Major city · Indonesia
Banjarbaru
Spend a day in Banjarbaru: visit Lambung Mangkurat Museum, Amanah Borneo Park, then head to Martapura or Banjarmasin.
Banjarbaru is the new capital of South Kalimantan, a small city with a few museums, a park and easy access to nearby Martapura and Banjarmasin. One full day covers the main sights and local food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- BDJ
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Banjarbaru110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Banjarbaru, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay alert in traffic and negotiate transport fares clearly.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 113 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBDJ Syamsudin Noor Airport (15 min drive to Banjarbaru).
- Getting aroundTaksi kota green minivan runs Liang‑Anggang‑Martapura route via Banjarbaru; becak for short trips; all public vehicles have yellow plates.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a warungRp 5,000–8,000
- Street or quick mealMie bancir (noodle dish)Rp 10,000–15,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryRp 5,000–10,000
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomRp350,000
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomRp500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 · Mid Rp350,000 · High Rp500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BDJ Syamsudin Noor Airport (15 min drive to Banjarbaru)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Banjarbaru: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taksi kota green minivan runs Liang‑Anggang‑Martapura route via Banjarbaru; becak for short trips; all public vehicles have yellow plates.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Martapura
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Taxi or taksi kota, about 15 min drive
Famous for gemstone markets.
Banjarmasin
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Taxi or taksi kota, about 30 min drive
Larger city with river tours.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Permata In
Central location, basic amenities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 250,000–350,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 350,000–500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × Rp350,000 | Rp350,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp350,000 | Rp350,000 |
| Taxi from BDJ airport to city centre (one way)1 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| Becak short ride (5 km)1 × Rp15,000 · check | Rp15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp77,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp842,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp842,000≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a warung | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Mie bancir (noodle dish) | Rp 10,000–15,000 |
| Taxi (city centre to airport, 15 km) | Rp 50,000–70,000 |
| Museum entry | Rp 5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Becak fares are negotiable; agree on price before boarding.
- Museum opening hours not listed online; call ahead (check).
- Traffic can be heavy during rush hour; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 113
- Ambulance
- 118
- General
- 112
Pocket card
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; nearest Indonesian embassy for other nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- BDJ → Banjarbaru (taxi): ≈ Rp 50,000, 15 min (check)
- Taksi kota Banjarbaru‑Martapura: ≈ Rp 30,000 per passenger, 15 min
Say or show
- Selamat pagi / Permisi — Hello / Excuse me (səˈlamat pagi / pərˈmisi)
- Berapa harganya? — How much? (bəˈrapa ˈharganya)
- Di mana kamar kecil? — Where is the bathroom? (di ˈmana ˈkamar ˈkecil)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Banjarbaru. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Permata In for early museum entry.
- Combine with a Martapura gemstone tour for a full day.
Sources
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