Indonesia 2025 — Travel Guide, Visa, Things to Do

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Indonesia in 2025 captivates travelers with its incredible diversity - from the spiritual temples of Bali to the ancient wonders of Java, the pristine diving of Raja Ampat to the dragons of Komodo. This vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands offers endless exploration.

Travel Essentials
Visa-on-arrival available for 30 days, extendable once. Some nationalities get free 30-day visa (not extendable). Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) is the currency - dealing in millions is normal. ATMs widespread but charge fees for foreign cards. Cards accepted in tourist areas; carry cash for local establishments.

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Cities and Resorts

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Bali

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Bali

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Attractions

Uluwatu Temple Mount Batur Jimbaran Beach Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)+4

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Jakarta

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Lombok

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Lombok

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Attractions

Mount Rinjani Gili Islands

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Nusa Penida

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Nusa Penida

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Attractions

Kelingking Beach (T-Rex)Crystal Bay Atuh Beach Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)

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Ubud

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Ubud

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Attractions

Ubud Royal Palace Tegenungan Waterfall Tirta Empul Temple Sacred Monkey Forest

What to See

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Kelingking Beach (T-Rex)

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Nature

Mount Rinjani

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Crystal Bay

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Uluwatu Temple

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History

Ubud Royal Palace

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Mount Batur

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Jimbaran Beach

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Tegenungan Waterfall

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Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)

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Gili Islands

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Tegallalang Rice Terrace

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Tirta Empul Temple

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Atuh Beach

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Sacred Monkey Forest

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Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)

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Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)

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Tanah Lot Temple

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Seminyak Beach

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Visa-on-arrival (VOA) for 30 days, extendable once. Free visa for some nationalities for 30 days (not extendable). Check current rules.

Dry season (April-October) is best. Rainy season (November-March) has brief daily showers but fewer tourists and lower prices.

No. Drink only bottled water. Be careful with ice in drinks outside tourist restaurants. Brush teeth with bottled water to be safe.

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). ATMs widespread. Cards accepted in tourist areas. Bring USD/EUR for exchange. Avoid street money changers.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Indonesia

Bali traffic can be terrible. Allow extra time for all journeys, especially Kuta/Seminyak area.

Always negotiate prices before getting in unlicensed taxis or with street vendors. Use apps for fair prices.

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting temples. Sarongs often provided or can be rented at entrance.

Drink only bottled water. Avoid ice in drinks outside tourist restaurants. Be careful with street food initially.

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed35 Mbps

4G Coveragegood in Java/Bali, variable elsewhere

SIM from Telkomsel, XL or Indosat costs $5-15 for 10-50GB. Available at airports. Coverage varies - Java/Bali excellent, remote islands limited. VPN for Reddit.

Electricity

Voltage:230VV

Frequency:50HzHz

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European plugs Type C and F. Voltage 230V. Dutch colonial heritage. US/UK travelers need adapter

Useful Apps

Grab

Taxi, delivery, payments. Second most popular after Gojek. Works across Southeast Asia.

InDrive

Negotiate your own price with drivers. Often cheaper for longer distances.

Maxim

Budget taxi app popular in Indonesia. Good for short rides.

Google Maps

GoFood / GrabFood

Food delivery from local restaurants. Wide selection, track delivery in real-time.

Google Translate

Gojek

Main super-app: taxi, food delivery, payments (GoPay), shopping. Essential for Bali.

Tokopedia

Largest Indonesian marketplace. Electronics, clothes, household goods. Delivery to hotel.

Shopee

Popular marketplace with good prices. Free shipping promotions. Cash on delivery available.

Traveloka

Book domestic flights, hotels, activities. Local prices often cheaper than international sites.

Tiket.com

Flights, hotels, trains, events. Good for domestic travel bookings.

Main messenger in Indonesia. Villas, tours, restaurants often communicate via WhatsApp.

XE Currency

Real-time exchange rates IDR to USD/EUR/RUB. Works offline.

Wise

International transfers, multi-currency card. Best rates for exchanging to IDR.

PermataBank Mobile

If you open Permata account — their mobile app for transfers and payments.

Halodoc

Telemedicine app. Consult doctors online, order medicine delivery.

MyTelkomsel / MyXL

Manage your Indonesian SIM card. Top up data, check balance, buy packages.

Airalo

eSIM for Indonesia. Buy before arrival, activate instantly. No physical SIM needed.

Local Transport

Operators: Pahala Kencana, Agra Mas, Kramat Djati, Daltrans Travel

Booking: traveloka.com, busbud.com, bus stations

Popular Routes

Jakarta-Bali24-30h (includes ferry)

IDR 366299-782549

Jakarta-Bandung3-4h

IDR 133200-249750

Yogyakarta-Malang6-7h

IDR 216450-332999

Jakarta-Yogyakarta7-8h

IDR 299699-416249

Indonesia is vast—flying essential. Lion Air/AirAsia offer cheap flights from $40. Jakarta to Bali bus takes 26h with ferry—fly instead for $54. Java has good trains (Jakarta-Yogyakarta 7h, $18-32) with executive class comfortable. Buses okay for short Java routes. Book transport on Traveloka app. Between islands, always fly—saves days.

Health

Tap Water✗ Not safe

InsuranceRecommended

Recommended coverage: $100,000

Should include: medical evacuation, repatriation

Recommended Vaccinations

Hepatitis AHepatitis BTyphoidJapanese EncephalitisRabiesTetanus boosterMMR

No mandatory vaccinations (except Yellow Fever if from endemic countries). Recommended: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis (rural). Rabies risk from monkeys/dogs. Drink only bottled water. Use mosquito repellent (dengue). Medical evacuation insurance essential - limited facilities outside major cities.

Emergency Services

Universal

Police

Ambulance

Fire

Universal 112, Police 110, Fire 113, Ambulance 118/119. Tourist Police Bali: +62 361 754599 (Denpasar). Due to traffic, taxi to hospital may be faster. BIMC hospitals have 24h emergency.