The Cover Page of Auto Bild magazine Indonesia, 344th edition, June 2016

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The centerfold of the magazine. The title says: “Traveling in Hippies Style”. You know what it means, don’t you?

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Nice weather & blue sky during the interview

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The Auto Bild magazine crew

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The interview & photo session were taken at a park in our complex, South Jakarta. Now, the park is gone & mall-office-apartment-hotel facility is being constructed there.

Please call us at +62 813 1031 4210 for more information.

Pink Floyd Concert in Gunung Pancar

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The Mountains are my Bones,
the Rivers my Veins.
The Forests are my Thoughts,
and the Stars are my Dreams.
The Ocean is my Heart,
its pounding is my Pulse.
The Songs of the Earth
write the Music of my Soul.

Just a few days before the Eid festival last week in early July 2016, we brought Pink Floyd campervan to Gunung Pancar for family camping. Here are the photo essay:

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We wish you & your loved ones a blessed Eid…

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Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt… (John Muir)

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The earth has music for those who listen…

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Alone with myself the trees bend to caress me. The shades hug my heart… (Candy Polgar)

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Nature never goes out of style…

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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better…

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Nature is not a place to visit. It is home… (Gary Snyder)

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Home is where you park it…

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You will find something more in the woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters… (St. Bernard)

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Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy… (Isaac Newton)

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These are the ingredients for Chili Con Carne; one of the best dish at the camping ground…

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A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature… (Seneca)

If you are interested to rent this Samba style Campervan, please call +62 813 1031 4210 for inquiry.
Jika Anda berminat menyewa VW Campervan Samba ini, mohon telepon kami di nomor +62 813 1031 4210.

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To me, a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug… (Helen Keller)

Classy Classic Wedding Cars…

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Many of customers rented our VW Campervan & VW Beetle to be used as a wedding car. These days, more & more wedding couples prefer to use classic or vintage cars as their wedding car. They don’t want to spend one of the biggest days on their life riding boring & ordinary cars. Their wedding photographs featuring classic car will be everlasting & awesome to look at & to show to their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and so on…

Here are some wedding car photographs from our fleet…

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Love is the flower you’ve got to let grow – John Lennon

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Every love story is beautiful but ours is my favorite…

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“With these hands I will lift your sorrow,. Your cup will never be empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way into darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.”   Corpse Bride

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Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be…

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He stole my heart, so I’m planning a revenge; I’m going to take his last name…

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Planning a wedding is like running a company. You’re the CEO of Love Inc.

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You may kiss the bride now, and other else…

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The top picture is their previous wedding celebration somewhere in France, at the groom’s hometown. The two below pictures are their 2nd wedding celebration in Bogor, the bride’s hometown…

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Night in White-Pink Satin

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Live with no excuses. Love with no regrets…

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Bayu & Revy; a wedding couple with anti-mainstream snickers…

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…and they live happily ever after…

 

 

 

 

Jakarta VW Campervan in Media

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Here are some Jakarta VW Campervan video clips which had been aired in national TV channels & internet media. These videos will give you more & better idea about Campervan.  Please enjoy…
Jakarta VW Campervan telah diliput oleh beberapa saluran TV nasional maupun media di internet. Berikut video klipnya yang dapat membuat kita semakin mengenal Campervan. Selamat menikmati…

BlackXperience.com, April 2016

MNC TV, Autoride, April 2016

TV One, Rupa Indonesia, 13 Jan 2016

Rajamobil.com, June 2015

If you are interested to rent these vintage VW Campervan, please call +62 813 1031 4210 for inquiry – Jika Anda berminat menyewa VW Campervan yang klasik ini, mohon telepon kami di nomor +62 813 1031 4210.

 

 

 

 

Yearbook Photo with a VW classic van

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Early on March a few weeks ago, we took Pink Floyd campervan to our children’s school in South Jakarta for taking a yearbook photographs.

Here are the results with some remarkable quotes about friendship as the captions.

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“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.”

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“You and I are more than friends. We’re like a really small gang.”

 

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“Boyhood is the longest time in life for a boy. The last term of the school-year is made of decades, not of weeks, and living through them is like waiting on the millennium.”

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“I am not a word, I am not a line.
I am not a girl that can ever be defined.
I am not fly, I am levitation.
I represent an entire generation.”

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“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

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“There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger, and live just a little bit better.”

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“A good friend knows all your best stories. A best friend has lived them with you. See the difference?”

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“A friend is someone with whom you dare to be yourself.”

If you are interested to rent this vintage VW Campervan, please call +62 813 1031 4210 for inquiry – Jika Anda berminat menyewa VW Campervan yang klasik & cantik ini, mohon telepon kami di nomor +62 813 1031 4210.

 

Campervan camping in Sukamantri (again)…

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This was our 4th time camping in Sukamantri, Bogor, done in February 2016. Please read our previous posts if you want to know more about Sukamantri camping ground & our experience of camping in a Volkswagen campervan. This time, a photographs essay only, with Red Hot Chili Peppers as the celebrity…
Ini adalah kali keempat kami camping di Sukamantri, Bogor, di bulan Pebruari 2016. Mohon baca beberapa posting kami sebelumnya jika Anda ingin tahu lebih jauh tentang bumi perkemahan Sukamantri & juga pengalaman kami camping menggunakan Volkswagen campervan. Posting ini lebih ke sebuah esai foto, dengan Red Hot Chili Peppers sebagai pesohornya…

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“The mountains are calling. I must go…”

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The majestic Mount Salak (2,211m asl) looks & feels very closed.

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“I’m most alive among tall trees…”

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“There is no wifi here but I promise you will find a better connection.” (but fortunately there’s signal here in Sukamantri, though weak…)

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“One day you will wake up & there won’t be anymore time to do the things you have always wanted. Do it now.” Paolo Coelho

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“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir

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“Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up & chase them…”

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“My years are divided into two seasons: camp & not camp…”

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“I don’t need therapy. I just need to go camping. I don’t get homesick. I get campsick.”

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“There is no app for this…”

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“Home is where we park it.”

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“All good things are wild & free…”

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“Go outdoors. Well traveled. Life was meant for adventure.”

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If you are interested to rent this vintage beauty VW Campervan, please call +62 813 1031 4210 for inquiry – Jika Anda berminat menyewa VW Campervan yang klasik & cantik ini, mohon telepon kami di nomor +62 813 1031 4210.