The Ultimate Guide to Pure Independent Travel in Indonesia: Solve All Your Travel Problems Easily

Hello everyone, I’m Xiaoga, and today I’m bringing you a 13-day, 12-night comprehensive independent travel guide to Indonesia 🇲🇨
How exactly should one travel in Indonesia‼️ How many days should you spend there‼️ How should the time be arranged‼️ The route is too complicated‼️ Should you go on an independent trip or join a tour group‼️
This guide will answer all these questions for you.

⚠️ First, let’s talk about the cost of this trip (including round-trip airfare)
💾 Visa: 255
🛬 Major transportation: 628
🛫 Airfare: Ho Chi Minh City – Bali 486
Jakarta – Singapore 142
Total: 628
🚞 Major land transportation: 566
☎️ Telkomsel SIM card: 69
🏠 Accommodation: 534
🎫 Scenic spot tickets (related items): 185
🚖 City transportation: 217
🍚 Food: 603
🧰 Pre-trip preparation: 133
😳 Unexpected losses: 162
Total: 3352
🗓 Itinerary: (Ijin volcano is closed 😭)
1️⃣ Arrive in Bali, stay in Kuta, can visit Kuta bars at night
2️⃣ Rent a motorcycle, go to Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Uluwatu
3️⃣ Tanah Lot, Ubud Palace, Ubud Market (motorcycle trip)
4️⃣ Take a boat to Nusa Penida (if arriving early, can go to Angel’s Billabong)
5️⃣ Snorkeling West Line (Angel’s Billabong)
6️⃣ East Line (Diamond Beach)
7️⃣ Take a boat back to Bali, change vehicles and head to Lovina
8️⃣ Dolphin watching in Lovina (return to the hotel for a nap, take a boat to Gili port, rest at a hotel near the port)
9️⃣ Take a train from the station next to Gili port to Malang, rent a motorcycle in advance, prepare to go to Bromo volcano at dawn
🔟 Bromo volcano, take a train to Yogyakarta in the afternoon
‼️ Those who only want to visit the volcano and Bali can now take a train to Surabaya, then fly out of Indonesia directly from Surabaya
1️⃣1️⃣ Prambanan (Borobudur), go to Malioboro Street and Yogyakarta Monument at night
1️⃣2️⃣ Yogyakarta Palace, take a train to Jakarta
1️⃣3️⃣ Jakarta Cathedral, Merdeka Square, Mosque, fly out of Indonesia
🔥 How to solve pre-trip issues
💾 Visa: Recommend applying online (Fliggy, Ctrip), e-visa allows smooth entry, visa on arrival requires queuing and is more expensive
☎️ SIM card: Do not buy at the airport, if traveling alone, buy a day’s data package first, then search for Gra PARI telkomsel and get it directly.

For multiple people, one person can buy a data card on Taobao (cannot buy a SIM card online
💰 Currency exchange: Do not exchange currency at the airport (the rate is really low), there are many exchange points in Bali (exchange rate is around 2150), you can also withdraw cash with a bank card (2130-2200
注意事项🏠 Accommodation: Use Agoda or Booking, I booked everything through Agoda
⚠️ Notes: Many places in Indonesia require riding a motorcycle, for groups, you can also hire a car.

If riding a motorcycle, pay attention to safety
🔨 Independent travel or group tour
Domestic tours are more expensive, but problems are solved more promptly.

However, the efficiency of sightseeing is significantly higher when well-planned. Independent travel, while offering flexibility, often results in more time spent on the road, navigating through areas that may not be motorcycle-friendly, and requires a constant focus on safety.

🌍 Many attractions, especially those off the beaten path, offer a unique and immersive travel experience with fewer tourists around, allowing for a more intimate connection with the local culture and environment.

🔥 Stay tuned, as I will be sharing detailed guides for various destinations across Indonesia, packed with insider tips and must-see spots!