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Things to see and do
Organise your stay
Where to sleep?
Know before you go
Know before you go
Useful addresses
United Kingdom
No tourist board, but several websites (see below).
Indonesian Embassy – 38 Grosvenor Square - London W1K 2HPW - t 0207 499 7661 - www.indonesianembassy.org.uk
Republic of Ireland
No tourist board, but several websites (see below).
Honorary Consul of The Republic of Indonesia –- 25 Kilvere - Rathfarnham - Dublin 14 - t 353 852 491 465 - www.indonesianembassy.org.uk (same website as the UK)
When to go
The climate is hot and humid. It is preferable to go during the dry season from May to June or September to October, when there are fewer tourists, however a trip to Indonesia will be pleasant all year round.
Time difference
There are three standard time zones in the Indonesian archipelago. There is a one-hour difference between the westernmost islands, the central islands and the easternmost islands. In summertime, Java is GMT+6 and Bali is GMT+7, respectively GMT+7 and GMT+8 in winter.
Documents
Valid passport (at least 6 months after the date of return) and a return ticket.
A 30-day visa is issued on arriving in the country. Enquire at the Indonesian embassy before leaving for a 60-day visa.
Health
Also see Practical A to Z.
Recommended vaccinations: DT polio, typhoid and hepatitis A and B.
Ask your doctor for advice about Japanese encephalitis, rabies and meningitis.
Anti-malaria treatment recommended.
Travel insurance advisable (automatically provided by some bank cards).
First aid kits
Remember to pack anti-diarrhoea treatment, antiseptic, painkillers, wide spectrum antibiotic, antifungal drug and eye drops.
Websites
www.tourismindonesia.com – Tourist news
www.indonesia-tourism.com – Practical information
www.thejakartapost.com – The leading Indonesian daily newspaper
www.insideindonesia.org – Human rights, environment, politics and social news
www.garudatv.nl – Videos devoted to culture and tourism
www.fco.gov.uk - www.dfa.ie – For travel advice issued by government bodies
