1. Plan your Trip with Sygic Travel

I’ve been using this free travel app to create our itineraries for many years now. It allows me to plot points of interest on a map – like our hotel, restaurants, and attractions – so I can see where everything is. That way I can create as efficient an itinerary as possible. Check out my post on the Sygic Travel app for more information.
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Sygic Travel is what I used to create the location map above. You can also view it as a day-to-day itinerary on Sygic Travel or download it in editable Word format from our EAT-ineraries page. It covers Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Bali.
2. Rent a Pocket Wifi Devic
Having a steady wifi connection is so important these days, especially when you’re away on a trip. It allows you to navigate, do research, convert currencies, and just stay connected. No way would we go anywhere now without a reliable wifi connection.

For our two-week trip through Indonesia, we rented a 4G pocket wifi device from Java Mifi. If you’re arriving via Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (Terminal 2 or 3) and would rather use a sim card, then you can purchase one in advance through Klook.
3. Check for Discount Passes
I check several websites to find travel deals, but other than Bali, there don’t seem to be as many in Indonesia. Among the sites I use, Klook and Get Your Guide seem to have the most in Jakarta. I didn’t get any in Jakarta but I did get vouchers for airport transfers and private car charters in Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Bali.

If you want to find deals on tours, transfers, private car charters, etc, then you can search through these lists of Jakarta deals on Klook and Get Your Guide.
4. Get Travel Insurance
Whether or not to get travel insurance is something we think about before every trip. Basically, if we plan on doing any physical activities like biking or skiing, then we’ll get it. But if all we’ll be doing is traveleating for a few days and not doing anything that could cause us physical harm, then we won’t. Our credit cards give us free travel insurance anyway that covers basic things like missed connecting flights and trip cancellations.
When we do decide to get it, we buy insurance from World Nomads or SafetyWing. They’re both trusted travel medical insurance providers used by many long-term travelers. Check out my article on why we buy travel insurance for more information. You can follow the links to get a free quote from World Nomads or SafetyWing.
5. Bring the Right Power Adapter
You’ll find Type C or Type F electrical outlets in Indonesia so make sure you bring the right power adapters for your devices. Electrical voltage is 220/110V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
Have fun!

After just one full day in this massive city, no way am I an expert on Jakarta but I do hope this travel guide helps you plan your trip. I’m only sharing some of the things I learned from our time there. If you have any comments or suggestions, then please let us know in the comment section below. You’re welcome to join our Facebook Travel Group as well.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your time in Jakarta!
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When we do decide to get it, we buy insurance from World Nomads or SafetyWing. They’re both trusted travel medical insurance providers used by many long-term travelers. Check out my article on why we buy travel insurance for more information. You can follow the links to get a free quote from World Nomads or SafetyWing.
5. Bring the Right Power Adapter
You’ll find Type C or Type F electrical outlets in Indonesia so make sure you bring the right power adapters for your devices. Electrical voltage is 220/110V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
Have fun!
After just one full day in this massive city, no way am I an expert on Jakarta but I do hope this travel guide helps you plan your trip. I’m only sharing some of the things I learned from our time there. If you have any comments or suggestions, then please let us know in the comment section below. You’re welcome to join our Facebook Travel Group as well.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your time in Jakarta!
Disclosure
This article contains affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you make a booking at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products and services that we use ourselves and firmly believe in. We really appreciate your support as it helps us make more of these free travel guides. Thank you!