Visiting BALI first time, need advice/ recommendations?

[beanstalk6]

one more question. change money here or bali better rates?

Better here.

 

[Beefsteak]

http://ketutbalidriver.blogspot.sg
Highly recommended. Please email him.
When i went bali for the first time, he was my driver

Have emailed him around 2 days ago but still no reply from him yet.

 

[haiyato]

Have emailed him around 2 days ago but still no reply from him yet.

Try WA-ing him.

 

[haiyato]

one more question. change money here or bali better rates?

I've read of changing money scams over at bali so please change here.

 

[haiyato]

Climbing mount batu in jul
anyone got good lobang or operator to intro?

http://ketutbalidriver.blogspot.sg
I got ketut as my driver and he was the one who arranged the guide for us.
600K rupiah for 2 pax (transport to and fro plus guide included)

 

[haiyato]

thinkin of solo travelling to bali, typically is go there do wad wan uh? Any recommended budget private rooms for solo wan?

Go there and chill, relax. Enjoy the sun and the sea.

 

[tidalstorm]

exit need to pay what? I thought when we buy air ticket, it is included?

found the answer.
http://www.balistoreluggage.com/blog/indonesia-to-include-airport-departure-tax-update/

Departure Tax is also called Passenger Service Charge (PSC)

If you have purchased a ticket before 9 February 2015, when the tax wasn’t included in the ticket price yet; then you will still need to pay the airport tax. You will be asked to pay this at the airline counter upon check-in for your departure flight. After you paid, the airline staff will put a stamp on your boarding pass that shows you have paid.

If you have purchased a ticket after 9 February 2015; then the airport tax will already be included in your ticket.

The exception to the above is AirAsia who only started this new process on 25 February 2015 (click here to see notice on the AirAsia website). If you have an AirAsia ticket that was purchased before 25 February, then you can pay the airport tax at the check-in counter but also in advance through their website ‘Manage my Booking’ feature or AirAsia sales offices.

Current airport taxes are;

Bali Ngurah Rai International airport; Rp 200,000 (international)




I just checked my air ticket purchased thru Jetstar on 27th Jan 15, it since like collected show in Tax Invoice. So meaning, I don't need to pay?
Passenger Service Charge $39.80 SGD $0.00 SGD $39.80 SGD

I taking jetstar also. U sure no need pay exit fee? My air tixs from bali to sg only 37 sgd.

I also not sure if my 37 sgd includes the exit fee. Zzzzz. Maybe I will check with jetstar when reach bali

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[yhw22]

I taking jetstar also. U sure no need pay exit fee? My air tixs from bali to sg only 37 sgd.

I also not sure if my 37 sgd includes the exit fee. Zzzzz. Maybe I will check with jetstar when reach bali

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You check your Jetstar Flight Itinerary email, got any attachment of Tax Invoice.pdf? inside got stated PSC.

 

[tidalstorm]

Checked my invoice. Ya, got psc. 19.90 each passenger.

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[LifeIsJinHappy]

http://ketutbalidriver.blogspot.sg
I got ketut as my driver and he was the one who arranged the guide for us.
600K rupiah for 2 pax (transport to and fro plus guide included)

Just curious, when was this?

 

[thenakedshades]

Anyone did sunrise trekking on Mount Batur before? Any idea how much is it? 2 pax total here.

 

[liftstrong]

Anyone did sunrise trekking on Mount Batur before? Any idea how much is it? 2 pax total here.

I did it about 30 USD iirc. My friend and his pals did it for 80 USD. So please bargain down/find a cheaper option. Honestly, all you really need is a driver. When you reach the base of Batur, there is a 'organisation' of guides that will bring you up. They'll assign you a guide/your driver liase with them etc. If you're adventourous, just bring a torch, water bottle and jacket and follow other people. There is pretty much that one route that EVERYBODY takes and there are many many people most of the time.

 

[kindaichigal]

hey all, gg bali for 1st time (3pax). Stayin in kuta villa for 4d3n

So Bali noobie wans to know....
1) To exchange into all rupiah and some USD? (Ard how much/person)
2) Any attractions must-go?
3) TVs got any HDMI ports? cuz tempted to bring xiaomi tv box there
4) any nice food recommendations?
5) Rates for private driver (1/2 day, full-day tour) i.e. http://ketutbalidriver.blogspot.sg (website no rates )
- need to book in advance???


appreciate to all comments! ^^

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

hey all, gg bali for 1st time (3pax). Stayin in kuta villa for 4d3n

So Bali noobie wans to know....
1) To exchange into all rupiah and some USD? (Ard how much/person)
2) Any attractions must-go?
3) TVs got any HDMI ports? cuz tempted to bring xiaomi tv box there
4) any nice food recommendations?
5) Rates for private driver (1/2 day, full-day tour) i.e. http://ketutbalidriver.blogspot.sg (website no rates )
- need to book in advance???


appreciate to all comments! ^^

I am going in july for the first time, thus solely base on my research only.

1) rupiah, USD prices can be converted
2) Personally, paragliding at around 100usd
3) Depends on hotel
4) Babi guling (suckling pig) or Sardines/La Lucciola(expensive dining) if they still exist.
5) 350k halfday, 500k full day for that site I believe. Quite reasonable

 

[kindaichigal]

I am going in july for the first time, thus solely base on my research only.

1) rupiah, USD prices can be converted
2) Personally, paragliding at around 100usd
3) Depends on hotel
4) Babi guling (suckling pig) or Sardines/La Lucciola(expensive dining) if they still exist.
5) 350k halfday, 500k full day for that site I believe. Quite reasonable

for tours, is to count as per person or per car?

 

[kindaichigal]

I went:
1) Uluwatu Temple
2) Tanah Lot Temple
3) Trekked up Mount Batur to catch the sunrise (This was the highlight of our trip and was AWESOME!)
But if you don't want to trek, can go Mount Kintamani for buffet lunch with a scenic view of the volcano.
4) Go Ubud and see the rice terrace
5) Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

Beautiful places that you should check out

all the places can go in 1 day? ?_?

 

[thenakedshades]

I did it about 30 USD iirc. My friend and his pals did it for 80 USD. So please bargain down/find a cheaper option. Honestly, all you really need is a driver. When you reach the base of Batur, there is a 'organisation' of guides that will bring you up. They'll assign you a guide/your driver liase with them etc. If you're adventourous, just bring a torch, water bottle and jacket and follow other people. There is pretty much that one route that EVERYBODY takes and there are many many people most of the time.

Any idea how did you get it at USD 30? You hired a driver? Do you know how much does the "organisation" of guides will cost? Is it really windy and cold up there?

 

[LifeIsJinHappy]

for tours, is to count as per person or per car?

Per car. Basically its like hiring a taxi for the whole day and telling them where you want to go or can ask them for recommendations. The price does not include entrance fees to anything.

 

[thenakedshades]

Anyone can intro where to get prepaid nanosim for data? Planning to use it for Google Maps.

 

[locomotive]

I have a 3d2n hotel stay voucher at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa to let go.

This is approx 420 SGD with taxes, without breakfast on their website.

I'm letting them go for 240 SGD all in, with breakfast included. Stay validity is till 30 June, anyone who is interested please PM me.