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IndonesiaTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🏝️Islands
🌋Volcanoes
🛵Scooters
🛕Temples
🌴Jungles
🤿Reefs

Peak Season

JUNE - AUGUST

Best Experience
Feels LikeDry Season
Temperature25 — 30°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

APRIL - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeTropical
Temperature25 — 31°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

NOVEMBER - MARCH

Avoid
Feels LikeMonsoon
Temperature24 — 30°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The absolute standard for contacting drivers, businesses, and locals.
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Money

QRIS

App
The national QR payment standard accepted by almost every vendor and street stall.
🛠️

Utility

Google Maps

App
Essential for navigation, checking traffic, and finding hidden local spots.

Google Translate

App
Crucial for translating menus and conversing with locals outside tourist hubs.
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Delivery

GoFood

App
Massive selection of local street food and restaurants delivered to your door.
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Transport

Gojek

App
The ultimate super app for motorbike taxis, cars, and daily needs across Indonesia.

Grab

App
Major competitor to Gojek, offering reliable rides and services everywhere.
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Travel Cards

Mandiri e-Money

Card
Essential stored-value card for toll roads, parking, and public transit like KRL or TransJakarta.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$20.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$65.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

No specific tipping customs recorded.

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

🏍️

Gojek/Grab Bike

Single Trip
$1 — 3
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Gojek/Grab Car

Single Trip
$2 — 8
⛴️

Local Ferry

Single Trip
$5 — 20

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
✋

Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
🚨
Police / Tourist1155
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Medical / Ambulance1669