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[WreckWench]

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Location: Bali Indonesia
Dates:   January 23-30, 2025

 

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TYPICAL QUESTIONS NEW MEMBERS ASK:

 

How is the trip information organized?

 

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More detailed information is available in the thread title "How to Use this Forum to Manage Your Trip"

 

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[KidDocDMC]

I got a recommendation for a private guide in Bali from my local dive shop. I am going to hire him for transfer to my hotel in Ubud on the 20th, and then for two days of tours in and around Ubud on the 21st and 22nd. Finally, he will transport me to Alam Batu on the 23rd. If anyone wants to tour with me on one or both days, or needs transport from the Ubud area to Alam Batu, He is charging $50 per day for the tour and $50 to go from Ubud to Alam Batu (those are total, not per person). He can take up to two more people in his car. He can hire a larger car, in which case the price will go up to $100 per day. 

[luvfishys]

Happy Holidays Kamala and All! I know it is a busy time of year and details will be forthcoming but I would like to ensure I have my IDR currency ordered and on hand in plenty of time for the trip. It is my understanding that IDR and not dollars is preferred so when you get a chance, can you confirm that we should plan to pay the tips in IDR?

 

Thanks

Tammy

[WreckWench]

Happy Holidays Kamala and All! I know it is a busy time of year and details will be forthcoming but I would like to ensure I have my IDR currency ordered and on hand in plenty of time for the trip. It is my understanding that IDR and not dollars is preferred so when you get a chance, can you confirm that we should plan to pay the tips in IDR?

 

Thanks

Tammy

 

May we suggest you get your IDR at the group hotel which has a currency conversion desk onsite. DO NOT GET AT THE AIRPORT. You can order from your bank but you will end up with HUGE AMOUNTS OF CURRENCY as the exchange rates are horrible. I do not think you want to travel with a brick of money.

 

Yes everything has to be paid for in IDR... but the HOTEL will do a conversion for you so you can technically pay in dollars. They will tell you the price in IDR and if you have it ...you can then pay it. If you only have dollars you can then do the conversion at the rate they give you... usually pretty decent and pay that way. Tips can be in ANY CURRENCY... IDR, EUROS OR DOLLARS. We suggest you tip in dollars because you do not need a suitcase to carry them in IDR and its easier to do your calculations of tips in dollars than in Indo currency. The numbers are staggering.

 

The official rate is $1 = 16,189 and the actual rate you will get will be at least 100 IDR less. So at the official rate to exchange $100 US = $1,618,900.    I suggest everyone convert at least $100 so they can be a 'local millionaire' and unless you plan to buying a bunch of souvenirs... you can do that on a card as well so can avoid using currency IF YOU SO DESIRE.

 

One of the hotels we have on hold for the group has a cute little mall across the street with lots of gift shoos in it. So a great place to do some shopping for you and family in friends... basically all the stuff they have at the airport but better priced.

 

Great question... I'll post it in the trip PM as well. Thank you

Edited by WreckWench, 22 December 2024 - 07:44 PM.

[luvfishys]

Merry Christmas! I am so excited for this trip! Thank you for answering my question on IDR. I have a question about the domestic flights and am sharing info I found on the visa needed:

 

1. Extra Baggage Fees btw Bali/Lembeh: I was looking for the info about paying for baggage and can't relocate those notes. I typically have 2, 50lb bags and a hefty carryon with photography equipment. I am fully prepared to pay the extra weight fees but could you remind me of anything you need from me/us on that front and any additional guidance we need to be mindful of other that would be specific for this domestic flight, if needed? I am also willing to pay for a higher class flight if it is a reasonable option that helps.

 

2. Visa on Arrival: It seems that US citizens do need a visa for Indonesia and that we can obtain a VOA at the airport (you can also do it in advance online). I wanted to know what to expect to handle that and was going to ask that you share your experience after you got there but here is what I have learned from Google: 

 

$ or CC?: Yes, you can use a credit card to pay for a visa on arrival at Bali Airport: Visa on Arrival (VoA) You can pay for a VoA at the airport with cash in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) or USD, or with a credit card. The fee is IDR 500,000

 

When/Where?: When arriving at Bali airport, you should go to the VOA counter after you get your bags; once you've collected your luggage, proceed to the immigration area where the VOA counters are located to process your Visa on Arrival. 

Key points to remember:

• Baggage collection first: Upon landing, collect your luggage from the baggage carousel before going to the immigration area.
• Immigration area: The VOA counters are situated within the immigration area where you will need to present your passport and required documents to obtain your visa

Edited by luvfishys, 25 December 2024 - 01:24 PM.