Local information about Papua Barat
Climate
Situated on the equator, the Papua Barat region has a hot and humid climate all year round. The season which is more or less the dry season is between March and November and the rainy season is more noticable from December to February. Between July and August there is generally more wind and the navigational conditions less comfortable.
| Month: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Period: | ||||||||||||
| Air (°C): | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| Water (°C): | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| = Optimal period | |
| = Recommended period | |
| = Not recommended period |
Help us protect the environment
Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:
- Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible
- Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
- Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
- Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
- Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
- Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.
Usefull details
| Customs formalities: | Valid passport 6 months after return date. Mandatory visa delivered on site at arrival (USD 25) |
| Health formalities: | Up to date vaccinations. No mandatory vaccination. Malaria treatment recommended (zone 3). |
| Jet lag: | UT/GMT +7/8 |
| Currency: | Indonisian Rupiah (IDR) |
| Accepted methods of payments: | Cash IDR, USD and Euros |
| Electricity: | 220V - European outlets |
| Languages: | Indonesian, English |
| Flight time: | Depending on departure location |
| Luggage: | Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes on board. A max of 23kg on international flights and 20kg for the flight Jakarta - Sorong (USD 5 per extra kilo to be paid on site). Possibility to upgrade to 30kg on international flights. Please consult us for further information. |
| Pharmacy: | First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, sun screen and sunburn oitment, insect repellent and malaria treatment kit. |
| Required documents: | Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card, log book and proof of repatriation insurance. Valid dive medical within last 12 months. |
