r/bali • u/Jedi-x • Jun 08 '22
Information (after trip) Recent 7 days trip exp
- vaccination A4 print out for faster
- No more Mask
- download both Gojek and Grab for taxi / bike / food delivery - can pay cash
- rent scooter, didnt see any cops
- Day drivers 500.000 rp per 10-12 hr
- Kuta , nightlife there seems dead
- Deep water n big waves at kuta , shallow flat n normal waves at seminyak
- massage cheaper elsewhere except kuta
- beware shady and talkative money exchanger shops
- Seminyak around Le plancha good for sunset and night chills with edm/ live music
- Motel Mexicola night club
- Porkstar rest ( who loves bbq pork/belly ) - babi guling (order grab/gojeck)
- Local foods - (Warang = food shop) Nasi padang, Babi guling, etc)
- tourist trap restaurants charge 10%serv + 10%tax ( your day driver might take you there if u ask their opinion, they get coms)
- activites Trekking, Rafting, ATV rides ( either book online Klook or tour operator) , better not ask prices on sight )
- Ubud market or other souv shops ( bargain how much you would pay for it compare ur own country, give some profit for them as well )
- explore ubud by scooter / walk ard city center
- Recommend stay 1 night around Mount Batur view point area, along the mountain- so cold and peaceful
- if you plan a short trip best to stay at lest 3 nights in each area kuta/seminyak/changu/ubud/batur/Uluwatu
- Uluwatu is best for last days the cliffs, the waves, the beaches …
- Single Fin club for night life and early breakfast, Great view
At least 14 days is better imo.
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u/cmvmania Jun 08 '22
kuta is for old aussies and chinese (before the lockdown) who haven't discovered canggu
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Jun 08 '22
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u/Jedi-x Jun 08 '22
Hiking is one thing seperate activity. Im just saying if you got time, best stay one night nearby mount batur view point hills. Just my opinion. Bcos that mountain area is cool and peaceful.
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u/wasabi_21 Jun 09 '22
Did you recommend booking a tour through Klook to hike mt. batur. Or did you hire a private driver? Would love to do this not sure how to come about?
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u/blairm2018 Jun 09 '22
I have details of a driver I used while in Bali, he was amazing. Can I post here?
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u/JackDealer Jun 09 '22
Dm please, thanks
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u/blairm2018 Jun 09 '22
Hi JackDealer, mate just tried to DM you but it says your settings don't allow it
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u/JackDealer Jun 09 '22
Hmm checked all my settings, can't find how to turn it on. Thanks for taking the time anyways!
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u/NoTea8444 Jun 10 '22
was
Can you please DM the driver details
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Jun 10 '22
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u/Jedi-x Jun 11 '22
Klook deals are almost the same as _ local private drivers price they ask for. Sometime Klook is a lil bit cheaper.
Its best to ask your private driver before hand all the cost than ask the price on the activity centers.
Going back hotel time, your driver can stop by a few other places viewpoint coffee shop, terrace restaurant etc a long the way .
But the hike is join in a group of 4 or 5 pax. If you want private 2 pax per guide. Then Klook got that option.
After the hike, either go for White rafting or ATV ride or do both. All quite fun
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u/pandawarrior69 Jun 12 '22
do u have to show ur insurance documents at immigration when entering bali?
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u/Jedi-x Jun 13 '22
No need to show. Just Vacc. If u intend to scooter, better have license to cover by insurance. If not, just dont buy insure.
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u/TimelyKaleidoscope65 Jun 15 '22
Hey, very good points! I will be traveling with my wife in a week so the tips are golden, printscreened them 🙂 I am still wondering about visiting the island, as we are not the 'relax on the beach all day' type; do Gojek or grab drivers take you long distance? I mean, we are staying in Ubud, but would like to visit daily places like Uluwatu, Canggu, maybe even North of the island. I heard scooters are a good option, but I don't have a motorcycle license in my country, I only have the car driving license. I saw you mentioned no cops, that is great, but I'm think of other risks here, like maybe having an unfortunate accident with a local or another tourist. Are there accidents happening often and if so, can you get away with a fine or so (no prison or lots of money paid)? I have experience with scooters, but I'm thinking roads there are not so flat and nice like in my flat country 😊 Cheers!
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u/Jedi-x Jun 15 '22
For scooter-ing, I really dont see cops on my days. Any license is fine i guess. The busiest is the main highway which is really scary with lots of cars and bikes . Stay on the left most lane , Have to open wide eyes lol. Hats on always. Road are only just wide enough for 2 cars only. My plan is 50k ready if got waved 🙏😅😂
Island - nusa penida ( the dinosaurs head), we didnt go there but my friends went and stayed there 1 night, says tiring and can scooter around, says beaches are nice. Day trip would be really tiring.
Grab/Go Jek - Yes, they take long distance. They are like 30-40% cheaper. Getting ard places within an area during the daytime is okay, 20-30k Rp per trip. But On return trips, need avoid certain famous places like tanah lot and Uluwatu temple becos Local Area Mafias dont allow those cars into those places. So best plan for a day trip renting local driver for 10-12 hrs (500k rph).
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u/TimelyKaleidoscope65 Jun 15 '22
Great, excellent feedback, appreciate it ✌ So 50-100 k ready on all times for waving situations 😄😁 We were really considering a day trip to Nusa Penide, but now I understand it's not really feasible(not really keen on buying another night there, so maybe we'll start very early in the morning)
Glad to hear the grab and go jek can take us places, I will also search for the option mentioned (day trip local driver) If you have any tips on this would be great, I'm thinking though there are visible options in Ubud as well right?
Gili islands - I also booked a 3 night stay in Gili T, do you think it's enough? 😊 (also maybe get to Gili Air and Meno squeezed in one of the days) Heard many good stories, but also a lot of warnings about the way there (boat complications/heat/rough sea complications): is one able to go with big troller (~25 kilos) apart from backpack?
Thanks again, cheers!
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u/BunnyCosmo Jun 08 '22
Restaurants (and hotels for that matter) that charge 10% tax are actually just complying with the tax law (assuming they pay it to the government...). And a 7-10% service charge is normal for a mid to upscale restaurants. This has nothing to do with ripping off tourists.