Important information

3 Main Attractions: Borobudur, Mount Bromo, Prambanan

Culture Norms: Social courtesies are often fairly formal. Using a few words of the local language will be appreciated. When drink or food is served, it should not be touched until the host invites the guest to do so. Never pass or accept anything with the left hand, as this is seen as unclean. Public displays of affection between men and women are frowned upon, and kissing in public will attract a great deal of unwanted attention. You should take care to dress in an appropriate way – whilst a more casual attitude may be fine in Bali, Aceh is rather more conservative and you may be expected to cover up a little more.    

Prices of Necessities: Bottle of water – 0.4 $, coffee – 1.9 $, average restaurant meal for 2 persons – 12.3 $

Emergency Numbers: Police: 110 Ambulance: 118 Fire brigade: 113

Precautions

Vaccinations: Malaria:  Prophylaxis with Lariam, Malarone, or doxycycline is recommended for rural areas. There is no risk in Jakarta, resort areas of Bali, or the island of Java, except for the Menoreh Hills in central Java. Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid vaccinations are recommended for all travelers. Yellow fever, required for all travelers arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the Americas. Not recommended otherwise. Two doses of MMR vaccinations are recommended for travelers born after 1956 if not previously taken. Japanese encephalitis, for travelers who may spend a month or more in rural areas and for short-term travelers who may spend substantial time outdoors in rural areas, especially after dusk. Rabies vaccination maybe required depending on your trip activities. Polio booster recommended for any adult traveler who completed the childhood series but never had polio vaccine as an adult.