In Reply to: Mara River transport advice posted by spring on Sunday, 12. September 2010 at 19:18 Bali Time:
however, you will pay quite a bit as you will be paying for both there and the drivers return - however any of the porters at Mara River will be able to set you up with transport home for Rp200,000 (you will probably pay Rp400,00 to get there though)
I did book my transfers from Legian to Mara River through Shanty - we were picked up at 10.00am and were delivered to the main entrance building at the Safari Park, I did not arrange return and was going to discuss with reception desk when one of the porters approached me about a return transfer through his friend (the friend later called me in the room to confirm that he was collecting us and time etc).
Sorry not to give much good news - I would hate to see them not allow you on the shuttle with luggage - perhaps you can make an arrangement with one of the drivers recommended on this forum? otherwise I can give you the details of our driver that was going to charge RP400,000 to drop us there only.
Good Luck