In Reply to: Advice please posted by Bondy on Monday, 26. February 2007 at 11:10 Bali Time:
We always use the same driver and the situation of jobs is pretty bad so most are very happy to bargain a good fare. Especially if you tell him you are doing a few trips. Nine hours is around Rp400 000 including petrol. Rp250 000 for half a day. SHort trips are less of course! Our friend Putu drives a brand new Toyota Innova 7 seater with dual air con which we find great for all trips including long ones. His email is pututour@yahoo.com or his mobile is 081 2366 5584. To ring mobile from international +62 81 2366 5584. As he is an experienced driver Putu can also make suggestions and has access to good discounts for elephant park, white water rafting etc. He knows the best roads to get to various places around the island and also the scenic drives. Good luck - your trip sounds great.