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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Garuda &
Merpati Airlines operate daily from Bali, depart early morning.
Garuda &
Merpati Airlines operate regular flight from Ujung Pandang to Bali
A regular flight from Jakarta
Airport Tax :
Rp. 11.000/passengers
Transportations
Accommodations
: International standard hotel.
Guide Service
: Multi Lingual guide service available
TIPPING
Major hotels usually add a ten percent service charge to bill. Where it
is not included a tip of between five percent to ten percent of the bill
would be appropriate if the service is satisfactory. Airport porters expect
Rp 1,0000 for a small bag and Rp 2,0000 for bag weighing more than 20
kg. Tipping taxi and hire-car drivers is not mandatory, but if service has
been satisfactory a basic Rp 1,0000 tip is sufficient for a taxi driver,
Hirecar drivers would normally expect a larger tip
OFFICE HOURS
Business and
government offices are usually open either from 7.00 am to 3.00 p.m. or 8.00
a.m. to 4.00 p.m., with a break or lunch between 12.00 noon and 1.00 p.m.,
but on Saturday many offices are closed.
TIME
The Indonesian
archipelago is spread over three time zones. Western Indonesia Standard
Standard Time, which covers the islands of Sumatra, Java, Madura, and
kalimantan is 7 hours ahead of GMT: Central Indonesia Standard Time covers
Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Nusa Tenggara, and is 8 hours ahead of GMT:
finally Eastern Indonesia Standard Time. which covers Maluku and Irian Jaya
is 9 hours ahead of GMT.
ELECTRICITY
Power supply is
usually 220 volts/50 cycles. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins.
It is advisable to check electricity supplies before using any appliances.
SHOPPING
Shops are usually open all week
including Sunday. Shopping hours are usually between 9.00 a.m. and 9.00 p.m.
with the closing time between 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. On Sunday shops are open
shorter hours.
Bargaining is customary in small shops and markets, the art of which is to
start at half the asking price and slowly increase your offer until a
compromise is reached. Remember it helps to smile while bargaining.
CLOTHING
Dress is normally in
Indonesia due to warm, humid climate and clothing of light fabrics are
recommended. Traveling in highland areas is noticeably cooler, however, and
carrying a light sweater may prove useful. Accepted attire for men is a
shirt and long pants. A jacket and tie are required for official calls or
for more formal occasions. Long sleeved batik or handwoven shirts are
acceptable for evening functions. For ladies, dresses, blouses, and long
pants are appropriate. Shorts, halters or tank tops should only be used at
sports facilities or on the beach.
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