Entry Requirements-- For citizens of the United States and Canada, a valid passport is all you will need for entry to Singapore and Bali. Be sure to check entry requirements for any countries you decide to visit in transit.

Immunizations & Health-- No immunizations are required, but the CDC advises a basic vaccination series prior to traveling to Bali. Their recommendations include: M

• Tetanus / Diphtheria: Current adult “DT” within 10 years.
• Hepatitis A Series: U.S. version two injections, one before and a booster six to twelve months later.
• Hepatitis B Series: 3 injection prior and at one and six months after.
• Polio: One adult booster to people who received a childhood series-preferably use Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV).
• Typhoid: One oral capsule series preferred, one every other day for four doses.

Exit Requirements - Departure taxes will be included in the cost of your airline ticket, so no additional charges are expected at the airport.

Making Travel Arrangements to Singapore

On this tour, international airfare is not included. You will need to get your international air to Singapore (airport code SIN), and returning from Denpasar, Bali (code DPS), back to your home. We encourage you to work with Steven Goldberg at Frosch Travel in Chicago, who can help you select the best flights to get you to Singapore, with return from Denpasar.

The international flight from Singapore to Ubud and two domestic flights within Indonesia are included in the price of this trip. Please arrive in Singapore no later than 4 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Early morning departure is from Denpasar on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Steven Goldberg / Frosch Travel

Toll-Free in USA: 1-800-323-1276
International guests, please call +1-312-371-9686
Email: steven.goldberg@frosch.com

When calling, please identify yourself as a Toto Tours participant. If you leave a message on Steven’s voice mail, he will return your call promptly. He will be happy to discuss your travel plans and help you decide when to purchase your ticket for the best rate.

NOTE: The recent trend in travel is for travelers to finalize their plans much closer to departure time than was customary in the past. While we try to be as flexible as possible, we often must turn away last minute registrants because we relinquish hotel space and air reservations 8 – 12 weeks prior to departure! Please keep this in mind when making your travel plans.

WHAT TO BRING

In June and July, average daily temperatures in Singapore will be warm and sticky with daily temperatures ranging from 75 to 88 degrees, but also with high humidity. On Bali, the temperature range will be relatively the same, but with less humidity and ocean breezes cooling off the island. You won’t need a suit jacket or tie, as the tour is informal and dinner attire will be casual, but you will want nice casual outfits for dinners. Try to pack light and bring only one piece of luggage plus your carry-on. Create mix and match outfits, and think about layering! Pack any medications you require in a carry-on bag and leave expensive jewelry at home.

Suggested Packing List:

• Proof of citizenship. Passport required.
• Nice casual wear for dinners.
• Lightweight long pants & long-sleeved shirts for sun protection.
• Shorts for warm touring days.
• Socks, underwear for 10 days.
• Swimsuit, sandals for pools and beaches.
• Personal toiletries, and bug repellant.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, sun hat.
• Camera, lots of digital memory, extra batteries.
• Ziploc Bags (sandwich size for documents, gallon size for wet items or toiletries).
• Electrical Adapter. The electricity supply in Singapore and Bali is 230 Volts, 50 Hrz, but you will need plug type G for Singapore and plug type C or F for Bali and Flores.
• A good book for your flights and free days.

MONEY MATTERS

Singapore’s currency is the Singapore dollar (SGD, known on the street as the "sing-dollar"). Paper notes are denominated in $2, $5, $10, and $50 (less commonly seen are $100, $500, $1,000 and $10,000 bills). Coins come in 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and $1 denominations. Bali’s currency is the colorful Indonesian rupiah (IDR, pronounced "rue-pee-ah"). Prices are typically written with the abbreviation before the amount (e.g., Rp 10.000, or in some instances, Rp 10K). Click here to see the current conversion rates for these currencies.

Tipping in Singapore: Tipping is not customary in Singapore. You don't need to worry about paying tip for using any services in Singapore. However, there may be times that you want to reward a waiter or bellhop for providing excellent service. Most restaurants in Singapore add a 10% service charge to the bill so a tip is not expected.

Tipping in Bali: Many resorts already include a tax for tipping, so check your receipts. Waiters do appreciate a little extra if you do decide, especially if you think he/she has done an exceptional job. Depending on the level of service provided you can choose to give a 5% to 10% tip of the total bill, which is normal in Bali. We will offer group tips to drivers and guides and more information regarding this will be provided prior to departure.

THE TOTO SPIRIT

Toto Tours provides Adventure Travel Experiences as differentiated from tours in the traditional sense. Adventure Travel allows (even encourages) you to be an active participant. Adventurers can be identified by certain traits. They are:

• fun-loving optimists who have a sense of humor and accentuate the positive;
• good natured realists who are willing to accept situations as they exist;
• undaunted by the unexpected, like occasional delays or bad weather;
• willing to forego some of the amenities we normally take for granted;
• eager to try new things & test limits;
• punctual;
• not whiners!

We hope you will join us on this tour to Singapore and the Paradise Islands of Bali and Flores. If you have any questions, please email us at: tototours@gmail.com.

Travel Insurance

We recommend you purchase travel insurance with Travel Guard to cover for unforeseen events prior to and during your trip. Please follow the link below or call us for more information.