azmar Posted December 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Any recommendations for a private driver and car for a day in Bali? We'll be there in February and are staying in Seminyak. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted December 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 24, 2017 On my last visit (staying in Seminyak and Sanur,) we used the same driver several times. Very reliable, very dependable, good company and trustworthy. On one excursion we arrived at the Elephant Safari minus the battery to my camera. We gave him our hotel key and he went back to retrieve it for us (a 90 min round trip) while we visited the park. I don’t think there are too many I would have trusted to have done that.... and it also demonstrates how helpful he is. I know I have his business card which I kept for my next visit and because I’ve never met anyone more deserving of a recommendation. His rates for the day (in 2010) was US$25 per day in his immaculate 7 seater. (And no I don’t mean each person). Needless to say he got a nice tip. I will always remember our final excursion to Tanalot. In the distance I could see a mountain which was yet snother volcano. My previous visit to Bali was in 1983... the year a BA flight was nearly downed by volcanic ash. The conversation that followed basically was “we only have 2 or 3 active volcanos in Europe and never have to worry about what happened to that BA flight. The next day, we left Bali at 6.30, and caught our connecting flight from Singapore to LHR. 5 1/2 hours into that flight, (and while i was watching the film 2012 at the exact moment the Yosemite super volcano went up)........”This is your captain speaking, due to Volcanic activity in London, we have to return to Singapore.” I was looking for the “you’ve been framed” camera. Yes after that conversation with our driver, how spookie for that to happen the next day. I’m sure he will remember us from that!. I certainly remember the 11 hour flight to nowhere and the weeks free hotel and food for the 4 of us at Singapore Airs expense. Anyway... I know I have the details and will post a bit later. I’m assuming it is ok to post his details on the forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted December 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 24, 2017 That's an easy one - happy to personally recommend Kadek from Bali Essential Tours @ http://www.baliessentialtours.com/ who has looked after myself and many cruising friends visiting Bali Well rated by them and on Trip Advisor He can recommend some options for you or work with you to cover your requirements Drop him an email and he will respond promptly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted December 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Ok, found the details Drivers name is Parta +62 8170 666 322 +62 8133 856 4848 bali_partatour@yahoo.com Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancuboz Posted December 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Panca from Bali customised tours recommended by Danny Byrne Australia http://balicustomizedtours.com/ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted December 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Dewa Marco was one of the best tour guides we have had - anywhere. He responds very quickly to email inquiries. He is dependable, reliable and very knowledgeable about Bali. He will customize a tour based on your interests. dewamarco@hotmail.com hello@discoverbalitour.com + 62 8 1 2391 8718 My review: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g297694-d6584084-r204435902-Discover_Bali_Tour-Denpasar_Bali.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azmar Posted December 25, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Thank you all for your recommendations. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swong Posted January 10, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2018 We recently used Dean and had a fabulous day with him. He was on time and picked the four of us up at the Benoa Cruise port. We visited Tenah Lot, had some local street food, drove up to North Bali to see the rice terraces and also had lunch there. I wish we had more time with him but were limited due to this being a cruise stop for just a few hours. When we go back to Bali for a longer stay, I would definitely use Dean again. He has a nice air conditioned SUV and is very easy to talk to. He responds to all my questions / emails and will tailor the day according to what you would like to see. He'll also make suggestions. Sharon http://distinctionbali.com HP: +62-818344807 email : deanbalidean@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/deandistinctionbali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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