In Reply to: Organising Taxis for Travelling Around B posted by abovebelowh2o on Sunday, 27. March 2011 at 00:57 Bali Time:
driving north of Ubud (away from the manic south) is relatively easy.
Hire a Bali Navigator loaded GPS in Kuta, and rent a vehicle in Ubud.
You could arrange for the car to be collected in Padangbai if you are away for a while.
This would give you total freedom to come and go as you please.