|
|
|
Travel Tips &
USEFUL INFORMATION
A. INFORMATION
A1. CUSTOM REGULATIONS
You must have at least 6 (six) months validity of passport to enter
Indonesia.
Visa On Arrival (VOA) can be obtain at Mataram Airport.
Due to customs regulations, one adult is allowed to bring into Indonesia a
maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or
1000 grams of tobacco, and reasonable amount of perfume.
Photographic, video and filming equipment radios, typewriters, and cars
are admitted provide they are recorded in your passport on entry and taken
out of the country on departure.
Narcotic, fire arm and ammunition, TV set, and Chinese medicine are
strictly prohibited.
Fresh fruit, plants and animals must be passed by Quarantine Office.
A2. TRAVELING ALL OVER LOMBOK
Visitor can explore the tiny island by using various kind of
transportation such as: Chartered/Car Hire, Taxi, Bus, Bemo / Angkot
(local’s public transportation) and Motorcycle.
Taxis operated from all major hotels and airport with rate varying
according to destination. Taxi companies in Lombok are Lombok Taxi
(627000), Lendang Express (634444) and Airport Taxi. Taxis are metered and
charged accordingly to distances.
Public Transportation or known locally as "Bemo", a non-AC minivan (in
yellow color) are available in major town i.e: Mataram, Ampenan and
Cakranegara, founded in every corner of the island with quite inexpensive
price. They take and drop off local passenger and often load over
capacity, without travel insurance coverage. For those who prefer to
travel more privately, car-hire option or charter or motorbike rental may
be the choice. The prices, however, do not always included insurance. And
they vary depending upon the type of vehicle and the duration of hiring.
Petrol pomp and service stations are available at every large town. In
emergency there are always road side kiosks fuels out of drums at a bit
dearer price.
If you rent a car (self drive), you may find the rental fare are much more
expensive than in Bali because of limited car available on Lombok. While
driving yourself, please take out most care since the traffic rules may be
some what different from those observed in your country. Indonesian and
any other Asian Countries uses "right side steering system"
An international drivers license is required, but one can apply for
temporary permit in Lombok and go for test driver in tourist driving
license office in Jalan Langko Mataram Lombok.
It is compulsory to wear a crash helmet while you ere on the road on a
motorbike. Helmets are available at motorbike hire outlets. Small horse
drawn carts called Cidomo serve as convenient transportation during off
hours and off the beaten track.
RAMADHAN (FASTING) BREAK
Most tourist facilities in Lombok (Gili Islands & Senggigi) remain open
during Ramadhan. Local Restaurants might close in residential area in
Mataram or Cakranegara to respect the majority of Moslem Fasting. Tourist
are suggested to eat and drinks in hotel's or resort's area.
Clothing
With temperatures ranging between 20-35½oC, light, casual clothes are
the most practical. Natural fibers like cotton or linen are the most
comfortable in Indonesia's often humid conditions. Casual clothes are
acceptable in most places and a lightweight suit and tie are usual for
business or formal meetings. Light cotton dresses are generally acceptable
in most situations. Batik is popular for both men's shirts and women's
dresses.
Electricity & Water
Indonesia runs 127V AC/50Hz but is in the process of converting to a 230V
AC/50Hz. This conversion is complete in principal cities. Indonesia uses a
type C, F, and G plug so North Americans travelling with electronics will
need adapters.
It is not advisable to drink tap water in Indonesia, but bottled mineral
water is safe and available everywhere. Ice in drinks is generally OK in
good standard hotels and restaurants but it is best to avoid it on street
stalls or in country areas.
Mobile Telephone
GSM 900 and 1800 networks. Coverage may be limited to main towns and
cities.
Fax
Faxes can be sent and received from WARTEL shops.
Internet
There are Internet cafes in all major cities and tourist destinations. The
famous and the fastest one in Senggigi Area are Millennium Internet Cafe.
Telegram
These can be sent from any telegraphic office; in Jakarta facilities are
available 24 hours a day, but services outside Jakarta are less efficient.
Post
Airmail to Western Europe takes up to 10 days. Internal mail is fast and
generally reliable by the express service (Pos KILAT), but mail to the
outer islands can be subject to considerable delays.
|
|
Indonesia Tours |
|
Komodo
Tour
We will take
you to the island of the giant lizard of Komodo and get
close with this animal in their own habitat in 3days
at USD 350. Experience and explorer the remote islands in
East of Indonesia. |
|
|
|
