In Reply to: best scenic day trip with driver or by posted by possumwatch on Saturday, 26. March 2011 at 13:45 Bali Time:
Starting early drive to Pacung Indah ("a view to dine for" & true) for brekky. If you're lucky you'll have stunning views of Agung. Then drive on, past the Ghost Palace, to Candi Kuning Markets to buy pashminas & beautiful fruit, spices, vanilla beans etc.
Then around Lake Bratan, up a hill through a natural monkey forest. The views at the top are awesome - of the lakes, the heavily cultivated lowlands (this is the food bowl of Bali). Then on to Munduk, stopping often to take in the vistas.
In Munduk village go to Puri Alam Hotel for a yummo, cheap meal of local specialities overlooking a deep gorge with magnificent views. It'll be hard to tear yourselves away.
A driver for the day will cost a bit more than the usual Rp400K. Rp500 is fair. If you have time, cruising around the sleepy villages around Munduk is pleasant.
For more info search Munduk here. It's my favourite trip. I am always recommending it. There are some posts somewhere below with more info on things to do in the area.