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Travel Tips and useful Information
A. INFORMATION
1. CUSTOM REGULATIONS
You must have at least 6 (six) months validity of passport to
enter Indonesia.
Visa On Arrival (VOA) can be obtain at Mataram Airport.
According to customs regulations, one adult is allowed to bring
into Indonesia a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages, 200
cigarettes, 50 cigars or 1000 grams of tobacco, and reasonable
amount of perfume.
Photographic, video and filming equipment radios, typewriters, and
cars are admitted provide they are recorded in your passport on
entry and taken out of the country on departure.
Narcotic, firearm and ammunition, TV set, and Chinese medicine are
strictly prohibited.
Fresh fruit, plants and animals must be passed by Quarantine
Office.
2. TRAVELING ALL OVER LOMBOK
Visitor can explore the tiny island by using various kind of
transportation such as: Chartered/Car Hire, Taxi, Bus, Bemo/Angkot
(local’s public transportation) and Motorcycle.
Taxis operated from all major hotels and airport with rate varying
according to destination. Taxi companies in Lombok are Lombok Taxi
(627000), Lendang Express (634444) and Airport Taxi. Taxis are
metered and charged accordingly to distances.
Public Transportation or known locally as "Bemo", a non-AC minivan
(in yellow colour) are available in major town i.e: Mataram,
Ampenan and Cakranegara, founded in every corner of the island
with quite inexpensive price. They take and drop off local
passenger and often load over capacity, without travel insurance
coverage. For those who prefer to travel more privately, car-hire
option or charter or motorbike rental may be the choice. The
prices, however, do not always included insurance. And they vary
depending upon the type of vehicle and the duration of hiring.
Petrol pomp and service stations are available at every large
town. In emergency there are always road side kiosks fuels out of
drums at a bit dearer price.
If you rent a car (self drive), you may find the rental fare are
much more expensive than in Bali because of limited car available
on Lombok. While driving yourself, please take out most care since
the traffic rules may be some what different from those observed
in your country. Indonesian and any other Asian Countries uses
"right side steering system"
An international drivers license is required, but one can apply
for temporary permit in Lombok and go for test driver in tourist
driving license office in Jalan Langko Mataram Lombok.
It is compulsory to wear a crash helmet while you ere on the road
on a motorbike. Helmets are available at motorbike hire outlets.
Small horse drawn carts called Cidomo serve as convenient
transportation during off hours and off the beaten track.
RAMADHAN (FASTING) BREAK
Most tourist facilities in Lombok (Gili Islands & Senggigi) remain
open during Ramadhan. Local Restaurants might close in residential
area in Mataram or Cakranegara to respect the majority of Moesleem
Fasting. Tourist are suggested to eat and drinks in hotel's or
resort's area.
B. TRAVEL TIPS
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Peel the fruit before eating; avoid raw vegetables except at
reputable restaurants. Ice in restaurants is safe. |
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Drink always from bottled water and eat well done cooking food,
unless when eating at recommended restaurants/cafes or hotel's
outlet. |
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Street or beach vendors are often pushing too hard on selling and
most visitors feel inconvenient. Never try to look at any of their
item/s even they might be interesting to you, even this could be
fun for those who want to learn about bargaining tactic. For most
visitors this is hassling. |
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Protect yourself from the intense equatorial sun. Use sun block
and hat. |
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Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local
sex workers have multiple partners from all over the world. Act
responsibly and use condoms, available over the counter at
pharmacies. |
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Due to the limited number of flights to Lombok, during the peak
season we highly recommend you to make flight booking far in
advanced. Don't forget to ask your local tour operator to
re-confirm your ticket minimum 24 hours in advanced to ensure
yourself to get seats. |
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DURING YOUR TRIP TO GILI ISLANDS |
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Do not let the local porters carry your bags for whatever reason.
This guys are usually try to be gentle or act like a boatman crew.
They often charge an expensive and unreasonable amount. If you
have to pay, a regular porter cost is about Rp. 1000-2000/bag. |
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Do not buy any mosquitoes coil from some kids at the harbor, as
they are trying to sell things at the highest they can. There are
lots of shops on the Islands selling those stuffs with better
prices. |
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Do not try to look at the things that they offers, and do not make
any promises to say "maybe later". Those guys can recognize your
face and ask for the promises. |
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When you returned from the Islands, many kids brings water to wash
your foot. At first you may feel convenient, but at the end they
ask some money. Give them some school needs i.e: pens, or writing
book. It's better not to let them do anything to you. |
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Carry small changes to pay public buses or taxi. Call the taxi
operator: 627000 (lombok taxi) if you need to be picked up. If you
have to go by private car, try to fix the price first rather than
argue at the end of the journey. |
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Stonefish are found on the coral reefs where they are camouflaged
and almost invisible. They are poisonous if stepped on. |
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Also, be aware of strong currents while swimming or snorkeling. It
is best to ask the advice of a dive master before swimming alone. |
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Jelly Fish is almost invisible on the water. It looks like a
crystal/plastic, but very dangerous.
Some kind of jelly fish is making your skin itchy, and some are
poisoning. |
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Use a high protection of Sun Cream. The weather can be very hot on
the afternoon. |
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Do not leave any valuable belongings unattended at the beach while
swimming or snorkeling. Ask for a deposit box at the hotel where
you stay.
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