Electricity
& Water
Indonesia
runs 127V AC/50Hz but is in the process of converting
to a 230V AC/50Hz. This conversion is complete in
principal cities. Indonesia uses a type C,F, and
G plug so North Americans travelling with electronics
will need adapters.
It
is not advisable to drink tap water in Indonesia,
but bottled mineral water is safe and available
everywhere. Ice in drinks is generally OK in good
standard hotels and restaurants but it is best to
avoid it on street stalls or in country areas.
Clothing
With
temperatures ranging between 20-35�C, light, casual
clothes are the most practical. Natural fibres like
cotton or linen are the most comfortable in Indonesia's
often humid conditions. Casual clothes are acceptable
in most places and a lightweight suit and tie are
usual for business or formal meetings. Light cotton
dresses are generally acceptable in most situations.
Batik is popular for both men's shirts and women's
dresses.
Communications
Telephone
IDD is available to main cities. Country code: 62
(followed by 22 for Bandung, 21 for Jakarta, 61
for Medan and 31 for Surabaya). Outgoing international
code: 00. Many hotel lobbies have public phones
which take credit cards and phone cards. State-operated
phone booths (WARTEL), which work on a pay-as-you-leave
basis, can be found throughout the country. For
emergencies, dial 110 (police) or 118 (ambulance
for traffic accidents) or 119 (ambulance for general
health) or 113 (fire department).
Mobile telephone
GSM 900 and 1800 networks. Coverage may be limited
to main towns and cities.
Fax
Faxes can be sent and received from WARTEL shops.
Internet
There are Internet cafes in all major cities and
tourist destinations.
Telegram
These can be sent from any telegraphic office; in
Jakarta facilities are available 24 hours a day,
but services outside Jakarta are less efficient.
Post
Airmail to Western Europe takes up to 10 days. Internal
mail is fast and generally reliable by the express
service (Pos KILAT), but mail to the outer islands
can be subject to considerable delays.
ADVENTURINDO
Tours
& Travel
Kakaskasen
II Tomohon,
North Sulawesi - Indonesia
Phone : +62 431 3329004 Fax: +62 431 355953
E-mail: info@sulawesitour.com