Tag: Sumatra
Ticket policy in Machu Picchu becomes stricter than before
Cusco (TAN): Machu Picchu has introduced new ticketing rules to fight overtourism, starting January 1, and they are stricter than ever before!
Under the new policy, visitors will be able to opt from three hour-specific time slots – early morning (hourly from 6 to 9am), morning (hourly from 9am to 12pm) or afternoon (hourly between 12 and 3pm), media reports said.
The rule requires visitors to choose their favoured time slots, and arrive within an hour of them, failing which they will not be permitted to enter at all.
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Krakatau festival at Lampung from Aug 21
July 14 (TravelAndy): Lampung, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, will host its annual Krakatau Lampung Festival from August 21 to 27.
The festival showcases the culture and tradition of the province of Lampung to the visitors.
The festival will have several events including an art market, tour of Mount Anak Krakatau and beach parties on the Tangkil and Mutun beaches. Continue reading Krakatau festival at Lampung from Aug 21
Batik Air starts Jakarta-Bengkulu flight
September 25 (TravelAndy): Batik Air, a subsidiary of Indonesian low cost carrier Lion Air, launched a new route between Jakarta and Bengkulu on Wednesday.
Daily flights from Jakarta to Bengkulu are scheduled to depart at 4pm and the return flights will depart from Bengkulu at 7.50pm. The schedule is based on western Indonesian time.
Bengkulu, a province of Indonesia, is situated along the south west coast of Sumatra. Among the popular tourist spots are the Tapak Paderi beach and the old Fort Marlborough of British origin. Continue reading Batik Air starts Jakarta-Bengkulu flight