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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Cilacap
Spend a day in Cilacap: visit Benteng Pendem, Pantai Teluk Penyu and Karang Bolong Beach, then rest at a budget hotel.
Cilacap is a coastal town in southwest Central Java with a historic Dutch fort, two beaches and easy ride‑hailing transport. One full day covers the main sights; a second day adds a boat trip to Karang Bolong.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Dec–Mar (rainy season, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed · High Rp200,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Seafood plate at Teluk Penyu | Rp17,000–25,000 |
| Coconut drink | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Double room @HOM Premiere | Rp310,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CXP · Tunggul Wulung Airport
- small daily Cessna flights to East Jakarta (Susi Air)
Typical fares
- Jakarta → Cilacap train (executive)
- about Rp600,000, 7 h (check)
- Gojek ride within town
- Rp15,000–30,000 for short trips
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Ride‑hailing apps (Gojek) for motorbike or car; taxis scarce. One daily executive‑class train from Jakarta (22:15‑05:15).Ride‑hailing apps (Gojek) for motorbike or car; taxis scarce. One daily executive‑class train from Jakarta (10:15 PM‑5:15 AM).
See and do
Known for
- Benteng Pendem (Buried Fort)
- Pantai Teluk Penyu (Turtle Bay Beach)
- Pantai Karang Bolong (Karang Bolong Beach)
- Cilacap brekecek fish
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Benteng Pendem (Buried Fort) | Walk 10 min from town centre or take a short Gojek ride | ≈15 min |
| Pantai Teluk Penyu (Turtle Bay Beach) | Gojek 5 min ride or walk 15 min from centre | ≈20 min |
| Karang Bolong Beach (Nusa Kambangan) | Boat from Teluk Penyu (≈30 min) then 1 km (0.6 mi) walkBoat from Teluk Penyu (≈30 min) then 0.6 mi (1 km) walk | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- @HOM Premiere by Horison
- Double rooms from Rp310,000
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Can I pay by card? | Bisa pakai kartu?bee-sah pah-kai kar-too |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Only one executive train per day; book early (check schedule).
- Karang Bolong Beach requires a boat from Teluk Penyu and a 1 km trek; allow extra time.
- Nusa Kambangan island access is limited to the eastern public area.
Cilacap is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on traffic, use ride‑hailing apps after dark, and store valuables securely.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cilacap yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Benteng Pendem (Buried Fort)
- Pantai Teluk Penyu (Turtle Bay Beach)
- Pantai Karang Bolong (Karang Bolong Beach)
- Cilacap brekecek fish
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Cilacap coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Cilacap, revision 5174493 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5174493
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/cilacap). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.