In Reply to: guides & drivers in Bali posted by rehser on Sunday, 27. February 2005 at 04:28 Bali Time:
Hi there,
The driver that we use, and quite a few people on the forum have used is Made Mangku.
Bali Drivers can charge anywhere between 200,000 - 350,0000 per day. Made's rate is usually 250,000 - 300,000.
I cannot reccomend Made Highly enough. Made is a great guide and driver. We visited Nusa Dua/Uluwatu & Dreamland Beach with Made and had such an exciting and fun day. Made is a really safe driver and very reliable, always there and ready to offer help when we needed it. He speaks good English and we all had great conversations and laughs throughout our day. We both Highly recommend Made and know that you will have a wonderful time with him on your tours. You can either go on set tours or just tell him what you want to do and where you want to go and he will take you there. Made is happy to take all your photos of you at the wonderful scenic spots that you see and you are safe to leave your bags and valuables in the car with him while you are touring around the places you visit. He will always be waiting nearby for you and will arrange a meeting place and time if you wish to wander off on your own. Made will offer information on any hazards you should look out for and information on the area you are visiting. Have Fun!"
Danielle & Belinda
SYDNEY Australia
07 Nov 2004
"We cannot recommend Made Mangku HIGHLY enough. Made is very trustworthy and reliable and has a great sense of humour which always makes for an excellent days shopping or touring around bali. Everybody we have recomended to Made has been more than happy and tend to become friends rather than just repeat customers!"
Wayne and Judi Grant
Hervey Beach S.A