Travel Tips in Bali

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Customs & Rules

  • Visa: Passport must be valid for 6 months. 60-day tourist visa on arrival for many countries.
  • Temples: Always wear a sarong/sash. Do not walk in front of people praying or step on street offerings.
  • Law: Strictly no drugs (carries the death penalty). Drink only distilled/bottled water.

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Currency

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

Exchange money at authorized places only. Count your money yourself. Credit cards accepted with a 3% surcharge.

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Emergency Numbers

Police: 110
Ambulance: 118
Fire: 113

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Hospitals

  • BIMC Hospital: Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X | Tel: (0361) 761263
  • Sanglah Hospital: Jl. Diponegoro | Tel: (0361) 227911
  • Medical Evac (AEA): Jl. Hayam Wuruk 40 | Tel: (0361) 228996

Travel Tips in Lombok

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Safety & Cautions

  • Boarding: You will get feet wet boarding small boats during low tide. Wear shorts and sandals.
  • Vendors: Do not buy mosquito coils at the harbor at high prices. Avoid making “maybe later” promises to sellers.
  • Swimming: Beware of strong currents. Ask dive masters before swimming alone and never leave valuables on the beach.

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Local Culture

During Ramadhan, tourist facilities stay open but local restaurants may close. Please eat/drink discreetly in public areas.

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Medical Centers

  • RS Harapan Keluarga: +62 370 673666 (Most advanced private facility).
  • Risa Centra Medika: +62 370 625560
  • Mataram Public Hospital: +62 370 638464

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Contacts

Ambulance: +62 370 623489
Police (Polda): +62 370 693110

Ensure travel insurance documents are ready before treatment.

Travel Tips in Gili Island

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Island Environment

  • Transport: No motor vehicles. Use Cidomo (horse carts) and ask prices before boarding.
  • Marine Life: Watch your step on coral reefs for camouflaged, poisonous Stonefish.
  • Beach: Locals may offer to wash your feet upon landing; they will ask for money afterward. Use hotel deposit boxes for valuables.

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Network & Comms

Telkomsel has the strongest mobile coverage. Internet cafes are expensive (IDR 18k–25k/hour) and slow; use mobile data packages instead.

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Services Available

  • Medical: For serious emergencies, you must transfer to hospitals on the mainland (Mataram, Lombok).
  • Postal: No official post office. William’s Bookshop on Gili Trawangan sells stamps and handles postcards.