Usually the airlines allow you to take 20 kilo’s of baggage and 5 kilo’s hand luggage.

Cash dispensers are available in every big, medium-sized cities and tourist centers.

For medical advice, concerning vaccinations and malaria please take counsel in good time with your family doctor or official health care centre. Please keep your necessary medication in your hand luggage.

Sunburn lotion, mosquito repellent, Imodium, anti car- and seasickness, headgear, sunglasses, small dictionary, flashlight, any divergent batteries for your electronic equipment.

The voltage is 220 volt.

We refer to the Time-Zone Map under the button “maps”

All year round the sun rises around 06.00 AM and sets around 06.30 PM.

In Bali it is easy to rent a car, provided you bring your international driver’s license.
Outside Bali we recommend a car with driver. Possible to rent at your hotel or a local travel agency.

The rainy season starts around October November end ends around march/April.
You can expect short heavy showers but still a lot of sunshine.

A tip is of course highly appreciated and guarantees you a big smile and quality service. The amount is up to you, but an indication could be:
» Short simple service 3000 – 5000 rupiahs
» 1 day service 15.000 – 20.000 rupiahs.

In general, the knowledge of the English language is poor. Except for Bali, parts of Lombok and the better hotels in the big cities. A small dictionary will come in handy, especially when you travel alone. Of course, our guide speaks English or your own language if available.

The providers of public phones are called “Wartel”. Everywhere you find these small shops with one or more public phone booth. International calls not always possible outside the big cities or tourist centers.

Because the main part of the population follows the rules of fasting and praying during Ramadan, the pace of daily life slows down a little bit. Alcohol is not available during Ramadan, only in the big hotels. In Bali, parts of Lombok and Toraja the Ramadan has no effect at all.

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