VIP Visa

Since our Airport post we've had quite a few people contact us in regards to the VIP Visas that are available. Here's what you need to know;

• The cost of the VIP Visa is $30 per person in Australian currency.
• You still need to pay the Indonesian Government Visa of $25 US. (You can pay in other currencies however this is easiest)
• You will be met in the arrival hall of Denpasar Airport where you'll need to hand over your $25US, passport and visa form to your guide.
• Your guide will walk you through immigration and take you to collect your bag. They will then go back and complete all paperwork on your behalf.
• Once you have your bag, your guide will walk with you through customs and out to the arrivals area.
• Here you'll be met by Murti, the company owner and you will pay your $30Aus for the VIP service.

If you would like to take advantage of this service please email Murti at murti@iprimus.com.au stating your full names, flight number and arrival day and time. Please also mention you are with the Barry Wedding and you may receive a discount.

If you'd like, Murti can also arrange your transfers to the hotel. Once you've paid your $30Aus to Murti, you can be escorted directly to your car and whizzed away to your hotel!
To get to the Pelangi or Breezes will cost around 110,000Rp (around $12) for up to 6 people. If you have more people headed in the same direction we can look at getting a larger transport where required.

"Taxi!"

There are several ways to get around in Bali. One of the easiest and most comfortable to new travellers are taxis (or Taksi!). Plenty of Taxi companies exist however there's only 1 reputable one - Blue Bird.

Blue bird taxis are distinguishable by their light blue colour car and the large blue bird symbol on top of the cab.



 Blue Bird taxis always put their metres on unlike some of the others and have a much better reputation. You can try your luck with some of the other random taxis that get around however you may be ripped off on arrival because 'the metre is broken' or 'I forgot' etc etc. Unless you know how much a trip should cost always insist on the driver using the metre.

You can also pay drivers in regular cars and vans to take you where you'd like to go. One depot is located on the road that connects the Pelangi and Breezes. It is customary to let the driver know where you're headed and then negotiate a price. Speak to some of the Bali regulars to get an idea on how much it should cost to get to your destination. If you have more than 4 people or you can't locate a Blue Bird, private transport is a good option at times.

Some people will also rent scooters while in Bali, these are available for rent quite cheaply and petrol costs next to nothing. You should have an international motorbike license to ride these however many tourists take the risk.

Travel laws in Bali are fairly simple - keep moving! Stay left an go slow and you can't get in too much trouble. If you're wise you'll avoid JL Legian after 11am...

Happy travels!