| Chaffered Cars |
 The system for street names and numbering in Bali is illogical. Often villas only have names. And visitors who have just arrived on the island will find it almost impossible to give directions to a taxi driver. It is also very difficult to call taxis to many villas, especially if they are located in rural areas. We ask that you book transportation at the same time as you book your villa because drivers work as semi-independent agents. Our best drivers are often booked months in advance.
Bali-Experience strongly recommends hiring a chaffered car. There are a number of very valid reasons for this, based on our long experience on the island: Road conditions and the lack of driving rules - The traffic in High Standards - All of our drivers have been through a training course, have a good command of English and most importantly possess mobile phones. This allows a large degree of flexibility in organizing your transportation. Availability - Drivers are available on a 24 hour basis however they work ten hours per day. Bureaucracy - To drive legally in Local knowledge - Drivers possess an amazing amount of local information in terms of shopping, location of restaurants, other villas, beaches not found on normal tourist routes, etc. Drivers also serve as impromptu guides in terms of Balinese history, customs, and conventions. Safety - Having your own driver eliminates the risk of you getting lost. Protection - Late at night, taxis operate on a ‘no-meter’ policy, sometimes charging an extortionate amount for transportation. Any accident involving a foreigner and an Indonesian is (by local custom) the foreigner’s fault. By having a driver you sidestep this issue.
Toyota Avanza, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Kjang, Toyota Innova, Land Cruiser, Pregio, BMW 320i, Mercedes E – Class. |