Destination Indonesia

Travel Tips & Suggestions

Do take small notes of Rupiah with you when traveling, especially to small villages.
Do change money in banks or authorized money changers. When changing money, check the receipt at the time of the transaction and make sure the money you receive matches the total shown on the receipt.
Do reconfirm your flight at least 48 hours prior to your next flying. We recommend making a photocopy of your airline tickets and the identifying pages of your passport.
Do leave important travel documents in your hotel safe and be careful with your belongings at all times. Make a list of your credit card details and store all it separately from your wallet. Having these details at hand will speed up the replacement time in the event of loss.
Do drink only boiled, distilled or mineral water. We do not recommend drinking the tap water anywhere in Indonesia.
Do respect local customs and traditions when visiting a temple.

Don’t enter a temple during menstruation. When visiting a temple, always wear a sash or sarong and do not walk in front of people praying.
Don’t attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach. There are red and yellow flags, swim between them.
Don’t collect of corals or shells or purchase of any items made from these materials. Also do not purchase any items made from endangered animal products.
Don’t deal in or do drugs. A death penalty could await!
Don’t attempt to hire a car or motorbike without a valid international driving licence and full insurance. It is important to have travel insurance as it will cover you if you are involved in an accident.
Don’t attempt to get in the way of the attendees when seeing processions though it’s a good chance to take a photograph.
Don’t stand or sit higher than the offerings and the priest when visiting a temple.
Don’t attempt to use flash photography in front of the priest or people praying.
Do try to avoid stepping on offerings in the street - walk around them.
Don’t touch people’s heads. It is considered offensive.

We suggest you bring the following items on your holiday trip to Bali.

Camera. Digital camera is recommended however print processing and film is widely available.
Sunglasses, hat and swimwear.
A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
Sufficient supply of prescription drugs.
Any important items regarding your medical history, and contact information for your physician in your home country.