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Moyo
Two nights if you stay at Amanwana or a homestay; a day-trip from Sumbawa Besar for the waterfall and snorkelling is enough to see the island.
Moyo is a 349 km² island off the north coast of Sumbawa, known for the Mata Jitu waterfall (visited by Princess Diana in 1993) and the Amanwana luxury resort. The rest of the island is quiet forest and coast with basic homestays in Labuan Aji. Most travellers come for a day from Sumbawa Besar or stay two nights if they want to dive and relax.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, rough seas)
- Airport
- SWQ
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
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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 Moyo110 ▾
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 Moyo, 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
- SafetyMoyo is very safe; the main risks are sunburn, jellyfish and strong currents when snorkelling.
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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 · 118 ambulance · 113 fire (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.
- AirportSWQ Sumbawa Besar Airport (Trigana Air from Lombok (30 min); then 30 min to Ai Bari harbour and 15 min speedboat to Moyo).
- Getting aroundOn foot or by arranged boat; no public transport on the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of Bintang beerRp 30,000–50,000
- Budget bedHomestay room (Labuan Aji), a night, per roomRp200,000
- Mid-range bedHomestay room (Labuan Aji), a night, per roomRp350,000
- High-end bedHomestay room (Labuan Aji), a night, per roomRp500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp300,000 · Mid Rp800,000 · High Rp5,000,000
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
- SWQ Sumbawa Besar Airport (Trigana Air from Lombok (30 min); then 30 min to Ai Bari harbour and 15 min speedboat to Moyo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
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Aug
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jun (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Aug (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moyo: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 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
On foot or by arranged boat; no public transport on the island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Speedboat from Moyo to Ai Bari harbour (15 min), then car to Sumbawa Besar (30 min)
Main town for supplies, ATMs and onward transport.
Satonda Island
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Boat from Moyo, about 30 min
Volcanic island with a crater lake; good snorkelling.
Medang Island
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Boat from Moyo, about 45 min
Quiet beaches and diving spots.
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.
Labuan Aji
Main village with basic homestays: Sunset Moyo Bungalow, Marian Moyo Bungalow, Maleo Moyo.
Amanwana
Five-star tented resort on the south coast; the only luxury option on the island.
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 300,000–500,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 500,000–1,500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 5,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Homestay room (Labuan Aji)1 × 2 nights × Rp350,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp800,000 | Rp3,200,000 |
| Speedboat transfer Sumbawa Besar–Moyo (return)2 × Rp500,000 · check | Rp1,000,000 |
| Dive package (2 dives, equipment included)2 × Rp1,200,000 · check | Rp2,400,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp730,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp2,008,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp8,030,000≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and speedboat transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Nasi goreng at a homestay | Rp 25,000–40,000 |
| Bottle of Bintang beer | Rp 30,000–50,000 |
| Speedboat Sumbawa Besar–Moyo (one way)check | Rp 250,000–350,000 |
| Snorkelling trip (half day, equipment included)check | Rp 400,000–600,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs on Moyo; bring enough cash from Sumbawa Besar.
- Mobile signal is weak or absent outside Labuan Aji.
- Amanwana is expensive and requires advance booking; day visitors are not allowed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Ke alamat iniTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Speedboat Sumbawa Besar–Moyo: about Rp 250,000–350,000 one way, 15 min (check)
- Car Sumbawa Besar airport → Ai Bari harbour: about Rp 150,000–200,000, 30 min
Say or show
- Halo — Hello (hah-lo)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Enak — Delicious (eh-nahk)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toy-let)
Most people in Labuan Aji speak some English; Indonesian is the main language.
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 Moyo. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, rough seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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