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Sustainable Travel in Indonesia

About Indonesia


  • Made of thousands of volcanic islands and home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages
  • The most prominent religion is Muslim, with the exception of Bali (and its small surrounding islands) that practice Hinduism 
  • Capital: Jakarta, on the island of Java
  • Currency: Indonesian rupiah
  • Population: ~249.9 million
  • If arriving in Bali, make sure to get a taxi at the counter when leaving the airport. They have fixed prices that are likely cheaper than you'd get finding one on your own
  • Again in Bali, where 90% of residents are Hindu, you'll find Canang sari - offerings made of woven palm leaf, flowers and herbs
  • Look for "Warung," small, family-owned restaurants that serve the cheapest and most delicious local food 
  • The local beer is Bintang, a light, refreshing pilsner - it's pretty good, but relatively expensive by SE Asia standards at about 20,000 IDR ($1.50)+ per bottle

Green Travel


  • Take public or shared transportation like Perama Tour
  • Bring reusable, packable daypack or grocery bag to avoid plastic shopping bags
  • Limit the use of non-organic waste, such as plastic water bottles
  • Tap water isn't drinkable in Indonesia - see our list of more sustainable water options in the Sustainable Travel Guide

Responsible Travel


  • Find and eat at locally-owned restaurants, called "Warung's" in Indonesia
  • Support restaurants and shops that have a community giveback in place 
  • Approximately 90% of Balinese are Hindu - learn about it to better understand the local culture and customs
  • Don’t step on offerings (canang sari) which the Balinese put on the sidewalk or street first thing each morning in the street
  • Don't feed the monkeys, as many now heavily rely on snacks from tourists rather than finding natural sources of food
  • Donate or pay when visiting historical/cultural landmarks - the money usually goes toward protection and preservation of the landmark
  • Limit public displays of affection, which can be considered offensive
  • Stay away from the head - it's sacred
  • Don't ride elephants - all have been through a horrible "taming" process in order to be ridden by tourists

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