Travel Tips

Money Changer :

Don't ever change money at small counters with 'no commission' sign, as most proberely they will cheat you.
We recommended two places only , they are :
- Central Kuta, which is located near Bali Deli and Kuta street
- Maspintja, which is located in front of Bintang Super Market, Seminyak

Transportation :

- If you want to go around the city you can use a taxi, there are a lot taxi companies in Bali but we recommended BLUE BIRD Taxi. You can call 701111 from local phone
- Or you can hire car or motorcycle if you want, but don't forget you must have international driving license.

For hiring the car, it will cost between US$ 25 to US$ 40 a day (24 hours) including insurance depending on what kind of car you will choose
Motorcycle , between US$ 5 to US$ 8 per day (24 hours) including insurance
Note : be mention , the insurance is only for the car or motorcycle that you hired
 
Tour Packages :

- One day tour 8 hours for 4 pax US$ 60
- One day tour 10 hours for 4 pax US$ 75
Note : Over time US$ 5 per hour
   

Shopping :

- Traditional markets :
- Badung : this is the market where you can buy fruits, vegetables, meat etc also handicrafts - it will take 20 minutes from Kuta by Taxi
- Sukawati : the famous traditional handicraft market - it will take 45 minute from Kuta area
- Ubud : this area presents a lot of traditional arts and handicrafts, in this area you will also find the famous Antonio Blanco museum, Monkey Forest , Royal Temple - it will take 1 hour from Kuta

Supermarkets :
 
Bintang, Jalan Raya Seminyak
Bali Deli , Jalan Kunti, Banjar Tagtag, Seminyak - Kuta
Alfa Mart, Jalan Imam Bonjol - Denpasar
Makro, Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai (Sanur)
Carrefour, Sunset Road
Dijon , Kuta Poleng Mall Block A 1-2,
 
 
Hot Spots to go :

- Hulu Café, in Legian - Kuta area
The famous place of gay community where you can drink, meet friends, enjoy the drag show of singing and dancing
- Q Bar, in Seminyak - Kuta area
Famous gay Bar, a place for drink and dancing
- Kudos, in Seminyak - Kuta area
Another gay bar, but more high tech with a/c
- Double Six discotheque, in Seminyak - Kuta area
The biggest discotheque in Bali , gay friendly
- Calego, Petitenget area
Famous as a gay beach, a place for swimming, sunbathing, massage and small restaurant, provide breakfast and lunch with interesting menu.

Restaurants :

- Made's Warung, in Jalan Pantai Kuta and Seminyak
Mix Cuisine
- Fabios, in Jalan Seminyak
Italian restaurant
- Laluciola, in Oberoi area
International Cuisine
- Gado-gado Restaurant, Jalan Dhyana Pura, Seminyak
International Cuisine
- Kafe Warisan, Jalan Kerobokan
Modern French Cuisine
- Warung Bonita, Petitenget
International Cuisine
- Paul Place, Oberoi area
Pan Asian Tapas Bar
- Bali Deli Café, Jalan Kunti Seminyak
French Bistro
- The Living Room, Petitenget
Eclectic Asian Cuisine
 
Hospital :

- BIMC ( Bali International Medical Centre)
Western Standard Hospital

Visa Regulations :

Visiting Indonesia Without Any Visa

Entering Indonesia without any visa is possible now only for nationals of the following 11 countries and territories: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Citizens of the above countries will be issued on arrival a stay permit for 30 days free of charge upon presentation of a passport which is valid at least for another 6 months. This stay permit cannot be extended or converted into another type of visa.

VISA on ARRIVAL (VoA)

This facility is now available for nationals of the following countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Quatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Citizens of these countries will be able to apply for a VoA valid for either 7 or 30 days upon arrival by air in Bali, Jakarta and a few other international airports or by ship at a limited number of Indonesian sea ports. A 7-day visa costs US$10 and a 30-day visa costs US$25.

The VoA cannot be extended or converted into any other kind of visa. Also be aware that Immigration officials calculate the 30-day period as follows: your arrival day is counted as your first day, and you must leave the country on the 30th. day!

How to Obtain the "VISA on ARRIVAL" (VoA)

Travelers from the above countries must be in posession of a passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and the completed embarkation/disembarkation card they received from their airline. They must also be able to prove they have sufficient funds for their stay in Indonesia.

Arriving travelers with Visa-On-Arrival status have to go first to one of the 'VoA Counters' to pay the appropriate fee and have their passports stamped with the VoA before proceeding to the Immigration Clearance Desk. An official bank is part of the VoA service counters. Payment of visa fees can be made in all major currencies or by VISA or MASTERCARD.

All other countries not listed above, must apply for a Visa at their nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate, before arriving in Indonesia.

Departure Tax: 150,000rp/person


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