Travel Guide
Travel Guide
Before you go — what to bring, culture, safety and tips
Before you go
What to bring
Clothing
- Lightweight and comfortable clothes
- T-shirts
- Comfortable trousers
- Light jacket
- Swimwear
- Extra clothes
- Modest clothing for traditional villages
Footwear
- Comfortable trekking/walking shoes
- Sandals
- Water-resistant sandals
Personal
- Daypack
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Personal medication
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet/dry tissues
- Reusable water bottle
- Waterproof bag/dry bag
Photography
- Mobile phone
- Camera
- Extra batteries
- Power bank
- Memory card
- Waterproof phone case
- Small tripod
Water activities
- Swimwear
- Quick-dry towel
- Waterproof bag
- Suitable sandals
Culture & Safety
Respect local culture and traditions
Traditional villages are living communities, not simply tourist attractions. The families who welcome you still hold ceremonies, mourn at their stone tombs and weave in their own homes.
Please do
- Follow guide instructions
- Ask permission before entering traditional areas
- Respect traditional houses
- Respect sacred places and stone tombs
- Dress appropriately
- Ask permission before photographing local people
Please do not
- Enter traditional houses without permission
- Climb stone tombs
- Stand on sacred structures
- Touch traditional objects without permission
- Make excessive noise in sacred areas
- Leave rubbish
- Enter restricted areas
- Ignore safety instructions
- Swim in unsafe conditions
- Disturb local communities
Travel tips
Practical advice
Bring cash
Useful for souvenirs, local snacks, traditional textiles, small purchases and tips.
Bring a power bank
Long days out with limited charging opportunities.
Prepare for changing weather
Sun, humidity and sudden rain can happen on the same day.
Prepare for long overland journeys
Crossing the island takes hours on winding and sometimes uneven roads.
Conditions to expect
- • Limited mobile signal in some locations
- • Limited ATM availability
- • Basic toilet facilities at some sites
- • Long drives between regions
- • Uneven or winding roads