Alternative Tourism in Indonesia

Advices from Expats in Indonesia

2005-03-03T17:01:00.000-05:00

This particular website gives you a wealth of information for alternative, not on your travel agents' list of offerings, things to do to in Indonesia. Visit Living In Indonesia-A Site for Expatriates (they are really good on describing life for foreigners in Indonesia) and particularly their ideas for Destinations in Indonesia. They also have advices for doing business in Indonesia. Enjoy!

Flying to Indonesia

2005-02-21T15:20:00.000-05:00

There are many international flights flying to the major hubs of Indonesia such as Jakarta, Bali and Surabaya. Numerous airlines including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Eva Airways, Qantas , KLM and numerous others. Depending where you are, there will be even more choices .

There are also a number of regional, low cost airlines connecting Indonesia with neighbouring countries such as Lion Air (Indonesia-based), Valuair, SilkAir and AirAsia; the list is growing for sure in the near future. Check the aforementioned websites for schedules and booking.

Tip:

a) If you live outside Asia, try to inquire the ticket fare from the Asian travel agents or Asian communities in your area, for example in Chinatown, Little India etc. Most of the times, they will have excellent deals to Indonesia (or any other Asian destinations).

b) If your final destination in Indonesia is not one of the major hubs and if you have time to stay for 2 or more days in these major cities, go to local travel agents and DO buy the domestic airline tickets over there (and not from your point of origin e.g. Amsterdam). You will save a lot of money.

Surfing in G-Land, East Java, Indonesia

2005-02-17T16:54:00.000-05:00

G-Land is a magical place and one of the surfing world's most incredible surfing destinations. For many surfers, it's been a very special surfing site of primitive beauty and perfect waves. Secluded situated at Plengkung on the southern tip most peninsula of Java is the legendary Grajagan. This remote little camp on the edge of Plengkung Jungle conveniently situated in Banyuwangi, Eastern Java province has earned a big reputation among nomadic surfers all over the world. Like the primitive magical sound of its name, the mentions of Grajagan is an Indonesia incantation that causes surfers everywhere gaze longingly at the horizon.

G-Land as is otherwise known was discovered in the 70's by a couple of intrepid surfers on a flight between Jakarta and Bali. More in www.g-land.com

Travelling to G-Land is easy, our minibus will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in Bali in late evening. From there, it’s an over-night drive via Gilimanuk and ferry to Java, arriving at dawn at Grajagan Village. Next is a 20 minutes speed-boat ride reaching at Joyo’s Camp in early morning for breakfast, and heading out for the first surf in G-Land..