Indonesia travel and accommodation guide
To say that Indonesia is a vast country would be a huge understatement. Spanning more than 4000km, the wealth of experience that a traveller can have in this South East Asian paradise is mind blowing. Many travellers trek to Indonesia for the beaches alone (somewhere in the vicinity of 100,000km of coastline) but once you visit you’ll find that the culture and lifestyle are enough to keep you here in this beautiful country.
Indonesia Cheap Flights, Holiday Packages and Special Deals
Due to Australia’s close proximity, many Australian airlines offer particularly cheap flights to the region. Flying is also the only realistic way of getting around the country, which is made up of quite a large number of islands the largest domestic carrier, Garuda, flies to some 30 cities in the country. There are two main Indonesian airports, one conveniently located on Bali and the other near Jakarta.
There are many package deals available for visitors of Indonesia with holiday packages bundling together accommodation and cheap flights. The best way to ensure a great package deal is to book travel to Indonesia early.
While it’s often much easier to get around Indonesia due to the countries large expanse and the cheap flights, boats are probably the best way of really experiencing the country.
Indonesia Hotels and Accommodation
Whether you are looking for a shack on the beach or a 5 star health resort, Indonesia accommodation covers all bases. Depending on the nature of your visit, you have the choice between vacation lodgings depending on your budget: Health Resorts, luxury 5 star hotels, hotels with business services such as broadband connection or budget accommodation to stay during a surf trip, all varieties of accommodation can be found throughout Indonesias many islands. Book Indonesia accommodation online to secure your holiday lodging!
Indonesia Attractions
Being such an expansive country and one of Australia’s nearest neighbours, Indonesia receives many, many Australian visitors, but what are they in Indonesia to see?
Bali
This iconic island is the tourist heart of Indonesia. A holiday on Bali will not only calm the nerves and relax you right into another world, but there are innumerable things that you can do here. These include a day at the beach, visiting the Elephant Safari Park or Rimba Reptile Park, enjoying the hot springs or enjoying an adventure holiday with Adrenaline Park and scuba diving.
Borobudur
This ancient Buddhist temple dates back to the 8th and 9th century and is a popular tourist attraction on Central Java a stop here will add a little culture to a trip to Indonesia.
Indonesia: Climate
Indonesia is quite a warm country and has particularly high humidity. If you’re staying around the city areas dress light and bring an umbrella as it rains a fair bit – particularly during the wet season (November to March). There are some areas that receive snowfalls, but theses are generally mountainous regions.
Visa Requirements for Indonesia
Visas are issued on arrival for a 30-day period to most international guests, like visitors from Australia. For stays longer than 30 days, applications need to be made through your nearest Indonesian Consulate or Embassy before travelling.
