Posted by 4 times traveller on Sunday, 14. February 1999 at 09:42 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Drivers, Massage & Money????? posted by Harold on Thursday, 11. February 1999 at 21:41 Bali Time:
Harold - I am a regular traveller to Bali and have an excellent Balinese driver his cost is also 200,000 Rupiah per day - but believe me you won't be disappointed. He is THE most honest and reliable and around 15 or more of our friends have used him over the past 2 years. His name is Wayan Seniasa (mobile ph 0812 390 8577)and he drives a late model air conditioned car (like a four wheel drive) which seats around 6 people. HE will take you and your family/travellers to any part of Bali and the cost is still the same - in November Bus tours were charging around US$75 per person and Wayan does all the same trips for 200,000 RP which you can divide between your group. You get to travel with him from 10am - 6pm (Negotable depending on your requirements for the day).
His english is good (as good as Bali gets) and the only english problem people experience is because they speak in slang - they guys learn text book english.
He knows all the good shops for designer clothing, shoes etc etc. He will also advise on a good price to pay for local goods eg carvings etc although he (or any Balinese) will not barter on your behalf.
If you would like further info email me as I am a shopaholic who visits Bali twice a year to have all my clothes and shoes made.
Hope this is of some help.