In Reply to: First Timer.. would like some advice pls posted by Becstar on Thursday, 25. September 2008 at 11:54 Bali Time:
When you buy clothes at shop with tag prices, then you don't need to barter. However, you will find a lot shops, art markets, they don't have them. So when they ask for 100.000 rupiah, just start with 20.000, then you end up at 30.000, it usually works like that. NIce things to do while in bali, Bali safari and marine park, a day cruise, ATV, Elephant riding, if you have time rafting is fun. A day tour to kintamani and ubud is good to see the bali country side as well. If you like to book, you may ask my best guide in bali, at pbsiahaan@yahoo.com He has a tourists info booth in kuta, between bubba gump restaurant and the slingshot, just ask for beni. He will give you the best deals and much better. Good luck, hope this may help you.