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General
Info
Climate
Although Bali is hot and humid throughout the year, the
official wet season runs from October to April and is marked
by heavy, short rainstorms after which the air is fresher.
Temperature range from 21 to 33° Celsius in the lowlands.
Higher altitudes enjoy cooler conditions.
Customs
On entry to Bali (Indonesia), each adult is
allowed to bring in tax-free a maximum of one liter of
alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100
grams of tobacco. There is no restriction on the movement of
foreign currencies in and out of the country. On entry or
departure, however, you are allowed to carry no more than
50.000 Indonesian Rupiah.
Airport Tax and
Transport
Passengers departing on international flights have to
pay an airport tax of Rp. 75.000. For domestic flights,
airport taxes vary from Rp.6000 to Rp.11.000 (payable after
check-in) depending on the airports. Metered taxis are
available only at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Jakarta. At Ngurah Rai International Airport, taxis operate on
a fixed-rate basis.
Currency
Exchange facilities for the main foreign
currencies are available in the major cities of Indonesia. Rupiah
come in denominations of 100.000, 50.000, 20.000, 10.000,
5000, 1000, 500 and 100 in bank notes, and 1000, 500, 100, 50,
25,10 and 5 in coins.
Communications
Long-distance telephone calls within Indonesia are by
direct dialing. International Direct Dialing (IDD) is
available in all provincial capitals and in more than 320
cities throughout the country. For the business traveler,
local and international phone, facsimile and telex services
are available in most hotels and resorts. In public places,
telecommunication services can be found by look for a sign of
WARTEL. Internet services are also available at many cyber
cafés and places with a sign of WARNET.
| IDD Code |
001or
008 followed by Country code + Area code + Local area
number. |
| IDD Inquiries |
102 |
| Local Inquiries |
108 |
| Operator Assisted |
101
or 104 |
Time
Indonesia is divided into three time zones.
Western Indonesia Time (Sumatra, Java, West and Central
Kalimantan) is 7 hours ahead of GMT, Central Indonesia Time
(Bali, South and East Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara)
is 8 hours ahead of GMT, and East Indonesia Time (Maluku and
Papua) is 9 hours ahead of GMT.
Electricity
50Hz at either 110 or 220 volts.
Office
Hours
Most
government offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Fridays,
they close at 11.30 p.m. On Saturdays, they are open until 2
p.m. or 3 p.m. Business offices open from 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. or 5 p.m. Some work half-day on Saturdays. Banks open
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign banks are closed on
Saturdays.
Experience Bahasa Indonesia
You can get around Bali or beyond without ever
using a word of Indonesian, but you are missing a great
experience if you do not acquire at least a basic knowledge of
Bahasa Indonesia. Everyone will cheerfully help you when they
see you are trying to speak their national
language.
General
Dari mana? (Literally, 'where
from?'). This could either mean, What country are you from? Or
where did you just come from (the beach, the road,
etc)?
Anda asal dari mana? What country are you
from? You answer, Dari Amerika, Australia…
Mau ke mana? Where are you going?
Apa Kabar? How are you?
Kabar Baik. I am fine.
Ya - Yes.
Tidak/bukan - No, not.
Terima kasih - Thank you.
Kembali - You're welcome.
Tolong - Please.
Ma'af - Sorry.
Permisi - Excuse me.
Nama saya… My name is…
Siapa nama anda? What is your
name?
Greetings
Selamat datang - Welcome.
Selamat pagi - Good morning (until
11am).
Selamat siang - Good day (11am -
3pm).
Selamat sore - Good afternoon
(3-7pm).
Selamat malam -
Goodnight.
Shopping
Saya mau beli - I want to buy.
Ini - This
Itu - That
Berapa? - How much?
Mahal - Expensive
Harga pas berapa? - What is your fixed
price?
Accommodation
The common designation for a hotel is simply
hotel. Words that refer to simpler accommodation are
losmen, penginapan and wisma.
Mana ada hotel/penginapan/losmen/wisma?
Where is there a hotel?
Hotel/losmen paling baik - The best
hotel.
Paling murah - the cheapest;
sederhana - simple; tidak mahal, tidak murah -
not expensive, not cheap; bersih - clean.
Ada Kamar? Are there rooms available?
Ada kamar dengan AC? Do you have any
air-conditioned rooms?
Ada kamar dengan kipas? Do you have
fan-cooled rooms?
Ada nyamuk? Are there mosquitoes?
Berapa ongkos kamar? What is the cost of the
room?
Ada ruang makan? Is there a dining
room?
Termasuk makanan? Including meals?
Ada WC, tempat mandi? Is there a toilet,
bathroom?
Kamar mandi di luar atau di dalam kamar? Is
the bath attached to the room or outside?
Handuk - towel; sabun - soap;
selimut - blanket; sprei - bedsheet; air
minum - drinking water; kipas - fan.
Bisa cuci pakaian? Can you wash
clothes?
Anda mau minum apa? What would you like
to drink?
Teh/kopi - Tea/coffee; tanpa gula
- without sugar; sedikit gula - little
sugar.
Transport
Kapan ada bis ke…? When is there a bus to…?
Berangkat jam berapa? What time does it
leave?
Berapa jam sampai…? How many hours
to…?
Saya minta dua karcis? Can I have two
tickets?
Karcis ke…berapa? What is the cost of a
ticket to…?
Stasiun bis di mana? Where is the bus
station?
Directions
Utara - north; selatan - south;
timur - east; barat - west; kanan -
right; kiri - left; dekat - near; jauh -
far; Dimana…? Where is…?
Berapa jauh dari sini? How far is it?
Things
to remember
| To take Rupiah with you when traveling
especially to the village. Keep small change on hand
because it will be needed when riding public
transportation or buying a drink in warung. |
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Never enter a temple during menstruation.
When visiting a temple, always wear a sash or sarong and
do not walk in front of people praying. |
| To change your money only in authorized
money changers. When changing money, use your own
calculator! |
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Never attempt to swim outside designated
areas on the beach. There are red and yellow flags, swim
between them. |
| To reconfirm your flight at least 48 hours
prior to your next flying. |
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Never deal in or do drugs. Death penalty
could await! |
| To leave your important travel documents
in your hotel safe and be careful with your belongings
at all times. |
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Never touch people's heads. It is
considered offensive. |
| To drink only boiled, distilled or mineral
water. Try to get yourself used to the local food,
however the flavours sometimes unusual. |
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Never attempt to get in the way of the
attendees when seeing processions though it's a good
chance to take a photograph. |
| To respect local customs and traditions
when visiting a temple. Remember that this is a land
where prayer and religious festivals take center
stage. |
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Never stand or sit higher than the
offerings and the priest when visiting a
temple. |
| To show respect and avoid honking if you
trapped behind the slow pace of processions. |
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Never attempt to use flash of your camera
in front of the priest or people praying. |
| To avoid stepping on offerings in the
street and try to walk around them. |
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Never attempt to hire a car or motorbike
without full insurance. It is important to have a travel
insurance as it will cover you if you are involved in an
accident. |
Emergency Calls
| POLICE |
110 |
| FIRE
DEPARTMENT |
113 |
| AMBULANCE |
118 |
| SEARCH &
RESCUE |
111 / 115 /
151 |
Foreign
Consulates
AUSTRALIA
(Including Canada,
New Zealand, United Kingdom, Papua New
Guinea)
Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin #4, Renon,
Denpasar.
PO.Box 243
Tel. 235 092 Fax. 231 990
FRANCE
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #35X,
Sanur
Tel. 285 485
GERMANY
Jl. Pantai Karang #17,
Sanur
PO.Box 158, Denpasar
Tel. 288 353 Fax. 288 826
ITALY
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai #126G,
Sanur
Tel. 411 562 Fax. 289 743
JAPAN
Jl. Raya Puputan, Renon,
Denpasar
Tel. 227 628 Fax. 231 308
NETHERLANDS
Jl. Imam Bonjol #599,
PO.Box 377, Kuta
Tel. 751 517 Fax. 752 777
NORWAY & DENMARK
Jl. Jaya Giri
VIII #10, Renon, Denpasar
Tel. 235 098 Fax. 234 834
SWEDEN & FINLAND
Segara Village
Hotel
Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur 80228
Tel. 288407 Fax. 288
021
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA
Swiss
Restaurant
Jl. Pura Bagus Taruna, Legian Kaja
Tel. 751
735 Fax. 754 457
U S A
Jl. Hayam Wuruk #188,
Denpasar
Tel. 233 605 fax. 224 426
Immigration
Started in 1983, the free visa facilities allow citizens
from 48 countries to enter Indonesia without having to obtain
a visa prior to arrival.
The 48 countries are:
Argentina, Australia, Austria,
Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan,
Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta,
Mexico, Morocco, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom (Great
Britain), United Arab Emirates, United States of America,
Venezuela, Yugoslavia and Taiwanese holding MFA/M
passports.
The facility also allows the eligible visitors to stay in
Indonesia for maximum of two months, to travel and to attend
conventions and seminars.
For more detailed information regarding immigration, please
contact:
Immigration Head Office
Jalan D.I. Panjaitan,
Niti Mandala,
Renon, Denpasar.
Tel. 227 828
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Jalan
Ngurah Rai, Tuban
Tel. 751 038
Tourist
Information
Bali Tourist Information
Jalan
Benasari 7, Century Plaza, Legian - Kuta
Tel. 754 090
Kuta Tourist Information
Jalan Legian
37, Legian - Kuta
Tel. 755 424
Bali Tourism Office
Jalan S. Parman,
Renon - Denpasar
Tel. 222 387
Bina Wisata Ubud
Next to the Village's
head office of Ubud
Tel. 973 285
Buleleng Government Tourist
Office
Jalan Veteran 23, Singaraja
Tel. 0362 25
141
Jembrana Government Tourist
Office
Jalan Dr. Setia Budi 1, Negara
Tel. 41
060
Credit
Card Services
American Express (AMEX)
The Grand Bali
Beach Hotel
Sanur
Tel. 228 449
Visa & MasterCard
Bank Central
Asia (BCA)
Jalan Hasanuddin 58, Denpasar
Tel. 431
012
Clinics
/ Doctors and Hospitals
KUTA
Kuta Clinic
Jl. Raya Kuta
100X, Kuta
Tel. 753 268
Pediatrician - Dr. N. Sugita
Tuban,
Kuta
Tel. 751 301
SANUR
Bali Hyatt
Hotel
Sanur
Tel. 288 271
G.P. - Dr. Coney
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai,
Sanur
Tel. 288 128
NUSA DUA
Nusa Dua Medical
Service
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua
Tel. 772 392, 771
118
UBUD
Ubud Clinic
Jl. Raya Campuhan,
Ubud
Tel. 974 911
Chiropractor - Dr. J. Taylor
Jl. Kajeng 35,
Ubud
Tel. 974 393
DENPASAR
Kasih Ibu Hospital
Jl.
Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar
Tel. 223 036, 237 016
Sanglah Public Hospital
Sanglah,
Denpasar
Tel. 227 911
| Note:
All telephone or facsimile numbers listed above are as
local use; if you wish to make a call from your country
to Indonesia, please use your IDD code followed by 62
(Indonesia) - 361 (Bali except Singaraja/Buleleng 362)
then the telephone number. If you wish to call from
other regions/provinces (inter-locally), simply add 0361
then the telephone number. Bali The Pages cannot be held
responsible for any changes of telephone number or
addresses.
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