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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Pacet
Spend a half‑day at the hot springs and mini‑park; add one night in a budget hotel or villa if you want to stay after sunset.
Pacet is a hilly resort about 60 km south of Surabaya, popular for hot springs, mountain views and outdoor activities. The area is reachable by car, has limited public transport and offers budget lodging, making a half‑day visit feasible, with an extra night for a relaxed stay.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- 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 Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High Rp400,000+ 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 · General emergency 112 · Ambulance 118
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Warung meal (nasi goreng, mie goreng) | Rp15,000–30,000 |
| Grilled fish at fishing pond | Rp25,000–45,000 |
| Fruit snack (banana, mango) | Rp5,000–12,000 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | Rp3,000–5,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SUB · Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)
- about 70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 min by carabout 43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min by car
Typical fares
- Car rental Surabaya → Pacet (day)
- about Rp350,000–500,000, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Alit Establishment room
- from Rp640,900 per night (check)
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
Car is the only practical way; no regular public transport within Pacet.
See and do
Known for
- Hot springs
- Mount Welirang views
- Pacet Mini Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tretes | Drive south from Pacet, about 20 km (12 mi), 30 minDrive south from Pacet, about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min | ≈30 min |
| Trawas | Drive east, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 minDrive east, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min | ≈20 min |
| Cangar (Malang regency) | Drive north‑west, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 hDrive north‑west, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Alit Establishment
- Budget hotel with pool; price from Rp640,900 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | Berapa harganya? |
| Where is the hot spring? | Di mana sumber air panas? |
| I would like a room for two nights | Saya ingin kamar untuk dua malam |
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
- Steep road to the hot springs (≈30 % grade) – drive carefully.
- Landslide history (2002) – follow local signage and avoid unsafe areas.
- Limited public transport – plan a rental car or arrange a driver.
Generally safe for day visitors; respect steep roads and follow local safety notices at hot‑spring areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pacet yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hot springs
- Mount Welirang views
- Pacet Mini Park
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 – Pacet coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Pacet, revision 4962089 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4962089
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pacet). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.