Travel Info
Getting There
For your convenience, we would be more than pleased to assist with the arrangement of your domestic flights to the cruise and back.
Samata liveaboard cruises will start from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) in the west of Flores, unless mentioned differently.
Additional Payments
Luggage allowance on most local airlines is 20kg, excess baggage charges vary with each airline but are generally between 10,000 and 15,000 Rp per kilo. Domestic airport tax is 30,000 Rp per person.
When leaving Indonesia, departure tax is 100,000 Rp (about US$10) per person. This can only be paid at the airport in local currency.
Visa
Citizen of the following countries receive a free 30 day visa on arrival (VoA):
Brunei, Chili, Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Citizens of the following 36 countries may obtain a Visa on Arrival (VoA) for a 30 day stay the costs are US$25 for a 30 day stay, or US$10 for a 7 day stay. Payment is by cash to immigration officials at the airport.
Please note that these visas on arrival are non extendable. A 60 day tourist visa can be obtained from an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before arrival.
All visitors must have a passport that is valid for at least six months and have with them upon arrival either a return or onward ticket.
Citizens of countries not on the visa on arrival or visa free lists will be required to apply for a visa before entering Indonesia.
The 36 countries that require a VoA are listed below:
Argentina - Australia - Austria - Belgium - Brazil - Canada - China - Denmark - Egypt - Finland - France - Germany - Hungary - India - Ireland - Italy - Japan - Kuwait - Luxembourg - Maldives - New Zealand - Norway - Oman - Poland - Portugal - Qatar - Russia - Saudi Arabia - South Africa - South Korea - Spain - Switzerland - Taiwan - UAE - UK – USA
Currency
ATM machines are in all major cities in Indonesia also in Labuan Bajo. If you want to bring cash you either bring Indonesian Rupiah or foreign currency which can be changed at one of the many currency exchange counters. Major credit cards are widely accepted in the main centres, though in smaller towns it is still rare to be able to pay by credit card. It is advisable to carry sufficient rupiah (Rp) when travelling to the less popular areas of Indonesia.
What To Bring
1-2 photocopies of your passport in case of emergency - please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
Long sleeve shirt or jumper to cuddle in and keep you warm after a night dive or for a fresh night breeze.
Comfortable shoes or hiking boots for visiting the Komodo Dragon & Island’s Wildlife.
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