This is a list of drivers who have been repeatedly recommended by multiple TA members for their service, reliability and honesty. This list is a guide only, based on our personal experiences. We hope that you will have as wonderful experience with them, as we did.
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ARIAWAN Recommended by Goldie1969
comfortable and safe way to see Bali! Speaks good English, friendly , flexible and honest . Based in Ubud but services entire island.
visit his site: http://bali-driver.blogspot.com Email: ubuddriver@gmail.com
phone number: +62 813 3861 6183
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ARNAWA ( "BaliFriend" ) Recommended by IMGrateful and Truus
Licensed Balinese Tour Guide Your safety, comfort, and personal requests are his top priorities . Liability Insurance. Vehicles are Registered for Carrying Tourists: 2008 Suzuki APV Toyota Kijang . Customized tours for: Scenery, Photography, Painting, Hiking & Balinese Culture, Holiday Photography: Family, Honeymoon, Anniversary, Pre-Wedding, Wedding. You can have Putu Arnawa take Professional Photos of You during your tour with him
Mobile: 62-81-2360-8079 Phone: 62-361-97659
Reservations / Inquiry: putu@balifriend net Website: http://www.BaliFriend.net
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Astawa and Yuli - Also known as Yuli & Ketut. Highly Recommended by TA members
An experienced couple , running their own transport bussiness for groups up to 20 people. Both lived in Australia for 11 years studied tourism and hospitality, and worked in hospitality for around 10 years.
All guest treated as family, also offer homestay
yuliantini@hotmail.com
phone :+62 3618621565 +62 8123899363
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DEAN - Highly Recommended by TA Members
"Drivers with Distinction"
Email: bali-dean@dps.centrin.net.id, bali-dean@centrin.net.id
http://balidean.blogspot.com/ http://www.baliwithdean.blogspot.com/
http://www.balisbestdriver.com/
Speaks good English.Based in Ubud, Dean is extremely popular and very good. MUST book in advance. Dean now works with a team of Drivers (Drivers with Distinction) - all of whom are reliable, responsible and all have had good reviews.
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DEWA MARCO Highly recommended by TA Members
Email: dewamarco@hotmail.com http://www.dewamarco-tour.blogspot.com/
mobile: +62 8123918718
Exceptional driver. Good humoured, punctual, very flexible and nothing is too much trouble. Has sound command of the English language , as well as experience in driving multinational tourists. Places all visitors at ease. Has excellent driving skills and years of experience in driving tourists in Bali.Has comfortable vehicle and is available for short journeys, day trips and overnight stays of 1 or more nights, all at very reasonable rates.Well respected and comes highly recommended for having invaluable experience and knowledge of every aspect of Bali . Promptly responds to emails, telephone calls and SMS messages.
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DEWA SURYAWAN Recommended by multiple TA members
cheerful and helpful driver, His driving is safe. He is fully licenced and has a tour guide qualification. Speaks fluent English, and some Japanese. Highly recommended.
Car: 2007 Suzuki APV Van (burgundy) Email: dewa@balicarservice.com
Website : http://balicarservice.com/
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DICKY (KT NURITA) Recommended by Snookytraveltips
Based in Nusa Dua. IDA Shop, Pratama St, Nusa Dua.
Phone 0361774931 or 08123917601
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HERRY Highly recommended by TA Members
Based in Denpasar and speaks good English.Very knowledgeable and watches out for you. Also very accomodating to your requests (e.g. what you like to do, where you want to go) with good recommendations. Drives a Toyota Kijang which is very comfortable and has excellent air-conditioning.
E-Mail : baliwithherry@dps.centrin.net.id
Mobile : +6281 933 030 185/ from over seas : 081 933 030 185 / local
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KOMANG BAJING - Recommended by kabirgirl
Licensed and Insured for Tourism Very experienced, safe and caring driver. Baby seat available Brand new, Air conditoned vehicle carries up to 6 guests.
Comprehensive knowledge of the geography and culture of Bali.
Excellent English and great sense of humour. Tour planning. Product sourcing.
Email komangbajing@yahoo.com
Tel/sms [from overseas] +628124667752 [within Indonesia] 08124667752 .
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KOMPRA (MADE SUJANA) - Recommended by DE Frangipanigirl
- Based in Sanur . Experienced driver, speaks fluent English,drives a 4WD, based at the Gazebo Beach Hotel, Sanur. Happy to do airport transfers, short local trips and day tours.
Mobile: +62 (0) 81 2391 9227 email gazebosanur@windowslive.com
MADE WIJAYA Recommended by multiple TA members
Email: wijaya7@gmail.com Email: wijaya772001@yahoo.com.au
http://www.baliprivatetours.com
Experienced Bali Driver, Speaks fluent english, modern vehicle, great knowledge of Bali Tourist Areas. Very safe driver, always on time, very pleasant person. Can take you around the island. Promptly responds to e-mails. Very reliable.
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NORMAN Highly Recommended by TA Members
"Trusted Member of Deans Drivers With Distinction Team"
Speaks very good English. He knows the Island extremely well. Will help you to plan your itinary and recommend places of interest which would not be found in guide books of Bali, He will not take you to any place that you do not request. Norman is a excellent driver, very honest and trustworthy, has a great sense of humour, punctual , also very knowledgeable about the History and Culture of his country. always ready to please.You will have a fun time with him. e-mail : baliwithnorman1974@yahoo.com
Mobile : +62 8123 944 265 http://www.normanbali.blogspot.com
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NYOMAN ADNYANA - Recommended by DE Frangipanigirl and stoffa
Based in Legian. Fully qualified tour and travel consultant for Bali. Fluent English and German speaker. Nyoman drives a taxi and a minivan.
Honest, safe and trustworthy.
Tel (from overseas) +62 81 855 3696 Tel (in Bali) 081 855 3696
Email: adnyana_nyoman@yahoo.com http://www.baliasyouplease.weebly.com
http://www.adnyanabalitours.blogspot
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I NYOMAN JAPA ASTIKA (NORMAN) Recommended by DE Jade Du
Mobile: 081 239 97709
Add: Br Jaya Kertha Ketewei, Gianyar, Bali
Landline: (0361) 296 480
My father-in-law and his partner were VERY impressed with Norman (which I think says a lot because my FIL's partner is VERY FUSSY and was dreading this trip to Asia (which was really stressful for me!) Thankfully they liked their trip and said that Norman was very attentive to them. My husband was also quite impressed. Of course, he has only hired him once though.
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NYOMAN RUSMA Recommended by Rob1 and Ausylover
of Meta Sari Transport . Based in Ubud .
Tel (from overseas): +62 81 2361 0391 , fax +62-361-975073)
Tel (in Bali): 081 2361 0391
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NYOMAN TAJUS Recommended by kabirgirl
Safe & careful driver. Very comfortable car. New style Kijang with good airconditioning.
8 years experience. Excellent English. Tension free, Top Deals, Terrific Tours.
Email; tajusamed2003@yahoo.com.
Telephone/sms +6281338547490 or +628283722601
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PUTU NASTRA - Recommended by DE Jade Du
Touring Licence obtained in 1999.
Email: putunastra@yahoo.com
Mobile (from overseas): +62 81 6470 8497 .
Mobile (local network) : 081 6470 8497
http://www.geocities.com/putunastra/P...
Fluent in English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian
He has also driven small groups to Yogyarkarta/Borobudur/Java from Bali.
As Putu Nastra has a touring licence, he is a driver and a tour guide at the same time. He doesn't smoke and he doesn't have a baby seat.
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PUTU SUDIANA Recommended by gxp
Putu speaks excellent English and is a pleasure to deal with . He will work with you to develop an itinerary and drive you to the sites that interest you His car is fully air conditioned and roomy. Putu can make your trip to Bali a very pleasant experience!
He is a wealth of information about Bali and all the interesting sites that you visit. Your trips will be customized to suit your interests. He knows the cities and all the back roads on the island. He comes highly recommended on the forums.
sudiana_goazonk@yahoo.com
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ROMEO - (Made Budiarta) ex Kind Villa Bintan Recommended by Travelbug123
Please visit my website to see the full range of services that I can offer you. You can also contact me from my website with any questions that you have. I am always happy to reply.
Phone: +62 81 835 7768 Website: http://www.romeotoursbali.com
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SALIT ARSA Recommended by DE Ursie
Based in Amed.
Drives a Mitsubishi mini-bus with air con. Seats 5 passengers comfortably.
Reasonable rates, safe, reliable & punctual.
Speaks english & has a good sense of humour.
Short journeys, daytrips, transfers from one hotel to another with stops enroute if you wish.
He will happily accompany you to places of interest or wait in his car, the choice is yours.
Phone: 081337151975 (local) +6281337151975 (overseas)
Email: amed-salit@hotmail.com
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(SANNY) SANTIKA Recommended by Linda52
http://www.geocities.com/sannybalitours/home
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SILA Highly recommended by TA members
Based between Ubud and Denpassar Fluent in English and hires for the entire day (no hour limit). Comfortable, double air conditioned vehicle. Careful Driver, Honest, trustworthy and helpful. Cold mineral water, sarongs, parking fees & baby seat provided. Must book in advance!!!
Email: yomansila@dps.centrin.net.idb http://funwithsila.blogspot.com/ http://www.geocities.com/baliwithsila
baliwithsila@yahoo.com cell :+6281 239 161 02
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TOYA WAYAN Recommended by DE Whinnie
Toya Wayan is a quiet, safe driver who we have always found punctual and trustworthy. He doesn't say much but if asked proves to be very knowlegdable. He is especially knowlegdable about Hinduism. He is based in Ubud but will travel all over the island. He is a great assett if you want someone who can answer your questions but will not intrude on your holiday by pushing himself forward. Tell him Trudy and Gary recommended him.
His phone number is +62 81 2395 0487. Email: toyabalitour@yahoo.com
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WAYAN “BUDI” BUDIARTA Recommended by Linda52
Roundabout Tours
http://www.geocities.com/roundaboutbali/Wayan_Budiarta.html
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WAYAN KODANG Recommended by rarefossil.
ph 081 337 569 165; email wayanwidhiana@yahoo.com
web site at http://www.balidriverwayan.webs.com
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WAYAN LIA Highly Recommended by TA Members
"Trusted Member of Deans Drivers With Distinction Team" (LICENCED GUIDE)
Speaks very good English.knows the Island extremely well, very knowledgeable about the History and culture of his country. Will help to plan your itinary taking you to tourist destinations or to places not found in any guide book. Excellent and careful driver,very trustworthy,great sense of humour, punctual, nothing too much trouble.Will not take you to anywhere not requested(merchants,restaurants etc). As a Licenced Guide he is able to take you to Besakih Temple and other Temples without paying extra money for a Local Guide.
PHONE: +628155 8008 212 wayan-lia@dps.centrin.net.id
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