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Hi all would anyone be able to advise me as to how to get to Papua/Raja Ampat from Tanjung Puting National Park?
I have been living in Bengkulu for over half a year now and it is about time for me to go back to the States, but before I leave my friend wants to take me on a short trip here in Indonesia. I have been really interested in going to Way Kambas park to try and see some of the animals there but recently I have also been interested in seeing Anak Krakatau. If I was in Lampung province for 4 or 5 days would it be possible to see both?
Does anyone know of someone who could help us get from Way Kambas to Krakatau or just help us with planning a trip in that area? I am very open to suggestions.
Can anyone give me info on Way Kambas and/or Krakatau? I want to visit both places later in May. Is it possible to get a ride from Way Kambas to a boat that I could take to Krakatau? Is there any place to stay in or near the Elephant Training Center in Way Kambas? What about Krakatoa?
-JM
Are there any remains of the prisoner of war camp at Usapa-Besar?
What is the address of the 2/40th battalion war memorial?
Hi
We are a couple who are going to Yogyakarta to study for a semester, from September to February this year. Do any of you have any recommendations regarding places to live? Price isn't really a big issue, as Indonesia is cheap in comparison to our home country. We were looking at this place tigalima.wordpress.com/room-... (the Room Deluxe), but they were full.
Would be nice if it wasn't too far from UGM :)
Thanks in advance!
i need a cheap, clean comfy room that is quiet for around 150,000 in kuta area, need e-mail to book it as arriving late, thanks
where is restaurant that sell local food that have a big space for a lot of tourist in Bengkulu?and what's kind the food that sell there?
Looking for an overnight trekking in the jungle in Indonesia, to see animals, especially slow loris. Have heard about Ketambe but having trouble finding Johan's contact. Are there other good options? And does anyone have a contact for Johan at Wisma cinta Alam. I will be coming from Bali or Java.
thx,
Does anyone know how I can get in touch with this guesthouse so I can book with them, instead of trying to book with them when I get there: tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review...
Thanks!
I was recently recommend UBUD as a destination to consider for time out to recover my health, and reignite my spirit, emotionally, physically and artistically. I am single, a photographer / graphic designer and seek a safe place to call home for 2 mths.
On my wish list is the following:
Advise given to me was to find a nice place to stay and then go and visit a place called the Yoga Barn as from there I could find many opportunities for health / healing networking and so forth etc.
Does anyone have any tips for art workshops of any kind? A central place like the Yoga Barn maybe and a website perhaps etc.
Are their any forums one can use to network - maybe to find other people in Ubud where one can share interests - ie photography, or just hook up for coffee etc.
I am planning to go Sept / October
I am not a beach or bar person. More inclined to seek peaceful environs....
Many thanks in anticipation.
P.S. I am in my 40's so I would like some comforts but it doesn't have to be extravagant. Gone are the days of backpacking :)
trekking in ketambe sumatra with a 5 and 8 year old is it possible
Hi all,
I will be in Bali 5~9 may for a short holiday.
Need a bike to move around....any suggestion vter
Hi good evenin every one...
I'm going to Indonesia in July and I want to rent moto, because I think is better for see all...I know the roads are very bad....
So, my question is...I can rent moto in every island...i was thinking in spent one week in Flores..heading from Maumere, I can rent moto overthere????
thanks
We are a family of four (two older teens) who are interested in going to Sumatra. We have about 16 days (including travel to/from Australia) and were considering flying in Medan, seeing orangutans in Bukit Lawang and possibly trekking a bit there (son is very fit; us not as much!) or possibly saving trekking to do so with elephants in Tangkahan, which sounds amazing. We also want to fit in Lake Toba and a 5+ day beach holiday at the end. We are wondering for the beach part if we should then go up to Banda Ache and on to Pulau Weh (is there snorkelling there as well as diving and is there anything for the kids to do if they get sick of relaxing?) or fly to Padang at go to cubadak paradisovillage where there seems to be diving and snorkelling. As I write all this, I think it sounds ambitious for two weeks, so would like advice about what the best options are. We've been diving/snorkelling in Bunaken, Komodo/Flores and Barrier Reef so wonder how marine life around Sumatra compares. Also visited orangutans in Kalimantan via river boat. We are hoping that Sumatra will be different to those trips to add to our love of Indonesia and our view of how diverse the country is. Thank you for any advice you can provide!
Will I pay less for air tickets on-line in USA, that is, "onetravel.com" or waiting and going to travel agents in Asia; say Singapore, Saigon, Kuala Lumpur and/or Jakarta
Hi i will go to bali around 27-31 dec 2013, anybody want to join with me exploring bali?
hi all..my friends and I will go to bali this coming 8-10 oct. gonna need your help to suggest any budget place to stay and have fun for limited time...thanks :)
hullo everyone.....I'm new to this forum...I have lived in Bandung for the past 11 years....I am a retired international correspondent.....and I do not mind answering questions from members of "Virtual Tourist"...anything you need to know about Bandung....I will do my best to give the right advice! e.g. travel tips, places to see, and places to stay......etc
I will be landing in Denpasar a day ahead of the rest of my travelling mates, and then we're headed off to Seminyak. I will be landing in the evening of May 21, 2013, and meeting the rest of my mates the next day in the early evening.
I would like to spend a day exploring Denpasar on my own, but unsure of where to stay at for the evening. A hotel I have seen with a great rate is Cityzen Renon. Anyone have any opinions about this hotel? It seems to be well rated.
Also, any suggestions on "must-sees" in Denpasar?
Thanks in advance!
I am in the earliest stages of planning 30 days in Indonesia for this coming July 2013. Can anyone offer some tips on building an itinerary?
We are a 50-year-old couple. Very active, love historic sites, cultural experiences, geographic marvels, beautiful beaches.
Do not desire party-hearty atmosphere, a high percentage of city time, or un-needed luxury.
I looked into the possibility of joining an Explore or Intrepid tour for first 14 days and then the last 16 days independent but dates don't work out for that. Neither of us has been to any part of Asia before though both have extensive travel experience.
Can some of the Indonesia experts toss in some suggestions? Of course, I'm reading extensively the Indonesia pages here on VT but would love to hear from you as this strategy has never failed to open up our world beyond our individual abilities.
Thanks, Lynn and Will
We are considering a move from Australia to Surabaya and instead of shipping everything, I was wondering if buying once we get there would be a better option? can anyone give me an idea of price ranges for household items,,,if you can just give me a couple of things like fridge, washing machine, beds etc, then it would give me an idea what is the best option. Also, can electronics from Australia work in East java just with a travel adapter, or do we need to buy new electronics and electrical stuff once we get there? Thanks
this my 1st time to singapore, i need to go to surabaya , may i ask what is the best train i can ride to surabaya , be going there on june 28, can u pls help me.tnx .
Hello, I'll arrive Surabaya on April 4 evening and go Bromo directly. Gonna to rent a car for my Bromo trip. Is there anyone who also wants to go Bromo during that day? So that we can share the transportation fees. Thanks you!
Hi, I would like to arrange transport for x2 people from Surabaya airport to Cemoro Lawang (Bromo) on the morning of 26 December, around 9am. Please could members suggest some options? Can I book in advance? How long should we expect the trip to take? Will we arrive before sunset so that there is enough time to climb the crater? From Bromo I'd like to arrange transport to Yogyakarta - again, how much, how long & where can I book. Thanks in advance for your help
Here is my plan to Indonesia: Day 1: arrive Jakarta Day 2: City Tour in Jakarta Day 3: domestic flight to Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta city tour Day 4: Borobudur Day 5: Prambanan Day 6: domestic flight to Surabaya (early morning). Join 2-day tour to Bromo Day 7: see sun rise on Bromo, Go back to Surabaya day 8: Surabaya city tour, see the Komodo dragon in the zoo. Day 9: domestic flight to Lombok Island Day 10: Lombok Day 11: go to Bali, city tour in Bali Day 12: domestic flight to Jakarta Day 13: flight to Hong Kong My questions regarding the part in Surabaya: 1. Plan to catch early flight from Yogyakarta to Surabaya so that I can join a local tour to Bromo. Is this feasible? Am I having enough time to find a travel agency? Shall I book the tour in advance elsewhere, ie Yogyakarta? 2. What is the average price for the local tour? 3. From Surabaya is there flight to Lombok? Thanks a lot!
I'm looking for a driver/guide to take me to Mount Bromo and Madakaripura waterfalls. Thank you.
I've got a job in Surabaya with a contract for two years. I'm looking for an appartmen to rent , one room ,kitchen and bathroom.
Hello. I recently moved to Surabaya from Canada. I am looking for: 1. Wood carver to make some small carved boxes for me. 2. Glass blower to make small simple pieces of glass for me. 3. Painter to make paintings of some photos for me. Can anyone tell me any names, addresses or where to look for this in Surabaya? Cheers. Expateach
Will arrive Juanda Airport at 10pm on July 10, thought of go directly to Bromo, no need to check in hotel, safe cost, any idea on the transportation
Dear VTers, I will be traveling to Surabaya this coming Sunday, and will be heading to Gunung Bromo the next morning. Please may I know if there are budget hotels near Purabaya bus terminal. Originally I wanted to stay near Old City. But judging from the map in Lonely Planet, the Old City is kinda far from both the airport and the bus terminal. Extra question: Is it better to travel to Probolinggo by bus or by train? Thanks for your advice :)
Hi there - we are a family with 4 young children (aged between 4 and 9) and we're planning to visit Bromo and the East Java area at the end of December. We have just less than a week, flying in and out of Surabaya. We were thinking of renting a car and driving ourselves but I'm not sure whether this is a realistic/wise plan - any comments?! Alternatively we will arrange a driver/transport to take us around. Any recommendations of good transport companies or cars/drivers? Ideally we'd take someone from Surabaya where we start and finish. With young children we'd need someone safe and patient....! Also any suggestions as to itinerary? We'd like to climb Mount Bromo of course, and also see as many of the best volcano views in the area as we can. The Ijen crater sounds beautiful. And then Malang sounds like a nice town. Also there are coffee and tea plantations. And Taman Safari sounds good - anyone been there? Lastly - I know it's NE monsoon time so not the ideal time to go - but would it still be possible to climb Bromo? Thanks so much for any advice - much appreciated!
Hi there, I will be going to Surabaya from 2 - 7, June 2011. There are 4 of us. We want to find out of the package tour and cost for a 3 days/2 nights to Bromo and Borobudor. Thank you in advance. Mr Goh
Hi Vts Good days. I am planning to visit Surabaya again this coming december. This tim ei plan to stay at Majapahit hotel which i heard is a luxury antique hotel, an excolonial hotel buidling. Anyone has experience stay in Majaphit before? How was it if compared to Novotel Surabaya? Anyone know how much it cost for s standard room? Thanks ya
Hello there, I am from Borneo and this July I am planning to go on a trip to Surabaya, due to business matters. For about just couple of weeks. However, I have heard a lot told me that Surabaya is very hazardous location to go since earthquake might occur anytime. Is coming earthquake is predictable? Or any travel agency will inform or warn the travelers about the weather as well as any upcoming catastrophes? THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Hello and thanks for the very useful info. Any idea what the website for booking the bus tickets could be? Thx. Cath
Anyone can advice on the departure airport tax for Juanda airport? And if i budget Rp30 000 for each email (lunch adn dinner) is the amount ok? or too little?
Hi Vts, Anyone know about the following hotel - hotel widodaren. I try to book through aero wisata the price is 100 000Rp more expensive than the price mentioned in others traveller blog experience. I was quoted Rp 265 000 but in blog mentioned about Rp 175 000 only. Any one can help? Btw, had anyone know about Hotel Paprica Dua which is just open in Surabaya, jl Genteng Besar? i cant find their website for booking as their promotion price Rp175 000 is very attractive. Any idea ? Hotel Widodaren Surabaya – 19/9/08 Jl. Widodaren No. 5-7 Surabaya Ph. 62 31 532 9620 www.aerowisata.com Located in the heart of the city, 15 mins walk from Tunjungan Plaza
Hi, I am planning for solo trip to Mt. Bromo in this year. Anyone can tell me when is the best time to visit ? Is it safe to travel alone ? Thanks :)
Hi Vts Good day. Travel to bromo and Ijen in May. In Jogja Out Surabaya. Will have one night spent in Surabaya. Looking for reasonable accomodation in Surabaya. Around 200,000 to 300,000rph. I saw a blog about Puri Kenchana, anybody know this hotel? Any others recommendation for my hotel price range? Please help ya.....
Hi Vts, I will be reaching CemoroLawang from Jogja on 20th May. Wish to find a transport agent who can handle our transport for the Bromo-Ijen-Batu-Surabaya. Below is the itinerary: 21st May Bromo Sunrise, Savanna then depart to Kawah Ijen after lunch 22nd may Ijen tour then depart to Malang and Batu after lunch 23rd May Batu, Singosari and tour before depart to Surabaya (overnite Surabaya) 24th May Surabaya city till departs Please kindly comments on the iti. Btw, how is the road condition from Batu/Malang to Surabaya? Any places for shopping in the above location? Any tour contacts for recommendation? we in group of 7pax many thansk for your help.
Hi guys!!we Just came back from golfing in jakarta.we plan to go to surabaya for golfing trip this july.any tour agency can hep us ??we would like to play at ciputra golf,bulit darmo and at pandaan ,finna dan taman dayu ...
Last week, I posted a question in Yogya forum, saying that I planned to visit Borobudur and Mt Bromo. But now I am considering another option: leave Borobudur to 2011, and visit Bromo + Kawah Ijen this year. Here is the itinerary in my mind: Day 1: Arrive at Surabaya Day 2: Surabaya to Cemoro Lawang Day 3: Mt Bromo in the morning. Leave for Bondowoso after breakfast. Day 4: Join an organized tour to Ijen Day 5: Bondowoso to Malang Day 6: Malang to Surabaya airport Questions: (a) I intend to take public transport throughout the trip, except for the morning tour in Bromo/Tengger Caldera, and the tour to Ijen. Is this possible? (c) How do you think of my itinerary in general? Will I need 7 days instead of 6? Many thanks in advance.
I am planning on taking a trip to Surabaya to visit my girlfriend. I am coming from USA. I was wondering if I travel alone will it be safe considering I'm an American? My family feels my life will be threatend over there, because they feel Muslims hate Americans. Thanks for your help! -Mark
what temperature range will I be expecting high up in Bromo for sunrise watching?
can somebody tell me the estimated temperature I can be experiencing in Bromo sunrise watching area?
Hi all, Just wanted to know what you would recommend as the best way to arrive in Surabaya from Yogyakarta, based on time, money and convenience (number of hours). Upon arriving in Surabaya, what would be the best mode of transportation to get to the city center? Is there a good hotel like IBIS which is around 400,000 Rp. per room (for 2 persons) per night in the city center? Would it be near a shopping mall as well? What would you recommend to see in Surabaya? I have read that Malang is worth the trip. Would you recommend staying in Malang for 1 night then going back to Surabaya since we need to fly to Denpasar after Surabaya. Thank you for the help!
Is there any hotel close to the airport. I have an overnight connection and I do not really wish to travel all the way to Surabaya itself if possible.
Can anyone please advise an ideal itinerary for an 11 day visit to java and bali? i got 11 full days. flying in to jakarta, my option is to connect to bali by plane, or to surabaya to visit mt. bromo. Then fly on to bali from surabaya? 3-4 days in bali, then fly to yogya to visit borobudur, from there perhaps a night train to jakarta? Can anyone please advise the better thing to do to manage time? Many thanks.
Hello! I'll be visiting Surabaya with family of 6 persons (adults & teens), could you please let me know mode of transportation from Juanda airport to Pregolan Hotel. I understand Pregolan rate for deluxe room is IDR 188,000, i'm not sure if 2 rooms could accommodate us. I would appreciate if you guys could let me know if this hotel is clean or please suggest alternative. Please let me know also how much rate for van (6 person) transportation if available from the airport. Thanks & regards,
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