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Answers to questions I'm sick of hearing
Travel Must Haves
Your passport needs 6 months of validity from your departure date, or immigration will kindly show you to jail, before loading you onto the next flight to your home country. Seriously. No exceptions. I’ve seen it.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) You want your life to be easy? Get it ahead of time :
https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/
3 days prior to arrival you can fill out your customs form online. Do it. You can thank me later https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/
You want to wait in line at the airport, and pay exorbitant fees for extensions ? Get it at the airport on arrival
Insurance: Trust me, you’re in the middle of nowhere, get insurance, this is not where you want to save a buck. Make sure it covers medivac and motorbikes, because this is basically the wild west of paradise, and you never know when things might take a … detour.
You can now pay your bill with a credit or debit card. No more stuffing your pockets with cash, like you’re in an old spy movie. But just to be safe, bring enough Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) to cover your ass. Krui has 2 ATMs that are mostly reliable, so you can get cash here, but there are no money changers, and if you end up paying in foreign currency, you’ll get an exchange rate that’s about as friendly as that urchin you stepped on. I recommend doing all your currency exchanging at the Jakarta airport unless you enjoy gambling.
IDR3,000,000 (around $200 USD) per week should cover your outside expenses, like beers at the little beach bar, snacks from the mini-mart, fuel for your sweet wheels, side of the road doughnuts, and ding repairs.
For 2025, the going rate is IDR 1,500,000 per person, per day, with a 7-day minimum stay. It’s like living at home again. All meals show up magically when you’re hungry; go for a surf, come back, and your room cleaned itself. Oh, and if you're wondering what that is in a currency you’re more familiar with, consult your friendly neighborhood www.xe.com because exchange rates change faster than surf forecasts!
Bring your gear, and backups. We’re out in the sticks, so you don’t want to rely on 4 years expired sunscreen, half a bar of someone’s melted wax, and that random flipper I found in the shed. The ding repair guy is a genius though. Ding all the boards you want. If you’re here during the trade wind / peak season (July-September) pack a wetsuit top. It’ll help you surf longer and protect you from the reef. You know, survival stuff. FFS, you’re an adult, bring a first-aid kit.
Southern Sumatra isn’t exactly a malaria hotspot, but if you’re the cautious type (or have an overprotective mom/dad/wife/husband), talk to your doc before you leave. Basic precautions like long sleeves and bug spray at dawn and dusk should do the trick, and we’ve got mosquito nets and repellent on hand to help you avoid becoming a midnight snack. You do not want to get up close and personal with the local "health care system" for any problem bigger than stitches. Don't do dumb shit, and FFS bring a first aid kit.
The locals are awesome—always smiling, waving, and shouting “Hello, Mister!” with more enthusiasm than a kid spotting the ice cream truck. Most are Muslim, so please be respectful of their culture and customs. When you’re out and about, cover your shoulders and wear shorts that don’t resemble underwear. This isn't Bali, and don't act like it is. Things like public drunkenness, and all that "other stuff" that's illegal where you live... yeah it's illegal here too. Don't ruin a good thing. This is a beautiful place, with beautiful people. Let's make your mom proud.
Cold beer? Always. We’ve recently upgraded to include wine, spirits, and cocktails, including arguably the best Margarita in Krui. You can bring your own duty-free booze, one liter per person.
Terms & Conditions
By confirming your booking, you're officially agreeing to the following fine print, so buckle up:
* theft, illness, damage or loss of personal property, and (god-forbid) death, while traveling to/from or staying at Amy’s Place/PT Vila Pantai Krui. Each room has a safe, so maybe don’t hide your life savings under your surfboard.
* Any Wi-Fi booking glitches. Welcome to island life.
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Delays caused by things we clearly can’t control—like terrorism, tsunamis, or an alien invasion.
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Legal drama because you decided to dabble in shady sh!t. Like crime, drugs, violence, and anything else in that vast abyss called bad-decision-land , whether in Indonesia or any other country on this planet.
* airline or taxi excess baggage charges; visa on arrival charge, overstays, flight delays, extension fees, or cost of travel insurance
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Your actions. Yes, you.
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That non-refundable deposit. See : travel insurance
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Whether or not you bought travel insurance. Seriously, we’ve mentioned it 3,974 times already—get some.
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Boot you out if you’re disrespectful, rude, inappropriate, or a plain old jerk. No refunds. We don’t reward bad behavior. Good luck explaining that one to your travel insurance.
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Cancel your reservation and keep your deposit if you don’t pay up 45 days before arriving. Tick-tock.
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Change prices if the calendar throws us a curveball, like holiday pricing for hiring drivers. For example 2025 Ramadan and Idul Fitri (28 Feb - 2 April).
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If you cancel more than 45 days out, we’ll let you reschedule or pass your dates to a buddy. Less than 45 days? Nope, no refunds for you. Travel insurance.
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If you leave early, we won’t refund the days you missed. See why travel insurance keeps getting mentioned?
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Help you out in any way we can, within reason, and as long as it doesn’t involve life-threatening heroics. Please remember that you are traveling to a remote area AT YOUR OWN RISK, UNDER YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY.
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Make travel changes if, for example, the world starts ending.
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Change these terms whenever we feel like it, because... well, we can.
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Get travel insurance. It’s your best friend, not ours.
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Make sure your passport has 6 months validity, from your intended departure date, or you’ll be having a very short, very expensive vacation without ever seeing the outside of the airport.
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Krui is a chill, modest area. Keep your shirt on while cruising around on your motorbike and show some respect. Don’t walk into a mini-mart in a G-string. (Can’t believe this had to be said)
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For all things medical—ask your doctor, not us. We’re no more responsible for your medical choices, than we are for on-shore winds.
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If there’s a travel advisory, it’s on you to stay informed. We don’t have a crystal ball.
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If you’ve actually made it to the end of this, congratulations. We’ve covered everything to keep all of us safe from any legal drama. Seriously, get travel insurance. It'll save your ass in ways I never can.
Any questions? Hit us up before you hit the “book now” button.
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PT Vila Pantai Krui
Jalan Wisata, Pekon Walur
Krui Selatan, Pesisir Barat
Lampung 34874
South Sumatra