Is Indonesia Safe To Visit?
Expert tips on safety in Indonesia
Is Indonesia safe? Rest assured. Indonesia is one of the most popular travel destinations in Asia. Like most other Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia, and especially Bali, is a very safe destination. Relying on your common sense and following a few safety rules will go a long way in ensuring that your vacation is stress-free.
Take care of your valuables
As in all other destinations, it is best leave your valuables in the safe of your hotel. If you are carrying expensive items, take care not to display them in public.
Stay away from Animals
Beware of stray dogs in Indonesia as many of these have rabies. The same applies to monkeys as well. In general, it is a good idea to keep away from all animals in Indonesia.
Volcanoes
While climbing volcanoes is possible, make sure to check if these are currently active or dormant. On your private Indonesia tour, your local guide and Trip Coordinator will be able to advise you accurately about volcanoes. We will customize your itinerary whenever necessary.
Women travelers
Indonesia is a very safe destination for female travelers however, traveling alone at night is not recommended. Avoid motorcycle taxis after dark. Do keep in mind that Indonesia is a Muslim country and dress conservatively when you are not at the beach.
In Traffic
Be extra careful while navigating traffic in Indonesia – the conditions can be quite chaotic compared to Western countries. Tourists should avoid riding in motorcycles even if you find locals using this mode of transport – these are known to cause accidents.
Please note: Despite careful research, we cannot assume complete liability for the information provided here. Further updated information is available at your local Foreign Office.
Is Indonesia Safe? Our Tips for Your Trip
Keeping you safe is our top priority. Our travel consultants are happy to advise on your security and safety in Indonesia. For all domestic flights, we only use airlines that meet our standards of safety. During your trip, your local guide is happy to help you with anything you need. Your Trip Coordinator is also available around the clock while you travel.
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What Our Guests Say
What Our Guests Say
“Our family took a trip to Indonesia this summer booked through Enchanting Travels. All of the flights, went smoothly and there was an english speaking tour guide to pick us up at each location. The tour guides were very friendly and a pleasure to be with. The accommodations at each location were even better than expected! During the planning phase it was nice to be able to go back and forth and change things up until we created a trip that was perfect for our family and our budget.”
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“Enchanting Travels and their staff put together a trip of a lifetime. We hadn’t traveled to Asia before and were nervous about what to expect or how to navigate once we were there. We also really didn’t know what we wanted to do other than a few expectations. We went to four countries with multiple hotels, flights and boat excursions. I cannot believe that the 5 week trip went off with out any hitches! Everything was so smooth and effortless. We did not worry about anything the whole time we were there. It was comforting to know that our trip coordinator was there for us if we needed her and she certainly responded quickly if we did have a need or question. The choices for hotels that Enchanting Travels recommended were superb and the guides and driver were knowledgeable and fun. I can not speak more highly of all of their services and plan on using them again for another big trip.”
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