More Than Driver

“More than a driver” Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW Gede is a skillful driver, knowledgeable guide & helpful friend. My wife & me have a wonderful 5 days in Bali. Many thanks, Gede, keep it up. -- tyt from SG

More tahn just a tour driver

“More than just a tour driver” Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW Me and my girlfriend spend 5 days and 4 nights in Bali. We had zero trouble with Gede. He was very helpful, flexible with the schedule and above all, he can be a very good friend during your holiday. We did a lot of chatting and conversation about Bali's cultural, history and socioeconomic. We love to understand everything about the place that we visited and he could provide us all the answers that we wanted. Gede is a very highly recommended driver tour in Bali!!! Visited May 2013

A Good Day with gede

“A Good Day with Gede" Gede is a friendly, easy going and efficient private driver. He is flexible to our group's preferred attractions. He asked our schedule and was willing to help us maximize and enjoy our stay in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. He was willing to work out the day's plan without hassle. Our group just ran out of time on our second day missing Kuta Beach when Gede got caught in traffic picking us up in Ubud, and our group could not get out of Gunung Kawi due to its many, many steps especially going uphill add on the day's heat. Otherwise, his luncheon and dinner ideas are great. After we got picked up from the airport on the first night of arrival, he suggested Jimbaran Bay's seafood resto line, and I concurred because that bay was in the book I am following titled, "1000 Places To See Before You Die" by Patricia Schultz. Winner on the first night in Bali! Thanks Gede for your warm service. Future clients, go get him! Visited February 2013

Gede is another legend

“Gede is another legend!” Reviewed April 21, 2013 NEW Was this review helpful?Yes Great private driver/tour guide I ever had. He is helpful, friendly and many more to describe. Charging on very fair price for the whole day. Nevertheless, he is enjoying being a tour guide, and has the right attitude in the servicing line which I think it's distinguish with others in Bali. Unlike others, he runs extra miles that being our private photographer sometimes and captured our moments during the trip and send those edited pictures right after the day. In the sense that, I don't feel that he is working, but more like he is traveling and enjoying the activities with us. If you guys need a trustworthy driver/tour guide in Bali, call Gede and you won't regret. Visited April 2013

South Bali,Place to have to visit

South Bali is the most popular part of Bali and is where all the foreign tourists converge and where the action is. The best of Bali is displayed here, from Denpasar urban attractions to Nusa Dua exclusivity and Kuta scenic white sand beaches. Here is where most of the islands action takes place: shopping, relaxing in the sun and the vibrant and, at times, raucous nightlife. There are countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs and hotels of varying standards and budget to suit travellers from all market segments. KUTA If you go to South Bali and not be at Kuta, even for a few hours, then you will miss the very essence of what Bali is for this fun-filled city is the very essence of Bali. A once sleepy village on the road to the capital city of Denpasar, Kuta has evolved into a thriving tourist resort, especially among the young. Many avid surfers come to Kuta for its magnificent waves, although the strong currents make the sea less suitable for swimming. The village has a wide range of accommodation to suit the super duper rich in the elegant villa and five star luxury resorts to budget hotels and simple hostels and homestays. The town is choc a bloc with discotheques, clubs, restaurants, shops and every imaginable facility for tourist. One of the common services available in Kuta, and in most other beach destinations in Bali, is massage on the beach – masseurs rejuvenating your body while you lie and bask in the sun. Culture is evident in the nightly performances of Balinese music and traditional dances staged specially for tourists. As Kuta faces west over the Straits of Bali it offers visitors the best sunset on the island. LEGIAN Situated just next to Kuta, Legian beach is more laid-back compared to its bustling neighbour in the south. As Legian is not directly accessible by any public access road it is relatively quieter and more peaceful. The best way to explore this beach is on foot. Apart from its gorgeous beach Legian also offers one of the most stunning sunset in Bali. There is good surfing SEMINYAK Located north of Kuta and Legian, Seminyak is an upmarket resort with luxury accommodation and high-end shopping complexes, restaurants, bar and clubs. It is reputed as the spa and boutique shopping centre in Bali. CANGGU Located about 15 minutes drive from central Kuta, is popular with surfers as it has larger swells than those at Kuta. Plus its sandy beach this is the haunt of foreign tourists and expatriates living in Bali. Canggu is picturesque and tranquil with green rice fields reaching right down to the beach. It is not as upscale as Seminyak and offers affordable accommodation Kerobokan, a short distance from the centre of Legian, Seminyak and Denpasar, is another place that offers peace and serenity. It is a tranquil area surrounded by rice fields and is an ideal base from which to explore the rest of Bali. Nearby are furniture and handicraft shops that sell the goods at wholesale prices. It is a nice quiet place to rest and relax in resorts and hotels close by. For those who want some sun and sand they can go to Batu Belig and Legian Beach, which is about five minutes dr ive away. Kerobokan also known as expatriate community area that live and work in Bali. SANUR Sanur is Balis oldest upscale resort area and is a mature beachside town. It has an abundance of restaurants and accommodation, but it is quiet and a great place to have a relaxing holiday. In price range it is cheaper than Seminyak and more expensive than Kuta. Its palm-lined, white sand beach facing the Indian Ocean is considered one of the best in Bali and is ideal for a wide variety of activities. Sanur serenity appeal to most to middle-aged and older families, especially Europeans, and to families. It has many good hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourist facilities and s only a short distance from Denpasar. It is also full of spa offering treatments steeped in Balinese tradition and a day in the day is a highly recommended activity. Nearby are ancient temples and local villages where its inhabitants still practise age-old custom and culture NUSA DUA The Nusa Dua tourist belt has some of the most scenic beaches and luxurious beautiful resorts in South Bali. Its beaches are clean, the sea crystal clear and the surf perfect for surfing. It also has some of the best golf courses on the island. As well as a host of luxury hotels, Nusa Dua is home to the best golf courses and the main convention centre in Bali. Spas also abound in Nusa Dua and a traditional Balinese massage and spa treatment is one of the must-do activities in Nusa Dua. JIMBARAN Jimbaran village is on the narrow neck of Bali Island with two remarkably different beaches. On the west, Jimbaran Beach faces the Jimbaran Bay lined by new luxurious resorts. On the east the beach faces the body of water sheltered by Tanjung Benoa (Benoa Peninsula). Jimbaran is known for its fresh seafood and seafood restaurants abound along the beach. Diners choose the live seafood and it is cooked immediately, usually grilled over a fire of coconut husks. It also has some of Balis best five star hotels and resorts, as well as high-end villas, the latter usually perched on ridges high above Jimbaran Bay. Shopping here is a delight as there are a number of chic and exclusive boutiques. However it is not a place for nightlife. Visitors come to Jimbaran for its tranquillity, the fine white sandy beaches and the beautiful sunset. The traditional Jimbaran fish market at the northern end of the bay and next to the beach is worth a visit. Fishermen bring in their catch early in the morning and they display them on the beach for customers, most of whom are from Balis fine dining restaurants TANJUNG BENOA Tanjung Benoa, a former fishing village and an old dock, is today lined with deluxe hotels and resorts. Within walking distance from Nusa Dua the peninsula is popular with tourists on the search for water sports as it has one of the one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali with grey-white sand instead of the white sandy beaches found elsewhere on the island. The peninsula has a rustic village atmosphere with a landscape filled with numerous coconut groves and a Buddhist temple perched on its northern edge. Tanjung Benoa is also famous for its seafood and seafood restaurants, which offer spect acular views of the Nusa Penida cliffs across the Badung Strait. Just offshore is Serangan, commonly known as Turtle Island, the site of a sacred Sakenan temple dating back to the 16th century. The reef, lying 200 metres off the peninsula northeast tip, has a rich marine life and a large variety of colourful, tropical fish.

Gede the best way to explore Bali

“"GEDE" The best way to explore Bali” Reviewed January 27, 2013 NEW We were lucky that we were able to provide Gede on two days,given how he is wonted guide on Bali.Gede is true, accurate,helpfull, polite,excellent driver and guide with a lot of patience to meet all your needs.Thanks to him, we explored Bali ,and he also provided us one day wonderful trip to Yog yakarta. We highly recommend him to all tourists who want to explore all the attractions on Bali. Dr Biljana Stanojevic,Belgrade, Serbia Visited January 2013

Tegenungan Water Fall

Gede the key to a true Balinese experience

“Gede the key to a true Balinese experience” Reviewed December 14, 2012 NEW We went to Bali from 6th to 10th December 2012. It was our first time there but it was not a problem at all thanks to Gede! We emailed him 2 weeks before our departure and he help us to plan our full itinerary. We used him for the full tenure of our stay. Gede was unassuming, honest, helpful, soft-spoken and polite. He is also great with kids, entertaining my sons' curiosity and antics with the flair and patience of a father figure. He took us to a lot of the tourist attractions and iconic Balinese sights, as much as we can cram into our days there. He also recommended good and safe places to eat and shop, and always remind us of necessary precautions to take. Gede was more than a driver and a guide, being a true Balinese he offered real insights on the Balinese way of life and very knowledgeable about Bali's historical and current affairs. We fell in love with beautiful Bali and had an awesome time there, and Gede was the key responsible for our whole experience. Thank you Gede, you are the best!

Gede You are the best !!!!

“Gede you are the best!!!” Reviewed December 13, 2012 NEW we returned 2 weeks ago from bali.before depart,i made research from internet, there are many choices for me to hire a driver in bali, get to know Gede through tripadvisor that has good reviews. We used Gede as our private driver for 4 days and sure to said that i have made the right decision. Gede is a honest,responsible, puncture and informative local bali driver, he knew bali very much. He helped my family to organised our trip and showed us some excellent restaurants.We enjoyed the food very much. Overall we would like to say thank you to Gede. Gede , you are the best!!! Highly recommended to future travellers

Rice Field...

Gede brings life into any day....

“Gede brings life into any day!” Reviewed November 27, 2012 NEW via mobile We used Gede twice on our recent trip to Bali and recommend him for any future travellers. He was easy to contact, no hassle regards to our pick up (even when we were running an hour late) and helped us follow the surf. Gede was able to show us some of the highlights to our trip and some excellent restaurants...this man knows his food! Thank you Gede, your humour and professionalism is 10/10.

A Truly Family-Friendly Driver

“A Truly Family-friendly Driver with good local knowledge” Reviewed November 10, 2012 NEW via mobile We just returned few days ago from our first Bali holiday. After much googling, we engaged Gede as our private driver for 3 days and never regretted our decision. Gede is very responsive through emails! He speaks good english, punctual, a family-oriented and safe driver with excellent knowledge of road directions as well as Balinese culture. We were exploring elephant ride! Gede recommended us to go for the elephant camp and even helped us to get the discount! To thank him, we invited him to have lunch with our family. Gede not only drove us to places of interests , he also followed us and acted as a guide when the circumstances require. We were visiting uluwatu temple where the monkeys were everywhere. Gede was kind to protect my kids by keeping the monkeys at bay! Thanks Gede! Thank you for making our bali holiday so much more enjoyable & memorable!

Gede Was Great

“Gede was great” Reviewed October 27, 2012 NEW We were in Bali in August but had contacted Gede by email some time before we arrived. From day 1 we found him to be a very good, punctual and patient driver, taking us wherever we wanted to go and helping us to find the best places to visit. Even before finishing the first day out, we had decided that we were going to use Gede for the rest of our trips. We hired him for 5 or 6 days and never regretted it. His prices were also very good and there were no hidden costs. Hire him for a day or half day, you won't regret it. Visited August 2012

Helpul Guide,Patient Driver

“Helpful guide, patient driver.” Reviewed October 10, 2012 NEW We were a first timer to Bali, and I got Gede highly-recommended from a group of friends who used to hired him afew months back. Gede is kind enough to help us plan our itinerary with no-hidden-cost once i got in touch with him via email. Yet, the cost is extremely competitive! Gede was a easy-going person who can easily talk and having jokes with, he is punctual in time, yet to be earlier to wait for us in fact. Gede was a responsive guide who did remind us on "do and donts" in every single details for our safety, and also a very very very skillful driver with crazy busy traffics in Bali. He is patient enough even it was a huge jammed after all day long waiting for us to finish our activities at every sight-seeing spots. We've a day which suppose to be free & easy for our self-exploration. Some from our group has changed their mind, but Gede was still helpful even it was suppose to be his off-day. Just a single call and he is ready to fetch us out at our time with his friendly professionalism. None of our group having a single complaint except we are sad that we've forgot to take a picture with him, as we were over-enjoyed with his services. I whole-heartedly recommend Gede as your Tours Guide & Driver in Bali, and i believe you will also awards him with a double thumbs-up! Thanks a tonne for everything, Gede! Visited October 2012

Great Private Driver in Bali

“Great Private driver in Bali” Reviewed October 3, 2012 NEW Gede was recommended by a great friend in Melbourne who uses Gede as her driver in Bali. We corresponded back and forth prior to our trip so Gede had a great insight into the sort of things we wanted to see and do while we were in Bali. Gede was extremely courteous, very punctual, very professional. Each time we got into his van, the doors were locked - we felt very safe with Gede at all times. Gede took us everywhere we asked and also made some great recommendations for us. Gede was a fabulous driver and when we return to Bali we will ensure he is again our driver. I have already persoanlly recommended Gede to others to use for their upcoming trips to Bali and am keeping his card and email contact. Thanks Gede.