Physical health factors problem and corona virus outbreak a few years ago has caused many travellers have difficulty carrying out activities traveling or vacation to Indonesia. The enforcement of tourists and foreigners who are entering Indonesia is quiet very tight.
Everyone can be hesitated or even afraid to do. Meanwhile, the social needs and self-actualization are unbearable. Then, are there the ways and tips for a healthy and safe vacation for any travellers of all ages when visiting Indonesia?
Healthy and safe vacation “new normal” activities when you are in Indonesia can be tricked by doing some tips on new habit patterns which has accordance with health protocols.
You should take discipline when keeping your body healthy as well as in carrying out health protocols. Understanding the policies applied in a region or country regarding restrictions and taking the right methods and tips. That’s the way you can do healthy and safe holiday activities everywhere especially when in Indonesia.
Herewith the following tips…,
5 Tips for a Healthy and Safe Vacation in Indonesia for Travelers of All Ages
1# Proper Plan Before Vacation
Planning was very important in the vacation especially over a long period of time. Don’t just walk around.
Determine advanced what activities or types trip will be carried out (such as itinerary), the destination city, how long it will take, and the right hotel or lodging reservation.
Seriously, without making proper plans your vacation time will just only feel ordinary and possibly risky.
2# Do Health Protocol Disciplines and Follow Local’s Policy
Adhere to strict personal and family health protocols for your safety and comfort while on vacation. Isn’t prevention better than cure? But taken easy. You can apply some of new habit patterns and health protocol disciplines before travel as belows here:
- Make sure your body fit and fresh. Don’t force vacation if you don’t feel full comfortable.
- Wear a mask, keep your distance and wash your hands frequently when you are in a crowd public places where you are not sure about the cleanliness.
- Bring your personal hygiene kit in one place to make practically (such as vitamins, personal medicine, hand sanitizers, wet and dry tissues, liquid soap, and disinfectant spray)
- Bring personal equipment (cutlery, towels, shoes, and drinking bottles)
- Use the alternative of Reservation & Check-in online if you staying overnight or visiting tourist attractions
- Avoid crowded destinations and locations where you are not sure about the cleanliness and health quality.
- In many places and tourist destinations in Indonesia, payment methods already use non-cash such as debit cards, credit cards, and QRIS. As much as possible make non-cash transactions.
In addition, comply with our Ministry of Tourism’s health protocol policies related to tourism that have been compiled by the Indonesian government as a guide for travellers, the community and the tourism business sector to keep moving with the standard health protocol requirements.
3# Consider Travel Insurance
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic many people are starting to think seriously about travel insurance. Even if a vaccine is found and injected into everyone, there may still be concerns about its effectiveness and follow-up phase.
All travelers certainly want to be safe during the trip. But they don’t know where to start and what insurance might cover if something happened or weather suitable for their type of trip.
This is where the duty of travel insurance companies and their agents honestly provide good education about travel insurance products that are safe and suitable for travelers. On the other hand, travelers must be careful and wise in case choosing the products. Pick up which insurance companies are capable and suitable for your trip.
The indicators can be as followed:
– What is covered during the trip,
– What products are suitable for solo / duo traveler types, families with several children or small groups,
– Price of insurance products which is according to the budget,
– Reputation of the insurance company
– Service representative office or insurance company branch at the destination,
– Extra services such as 24 hours of good customer service, and provision of mobile applications (current applications are very necessary and can help a traveler at any time if a problem occurs during the trip).
In other words, traveler can minimize losses due to risks that may occur while traveling amidst the uncertain situated or territorial restrictions that can occur domestically and abroad during and after the vacation.
Business Insider has conducted a number of research on “The Best Travel Insurance Companies in 2025” which may be useful as the consider for travellers to choose which travel insurance company fit to their needs. You can learn completely about it through their article.
4# Take Road Trip and Outdoor Activities
Road Trip is actually a trip by private vehicle while enjoying natural atmosphere. Choose this method. You can get your difficult destination corners and have opportunity to get to know more about your specific destination. The comfort, safety and health factors are guaranteed. You can do solo traveling on a motorbike or with your family in the car while enjoying the trip.
It is better not to use public transportation to cut the spread of virus while on vacation and its advisable to rent a vehicle if you have enough budget. You can have more privacy during your vacation.
For holiday activities, choose one that accommodates distancing and more outdoor activities. You can do padding, outdoor yoga, canoeing, camping, hiking or nature cycling.
5# Staycation
Staycation or do the short three to five days vacations in a place not too far from your city in Indonesia is the best done in “this new normal”.
An exciting vacation without staying in a city not far from where you live can actually be done without compromising the quality of your own vacation. However, you must have the right plan and a good itinerary
The tips are adjusting your hobbies and interests with activities that will be carried out at your destination and don’t be in a hurry. Flexible in time and do it smoothly.
If you like cycling, fishing, drink coffee in pine forest, trekking in nature, or just taking a walk enjoying the beach sand and picking fruits on plantation, immediately adjust it to the destination or city that has these activities.
Arrange an itinerary in a day or two (with hours of activity) regarding your activities while on vacation. Follow that schedule of activity hours on the itinerary and you definitely won’t believe that you can do a lot of healthy vacation activities in such a short time.
Are you sure you already know all the tourist attractions or exotic and beautiful places in the city nearby from where you live? There must be some places that you have never been.
So, do staycations by doing a road trip coupled with outdoor activities while remaining disciplined in implementing health protocols. You can be sure you can have a comfortable, healthy and safe vacation.
Suggestion & Conclusion:
Suggestion : Enjoy and Rest Enough
You must get enough quality of rest and fun atmosphere during holidays. Don’t be too busy with unnecessary business and keep pay attention to your sleeping hours.
Enjoy the atmosphere and don’t forget your favourite music, hobbies or other pleasures.
If you get enough rest and comfortable mood during holidays, it will ultimately increase your body’s immunity to fight virus. So, its undeniable that your body, mind and soul will be refreshed.
NB: Keep wearing a mask if needed, keep your distance and wash your hands frequently! 🙂
Conclusion :
The essence of vacation is to recharge your tired time due to work routines or due to boredom factors and then turn it into a healthy, fresh and ready to return back your soul and body.
Even in places where we are not sure for its standard protocols, healthy and safe vacation activities can still be done. However, we can face it all by planning advanced properly and adhering to strict health protocol disciplines.
Hopefully these tips can be useful and have a happy vacation in Indonesia.
