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Preparing your trip to Surabaya: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. Travelers arriving to Surabaya airport can get to the city center by taxi. The cost of trip wouldn’t be more than 10 USD; you can also drive to the southern area of the city by bus, but it goes pretty seldom.
2. The rainy season is from November to April, this time there are heavy rains literally every day, and it is often a strong wind. Throughout the year hot weather reigns in Surabaya; the average daily temperature is about 30-32°C.
3. The main form of public transport is a bus. In addition to municipal routes, several commercial routes operate in the city. The latter are called ‘patas’ and considered to be more comfortable; there is always a lot of passengers in all buses.
4. At any time, visitors can take a taxi; it can be ordered by phone or taken on a special parking lot on the street. It’s worth to negotiate the cost of travel in advance, as many taxi drivers deliberately overcharge using ignorance of tourists.
6. In crowded places travelers should be especially careful, as one of the main problems of the resort is pickpocketing. Don’t take valuables and carry them in your pockets during a walk; bags and other stuff are frequently stolen from cars.
7. To mitigate the process of acclimatization it is recommended to drink only purified bottled water. You can buy it at any grocery store or supermarket.
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9. Tipping is customary almost at any place; tip is usually 5-10 % of the amount of services rendered. The appropriate reward for a maid and a doorman is 0.5-1 USD. 
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What to visit being in Surabaya - unique sights
Cemoro Lawang Town
From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”
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Distance from Surabaya center - 78.3 km.
Near the town there is the famous observation deck, Penanjakan, that offers a great view of the volcano. Travelers who want to stay in this quiet and beautiful town for a few days can opt for the high-class Cemara Indah hotel. Unlike many other inns, it has hot water and a large family suite with a veranda featuring panoramic views of the volcano Bromo. The town itself is small, so it is convenient to explore it on foot. It has all the necessary modern tourist places, including restaurants, cafes, shops, and even an amazing gift shop where you can buy souvenirs by local craftsmen. …
Read further Distance from Surabaya center - 78.3 km.
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Travelling to Surabaya - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Surabaya. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
