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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Indonesia
Know the most popular landmarks in Indonesia. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
Bali city guide,
and Lombok city guide.
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| J Sanchez mayoral |
07 October 2003 |
Stayed at Puri Bambu Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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Jimbaran is a beach located south of the airport (10 minutes by car). It's a really nice place to have dinner on the beach and eat fish and seafood in a great atmosphere. It is easy and cheap to travel around south Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Sanur,etc) with a taxi (just control the switch the taximeter on). If you want to know a little about the island you should also visit Ubud, Mount Batur and the east beaches of the island (Amed is a quiet nice place perfect for diving). It is easy (and cheap) to rent a car at Kuta or directly at the Puri Bambu and driving around is quite a balinese experience.
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| D Nugraha |
04 October 2003 |
Stayed at Swiss-Belhotel Resort Bali Aga - Bali, Indonesia.
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Nusa Dua is more of a quiet location compared to Kuta where all of the bars, restaurants and shops are located. Kuta is about 30 minutes drive from Nusa Dua. Getting around can be done by taxi or rental car. If you are planning to stay more than 2 days, it is best to rent a car.
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| J Duncan |
19 September 2003 |
Stayed at Novotel Solo - Solo, Indonesia.
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Although there were only a handful of stalls open, enjoyed the antique market. The train to Yogya is quick (a little over an hour), inexpensive (Rp 5,000) and convenient.
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| J Herrick |
15 September 2003 |
Stayed at Kuta Paradiso Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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I come to Bali for business so normally don't have time to go sight seeing. Some good places to eat is Warung Made near Kuta square, most little cafes around are alway great. Unless you have breakfast package with the hotel you stay, it is good to get breakfast outside the hotel which is so much cheaper and good (less selection). For $2 you could get nice egg platter with fruit and toast coffee/tea. Getting around is quite easy by foot or taxi. Just make sure they use the meter.
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| S Flint |
08 September 2003 |
Stayed at Puri Dalem Hotel (BSB) - Bali, Indonesia.
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We visited Ubud, Gunung Batur, Paddy Fields, Monkey Sanctuary, Legian and Nusa Dua. Recommended restaurants - Ubud Dirty Duck and Indus. Tip for taking long distance taxi agree the price before getting in and whether this is per person. We agreed a rate for Sanur to Ubud only for the driver to stop after a mile and say that this was for one person only.
Trip up the Volcano, Gunung Batur. We were led to believe that this can be only done with an official guide. Well worthwhile but cost is Rp300,000 per person.
Middle range restaurants are excellent value in Bali as long as you do not expect to drink wine.
It costs Rp 100,000 Passenger Service to exit Bali from the airport.
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| J Loeks |
12 August 2003 |
Stayed at Novotel Solo - Solo, Indonesia.
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Nice taking the becak's (rick shaws) around to see the town.
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| S Vohra |
03 August 2003 |
Stayed at Park Lane Jakarta, The - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Jakarta is a terrible mess, it is overcrowded, hot and full of cheats. Every cabby will try to cheat you, from the cabbie to the shopkeeper, pretend he does not understand what you're saying etc. On taxis, avoid the normal blue taxis, opt for the black Silver Bird instead. Even though it is 50% more expensive, at least it is spacious and the aircon works well. Jalan Thamrin is a good place for shopping, eating out etc. though very crowded. Cafe Batavia is highly recommended, though I found it far from civilization, a little shady, very expensive and devoid of crowds on a Saturday evening!
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| I Ramirez |
05 July 2003 |
Stayed at Jakarta Hilton International - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Jakarta is ok. To go around, choose only a Silverbird or bluebird taxi as most of their drivers understand english. Traffic was terrible when we went to Puncak Pass from Bogor. We spent almost the whole day in the bus.
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| J Lim |
04 June 2003 |
Stayed at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Majapahit - Surabaya, Indonesia.
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I had not the oppurtunity to delve into Surabaya City itself as the city was only my entry and exit point for my trek and ascent of Mt. SEMERU.
IF one enjoys trekking, the "Indonesian style" is quite incomparable. My wife and I had two porters, a cook and a guide.
They collectively blessed us with :
superb "mountain and trekking " cuisine cooked over open log fire;
with cheerfulness and devotion to our safety, comfort and enjoyment
that made our trip memorable.
WE are surprised that there is precious little information generally available on the SEmeru Trek and climb.
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| R Lee |
13 May 2003 |
Stayed at Ciputra Hotel Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Travelled around by friend's car.
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