I'm in Bali from 26-29 July. Arief is not available (asked) already and i booked his friend, Bobby instead.

looking for bus station in bali island

This post has been edited by srong92: Jul 21 2013, 02:07 PM

Care to share any of their contacts so they can refer their friends? Emailed a couple of your guides but none have replied so far.

in terms of staying, where would be a better place? Ubud?

Depends on individual preference, for me i like Ubud, more relax.

Kuta will have more shopping, clubs and pubs compared Ubud.

what about Seminyak? which is close by Kuta I supposed

Would it be better to drive or to take taxi all the time?

No comment about seminyak.
The problem with Bali is the traffic jam and the one way road.
So even its just 3km away it can be "far" as in the time taken to reach the place.

From kuta square to legian road, it did took me almost 30mins. Its just more or else 800m away
We were very tired to walk but regret taken the taxi

This post has been edited by mugenz: Jul 20 2013, 12:47 PM

Drive. But i would advise you to ride a bike instead. You can zoom thru the traffic. But not recommended for beginners.

if really need a car, But it is better not to drive yourself. The jam will kill you. Better to hire driver. thats my preference.
The jam is so bad even i sit in the car i felt annoyed.

Thanks for the tip.
I'm planning to a trip on the Raya week. So I guess the traffic would be worse.

Any recommendation for a driver?

This post has been edited by Superman7: Jul 20 2013, 12:57 PM

any ppl got tried to having a bus ride in bali island?
was thinking to having a bus ride during my journey.
any backpacker having this experience?

Previously I used a driver. He was recommended by a friend and he's quite alright actually. Just tell him your plans and he'll give you the suitable recommendations during your trip. I'm not too sure about his rates now though as I've yet to email him for an upcoming trip next year probably. Haha.

The traffic there, to be honest, all beginners or 1st timers there should not use the bikes there. Only after a few trips there that it'll be recommended to go to places yourself.

I previously stayed in Umalas Villas and it was great.

Could you pm me the contact of the driver?
Thanks

Sure. His services for me and few of my friends that used him before were really good. Do ask him for more info on scams and places to shop, he'll tell you. I'm not too sure what's his rates now. Haven't been contacting him for quite some time now as I'm traveling north. Haha. Tell me on the rates after you've used him?

Thanks
Will update once I get in contact

digitalz Quotation is
IDR.450,000/day/car.

Inclusive : car,driver,gasoline and parking fees/toll fees.

Below are the itinerary. What do you think?

Day 1 pick up time at 8.30am
-Barong and Kris dance
-Celuk
-Mas Village
-Batuan Temple
-Elephant Cave Temple
-Temen Village
-Kintamani
-Tegalalang
-Ubud : Ubud Art Market and Royal Palace. Also Monkey Forest.

Day 2. Day tour pick up at 9am
- nusa dua beach for water sport and water flow
- lunch at local restauran(ayam marlboro)
- pendawa beach
- padangpadang
- uluwatu cliff temple
- jimbaran bay sunset dinner
- back to hotel

Haha. Mine was very different/random/customized for our wants and needs. We had time to go for shopping for RL, go for the famous Orchid Spa after water sports etc etc. You should seriously go for the Balinese Spa Massage in Orchid.

Some might say his price is higher or something but up till now family, friends, colleagues have been giving good reviews for him.

I have 4 days in Bali so there should be ample of time for shopping and spa
anyway, thanks for the recommendation on the Orchid Spa.

Since we're at it, would you mind sharing your usual itinerary?

You party? Haha. There are some good places to chill out there.

My usual plans - Go there shop for some RL and some other smaller things, go for watersports and few hours of spa. The rest, I'll leave it up to my driver. Haha.

If you like waterfalls, there were several waterfalls that my friends went such as Gitgit. (This will take a lot of time.)

Lovina for dolphins?

love party for sure..