12 Jan 2023
Organising this tour was easy, for the price I was expecting to be sharing a minibus and therefore traveling with others to see the temples at sunset. Instead we were picked up in a comfortable car and it was a private tour!! Our tour director Gusty checked we were happy with the itinerary and we were able to make any adjustments if we wished. From Kuta, to the temples requires going through the busy areas of Seminyak and Canguu, Gusty made the heavy traffic seem tolerable and was safe and sensible, he also added a commentary of the sights when appropriate.
Both temples were a treat, before each Gusty gave a brief history lesson and an information session that explained interesting points about the temples. The Tanah Lot temple is well worth the visit, there are markets to have a little look at but my suggestion is head straight to the temple beach area for photos and then one of the bars on the cliffs to view the Sunset and do the markets when you leave…. the prices also seem to be more in your favour.
It is then the traffic heavy but comfortable air-conditioned drive back. Gusty was happy to point out other experiences to do on the island and although he made it known he himself, or one of his drivers would be available to assist in any way, there was no big sales pressure, rather more a genuine keenness for us to get the best experience on our holiday.
Lastly he offered to drive and wait for us (included) while we had dinner at Jimbaran Bay area before taking us back to the hotel, but we already had dinner reservations that he dropped us off at with no fuss. I did tip, although I feel a little small in Aussie Dollars, for what I thought was service above what was expected. Highly Recommend East Bali Tours.