Yay! I'm finally heading to Bali from 5 - 8 Dec and I've booked a stay at Amadea in Seminyak.

There are a few things I wanted to check with all the sifus here:
* Is it better to get a driver, rent a car, or rent a motorcycle
* If you have 4 days 3 nights to spend in Bali, what would be the must dos for a first timer?
* Has anyone tried surfing in Bali - I believe it's currently monsoon season there and apparently the waves are big enough to ride. I wanna try, but I don't know whether there are classes and whether it's worth it
* What's the best food in Bali for you guys - got a lot of recommendation online, but mostly from gwai los. I trust Malaysian taste more though

thanks for your input zstan!

2. it's a sight seeing and hopefully relaxing trip - any tips?
3. do you remember which surf school they went to? there are so many online!!
4. will definitely put naughty nuri's pork ribs on the list.... been recommended to try it a few times dy....

yeah, i got quoted the the same, citing the same reason as well. I wonder if those who had gone recently (but after the price hike) have any experience....

thanks again! i've added that to my list of food to eat. with regards to drivers, how much did you pay for your trip the last time?

i did that actually. the problem is that a lot of the reviews are done by foreigners and i wanted to get local review. that's the reason i came to this thead (and you've been very helpful. thanks).

450k / day isn't too bad at all. i'm getting quoted 550k / day.

wah... suluban beach looks so good!!!! thanks!

Decided to really have a good relaxing time in Bali instead of trying to visit too many places.... here's my itenerary. Anything major that i'm missing out on?

Day 1 (arrival @ 3.25pm)
Reach Bali
Relax
Explore Seminyak

Day 2
Kintamani (not planning to have buffet lunch)
Tampak Siring*
Lunch @ Naughty Nuri’s Warung (Pork Ribs!)
Ubud Palace
Sukawati Art Souveniour
Ibu Oka Babi Guling @ Ubud
Bedugul
Tanah Lot - Watch Sunset
Explore Kuta

Day 3
Nusa Dua beach
Blue point hotel-glass church
Suluban Beach
Uluwatu (Sunset) + Kecak Dance
Dinner @ Kuta

Day 4 (departure @ 4.25pm)
Free and easy