Indonesia provides the adventure of a lifetime, offering a variety of stunning landscapes, landmarks, and cultural attractions that satisfy even the strongest wanderlust. If this exotic country ranks high on your international travel wishlist, learn more about what going there entails here. Use the information to formulate a plan and subsequently an itinerary that allows you to see everything you want.

Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling In Indonesia

What Is The Official Language?

A standardized form of the Malay language known as Indonesian is the country’s main tongue. However, English is the second language. And while you shouldn’t assume everyone in the country can speak English, most have a working idea of the language’s basics. If you book a guided tour, you can be certain that your guide will be fully fluent in English. You may want to learn a few common phrases before you go to help you feel extra confident.

When Is The Best Time To Go?

Unless you would rather visit the exotic locale during peak tourist season, consider the off-season months, or late March and October. The weather is good during these months but the crowds are fewer. Most tourists visit during the dry season, or between April and October, to avoid the rains associated with the wet season that happens from November to March.

What Should I Pack?

While what you pack depends on when you’re going, where you’re going, and what you want to do, your luggage must include sunblock and sunglasses since the country is located on the equator and, therefore, sees prolonged periods of sunlight. Also pack your passport since you are visiting an international travel destination, comfortable footwear, such as hiking boots or sneakers with thick treads, and a universal adapter to plug in your phone and other electronics.

You will need a sarong to cover your shoulders if you plan to visit temples. If you would rather not use your debit and credit cards, exchange U.S. dollars for Indonesian Rupiahs before you start sightseeing.

What Is There To Do?

There are plenty of ways to fill your days in Indonesia, like checking out the glorious coastlines and surfing in Bali if you have the ambition to explore the country’s many waterfalls, volcanoes, and mountains. Visit Sumatra to enjoy seeing orangutans in their natural habitat, or go diving in Komodo National Park if you want to experience the country’s marine life. The Prambanan Hindu temples in Yogyakarta provide exciting alternatives to natural landscapes, as does Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple on Earth. 

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