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Many nationalities receive a 30-day visa-free entry or can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) for IDR 500,000; check official immigration for your country.

Take a bus or private car to Sumur or Tamanjaya, the main gateways, then continue by chartered boat and licensed guide (mandatory). The trip from Jakarta takes 5–7 hours.

No, stick to sealed bottled water or boiled/filtered water. Avoid ice outside reputable restaurants.

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Credit cards are accepted in larger hotels and malls, but cash is essential in rural areas and markets.

ATMs are common in Tangerang and Serang, but sparse in remote beach areas and villages—withdraw cash beforehand.

Generally safe, but modest dress and avoiding quiet streets at night are advised. Catcalling can occur, but aggressive behaviour is rare.

Long pants/long skirts and tops covering shoulders; a headscarf for women is respectful but not always compulsory. Remove shoes.

Day hikes are possible with an approved tour operator, but check volcanic activity alerts as access is often restricted during eruptions.

Yes, in Ujung Kulon and some rural areas. Use repellent, wear long sleeves, and consult your doctor about prophylaxis.

4G is excellent in cities and tourist hubs, but spotty in deep jungle and remote islands. Wi-Fi is standard in hotels and cafes.

Many nationalities get a 30-day visa-free stay; check with Indonesian embassy.

Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and local Sundanese dialect; English is limited.

Yes, but check volcanic activity alerts and use a licensed guide.

Only Outer Baduy villages are open to tourists; Inner Baduy is off-limits. Hire a local guide.

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR); ATMs are available in cities.

Try sate bandeng (stuffed milkfish) and rabeg (spicy goat stew).

By car (2-3 hours), bus from Kalideres terminal, or train to Serang.

Yes, Sawarna and Tanjung Lesung have good waves for beginners and intermediates.

Light clothing, rain jacket (wet season), mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and modest attire for temples.