(NOTE: This Inside Page is a wiki, which means any TA member can edit it (even those who are soliciting for business). Before hiring a driver, it is also advised that you do a search on the forums to read posts/reviews on them as well. And if you see any typo mistakes or wrong information, you can click on the "edit" button to edit it.)
Hiring drivers and driver/guides is a recommended alternative in Bali to using taxis or large tour company buses/cars. Your personal driver/guide can bring greater flexibility and local connection to your travel. For individual, personal recommendations, how to hire and a guide to prices, please search the Bali forum.
Some of the drivers listed below have the locations on where they are based (they'd be experts in that area), but ALL the drivers can take you ANYWHERE in Bali. Some drivers are also qualified tour guides (i.e. with certification, which means that they can bring you to Bersakih temple while just regular drivers cannot).
The drivers are listed in alphabetical order:
ABBY aka KADEK ABBY MERTAYASA
Based in Kuta. Not only was he an indispensible asset during our stay, he was also
instrumental in arranging for the manufacture and shipping of furniture
back to out home in America.
Phone: +62-361-7987652
Email: info@cheapbalidriver.com
Website: http://www.cheapbalidriver.com
ADNAN MAULANA (Ali)
Cannot recommend Ali enough. He is a genuinely nice and caring person who went out of his way to make sure that he fulfilled every request. He has an extensive local knowledge and is an extremely capable driver.
Vehicle is clean and very comfortable - air con and great sound system.
Please contact him on (62) 081 747 714 75 or ali_coccok@yahoo.com Alternatively, if you have any questions, feel free to contact - princess_kelz01@hotmail.com and will be happy to talk further or pass on your contact details to Ali.
AGUNG DENA
Based in Ubud, but can travel anywhere on customized tours.
Excellent references. Tourism College Graduate, speaks good English and Japanese.
Email : agung_dena@yahoo.com
http://www.balicharmingdriver.com/
http://www.balibestdriver.com/
Mobile : +62-81-2361-3340
His tagline is : "If you're happy, Agung's happy. "
What is most likeable about him is that he's not too chatty, and gives you quiet time to take in the sights, but will willingly answer any questions you have about anything at all. Most accommodating, very punctual (always early), doesn't smoke, charges reasonable rates, drives very safely and courteously with his spacious comfy clean Toyota Kijang, and carries a mini-stick into Uluwatu to protect you from the mischievous monkeys. Replies emails and SMS-es promptly. Definitely the best guide you could get in Bali! :)
AGUNG WIJAYA -- CHAUFFEUR BALI
Customized tour around Bali.
Speaks English, friendly , flexible and honest. Ten years experience overseas. Comfortable car with air-conditioning, audio player also equipped with cool box (free mineral water during the trip). Costumer satisfaction oriented.
Reservation / information:
Agung Wijaya
agung_wijaya25@yahoo.com
http://mydriverinbali.blogspot.com/
Ph. + 62 361 862 74 57 / +62 81 353 085 225 (overseas call)
(0361) 862 74 57 /081 353 085 225 local call
AGUNG RAHTUT (balibuddy)
Explore the magic of Bali with trusted and reliable Balibuddy, offer wide range of service from bali tour planner till bali product sourcing but the best is, he is very flexible and honest, treat his guest intimate as a personal not as a production line, drive new car....... find more about him here bali tour : Super saver !!! ( accept online payment through paypal). Above all your safety is his primary consern !!!
website : www.bali-agung-tours.com
mobile : +62-81338667808 ( 24 hours)(int'l)
e-mail : agung@bali-agung-tours.com
Note
- Licensed Tourist Vehicle
- Live support : YM , Skype
- Accept paypal payment
ARNAWA (aka "BalFriend") - Licensed Tour Guide
"Bali's Premier Transportation and Guide Service where your safety, comfort, and personal requirements are always assured."
Comprehensive Website: www.BaliFriend.net
Reservations: putuarnawa@aol.com
Full Passenger Insurance - Licensed Bali Driver and Tour Guide
Licensed Tourist Veicles: 2008 Suzuki APV, Late model Toyata Kijang
- Customized Itineraries: Driving, Photo Taking, Hiking & Trekking
- Specializes in traveling back roads to experience everyday life in Bali
- Product Sourcing Assistance
- Professional Photography Services
Photo Gallery 1 Photo Gallery 2 Photo Gallery 3
Mobile: 62-81-2360-8079 Phone: 62-361-976597
ARIAWAN
Email: ubuddriver@gmail.com
Your comfortable and safe way to see the 'real' Bali! Speaks very good English, friendly , flexible and honest
visit his site: http://bali-driver.blogspot.com
phone number: +62 813 3861 6183
DARMA PUTRA PN
Very friendly, good-natured, and patient. Drives a clean, comfortable van that can seat 7-8 passengers. Can meet you at the airport to take you to your hotel, then can be your driver to go sightseeing/shopping/etc. for as many days as you need him, then drive you to the airport again when your trip is through. He is always prompt (always 5-10 minutes earlier than the appointed time) and professional. Will take you wherever you want to go and will wait patiently near the van, no matter how much time you spend there. Can bring you to wonderful places: tourist destinations, restaurants, spas, beaches, shopping areas, etc. He knows where the good Balinese dance shows are, where to see the beautiful Bali sunset, etc. He knows his way around very well and is the best guide to have. You can design your own tour, working around your own schedule, or he can recommend places for you.
Address: BTN Chandra Asri G, 64 Gianyar, Bali
Telephone: 0361 462242 (From overseas: 62-361-462242)
Handphone: 081 8055 16798 (From overseas: 62-81-8055-16798) *Use Text Messaging in place of Email
DEAN
"Drivers with Distinction"
Email: bali-dean@dps.centrin.net.id, bali-dean@centrin.net.id
http://balidean.blogspot.com/
http://www.baliwithdean.blogspot.com/
http://www.balisbestdriver.com/
Speaks good English. Based in Ubud, Dean is extremely popular and very good. MUST book in advance.
Dean now works with a team of Drivers (Drivers with Distinction) - all of whom are reliable, responsible and all have had good reviews.
DEWA MARCO
Email: dewamarco@hotmail.com
mobile: +62 8123918718
http://www.dewamarco-tour.blogspot.com/
Exceptional driver. Good humoured, punctual, very flexible and nothing is too much trouble. Has sound command of the
English language, as well as experience in driving multinational tourists. Places all visitors at ease. Please view his blogspot for further information and comments.
Has excellent driving skills and years of experience in driving tourists in Bali.
Has comfortable vehicle and is available for short journeys, day trips and overnight stays of 1 or more nights, all at very reasonable rates.
Well respected and comes highly recommended for having invaluable experience and knowledge of every aspect of Bali . Promptly responds to emails, telephone calls and SMS messages.
DEWA PARWITA
Email: dewaparwita@hotmail.com
Mobile: +62 81239 70 779
web site : www.baliexploretours.com
http://balinesetourdriver.blogspo...
Based in between Kerobokan and Ubud , Fluent in English, Excellent skill driving, driving new model suzuki APV,working with flexible time and itinerary. Recommended in Bali forum and Bali travel forum, better book in advance
DEWA PABLO
E-mail : dewa_suwat@hotmail.com
Mobile : +62 81 338 758 909
www.dewapablo-tour.blogspot.com
Flexible time and flexible rate with powerfull air condition car
DEWA KETUT ALIT
Bali Driver Tour Guide with English - Dutch Speaking, Tour Guide Licensed authorized by Bali Government Tourism and Culture and member of Bali Tour Guide Association, Details his information, the car his drive, Bali tour itinerary, contact and guest recommendation visit his website at
Website : www.balidrivertourguide.com
Email : info@balidrivertourguide.com
EDY KUS Based in Ubud.
Email: findkus_usa@yahoo.com Email ID: 'Made Adi'.
Tel (from overseas): +62 813 386 00406 (mobile) or home +6233 953527
Tel(in Bali): 0813 386 00406 or home 03 953527,
http://www.myspace.com/BaliExplore
GUS MAN (Ubud)
Modern, spacious, air-conditioned and clean car.
His English is good, he is extremely friendly and punctual.
Stand-by spot: in front of the Komaneka hotel.
Mobile phone: 081 734 6218 or 0361 955008.
Email: gusmanbajra@yahoo.co.id
HERRY
"Drivers with Distinction" - Team Member
Based in Denpasar and speaks good English. Very knowledgeable and watches out for you. Also very accomodating to your requests (e.g. what you like to do, where you want to go) with good recommendations. Drives a Toyota Kijang which is very comfortable and has excellent air-conditioning.
E-Mail : baliwithherry@dps.centrin.net.id
Mobile : +6281 933 030 185/ from over seas
: 081 933 030 185 / local
I WAYAN MUDRA
Trusted, friendly driver or tour guide, fluent in English. He's based in Candi Dasa, but he knows everything. Modern airconditioned car and reasonable rates. For booking ask him in advance 1-2 months.
JERO
Email: ubuddriver@gmail.com
Your comfortable and safe way to see the 'real' Bali
http://bali-driver.blogspot.com
phone number +62 813 3861 6183
KOKO
E-mail: ko2dd@yahoo.com
Site: http://ko2dd.tripod.com (without www)
mobile: 081 2361 9059
Based in the SW-part of Bali. Fixed price; Unlimited milage; Airco-minibus; including: petrol & parking fee.
KOMANG BAJING - Licensed and Insured for Tourism
Very experienced, safe and caring driver. Air conditoned vehicle carries up to 6 guests. Comprehensive knowledge of the geography and culture of Bali. Excellent English and great sense of humour. Tour planning. Product sourcing. A good tour driver will greatly enhance your holiday experience in Bali.
Email komangbajing@yahoo.com
Tel/sms [from overseas] +628124667752
Tephone/sms [within Indonesia] 08124667752 .
KOMANG SUDITA Based in Candi Dasa
Tel(from overseas): +62 3634 1369 home, +62 81 735 4833 mobile
Tel (in Bali): 03634 1369 home, 081 735 4833 mobile
KOMPRA (I MADE SUJANA) - Based in Sanur
Experienced driver, speaks fluent English, drives a 4WD, based at the Gazebo Beach Hotel, Sanur. Happy to do airport transfers, short local trips and day tours.
Mobile: +62 (0) 81 2391 9227
Can be contacted by email gazebo@baligazebo.com
MADE ARSANA
Use the http://www.ubudaccommodation.com/ for your information about Ubud, bali driver and around of bali
By Bali Happy you can see and feel the tranquility, original atmosphere, or the authentic heritages of the island, such as temple, cave or a very hidden site in the forest which had been used for meditation by Ancestors.Just IDR 325.000/car available for 4 person.
Email: arsana_balidriver@yahoo.com Hompages www.balihappy.blogspot.com
MADE WIJAYA
Email: wijaya7@gmail.com
Email: wijaya772001@yahoo.com.au
Experienced Bali Driver, Speaks fluent english, modern vehicle, great knowledge of Bali Tourist Areas.
Very safe driver, always on time, very pleasant person. Can take you around the island. Promptly responds to e-mails. Very reliable.
MAGNUM BALI TOURS
explore the wonderful culture of Bali
Magnum is one of the most popular tour guides in Bali.
He has been driving tours since more than 15 years and is an open encyclopaedia.
His cars/vans are high class standard: clean, comfortable and air conditioned.
All tours can be customized and changed to meet your needs and wishes
(pick you up from the airport, from your hotel and organize any kind of tour)
You can make your own planning!
Call his 24 hour hotline: + 62 (0) 8123 - 761 977
or visit the homepage www.magnumbalitours.com or send an email to info@magnumbalitours.com
He is a great person - even better driver and always on time.
You will enjoy your day for sure!
NENGAH POLOS
Experienced Balinese driver, reliable, reasonable price and Licensed Bali Tour Guide authorized by Bali Tourism and Culture Government and memmber of Bali Tour Guide Association
Contact :
- House phone from overseas : +62-361-7473655, local Bali dial 7473655
- Mobile phone from overseas : +62-8123956828, local Bali dial 08123956828
- Email : info@bali-day-trip.com
Details tour itinerary, the car photo and guest recomendation please visit the website at
NYOMAN SUNTAYASA
Experienced Balinese Driver Able speak English and Japanese
Contact :
Email : info@balitobali.com
Website : www.balitobali.com/driver.html
Phone : 978713, mobile 081353145525
NICK (Tut Nick)
Very friendly Balinese driver and guide, he can take care of everything from picking you up at the airport, to dropping you back and everything in between. He recently has purchased a new car (2008), so you are sure of being comfortable. Best part of it is, he has contacts with people in the tourist industry at all places, eg: Balinese Spas, River Rafting etc.. so often can get you a very good deal, much lower prices than what you would have got if you approached directly or even through the Internet
Nick speaks fluent English, and is very trustworthy, you can send your family with him if you so wish. And he is punctual and courteous, which seems to be the standard with all drivers listed on this page!
For more information, you can check out his new website, complete with his client testimonials from all over the world (see his guest book)
http://localbaliguide.homestead.com
Alternatively, you can contact him as under
Email : nick_depok@yahoo.com or call on his mobile :( +62 ) 8123933770. When calling from Bali, dial 0812 3933 770
NYOMAN ADNYANA Based in Legian
As his business card says "Honest Safe Trustworthy". Speaks fluent English and Deutsch (n.b. Dutch or German??). Drives a taxi and mini bus.
Tel (from overseas) +62 81 855 3696
Tel (in Bali) 081 855 3696
Email: adnyana_nyoman@yahoo.com
NYOMAN RUSMA of Meta Sari Transport. Based in Ubud .
Tel (from overseas): +62 81 2361 0391, fax +62-361-975073)
Tel (in Bali): 081 2361 0391
NYOMAN TAJUS
Safe & careful driver. Very comfortable car. New style Kijang with good airconditioning.
8 years experience. Excellent English.
To quote his business card.. TOURING WITH TAJUS
Tension free, Top Deals, Terrific Tours.
Email; tajusamed2003@yahoo.com.
Telephone/sms +6281338547490 or +628283722601
NYOMAN WISANTONO
Friendly and professional service is a constant with Nyoman and he goes above and beyond to help make your stay an easy and enjoyable one. He has a flate rate per day which can last as long as you like with gas being extra depending on where you want to go. It all works out fairly since you pay for exactly what you get and want.
His web pages are at www.afriendlybalidriver.com and his email is wisantono@yahoo.com
PUTU NARIANA Based in Denpasar
Phone : 081 239 54209
Home Phone: +62 361 423042
Email : info@balitourguides.com
PUTU NASTRA - Touring Licence obtained in 1999.
Mobile (from overseas): +62 81 6470 8497.
Mobile (local network) : 081 6470 8497
http://www.geocities.com/putunastra/P...
Fluent in English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian
He has also driven small groups to Yogyarkarta/Borobudur/Java from Bali.
As Putu Nastra has a touring license, he is a driver and a tour guide at the same time. He doesn't smoke and he doesn't have a baby seat.
PUTU SUDIANA
http://www.yourbalidriver.com/ sudiana_goazonk@yahoo.com ph: +62 081 856 2867
Flexible Services, Fixed Rates, All Inclusive Tour & Transport Rates, Honest, Prompt, Knowledgable, Experienced, Speaks Great English, Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle
Putu Sudiana can help you plan and organize a full day itinerary or can just drive you from dinner and back - EXTREMELY flexible and attentive. He can answer any questions you may have about anything Bali (restaurants, culture, temples, villages, shopping, excursions).
SILA Based between Ubud and Denpassar.
"Drivers with Distinction" - Team Member
Fluent in English and hires for the entire day (no hour limit). Comfortable, air conditioned vehicle. Careful Driver, Honest and helpful.
Email: yomansila@dps.centrin.net.id
081 239 161 02 / local contact
+6281 239 161 02 / overseas
http://www.geocities.com/baliwithsila
THE BALI DRIVER (Putu & Kadek)
Another website for reference:
http://www.thebalidriver.com/
They have online realtime support like Skype, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger and Google Talk.
WAYAN SUBA Based in Ubud
Has been a wonderful driver and guide to several sets of U.S. and Malaysian visitors during 2007. Wayan is well-informed, courteous, accomodating, prompt and reliable. He imakes himself available from early morning to late evening. If you have your own well-developed agenda, he is happy to take you to your desired destinations and to give you information about what you are seeing. He can also help you draw up your itinerary and schedule, suggesting interesting sites and ceremonies or performances occuring during your stay. He does not take you to merchants or restaurants you have not requested, though he will suggest restaurants other clients have enjoyed. He is an excellent driver, and familar with sites throughout Bali though especially in the central and southern regions. His air-conditioned van is clean and in good condition. His charges are reasonable. He can be contacted by e-mail, amansuka@yahoo.com.
DEWABALI DRIVER ( based in kuta )
A good guide driver is a blessing and Dewa is a fine example. As a native Balinese, he is well-versed in the history and culture of the island and will give you a deep insight into them. He is punctual, flexible in his dealings and quotes the most reasonable rates for your needs.
He will structure tours that will maximise the use of the time you have and cover as many places that you wish to visit, plus a few more that you may have not heard of, along the wa
contact dewa at
http://dewabalidriver.blogspot.com
phone +628124670916
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