Visit Palau Bintan.
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago. There are five main islands; Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya and Java. Seventy percent of the country's population resides in Java. The country is comprised of 17,000 islands of which only 6,000 are inhabited.

Travel to Palau Bintan.
The Soekarrio-Hatta Jakarta International Airport (CGK) is Indonesia's busiest International airport and is the designated hub for the domestic air network. Indonesia has a comprehensive ferry and passenger ship network with a regular timetable to all of the main inhabited islands.

Sightseeing and activities on and around Palau Bintan.

Travel Information.
After the Bali bombings which took place in October 2005 there is still a high risk of terrorism which is focused in on foreign visitors within Indonesia. Intelligence reports that terrorists are planning futher attacks on westerners during the next six months and extreme precautions should be taken during the holidays.

Unique Fact........Did you know??
The Indonesian country motto is 'Unity in Diversity' reflecting the broad spectrum of landscapes and cultures found there.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY
Indonesia

MAIN TOWN
Jakarta

LANGUAGE
Bahasa Indonesia if the official language, however many different dialects are spoken. English is widely understood, especially in the tourist areas.

MAIN AIRPORTS
Ngurah Roi Airport (DPS)
Southwest of Denpasar and South of Kuta
Soekarrio-Hatta Jakarta International Airport (CGK)
Northwest of Jakarta

CLIMATE
Tropical Monsoon. Hot and humid all throughout the year, cooler inland.  December through March the monsoon season brings heavy rains. The dry season is from April through October.

Check the latest weather using the weather bar on the left.

VISA / PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Americans, UK Nationals, Canadians, Australians, South Africans, New Zealanders, Irish Nationals require a passport and visa.  Passports must be valid for 6 months from date of entry. Return ticket is essential. Visa required of all nationalities which can be obtained on arrival at the airport and will be valid for up to 30 days.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
There is a risk of the following diseases; Malaria, dengue fever, Avian influenza, and Travellers diarrhoea. A yellow fever certificate is required from those travelling from infected areas. Tetanus booster is recommended.
Please check with your local health centre plus we strongly recommend you take out travel / health insurance.
INTERNATIONAL DIALING CODE
+62
Local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements in place.

INTERNATIONAL INTERNET CODE

TIME ZONE
GMT +7 (Java and Sumatra)
GMT +8 (Bali Sulawesi and Lombok
GMT +9 (Irian Jaya)

CURRENCY
Rupiah (IDR)