Bali with Gede

This item appears on page 65 of the June 2008 issue.

My wife and I took our fifth trip to Bali, Indonesia, in October ’07, again guided by Gede (e-mail balihaiguide@hotmail.com or visit www.balihaiguide.com). It is impossible to recommend him highly enough.

On-time and intelligent, Gede knows what we want to see and do almost before we do, and he will go the extra mile. We find him to be happy, with a great sense of humor.

On this trip we paid him $30-$50 per day, depending on the distance traveled (we toured from four to eight hours each day). For up to three people, Gede’s rate, posted on his website, is $10 per hour, which includes his tour services, an air-conditioned car, gas and parking fees but excludes meals and drinks.

Gede is a delightful and knowledgeable guide, driver and friend. He is a gem and will introduce you to paradise.

RICHARD WALKER

La Jolla, CA