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How to get around Indonesia

Indonesia is a big country with thousand islands and hundred of cultures and customs. Every places have different transportation. There are several transportation to get around Indonesia. You can go by Plane, Boat, Train, Bus, Car, Becak, and Ojek.

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By Plane

Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in the world, and the only option of rapid transportation is by plane, especially for a long distance trip. Garuda Air Lines, the state-owned domestic carrier, is known as the largest carrier In Indonesia. Read more about Get Around Indonesia By Plane

By Boat

Since Indonesia consist of thousands of islands, another famous transportation mean to by boat will be the ferries. Many people use the ferry service for the inter-island travel. The largest ferry company in Indonesia is known as PELNI which gives services to every major and inhabited island in all around Indonesia. Read more about Get Around Indonesia By Boat

By Train

Another on-road transportation mean that you can have is by train. The train service will only be found in Java and certain parts of Sumatera. The trains across these two major islands in Indonesia are run by PT. Kereta Api.
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By Bus

There are two bus types in Indonesia, the non-air-conditioned bus (called as economy or non AC) and the air-conditioned bus (AC). If you are traveling in a larger group, you may have the air-conditioned rented bus which is especially provided for the tourists. Read more about Get Around Indonesia By Bus

By Car

If you prefer to get around Indonesia by car, you can!. To drive a car in Indonesia, you need an international driving license. You will find it atrocious seeing the driving habits in Indonesia. It is common to see that traffic lights and lanes are constantly ignored.
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By Becak

A local traditional transportation is known as Becak. It is basically a pedicap or tricycle transportation means provided for short distances. You will be able to find the becak in certain parts on Indonesia.
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By Ojek

Another way is get around by Ojek. Ojek is referring to the motorcycle taxi service run by the guys who are usually lounging in the street corners with colored and numbered jackets.
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Get Around Indonesia By Ojek

Another way is get around Indonesia by Ojek. What is Ojek?, Ojek is referring to the motorcycle taxi service run by the guys who are usually lounging in the street corners with colored and numbered jackets.

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If you are in a hurry and only need to go to short distance place, such as down the road or alley, you can have the ojek for your transportation means. If you wish, they are also willingly taking you to further distances for a certain negotiated price.

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