Welcome to Indonesia

IN- AND OUT- DEPARTURE FORMULARITIES

For a maximum stay of 30 days, you only need a passport that is valid for 6 months, which will be stamped upon entry after a fee of 500,000 rupees (approx. 30 euros) is stamped on entry.

After the immigration control you will find the arrival hall with the baggage claim or the baggage carousels, a few exchange offices (be careful!! : bad exchange rates), and hotel reservation desks. The customs control usually examines the luggage by hand. The import of weapons, pornographic literature and pictures, drugs etc. is severely punished. After the After the customs check, hotel boys, drivers and other touts are already waiting for arriving tourists in front of the exit. Here are also cash machines (ATM) from various banks.

RECOMMENDED VACCINATION PROTECTION

Tetanus, typhoid, diphtheria, hepatitis A, polio (infantile paralysis). Malaria: There is a low risk in the hinterland of Lombok, Java and Sumbawa. The tourist centers are considered malaria-free. The best way to protect yourself from the pests is to wear clothing, mosquito nets, etc. and apply a repellent to exposed areas of skin, i.e. a product that has been proven to repel mosquitoes. mosquitoes. These repellents are available cheaply in every supermarket here in Bali. So don't be afraid of tropical diseases and there are no more dangerous animals than mosquitoes! than mosquitoes!

MONEY

The EURO is probably the most popular currency at the moment, followed by the US dollar, and is readily accepted in the exchange offices of the tourist centers. The Indonesian currency is called Rupiah and is subject to constant fluctuations. In December 2023, the exchange rate in the exchange offices is around 16,500 rupiah for 1 EURO.

COMMUNICATION TOOLS

English, Bahasa Indonesia, Euro, Visa, Master, Smile and Courtesy

TRAVEL TIME

Bali knows, due to the monsoon winds, only 2 seasons: Rainy season and dry season. The dry season is from April to October partly until December. Bali lies south of the equator and therefore at this time it is "winter" and the "coldest" month is August. The thermometer climbs to about 28°C during this time. In the mountains it is with about 10°C it is less pleasantly cool, in the evenings sometimes even cold. The sun shines almost every day and there is almost never rain during this time. In the rainy season it often rains at night or early in the morning, then often violently, so that that the streets are not only in Kuta under water! With the rain comes the strong wind, which then also stirs up the sea. A vacation in the rainy season does not fall in any case completely into the "water", Who does not want to worship the sun every day, can definitely plan a Bali vacation in the rainy season. The Sehens-würdigkeiten enjoy themselves in this time also at substantially less visitors.  

EAT AND DRINK

Restaurants are available in some places of our stay in different price ranges. A dinner can be had from 2 to 10 EUR and more. Often there are typical dishes, with rice, chicken and fish dominating the menus. Suckling pig is a particular specialty of the island, but pizza and pasta are not uncommon either. Drinks such as Coca Cola, Sprite, exotic fruit juices, water and also beer are available everywhere, even on tour. Fruits such as bananas, mango, papaya, oranges, jackfruit, avocado, pineapple, durian, passion fruit, sour sack, etc.. are very popular with our guests and, depending on the season, are available almost everywhere.

CURRENT

On almost all islands of Indonesia, so also on the islands we visit with our tours, there is 220 V alternating current.

PHONE / CELL PHONE

With an internet connection, which is available in all hotels and for the most part in all restaurants, you can WhatsApp for free.

TRANSPORT

In Indonesia, so also on the islands of Bali, Java and all the others is left-hand traffic. To this small side effect one has got used with the bike and also with the moped fast used to. Dense traffic is especially in the tourist south of the island of Bali. Partly the streets in Kuta and Legian are overcrowded, especially in the high season of June, July and August. August and at the end of the fasting month.

TIME DIFFERENCE

The time difference from CEST is 6 hours on Bali, and only 5 hours on Java.