Travel Guide Indonesia
Welcome to Indonesia! Sumatra, Java, Bali, Komodo... Who hasn't dreamed of adventures, magical and fascinating places, wild animals to see, orangutans or tigers, and to share the culture of ethnic groups so far from ours. Indonesia is grandiose landscapes, misty mountains, luxuriant jungles, immense beaches, a cultural and religious melting pot where Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, animism cohabit... The archipelago is multiple and mysterious. Indonesia is made up of 17,000 islands, some of which are huge and densely populated like Java, while others are tiny and deserted. Only 6,000 of them are inhabited. From one end to the other, you will have to travel no less than 5,000 km and digest three time zones, from the western tip of Sumatra to the far end of Papua, the other end of the archipelago. In order to get to know this immense archipelago better, following the indications of the Indonesia travel guide can be very useful and will help you to set up the stay you have always dreamed of in Indonesia.
What to visit Indonesia?
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When to go to Indonesia?
You can go to Indonesia all year round. Certainly, the rainy season does not allow a trip as comfortable as in dry season, because let us not forget it we are in a tropical region, hot and humid: the rain, very heavy, falls in downpours from October to May in Indonesia, certainly intermittently, but the sun always ends up making its appearance again and everything dries quickly. The best time to travel to Indonesia is between May and October depending on the island you are visiting. The closest to Australia are the least humid in the archipelago. It rains less, and all activities are possible (including volcano climbing, walks in the forest, visits to temples), we enjoy better landscapes that are not lost in the fog... But the high tourist season in Indonesia also brings its own little lot of inconveniences. Rates are higher everywhere (but remain reasonable), beaches are stormed, famous monuments too. Indonesians usually take their holidays in June or July.
Weather at the moment
It is always hot, even very hot in Indonesia, a country located very close to the equator. The climate is both tropical and equatorial. The weather in Indonesia often shows annual temperatures between 25°C and 35°C at sea level. The very high tourist season is from June to September and the end of the year holidays. The low season is from October/November and January to mid-May.
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Indonesia is a cheap destination where you can sleep in very good hotels for much lower prices than in France, including in luxury hotels. But be careful with cheap accommodation, the comfort can be spartan, so do not hesitate to pay more. It is easy to exchange money and cash payments are preferred, except in Bali where you can often pay by credit card. Tipping is not mandatory.
No visa is required for stays of less than 30 days in Indonesia. However, a return ticket or other proof of exit will be required by the Indonesian authorities. Travelers are required to present a passport valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia and with blank pages to affix the visa. Important: the passport must be in very good condition or you will be turned away immediately.
No vaccinations are required to enter Indonesia but it is recommended to be vaccinated against tetanus, typhoid and hepatitis A and B. An anti-malaria treatment is also recommended in Indonesia, especially if you travel during the wet season. Malaria is indeed on the rise in certain areas such as Java. Dengue fever also tends to spread... Do not drink tap water in Indonesia because it is not drinkable, only drink water from sealed bottles.
Practical information
- When to travel?
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- Budget
- Formalities
- Health
- How to travel by yourself?
- How to get organized?
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How to go to Indonesia? Our advice & tips
Most tour operators and travel agencies offer Indonesia. This archipelago being immense, the possibilities of travel are multiple. The proposed stays are generally of 15 days and they propose either a discovery of the main islands namely Java, Bali, Sumatra, or then thematic stays around the luxuriant nature of Indonesia or its dream beaches, for example. It's up to you to choose, according to your desires!
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationSeveral direct flights to Indonesia from Europe, they land in Bali. To get to the other islands, you must then take domestic flights, usually from Bali.
The country is a generally safe destination for independent travelers, but caution should be exercised in the poorer parts of the country.
In Indonesia, trains only serve the major cities on the island of Java and the regions of Medan and Palembang on the island of Sumatra. However, all the islands are served by buses whose prices vary according to the comfort offered but they are generally very cheap. In Bali, the transportation network is dense and the trips are fast; there are many cabs and minibuses. Another possibility is to rent a two-wheeler, but beware that traffic is chaotic and even dangerous if you are not used to it.
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You can go to Indonesia all year round. Certainly, the rainy season does not allow a trip as comfortable as in dry se...
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It is always hot, even very hot in Indonesia, a country located very close to the equator. The climate is both tropic...
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Indonesia is a cheap destination where you can sleep in very good hotels for much lower prices than in France, includ...
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No visa is required for stays of less than 30 days in Indonesia. However, a return ticket or other proof of exit will...
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No vaccinations are required to enter Indonesia but it is recommended to be vaccinated against tetanus, typhoid and h...
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Several direct flights to Indonesia from Europe, they land in Bali. To get to the other islands, you must then take d...
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Most tour operators and travel agencies offer Indonesia. This archipelago being immense, the possibilities of travel...
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In Indonesia, trains only serve the major cities on the island of Java and the regions of Medan and Palembang on the...
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