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Visiting Indonesia
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Avoid Some Regions
UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all travel to the exclusion zones around several active volcanoes, including Lewotobi Laki-Laki, Sinabung, Marapi, Semeru, Ruang, and Ibu. The rest of the country carries no advisory against travel. The earlier warning about Jakarta airport closures caused by volcanic ash clouds has been removed.
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Top Attractions in Indonesia
The most iconic and unmissable experiences this country has to offer.
UNESCO World Heritage
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Central Java and the single largest Buddhist structure in the world, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monument rises in ten terraced levels adorned with nearly 2,700 relief panels and more than 500 Buddha statues, representing a cosmological journey from desire to enlightenment. Visiting at sunrise, when mist rolls across the Kedu Plain and the surrounding volcanoes glow pink, is one of Southeast Asia's great travel experiences.
Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park
Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park in East Java contains an otherworldly volcanic landscape centred on Mount Bromo, an active volcano that smokes continuously from within an immense sand sea caldera. The classic experience is a pre-dawn jeep ride to a viewpoint overlooking the caldera, watching the sunrise illuminate the smoking crater and the towering peak of Mount Semeru, Java's highest mountain at 3,676 metres, beyond. The Hindu Tenggerese communities living within the caldera add a remarkable human dimension to the landscape.
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Health & Safety
Health & Emergency Info
Before You Travel
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 118 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment. Vaccine recommendations and health risks At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest vaccine recommendations for Indonesia see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on
Full health advice (FCDO) →Emergency Numbers
Police110
Ambulance118
Fire113
Health information sourced from UK FCDO. Always consult a travel health professional before departure.
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Travel Guide
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Indonesia
Entry requirements depend on your passport. Check your specific requirements on the Indonesia page at Yoogo.
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cash is preferred for most everyday transactions, especially outside major cities. ATMs are widely available in urban areas and popular tourist destinations such as Bali and Yogyakarta. Credit cards are accepted at hotels and upscale establishments. Use authorised currency exchange counters or ATMs for the best rates and avoid unlicensed money changers.
Indonesia is generally safe for tourists, though petty theft and scams occur in busy tourist areas. Avoid displaying valuables openly. Some regions, including parts of Papua and areas with historical civil unrest, require extra caution. Indonesia is an archipelago with active volcanoes and occasional natural hazards; check advisories before travel to affected areas. During Ramadan, be mindful that eating, drinking, and smoking in public during daylight hours can cause offence.
Indonesia's size means domestic flights are often the most practical option for inter-island travel, with budget carriers offering affordable fares. On Java, a reasonable rail network connects major cities including Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Within cities, ride-hailing apps Grab and Gojek are convenient and reliable. Taxis are metered in major cities; always insist on the meter. Motorbikes are widely available for hire but require a valid licence and caution on busy roads.
The dry season, roughly April through October, is the best time to visit most of Indonesia, including Bali and Java. The wet season from November through March brings heavy rainfall and occasional flooding. Temperatures remain consistently warm year-round, typically 26–32°C. Bali's high season coincides with the dry months, so accommodation books up quickly. Different islands have slightly varied wet and dry season timing.
Bahasa Indonesia is the official national language and is widely understood across the archipelago's diverse ethnic groups. English proficiency is reasonable in tourist hubs such as Bali and Jakarta's business districts, but limited in smaller towns and rural areas. Learning a handful of basic Indonesian phrases is both practical and appreciated. Many Indonesians also speak their regional ethnic language alongside Indonesian.
No vaccinations are legally required for most travellers entering Indonesia. Travel health professionals commonly recommend hepatitis A, typhoid, and routine vaccinations. Dengue fever is present throughout the country; use insect repellent and appropriate clothing, particularly around dawn and dusk. Bottled water is widely available and recommended over tap water. Consult a travel health clinic at least 4–6 weeks before your trip.