Going on a trip alone or with your family to Indonesia is one of the most enjoyable tourist trips whose memory remains long in mind with the new experiences and remarkable entertainment.
But visiting Indonesia requires taking into account some advice and getting to know the culture of this distinguished Asian country before going, especially if the trip includes more than one region in Indonesia.
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Among the most important tips to consider when visiting Indonesia:
Unique cultural diversity
Indonesia has a vast area of up to 5 million km, which makes it home to many cultures, religions and languages, with 300 ethnic groups, and this great diversity requires cultural awareness to deal with all groups and respect different cultural and religious beliefs.
Drink water
The temperature is very high in Indonesia, which causes the body to lose fluid quickly, so doctors advise to drink water several times during the day to avoid thermal shocks.
Also, care should be taken to drink mineral water only and avoid tap water even in hotels, as tap water may be contaminated in most regions of Indonesia, causing intestinal infections.
Accompanying canned and dry foods
In most regions of Indonesia, only traditional and street food may be available, some of which may be prepared using unsafe methods and contaminated ingredients. Therefore, it is advised to accompany canned food and dry dry food in reserve, and if the residence is in a villa or apartment, food supplies can be taken for cooking.
currency exchange
Avoid exchanging and exchanging currencies from the exchange clients on the street or in the markets to avoid deception or counterfeiting money, as sufficient currencies should be transferred from the hotel before heading to the markets.
private driver
If the visit includes transportation on the island of Bali or several areas in Indonesia, it is preferable to hire a private driver, as the roads are unpaved, especially in the islands and transportation, the cost may be higher.
It is also possible to use the car rental offices that offer a tourist leisure program on the trip to visit the most important monuments, amusement parks and entertainment at a lower price than the private driver.
To save expenses, you can rent a car and drive it yourself, as well as motorcycles that are widely used to travel within the islands, and in the case of the desire to engage in sports activity, it is recommended to rent bicycles to roam in the nature.
Price Negotiations
Prices should always be negotiated in Indonesia. The price the seller suggests is very different from the real price, so you should have the skills of negotiating prices.
Early reservation
Indonesia has a large tourist flow throughout the year, even in the rainy season, because the rain is not continuous and because the weather is warm throughout the year, and therefore, hotels and villas should be quarantined early to avoid difficult situations such as not finding vacant rooms and to obtain a better price.
Suitable clothes
If the trip includes beach destinations only, the weather will be hot during the day and moderate during the night, but if the trip includes mountain visits, the weather may tend to cool, so appropriate clothing should be taken.
Vaccinations
Do not forget to reserve the necessary vaccinations before traveling to Indonesia, such as vaccination of malaria and dengue, depending on the season you intend to travel, and you can inquire from the Ministry of Health in your country.
Charming landmarks in Indonesia
Important tips to enjoy your trip in Indonesia
Fun to visit the markets in Indonesia
Charming beaches in Indonesia
Unique cultural and ethnic diversity in Indonesia
Wonderful natural and geographical diversity in Indonesia
The picturesque nature of Indonesia
