Soon re-opening
By The Spot
After 23 months of being closed, we are no getting ready to re-open again. At the moment we are doing the giant cleanup and also some small renovations and improvements.
SAME SAME Hangout
Our bar will open foodless for the first few weeks/months, depending on supply and demand. Have you been eating at SAME SAME Hangout before and you want to enjoy one of our specialty dishes? Please do send us a message and we will prepare the dish for you!
SAME SAME Bungalows
Our bungalows will be open by 1st of august. Set in the back of our garden, you will be able to enjoy a good night in our bungalows of luxury tents ! Because we want our ecological footprint to be as small as possible, the bathroom is shared.
For 8 people, there is 2 toilets and 2 hot showers. This should be plenty !
In addition to this, we also found that there is a need for a few new things.
SAME SAME Bungalows part 2
Two of our Bamboo bungalows will be in a private part of the garden. In addition to two bungalows, there will also be a living and bathroom area. So you will be able to enjoy our bungalows in your own tropical garden!
- 2 Bamboo Bungalows
- Private bathroom / toilet
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Sofa with TV
SAME SAME House
As at the moment, we are not able to be in Lombok full time, we also decided to do some renovations on our house, after those are completed, we will be renting our house also. Trust me, you will love it !
SAME SAME Co-working
Set behind the door of our reception, we are also preparing a co-working space with AC and desks. You will be able to work in all comfort and this area will be accessible 24/7 when you have a weekly or monthly membership!
Needless to say that we are making sure that the internet will be excellent.
We hope to welcome you very soon !
Bali Governor: International Flights On 1st December is a Study
Bali’s Governor, I Wayan Koster, has responded to the rumours that international flights to and from Bali will open on 1st December 2020, derived from social media messages that stated so. He explained that the plan is still only at the stage of a study by the central government.
“It’s being discussed with the coordinating minister and the Minister of Transportation,” the governor said.
In the message, it was stated that there had been a direction from the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment to the Directorate General of Health, in an effort to restore the national economy, especially in Bali, by increasing tourism on the island.
Other reasons for opening international flights immediately are to restore Bali’s economic condition and to improve imports and exports. Many small- and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM) products are usually shipped via international
Bali Regional Secretary and a spokesperson from the Bali COVID-19 Task Force, Dewa Made Indra, also explained that the opening of Bali’s international flights is still under review by the central and regional governments.
“IF WE WERE ALLOWED, INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WOULD HAVE BEEN OPENED ALREADY, BECAUSE THIS IS IMPORTANT TO MOVE OUR ECONOMY. BUT THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT IS EVALUATING OUR LEVEL OF READINESS SO THAT WHEN IT IS OPENED, THERE WILL NOT BE AN INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES,” HE SAID.
Furthermore, Head of Bali Provincial Tourism Office Putu Astawa claimed that he had not received official information regarding the plan to open international flights to and from Bali.
However, on one occasion, Putu also asked the central government to announce the opening to foreign tourists into Indonesia, particularly to Bali, ahead of time so that the Bali Provincial Government can be prepared before implementing the policy.
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, recently stated that the Indonesian government is aiming to make Bali into a green zone in early 2021, following large-scale vaccination in the third week of December. Foreign tourists’ confidence in Bali’s security from COVID-19 is also a consideration.
Bali Plans to Re-open in December 2020
Resume of Socialization from the Health Office *
Day: Friday, 6 November 2020
from Dr. Terawan Agus Putranto; RI Health Director / Ministery
Following up on directions from the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment to the Directorate General of Health, in an effort to restore the national economy, especially Bali by increasing tourism in Bali, the Minister released the following plan, translated from Bahasa Indonesian.
Several concrete steps will be taken by the government, as a commitment to improve the people’s economy.
- Opening International flights to and from Bali, which will be planned
starting December 1, 2020. And it is hoped that all stakeholders and shareholders will join hands in the success of the government’s agenda. - Prepare supporting facilities and infrastructure in Bandar Ngurah Rai along with other related units, especially matters relating to health protocols.
- Creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for foreign tourists visiting Bali, eliminating the stiff atmosphere, bureaucratic atmosphere and tense atmosphere (no TNI or Polri apparatus) in order to attract and give the impression that Bali is a cool, pleasant and welcome place and ready to welcome the arrival of foreign tourists while still enforcing health protocols, (Keep Distance, wear masks and wash hands). That Covid 19 is a common disease, just like the flu, or fever need not be excessive
- There will be simulations starting from the arrival of passengers, the SWEB / PCR checkpoint at arrival, how long it will take the scanning process to arrive at the passenger pick-up point. This simulation will be carried out tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, 2020, together with the Airport and Airport Authority (AP 1) and Otband together with the Headquarters Health team.
- Implement * DIGITALIZATION SYSTEM * on the SWB / PCR examination system, in order to detect earlier and more accurately verify misuse such as fake data, expired data, also avoid long queues of passengers when they arrive with QR-Code, so that passengers can go directly to the hotel.
- Prepare hotel accommodation according to the needs and number of passengers, to wait for the results of the intended SWEB / PCR. The results of the SWEB / PCR will be known 3-4 hours after the test is carried out.
- The SWEB / PCR test results will be sent to passengers at temporary accommodation hotels by KKP officers. The SWEB / PCR test fees and hotel accommodation will be borne by the passengers themselves. The Denpasar KKP was asked to prepare hotels, starting from 2 hotels, then 4 hotels or 10 hotels according to the needs and number of arriving passengers.
If the test results are stated positive, then the passenger will be isolated by the government at the cost of being borne by the passenger himself, in this connection to ensure insurance for each passenger. - As an effort to accelerate, a * Mobile Laboratory * will be prepared to carry out the SWEB / PCR checking process, and will also appoint seven (07) laboratories in Bali, parallel while waiting for the construction of a permanent supporting laboratory in Bali.
- The Mobile Laboratory will be sent to Bali immediately, its placement will be further arranged. Indo Farma as a state-owned company engaged in providing pharmaceutical facilities, in order to support the smooth running of the above stages and processes.
- Transit passengers should make a special route by the airport authorities so that they do not come into contact with arriving passengers, and transit passengers do not need a SWEB / PCR test.
- Tell passengers that the E-HAC must be enforced before landing the data has been submitted.
- AP 1 and Otband, are ready to support and oversee the steps and government programs launched.
So there you have it. A piece of cake.
I am sure that the process will be as smooth as any of the great triumphs that the airport is now famous for rolling out. Of course there will be hiccups, but any system would have its own bugs that need working out.
So book your flights and get ready to Come Back to Lombok!🙏
Bali / Lombok open for tourists in September?
Well, we all have seen articles and rumors pass by our screen, hinting, that Indonesia will re-open for tourism on September 11th.
Well, those articles and post are exactly that, rumors and hints. No official press release has been shown to the public that this will actually happen.
On the upside, since immigration is allowing VOA to be extended up to the 10th of September. There is reason to believe that Indonesia MIGHT re-open it’s borders. But my advise would be to hold of with booking that ticket until it has been made official.
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LOMBOK SET TO SHINE AGAIN IN A NEW POST-PANDEMIC ERA
The island of Lombok is ready to reboot tourism.
It’s been a long hibernation with us all stuck at home counting down the days to when we can finally get out and explore again.
That day has arrived but life has changed, perhaps forever. How is this ‘new normal’ era affecting everyday life and tourism in Lombok? Actually, it’s surprisingly little.
Lombok’s wide open spaces and relatively low-key tourism has always offered social distancing by default. We’ve never really had to tread on people’s toes when strolling along the beach. There is plenty of space for everyone, especially now as tourism restarts at a gradual pace, even in the busy Gili Islands and Senggigi.
Lombok has been blessed in that there are virtually no high rise hotels – it’s mostly single story open fronted public spaces and detached bungalow style suites and rooms. It’s the same for dining and drinking too, with most places outside the city offering an open air style experience and now with limited capacity including beach side dining.
Now we’re all itching to go and explore. Lombok is blessed with off the grid experiences and wide open spaces.
Original article in latest edition from My Lombok Magazine.
NEW VISA REGULATIONS ( DURING PANDEMIC )
Time of writing; 13th of July 2020
Visa Exempt – Free visa
No extension possible, you have to exit BEFORE August 12 2020.
VOA – extended already or not !
Get monthly extensions until pandemic is over.
ITK – Social visa
Get monthly extensions until pandemic is over.
Some local offices seem to deny extensions for people who used their extensions already, remind them that it is possible to extend !
ITAS / ITAP
Expired ones get monthly extensions until imigrasi can process their regular extension.
ITAS / ITAP – expired with no extension possible
No extension, get EPO and need to leave before August 12 2020
D212 – Business Multiple Entry
Get monthly extensions until pandemic is over.
APEC
APEC card expired, you need to leave before August 12 2020
UPDATE ( thanks to Saraswati Consultant )
Even with a valid APEC card, you need to leave before August 12 2020. This is confirmed by BALI and LOMBOK Kanim.
- Extensions cost 500.000 IDR
- Visa with sponsors need to bring a letter from their initial sponsor AND a copy of their KTPm. For businesses ALSO their company papers are required.
RINJANI REOPENS AFTER COVID, 7TH OF JULY 2020
Mount Rinjani COVID-19 Advice & Regulations (2020)
After extensive meetings between the Mount Rinjani National Park authority (TNGR) and local government officials, a health protocol and management plan has been agreed to allow for the safe re-opening and management of Mount Rinjani trekking in the post COVID-19 world. The new regulations are listed below.
Mount Rinjani COVID-19 Regulations 2020
The below list outlines official regulations relating to Mount Rinjani Trekking from 7th July 2020. These may be subject to change, so it is worth contacting us for up-to-date requirements.
- Trekkers will require a valid letter stating that they are free from COVID 19 (rapid test or PCR accepted).
- Trekkers will be required to fill out the Travel History form (applicable in Lombok).
- Trekkers will be required to use a face mask / face shield and hand gloves
- Trekkers are required to bring a hand sanitizer
- Trekkers are required to present a certificate showing they are free from the symptoms of COVID-19, such as high fever, shortness of breath, coughing and colds.
- Trekkers are required to carry and use personal equipment, especially cutlery / eating utensils, as well as pillow and sleeping bag.
- There will be a maximum of 6 trekkers per group
Gili Trips restarting in July
After receiving permission from the relevant authorities, Bluewater Express plans to start running a limited service between Bali and the Gili Islands.
It is our aim to run the first boat within the next week or so. We are currently finalising our new normal health protocols.
All guests will need to be in possession of a negative PCR (swab) or rapid test current within the last 14 days.
Bluewater Express will be providing a testing station at the departure area in Serangan where guests can be tested and have results within 20mins.
Test price is still being calculated but will not be more than Rp. 350k, paid directly to the on site clinic.
At this point we are unsure of the exact start date, but please sign up with your email address to register your interest and receive the latest info on schedules and accommodation options.
We will email everybody on the list when we have further info.
There will be limited places available so make sure you don’t miss out. Sign up with below link to receive the latest info.
