In Reply to: Tour vs Guides posted by BDN on Monday, 29. November 2004 at 09:39 Bali Time:
There is nothing worse than booking a tour and being taken to places along the way that are of no interest to you. I remember feeling 'all templed' out when we booked a tour.
We always book a driver these days and we find that we are more likely to be driven off the beaten track thru villages etc. Much more interesting. We use Wayan Merta.
A driver will stop for photo opportunities, stop to look at a particular stall along the way, much greater flexibility.