GENERAL INFORMATION

STOP OVER TRAVEL IDEAS

Bali Beautiful, 3 days
Bali Interlude, 13 days
Best of Bali, 8 & 13 days
A Taste of Bali, 13 days
Jakarta, 3 days
Lombok, 3 days
Medan, 2 days
Surabaya, 2 days
Yogyakarta, 3 days
Enchanting Ubud, 3 days
Dragons of Komodo, 3 days
Bintan Discovery, 3 days
Java In Depth, 7 days
Bali to Jakarta, 7 days
Classic East Java, 4 days
Classic Orient, 13 days

STAYS OF DISTINCTION

Royal Pita Maha Ubud

AIR-LAND INCLUSIVE

FROM CANADA

FROM THE USA

Bali

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

All travellers to Bali must have passports valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival and have proof of onward or return passage.

A visa on arrival can be obtained for Canadian and US citizens as well as some other specific passport holders. The fee is US$10 for a stay up to 7 days and US$25 for a stay from 8 to 30 days.

VACCINATIONS

International health certificates for smallpox and cholera are not required, except for travellers coming from infected areas.

CUSTOMS

Customs allows on entry a maximum of two litres of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult. Car, photo equipment, typewriters and recorders must be declared on entry and when re-exported.

CURRENCY

Rupiah (RP 1 = 100 sen).

POPULATION & LANGUAGE

The population of Bali is around three million of which ninety-five percent are ethnic Balinese with a Javanese minority. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, which is akin to Malay, written in Roman script and based on European orthography. In all tourist destination areas English is the number one foreign language spoken and written, some Dutch is still spoken and understood in the bigger cities. French is increasing in its popularity at the better hotels and restaurants. The older generations still speak Dutch as a second language.

ELECTRICITY

Power supply is usually 220 volts/50 cycles in the big cities, but 110 volts are still used in some areas. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded prongs. It is advisable to check before using your appliances.

BANKING & TRAVELLERS CHEQUES

Banking hours are 8:00am to 3:00pm Mon. to Fri. and until 1:00pm, Sat. Money can also be changed at hotel cashier, and authorized money changers. Jakarta has several international banks. Major tourist destination areas have banks with foreign exchange facilities. Credit cards are acceptable at major hotels, restaurants and travel agencies. US dollars are the most accepted currency.

CLOTHING

Due to the climate, dress is normally informal in Indonesia. Accepted attire for men is shirt and long pants. Jacket and tie are required for official calls or more formal occasions. Long sleeved batik or handwoven shirts are acceptable for evening functions. For ladies, dresses, blouses, and long pants are appropriate. Shirts, halters or tank tops should only be used at sports facilities or on the beach.

TIPPING

Major hotels usually add a 10% service charge to bills. Where it is not included a tip of between 5% to 10% of the bill would be appropriate, if service is satisfactory. Airport porters expect RP 2000, for a small bag and RP3000, for bags weighing more than 20kg. Tipping taxis is not mandatory, however if service has been satisfactory, RP1000.