The ultimate Indonesia packing list - What do I need to pack?

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A Parasdisian island hopping in Indonesia is waiting for you! We have already provided you with the perfect packing list for your Indonesia trip compiled for all seasons.

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Travel documents

  1. Valid passport (check the validity and renew it if necessary)
  2. Copy of passport (saved digitally or to be kept separately from the original)
  3. Visa on Arrival (not required with passport from Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
  4. Insurance policy Health insurance abroad (online)
  5. Vaccination card (check if you need to refresh your vaccinations)
  6. Flight ticket (printout or e-ticket)
  7. Travel credit card
  8. Cash
  9. List of emergency contacts and allergies, if applicable.
  10. Optional: Driver's license & international driver's license
  11. Optional: Diving license
  12. Optional: Waterproof document bag

Electronics

  1. Mobile phone with charger
  2. Travel plug adapter type F + G*
  3. Headphones
  4. Powerbank or Solar charger*
  5. Flashlight/headlamp
  6. Optional: Camera with charger
  7. Optional: Rain cover for your camera
  8. Optional: Laptop/ Tablet/ E-Reader*/ Kindle with charger
  9. Optional: Multiple socket
  10. Optional: Rain cover for your smartphone

Toilet bag

  1. Toothbrush*
  2. Toothpaste*
  3. Dental floss*
  4. Deodorant*
  5. Hairbrush*
  6. Sunscreen*
  7. Shaver*
  8. Shower gel/soap*
  9. Shampoo*/Conditioner
  10. Nail care
  11. Face lotion
  12. Lip protection with UV protection*
  13. Tweezers*
  14. Hygiene articles 
  15. (Microfiber) towel*
  16. Optional: Make-Up

First Aid Kit

  1. Hand sanitizer or wipes
  2. Anti-mosquito products (e.g. Nobite, Autan, with Ingredient DEET* or similar)
  3. Painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen, aspirin)
  4. Diarrhoea medication (e.g. Imodium Akut, charcoal tablets)
  5. Wound cream (e.g. Bepanthen)
  6. Plasters and blister plasters
  7. Tablets for seasickness/travel sickness (e.g. Superpep)

Personal comfort

  1. Backpack (pay attention to hand luggage dimensions: 55x40x20 cm for the plane)
  2. Dry Bag*
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Earplugs*/earplugs
  5. Books/Magazines
  6. Headgear/Cap
  7. Sleep mask*
  8. Microfiber towel*
  9. Travel pillow* (for flight and longer trips)
  10. Optional: Card games, board games

Environmentally conscious travel

Join us in eliminating plastic from your Indonesia adventure. With these little things you can easily make your contribution to environmental protection:

  1. Reusable silicone tubes* Filled with your shampoo, conditioner, shower gel.
  2. Reusable bottle (preferably stainless steel for hot and cold)
  3. Optional: Reusable cup (preferably stainless steel for hot and cold)
  4. Optional: Stainless steel Outdoor cutlery* (knife, spoon, fork, chopsticks, straw)

Climate in Indonesia: Packing list for each season

Indonesia is located in the tropics and has a tropical, humid climate with year-round rainfall in the northwestern part. The southern part has an alternating humid, tropical monsoon climate. Due to the size of the country, the climate varies from region to region. The seasons are divided into the rainy season from November to April and the dry season from May to October. Temperatures vary between 25 °C and 35 °C throughout the year. The water has pleasant temperatures between 25 °C and 28 °C. Due to high humidity of up to 90-95 %, it is very humid in Indonesia.

Indonesia is also affected by climate change and the weather is constantly changing. Thus, it may rain for a week even during the dry season or be dry during the rainy season. 

Dry season in Indonesia 

In the dry season from April/May to October/November the temperatures are milder and the humidity is lower than in the rainy season. Thus, the time is particularly suitable for island hopping. The sea is calm and not as stormy as in the rainy season. These months are the best time to experience most of the popular activities, such as diving, swimming, hiking, surfing, scooter riding and sunset watching. 

Dry season packing list: clothes and shoes

  1. Underwear
  2. Socks 
  3. Pajamas/sleepwear
  4. Swimwear & towel
  5. Long, light pants/ jeans
  6. Shorts/Skirts
  7. T-shirts/tops (some should cover the shoulders)
  8. Thin longsleeve
  9. Beach dress/ beach outfit
  10. Light jacket (for evenings)
  11. Thin rain jacket
  12. Waterproof shoes
  13. Sneakers
  14. Sandals/FlipFlops

Indonesia rainy season

The rainy season is from October to April. This season has especially short and heavy rain showers, which usually occur in the late afternoon or evening. Here, the region generally seems a bit calmer, as it is not the main travel season. Even in the rainy season, Indonesia is absolutely worth a trip, as nature starts to sprout and the waterfalls are even more impressive than usual.

Rainy season packing list: clothes and shoes

  1. Underwear
  2. Socks 
  3. Pajamas/sleepwear
  4. Swimwear & towel
  5. Long, light pants/ jeans
  6. Shorts/Skirts
  7. T-shirts/tops (some should cover the shoulders)
  8. Thin longsleeve
  9. Beach dress/ beach outfit
  10. Light jacket (for evenings)
  11. Thin rain jacket
  12. Waterproof shoes
  13. Sneakers
  14. Sandals/FlipFlops
  15. Umbrella
  16. Rain cover for your backpack

For even more information about the weather in Indonesia you can check out the best time to travel Indonesia read through.

Recommended vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations for direct entry from Germany.

For your trip to Indonesia is generally recommended a vaccination protection or immunity against: Hepatitis A and Poliomyelitis, for long-term stays or special exposure also against Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis.

Make sure that your standard immunizations are according to the vaccination calendar of the Robert-Koch-Institute are up to date.

Conclusion

On a round trip with many stops, it is simply easier to travel light. This means that less is more. The important documents, such as the passport, must not be missing, of course. In addition, with a light suitcase on the outbound flight, there is also more space for great travel souvenirs. Do not forget to bring your swimwear for the enchanting islands Indonesia to pack.

To get started right away, discover now our Indonesia Round Trip.

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