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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

BANYUWANGI JAVA

by DennyP

When I was departing Bali for Java I had taken a "bemo" local small bus to the small coastal town of Gilimanuk to make the ferry crossing from the port of exit in Bali at Gilimanuk..The Ferry across the straits takes about 40 minutes before arriving at the Java side in Banyuwangi the point of entry into Java..This is a very straightforward crossing only costing a few dollars..The bus station is a five minute walk to the ferry office where tickets are easily purchased and there are many ferries leaving every twenty minutes.here in the town of Banuwangi the train leaves for the city of Surabuya.

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Jakarta Taxi

by quincey0722

When taking a cab look for BLUE BIRD (blue car) it has a radio . You can also hail E-Express (white) and Taxiku ( yellow) but most of the drivers doesn't speak English. The other taxis are not so reliable as they will bring you around and around (jalan-jalan).Order by phone (24 hours) :BLUE BIRD & PUSAKA, Regular Taxis : (021) 79171234 / 7941234SILVER BIRD, Executive Taxi : (021) 7981234GOLDEN BIRD, Limousine & Car Rental : 7944444BIG BIRD, Charter Bus: (021) 7980808

Enjoy flying to and in Indonesia

by ullfri49

If you are in Indonesia in Bandung or Jakarta or Bali, it is from my experience in last years easy to book a domestic flight there inside. So you can plan your travel quite easy. Of course make shure that is not greater ceremonys like Lebaran are in the next- than maybe all transportation will be difficult to plan...If You that over the clouds, take time and if able try to see from window! If clear sky you can search the vulcanos at Java- if are cloudy, look, maybe you can see some Heros of the Javanese Wayang Shadow Play- like here in the Photo - I´m conviced we meet some - look at photo it seems like Arjuna, Laksmana, Hanuman and other there, seems they making a round table meeting .... But more to earth problems: I had even no difficulties to pay with the creditcard. Sometimes in the travel offices the flight cards filled with hand, sometimes printed, but I had no problem with it. If...

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Local transport around Bali

by meggy88

Whilst you will not have any problems finding transport in Bali it sometimes can be hard to find a reliable driver. We use Sanny Bali Tours, the owner Sanny worked on cruise ships in the Carribean for nearly ten years so his english is excellent . He is good for shopping tours is very friendly and helpful with having an eskie stocked with ice cold drinks. Additionally he has a proper baby seat which came in very handy for us on our recent trip with a 6 month old baby. Let him know that you were recommended by Meg and Louise from Aust.

Travel from Australia to Europe without flying

by sikky

Get to Darwin in Australia and Perkins Shipping Group Pty operate a barge that runs Darwin-Dili-Singapore (and reverse) 3 times a month. check their website at www.perkins.com.au for schedules and contact details, you would have to ring up and arrange in advance for passage. This is not a luxury boat - it is a freight barge, sorry, I have no idea how much passage would cost.You could take this barge straight to Singapore (takes 13 days) or if you want to stay in East Timor for a while then get off at Dili and you can continue overland by taking a 12 hour bus from Dili to Kupang in Indonesian West Timor (check conditions to see if the border is open) and get on a number of boats leaving Kupang and heading to other Indonesian islands (check www.pelni.in) for routes, timetables and prices).Continue using Pelni ships island hopping your way through Indonesia (and buses on larger islands such...

Train in Indonesia

by sukalejong

Hi fellow travellers,To seek informations about schedule and fare of the train in Indonesia, please go to this site www.infoka.kereta-api.com It is an official site from PT Kereta Api.ps: The site is in Bahasa Indonesia, so these are some hints to help you:kereta api ---- trainasal ---- departure station/citytujuan ----- arrival/destination station/citystasiun ----- stationcari ----- searchjadwal ----- scheduletarif ----- fare

SEMPATI AIR (Fr Jakarta To Padang)

by AliJoe

To reach here (Bukit Tinngi,Padang,SUMATRA) by 3 ways:-1) Domestic Flight from Jakarta to Padang.2) Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Padang3) Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore to Medan, 4x4 to Bukit Tinggi.Route # 3, expose traveller to a new travel destination, Lake Toba and The BATAK CARO culture & custom.If vacation period permitted, advice route # 3 expose to the new adventure and comparison to Bukit Tinggi.

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Motorbike around Bali

by gemini146

Flying between Jakarta and Bali is easy and cheap.There are many ways to choose to travel around Bali but We love motorcycle. I sometimes feel tired with buses and we got a wise choice. A taxi from Denpasar (Bali airport) to Kuta (the heart of Bali) only cost 50000 rupiahs (6 bucks) and we shared it with a couple we met at Jakarta airport.Anyway, I should say about motorbike.We rent a motorbike in Kuta with price: 90000 rupiahs for 3 days. Normally, the price is about 50000 rupiahs a day. My love made a good bargain while I was eating chicken satay at the beach. Hehe I must admit he is a good negotiator.Riding motorbike in Kuta is so much crazy. Small streets and too many people makes this city in traffic jam most of the time. We needed to escape from here. That was only one thing I know I must do. I don't need to taste one more Patong (Thailand).It's a bit confusion for me to drive on...

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Warp 3! - With speedboat east of Pulau Ambon!

by ullfri49

Shure not only I like the Startrek movies and the Enterprise and Captain Kirks and Captain Picards adventures, on the way to find out new unseen worlds... and so in remembering...here seen at the way from Speedboat east of Amboina at morning light start eastward and follow long white lee clouds to the Lease Islands!So if you had decided to trust the captain, so enjoy it, and enjoy to hear the sound of the motors and the fight with wind and waves!And of course the new world will waiting- the so much and nice eastern islands of Indonesia!

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driving car from Jakarta to Medan

by putri_jogja

Driving car from Jakarta to Medan, I dont think it is impossible but, I dont recommend it. From Jakarta to Medan, maybe it will take 2 or 3 days. It will be very tiring.Why dont you take flight from Jakarta to Medan. And then in Medan you can rent car there. You can find good view if you wanna go to Toba Lake from Medan City.

Top 3 Hotels in Indonesia

The Laguna Resort & Spa  Bali

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Hotel Mulia Senayan  Jakarta

 15 Reviews and 403 Opinions  My family was planning to have a new year's eve here in Hotel Mulia, so we went there and I've once... 

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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta  Yogyakarta

 4 Reviews and 561 Opinions  I had a fantastic stay in the old colonial Phoenix Hotel. It's a beautiful building and the staff... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hello Folks, I am going to Indonesia and want an idea as to what is a realistic daily budget, a little further... 

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A: Motorcycle may cost you around 30-50k + 10k for the petrol. Say 50k on average for both basic accommodation will be around 100k-150k 30k-50k for the food so 300k... 

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