Visiting BALI first time, need advice/ recommendations?

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Bump for Mr Ketut
Bump for people looking for full day driver cum tour guide. Prices have increased slightly to 700,000 IDR a day. as he has changed to a new car. Please ask Mr Ketut directly at +62 812 3621 1727
 
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Hi peeps!

I am going to Ubud on a solo trip from 16th to 21th Nov. It's my first time in Bali.

My itinerary as follows:

Day 1
1) Check in Hotel
2) Lunch Melting Wok Warung
3) Ubud Art Market and the area aound it
4) Ubud Palace
5) Bintang Supermarket - to stock up necessities like mineral water, panadol
6) Dinner at Naughty Nuri's Ubud

Day 2
IG Tour [$35.99] (Klook)
1) 6am: Pick up
2) 8.30am: Lempuyang temple
3) Tirta Gangga [Royal Palace]
4) Tukad Cepung Waterfall
5) Tegallang Rice Terrace [ends at 4.30pm]

Day 3
West Nusa Penida tour (Klook)
1) 6.30am: Pick up
2) Nusa Penida Port
3) Kelingking Beach [T-rex]
4) Angel Billabong [Near Broken Beach]
5) Broken Beach [Arch] [ends at 6pm]

Day 4
1) Campuhan Ridge Walk
2) Balinese massage at Karsa Spa
3) Yoga

Day 5
1) Kajeng Rice Field Walk
2) Leisure walk around Ubud
3) Chilling at cafes
4) Yoga

Day 6
1) Last min shopping
2) Back to SG

Other places which interest me and I am considering incorporating in the itinerary (in order of interest):
1) GOA GAJAH
2) Bali Pulina
3) Gunung Kawi
4) Tirta Empul
5) Tanah Lot

Queries:
1. Should I hire a driver on Day 2 instead of signing up for the IG tour? Would I be able to cover more (and maybe incorporate some of the places above) if I get my own driver?
2. Will the driver follow me around the places of interest and take photos for me? (I am travelling solo)
3. Any accommodations to recommend? I am looking at a home stay currently - Kampung Sari Gallery & Homestay but I am open to suggestion.
4. Any yoga studios to recommend?
5. Any massage/spa place to reccommend?
6. As you can see above, I didn't plan anything at night above. Any things to do at night? Massage? I am not a drinks person so pubs/clubs is out.

Thanks in advance!!
 
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Which e-sim provider has better speed/network in bali? Airalo or ubigi

I will be using revolut/trust to withdraw cash. Are there any atm w/o fees?
 

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hi all,

pls kindly recommend hotel/villa at Seminyak area with private pool for couple.
many thanks in advance!
 

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Kuta - touristy, food are for foreigners, cheap, plenty of late night services that suits city folks

Ubud - still touristy, but quiet and secluded, most places closed by 11 latest.

Sanur - never stayed in Sanur before, but it seems less noisy than Kuta. Plenty of good local food in Sanur + Denpasar.

Hope that helps
is kuta still cheap?
 

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hi all,

pls kindly recommend hotel/villa at Seminyak area with private pool for couple.
many thanks in advance!
I booked desamuda village free breakfast and has private kitchen/pool price is similar to private villa in airbnb. I choose this villa over airbnb villa as I can earned 6mpd from dbs altitude booked via expedia.
 

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is kuta still cheap?

Nope. Avoid kuta if possible. Dirty beach and overcrowded.

Recently stayed at Legian beach. Much cleaner and less crowded.

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Which e-sim provider has better speed/network in bali? Airalo or ubigi
I will be using revolut/trust to withdraw cash. Are there any atm w/o fees?

Why dont you change rupiah in SG instead? I use Youtrip for most of my expenses while in Bali. Only use cash to pay driver and attraction entrance fee (some also accept credit card).


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Hi peeps!
I am going to Ubud on a solo trip from 16th to 21th Nov. It's my first time in Bali.
My itinerary as follows:
Day 1
1) Check in Hotel
2) Lunch Melting Wok Warung
3) Ubud Art Market and the area aound it
4) Ubud Palace
5) Bintang Supermarket - to stock up necessities like mineral water, panadol
6) Dinner at Naughty Nuri's Ubud
Day 2
IG Tour [$35.99] (Klook)
1) 6am: Pick up
2) 8.30am: Lempuyang temple
3) Tirta Gangga [Royal Palace]
4) Tukad Cepung Waterfall
5) Tegallang Rice Terrace [ends at 4.30pm]
Day 3
West Nusa Penida tour (Klook)
1) 6.30am: Pick up
2) Nusa Penida Port
3) Kelingking Beach [T-rex]
4) Angel Billabong [Near Broken Beach]
5) Broken Beach [Arch] [ends at 6pm]
Day 4
1) Campuhan Ridge Walk
2) Balinese massage at Karsa Spa
3) Yoga
Day 5
1) Kajeng Rice Field Walk
2) Leisure walk around Ubud
3) Chilling at cafes
4) Yoga
Day 6
1) Last min shopping
2) Back to SG
Other places which interest me and I am considering incorporating in the itinerary (in order of interest):
1) GOA GAJAH
2) Bali Pulina
3) Gunung Kawi
4) Tirta Empul
5) Tanah Lot
Queries:
1. Should I hire a driver on Day 2 instead of signing up for the IG tour? Would I be able to cover more (and maybe incorporate some of the places above) if I get my own driver?
2. Will the driver follow me around the places of interest and take photos for me? (I am travelling solo)
3. Any accommodations to recommend? I am looking at a home stay currently - Kampung Sari Gallery & Homestay but I am open to suggestion.
4. Any yoga studios to recommend?
5. Any massage/spa place to reccommend?
6. As you can see above, I didn't plan anything at night above. Any things to do at night? Massage? I am not a drinks person so pubs/clubs is out.
Thanks in advance!!




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