Indonesia
Bali, temples and volcanoes: the great Asian escape.
Indonesia is among the destinations a Malaysian passport reaches without a visa. Bali, temples and volcanoes: the great Asian escape. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Malaysia.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Yellow fever certificate
Good to know
- •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
660 000 FCFA–1 140 000 FCFAFlights from Kuala Lumpur (Air France, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines…), depending on the destination.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Ubud, cultural heart of Bali
Tegalalang rice terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest, art markets and yoga retreats.
Bali's beaches and surf
Sunsets, surfing and beach clubs at Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu.
Bali's temples
Iconic sea and clifftop temples (Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Besakih) with the Kecak fire dance at dusk.
Yogyakarta: Borobudur & Prambanan
The world's largest Buddhist temple (Borobudur) and the Hindu complex of Prambanan, two UNESCO sites in Java.
Komodo National Park
Boat trips to see the famous Komodo dragons, the pink beaches and world-class snorkeling.
Gili Islands & Nusa Penida
Car-free turquoise islands for swimming with turtles, and the spectacular cliffs of Kelingking Beach at Nusa Penida.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Bali: check in at Seminyak/Canggu, sunset.
- D2
Ubud: rice terraces, Monkey Forest, art markets.
- D3
Temples and waterfalls, Tanah Lot at sunset.
- D4
Flight to Yogyakarta: city, Kraton palace, Malioboro street.
- D5
Sunrise at Borobudur and Prambanan temple.
- D6
Return to Bali: Uluwatu, Kecak dance, southern beaches.
- D7
Day trip to Nusa Penida or beach, then return flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Indonésie
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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