As a tourist destination Indonesia is great. Here you will find many semi-active volcanoes, isolated beaches and woodland to your delight.
QuickBooker.com offers Indonesia tourist information with particulars about travel to Indonesia visa to how to enjoy one’s vacations. What to do, where to stay and what to see is now made easier for you with the following travel tips. It is advised that you keep an Indonesia Travel Map handy as a safety measure.
Clothing
Since the best time to hit Indonesia is during the dry weather it is firmly recommended that you carry light airy cotton clothes with you. If you are planning for mountain trekking then you should also take along some warmer winter clothes.
Customs and Traditions
In and around temples Shorts and mini-skirts are strictly forbidden. It is a norm to enter into the temple, on festival grounds and in houses barefoot. It is suggested that to show respect to that Indonesian religious traditions you respect and observe them.
Hand shaking is not usual, except for farewells or congratulations. Skinny dipping is absolutely forbidden. And if you do happen to see any Balinese bathing in the rivers along the streets you should not take pictures as it offensive.
Use right hand while handing over or accepting something from the locals.
Religious Guidelines
Always wear a sarong and sash. Do not walk in front of people praying. Do not use flash cameras or push your camera into the priest’s face. Never sit higher than the priests, or the offerings.
At a cremation, do not get in the way of the attendees – however important that photographic opportunity is.
When attending special ceremonies or anniversary celebrations, as a guest or onlooker, small donations are gratefully received. Your donations will help in paying for the offerings and upkeep of the temple.
Car Rentals
The facility of car rental is widely available or you may even book your car online and save your efforts and time. The traffic in Indonesia is left-hand. Therefore be cautious while driving, but to be on a safer side do not drive by yourself unless you have some understanding of the Asian driving and traffic. It is most excellent to hire a car with a driver or lease a van. For taxis you may call on any of the numbers listed below:
Praja Taxi: 289090
Bali Taxi: 701111
Pan Wirthi: 723366
Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi: 724724
Adventure Activities
If you are an adventure freak, then there are many adventuresome activities to indulge in Indonesia.
Drinking Water
It is best advised that you do not drink water from any taps. Bottled mineral water is strictly suggested for your good health.
On the beaches
In the seas currents and undertows can be strong at times. It is advised that you should swim between the red and yellow flags. Do not swim too far out and do not leave your belongings neglected on the beach.
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