In Reply to: WARNING BESAKIH TEMPLE posted by Lee on Sunday, 27. February 2005 at 09:28 Bali Time:
We take people up to Besakih and this is NOT what should happen.
We have warned people time and time again, yet still the " off the street diver traps" are still happening.
It is everyone choice as to how the get themselves around Bali - grab a driver off the street, hire a car or motorbike, or do yourself a favour by making contact with a reputable tour company - which at least uses REGISTERED guides. Another thing to remember is make sure you get a car / van / bus which is licensed to carry tourists. If you follow this simple rule, this type of thing should NOT happen. Speak to the tour company before you travel and find out exactly what you are getting on your tour ... for the price that they quote. I hate it when I read things like this - gets my blood boiling !
This does NOTHING to help Bali, the people nor the tourism industry there. I am sorry this happened to you - others be warned !