1.Geography
Bali is a small island in the indonesian archipelago. Although the island is small in size, it's offers a plethora of travel opportunities. There are volcanoes to hike, waves to surf, scuba diving at world renowned sites, an abundance of rice paddies in every shade of green and thousands ancient hindu temples scattered around the island. Even more than the spectacular landscape it is the people who are the heart of bali with their daily routines punctuated by prayer, blessings and rituals this is makes bali such an inviting, compelling and authentic destination.
2.Time
Indonesia has three time zones, West time zone 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time(GMT + 7),Central time zone where Bali are in is about (GMT + 8) and East time zone that are (GMT + 9).
3.Climate
The Balinese climate is warm and humid,the dry season officially runs from May to October and the rainy season lasting from November to the beginning of April.
In the dry season Bali temperatures remain at an average of 27-31ºC. Conditions are moderately humid but not nearly as uncomfortable as the wet season. Occasional rain showers occur during the dry season, but the intensity and regularity of showers are greatly diminished.
Bali temperatures in the Wet season is not much defferent with dry season but Rain shower usually Focus in the evening so doing your sightseeing in the morning may good way to spend your day.
In the dry season Bali temperatures remain at an average of 27-31ºC. Conditions are moderately humid but not nearly as uncomfortable as the wet season. Occasional rain showers occur during the dry season, but the intensity and regularity of showers are greatly diminished. Bali temperatures in the Wet season is not much defferent with dry season but Rain shower usually Focus in the evening so doing your sightseeing in the morning may good way to spend your day.4.Visa on Arrival
Travelers who are planning to visiting Bali, they must pay $25 USD for Visa on Arrival at Denpasar airport. This visa allows tourists to stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days, with a possible extension of an additional 30 days.
Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
4.Currency
The official currency of Bali is Indonesian Rupiahs (Rp). The exchange rates vary from day to day.This rate examples is updated at (dec 24,2012)
£1 = Rp 13,200 $1 USD = Rp 9,875 $1 AUD = Rp 10,400
Exchange Money into Rupiah outside Indonesia may take much higher profit margins, and It's better off waiting till you arrive in Indonesia.
You can change money as soon as you arrive at any of the money changers inside the airport and rate will be OK.so just change enough for the taxi ride etc only because the best rate you can get are from authorised moneychangers in the town.
We recommend that you should be exchange Foreign currency at major banks or authorised moneychangers. Exchange rates offered by the moneychangers are generally better than the banks.
Notice
Always ask first if the money changer charge commission against the posted rate. and ask if they discount bills smaller than $100 USD and by how much.
Note that if you are changing USD bank notes, banks and money changers are very particular about the quality of the bills. $100 USD bills will get you the best rate (usually posted), and smaller bills will trade at a discount (not posted). Bills must be in perfect condition, with no rips, tears, marks or creases, and must be printed no earlier than 2007. If the bank won't take a bill because it's not perfect, a money changer might but will certainly try to extract a discount.
Ask for big notes such as Rp100,000 or 50,000 notes. One method of confusing is to give bundles and budnles of 20,000 notes which makes 3 times more effort in counting.
Please count back the sum of the exchange money in front of the money changer staff before put it in the wallet or pocket or bag. If the total money is less, then you must ask to the staff the rest of the money otherwise report to the local police immediately.
£1 = Rp 13,200 $1 USD = Rp 9,875 $1 AUD = Rp 10,400
Exchange Money into Rupiah outside Indonesia may take much higher profit margins, and It's better off waiting till you arrive in Indonesia. You can change money as soon as you arrive at any of the money changers inside the airport and rate will be OK.so just change enough for the taxi ride etc only because the best rate you can get are from authorised moneychangers in the town.
We recommend that you should be exchange Foreign currency at major banks or authorised moneychangers. Exchange rates offered by the moneychangers are generally better than the banks.Notice
Always ask first if the money changer charge commission against the posted rate. and ask if they discount bills smaller than $100 USD and by how much. Note that if you are changing USD bank notes, banks and money changers are very particular about the quality of the bills. $100 USD bills will get you the best rate (usually posted), and smaller bills will trade at a discount (not posted). Bills must be in perfect condition, with no rips, tears, marks or creases, and must be printed no earlier than 2007. If the bank won't take a bill because it's not perfect, a money changer might but will certainly try to extract a discount.
Ask for big notes such as Rp100,000 or 50,000 notes. One method of confusing is to give bundles and budnles of 20,000 notes which makes 3 times more effort in counting. Please count back the sum of the exchange money in front of the money changer staff before put it in the wallet or pocket or bag. If the total money is less, then you must ask to the staff the rest of the money otherwise report to the local police immediately.4.Manner
If you can please do not step over offerings in the street.
Please do notTouch people's heads. It's very unpolite for balinese.
Please do not enter temples during menstruation.
Please do not attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach.5.Bali Foreign Consulate Office
AUSTRALIAN CONSULATEAddress :
Jl. Tantular, No. 32, Renon, Denpasar, Bali,Indonesia.
Tel：62-361-241118
FAX：62-361-221195
Office Hour :
Monday – Friday
08.00 – 12.00 and 12.30 – 16.00 (Bali time)
CONSULATE AGENCY FRANCEAddress :
Jl. Mertasari Gang II No.8, Denpasar, Bali,Indonesia.
Tel：62-361-285485
FAX：62-361-286406
Office Hour :
Monday – Friday
09.00 – 12.00(Bali time)
HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANYAddress :
Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17 Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Tel：62-361-288535
FAX：62-361-288826
Office Hour :
Monday – Friday
08.00 – 12.00 and 12.30 – 16.30 (Bali time)
HONORARY AGENCY OF USAAddress :
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 310 Denpasar 80235, Bali Indonesia.
Tel：62-361-233605
FAX：62-361-222426
Office Hour :
Monday – Friday
08.00 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 15.30 (Bali time)
BRITISH HONORARY CONSULATE Address:
Jl. Tirta Nadi No. 20. Sanur - Denpasar Bali,Indonesia.
Tel：62-361-270601
FAX：62-361-287804
Office Hour :
Monday – Friday
09.00 – 13.00(Bali time)
HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATIONAddress :
Perumahan Bali Kencana Resort II, Block Cendrawasih No. 18 Ungasan, bali, Indonesia.
Tel：62-361-2791560
FAX：62-361-2791561
Office Hour :
Monday – Friday
09.00 – 13.00(Bali time)
