General Advisory

     Please don’t pack any metal, liquid, gel, paste or powder type item in your hand baggage except medicine.

• All battery-operated items i.e. Mobile Phone, camera, power banks should be carried in your hand baggage only.
• Please note all Mini Bar items in hotel rooms are chargeable. If any item is consumed from Mini Bar or Room Service the bills to be settled directly at the time of check out.
• Please take care of the room and hotel accessories. Any breakage, spoiling of carpet due to water spill from room bath tub, missing of items etc. will be charged to the individual.
• We would request you to assist us in keeping the coach neat and clean so that everyone can be comfortable during the trip.
• Please note smoking and drinking is prohibited in the coach and at public places.

   Official Tourist Guidelines for Bali. The Dos and Don’ts when visiting the Island of Gods

Things to remember

•  Do carry travel adaptor, standard voltage is 230V and plug types are C and F. (2 Round pins – Type C)
•  Don’t forget to get your International Roaming activated with your mobile operators.

• June is month of Summer and weather will be sunny and dry with little chance of rain (Max 32C and Min 27C during at night) hence carry light cotton clothes, sunglasses, caps and pair of comfortable shoes as sightseeing will demand walking. Carry all your regular medicines and for non-schedule medicines, do carry your prescription.

• Be punctual and follow timings of the tour, there may be crowd and we must keep patience.
• Do remember to look after your belongings especially passport, cash & valuables. All rooms will have safety locker and you may place important documents and valuables inside. Do remember to take them out during check out from the hotel.
• Don’t forget to look both ways when crossing the street.
• For all purchases, do take receipt and carry passport to claim VAT refund.

Do’s

Respect the sanctity of temples, pratimas (sacred statues), and religious symbols.

• Wholeheartedly respect the customs, traditions, arts, culture, and local wisdom of the Balinese people during ongoing ceremonial processions and rituals
• Dress modestly, appropriately, and respectfully when visiting sacred areas, tourist attractions, public places, and engaging in activities in Bali.
• Behave politely in sacred areas, tourist areas, restaurants, shopping areas, roads, and other public places.
• Be accompanied by licensed tour guides (who understand the natural conditions, customs, traditions, and local wisdom of the Balinese people) when visiting tourist attractions.

• Exchange foreign currency at authorized money changers (both banks and non-banks) that are officially licensed and display the authorization number and QR code logo from Bank Indonesia.

• Make payments using the Indonesian Standard QR Code (QRIS).

• Conduct transactions using the Indonesian rupiah.

• Comply with the applicable traffic laws in Indonesia, including possessing a valid international or national driving license, obey traffic rules, dress modestly, wear a helmet, follow traffic signs, not exceed passenger capacity, and no driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

• Use four-wheeled transportation that is roadworthy and officially registered or two-wheeled transportation that is operated by a legal business entity or association for two-wheeler rentals.

• Stay in accommodations that possess the required permits according to applicable regulations.

• Adhere to all specific provisions/rules that apply to each tourist attraction and tourist activity.

Don’ts

Trespass sacred territories: Steer clear of utamaning mandala and madyaning mandala, holy and sanctified spots like puras and pelinggihs — unless you’re there for a Balinese traditional ceremony, during which you must wear the appropriate attire.

• Touch sacred trees.
• Engage in behaviour that defiles sacred places, temples, idols, and religious symbols, such as climbing sacred structures and taking indecent or nude photos.
• Litter and pollute lakes, springs, rivers, seas, and public areas.
• Utter offensive words, behave disrespectfully, cause disturbances, and act aggressively towards government authorities, local communities, and fellow tourists, both directly and indirectly through social media, including spreading hate speech and hoaxes
• Engage in work or business activities without proper documentation issued by the relevant authorities.
• Get involved in illegal activities, such as trading illegal goods, including endangered flora and fauna, cultural artifacts, and sacred objects, as well as illegal drugs.