Review Author: Kathleen G

Review Date: 14 Oct 2018

Review Body: I have met Uncle Wayan through a friend of ours from college. According to them, Uncle is known online for giving an awesome trip in Bali areas. Upon contacting Uncle Wayan, we have received the warmest regards and been guided on all the must-do's within the vicinity, and he has assisted us on what we should be choosing in terms of the place we should go to. For a starter [like our kind], our itinerary was a bit hard to execute, however, Uncle Wayan and our kindest driver Uncle Kadek (Uncle Wayan's awesome cousin) has made all things possible. 90% of our plans were done as expected and for a 3-day tour, we have been able to go to places from North to East and in majority of the most known areas in Bali. For our first day, we have been able to visit gorgeous temples like Lempuyang, Tirta Empul, Tirta Gangga and Ulun Danu. We have also been able to witness the beauty of Nusa Penida's Islands: Uncle's friend Ari was also super reliable and has been able to drive us safely and happily home from the bumpy roads of the said island. On our third day, they have also brought us to known places like Handara and Seminyak. Before our trip finally ended, Uncle Wayan's precious family invited us over for a very festive-like dinner in their humble home. Not to mention his final touch of bringing us in a paradise called Melasti Beach as we ended the day with its beautiful sunset. I would highly recommend Saba Bali Trans' travel services as they are not only helpful, reliable, enjoyable and made all things hassle-free, their service will also give you a welcome as if you are one of their own. Overall, our trip was not just all fun, it was full of love and acceptance, too. Indeed an Eat, Pray, Love experience, although we mostly did Eat, Eat, Eat and Love. Thank you, Uncle Wayan! Looking forward to our Bali Tour 2.0!5

Review rating: 5

Review Author: naomi-mai, Cahors, France

Review Date: 14 Jun 2017

Review Body: My girlfriend and I went on vacation in Bali for a week in March. We found Wayan's happy face on Facebook and decided to hire him as our driver just to get us to places. We ended up spending 5 of 6 days with him seeing a lot of hidden paradise all over Bali. We planned our itinerary by including the common places recommended online. We showed Wayan our plan. He gave us advice on which ones we should see and which ones to avoid. At the end, we let Wayan set our itinerary for us simply by saying that we wanted to see the real Bali with the most local food and sights. He showed us secluded, uniquely known by Wayan waterfalls, temples, beaches, etc, which a lot of those are run by local communities. He was super flexible in bringing us to any places as well as making sure that we see the true Bali. He even brought us into his own home and introduced us to his family and village people. He treated us to Wayan cuisine and we had a great Balinese dinner while enjoying talks about spirituality and our cultures. It's like we were living in Julia Roberts's movie! Wayan was really knowledgeable. We learnt so much about Balinese legends and practices as we visited different places. My girlfriend and I fell in love with this Balinese guru. We knew him as the ambassador that showed us how to be truly Balinese - picking up garbage on our walks for good karma, visiting community-run waterfall to support the villagers' local business, seeing pieces of paradise in hidden caves that Wayan himself accidentally discovered, meditating and enjoying the beautiful nature, taking fun creative photos, and many many more. If you want to have a friend show you the most authentic side of Bali and don't mind sharing a piece of you own life with him, you should look for long bean Wayan!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jx SIM

Review Date: 04 Mar 2019

Review Body: Initially booked a tour from the page and given a driver name (wayan), however he is kind enough to inform me in advance about his sickness and quickly get me another young tour guide name (YOKI) to handle our 3 days tour in bali. Yoki is a vry nice guy, like to smile and laugh with customers. Although he is young but he knew alot of short cuts to avoid the traffic in main roads. This saves alot of time and we can visit a few places in a day. He doesnt hesitate to help and give advices during our trip. We were always lucky for example he initiated an early trip (5am) to the gate of heaven and it works out that we skipped the long afternoon que for the only INSTAGRAM PHOTOS with the gate and an amazing view of the mountain. Most importantly is that he will always be at the meeting point 15minutes earlier to welcome you to his car. He also recommend us to choose uma pakel swing because of the long que in the (bali swing). Long que under the hot sun is the last you ever wanted in a trip. So yeah! Yoki man is the right guy to choose from. I really enjoy bali with his guide. Till we meet again Abang Yoki You are like a brother to me in Bali. Terima Kasih

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Salam S

Review Date: 13 Oct 2018

Review Body: No words to express how beautiful my journey with sababalitrans Pak Wayang Murda. This want my part 2 tour with sababalitrans again after my 1st visiting on this year April, and now on October with been fully guided with love and care by Pak Wayang. His the men with full experience about all interested place around bali, we was start experience from Pura lempuyang, tirta ganga, katalampo waterfall, nusa penida, kelingging, angel billabong, Crystal Bay, uluwatu, bluepoint beach, melastih beach. And on this part 2 tour October we have experience tanah lot, bendegul, tegallalang rice field, wanagiri hill, twinlake, bayunmala waterfall and more etc place. Pak wayang was taking care us like his own son, and care about our health and guide us with full of love, and I can't imaging his wife and have cook for us a beautiful and delicious food for us, which really touch my hearts, dear all viewers in TripAdvisor pls call and book bapak wayang for yours tour programme in bali, I can guarantee your guys will experience the best tour as wat I have experience thanks so much😍😘🇮🇩Pak wayang murda you are the best aver tour guide in bali❤️💕💯😘

Review rating: 5

Review Author: cecilia607, Livingston, New Jersey

Review Date: 17 Nov 2017

Review Body: My one-week trip to Bali with my sister in November is beyond spiritual and amazing. Thanks to Saba Bali Trans Tours who gave us the most incredible experience of navigating and exploring this beautiful island. I did a lot of research before my trip and I came across Wayan’s name in one of the blogs who highly recommended him as a tour guide. I started to communicate with Wayan and found him very responsive and courteous in his email replies. We’re so glad to finally meet him in Bali two weeks ago. He is helpful, humorous and inspiring, gave us lots of flexibility and options in our travel plans. We absolutely love travelling with Wayan, we shared lots of laughter and stories during our ride each day. Here at my home country in New Jersey, USA, I am personally thankful that we just celebrated our Thanksgiving holiday. One of the best gifts we can give someone is the gift of thanking them for being a part of our life. Thanks to Wayan and his team for giving us the best joy of travelling and the most memorable vacation.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lisa M

Review Date: 16 Sep 2017

Review Body: Wayan from Saba Bali Trans is hands down the best driver in Bali. He knows everything there is to know about Bali and will customize your trip and experience in Bali to what you want to do and see. This is not only helpful if you don't have a set itinerary, but this is also helpful if you know what you want to do, but don't know all the ins and outs of Bali as he will show you hidden areas that aren't super touristy but are amazing and beautiful and so much fun all at the same time. On top of Wayan's knowledge about Bali and thoughtfulness, he's also one of the happiest people I've ever met and is a pleasure to be around. Being around him uplifted my energy and made my trip so much more enjoyable. Visiting Bali was way more than I ever imagined thanks to Wayan. I couldn't have asked for a better vacation and couldn't be more grateful for Wayan making my experience in Bali everything I wanted and more.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: S@R@H, Doha, Qatar

Review Date: 15 Jul 2018

Review Body: Very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. The best. Wayan was very patient enough to wait for us at the airport after we waited so long for the bags to be delivered and when it took longer as we had to claim for a damaged bag, he sent his nephew. We met him the next day and took us to Bali zoo and rafting. Stayed with us for 12 hours at a reasonable price. The rafting experience wasn’t the best as the tour guide was not good. When we told him he spoke to the management and helped us to get a compensation (free copy of our rafting photos on a CD + 2 printed picture of our choice). During the day we wanted to purchase some stuff, he was so kind, honest, patient and willing to help enough to wait for us and actually assisted to find souvenirs. Very good English, friendly and always on time. We can’t thank him enough for his time and honesty. A trust worthy person.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Simon K

Review Date: 17 Jun 2017

Review Body: 6 star service Got a hold of Wayan after we were highly recommended him by a friend. Wayan was very quick and thorough in his responses, always on time and as his english is excellent we confirmed our first pick up in a matter of hours. We were travelling from Uluwatu to Ubud and I told him of our plans to visit some waterfalls and such on the way. Wayan suggested a few different things to make the trip much easier (and incidentally much better) for us. He suggested restaurants we should go to, places to see and really catered the tour exactly to our wants and needs. We enquired about a pick up back from Ubud to the Airport and he bent over backwards to make this happen for us, all with a smile and a lot of local knowledge along the way. Could not recommend Wayan and his team anymore and can guarantee anyone that uses him will have a lot of fun.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Khristine R, Philippines

Review Date: 29 Jan 2018

Review Body: We really had a good time exploring Bali. Thanks to Putu for welcoming us at the airport and for bringing us to places we wanted to visit. Also, he showed us other beautiful sights of Bali aside from our itinerary. We really enjoyed his company. He's really a good tour guide. He's also funny and speaks English very well. He knows the best spots in Bali and also the best time to visit the place. I originally booked Wayan as our tour guide for the whole trip, but he wasn't available due to important matters. We were able to meet him though on our last day and had a mini city tour with him. He's also a great tour guide. Both of them are kind and accommodating. They made sure that we experience the best that Bali has to offer. Thank you Putu and Wayan for this experience. We really enjoyed Bali! You guys are the best!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: sarahmahmoud023, Doha, Qatar

Review Date: 30 Jun 2018

Review Body: Wayan was very patient enough to wait for us at the airport after we waited so long for the bags to be delivered and when it took longer as we had to claim for a damaged bag, he sent his nephew. We met him the next day and took us to Bali zoo and rafting. Stayed with us for 12 hours at a reasonable price. The rafting experience wasn’t the best as the tour guide was not good. When we told him he spoke to the management and helped us to get a compensation (free copy of our rafting photos on a CD + 2 printed picture of our choice). During the day we wanted to purchase some stuff, he was so kind, honest, patient and willing to help enough to wait for us and actually assisted to find souvenirs. Very good English, friendly and always on time. We can’t thank him enough for his time and honesty. A trust worthy person.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: anjoduque, Manila, Philippines

Review Date: 14 Jun 2018

Review Body: WE LOVE Uncle Wayan very much! He showed us the beauty of the culture, people, traditions and Nature of Bali! He is a perfect example of what a tour guide should be :)) He even showed us his beautiful family and his very unique and creative home (that made our Bali trip more special). He is not just a typical tour guide; he build connections and relationships with us, he became our family in Bali! 5 stars for him is not enough :) We can give him a Million stars; million stars for the the smiles and laughters he brings, and million stars for the care and love we’ve experienced! Uncle Wayan is our light and guide in Bali :) We experienced how big his heart is! Sending our light and love, Anjo, Eric, Ryan, and Isza ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sreejit A

Review Date: 14 Jun 2017

Review Body: It all started off with us contacting Wayan and from there it just picked off, we suggested the places we wanted to visit , he added a few to it and recommended a few hotels too ---> All ended up in a proper itinerary for a 5 Day Trip! Our guides Putu and Wayan, shared so many experiences , knowledge , culture, meditation and traditions of Bali which was amazing. They really know how to treat their tourists and make them feel really welcome there. Apart from being a guide and driver, Putu's photography skills are to be appreciated. Visited a number of hidden beaches, Water sports, Temples, Villages and all the famous spots in Bali. Would recommend Saba Bali Trans anytime, they are the best!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alson L, San Francisco, California

Review Date: 18 Oct 2017

Review Body: I highly recommend using this company. Wayan is pleasant, speaks good English, very kind, very accommodating, and reasonably priced. He doesn't use a canned set tour. He finds out your interests and customizes your tour for you. He knows the island inside out and not once had to refer to a map or Google directions. He even has his own secret beach! He provides a local flair but will take you anywhere. Several times I adjusted my tour and he accommodated me without complaint. He never rushes you so you can take your time at a site you're interested in and I am sure I went over on my time. When in Bali, I will only use Mr. Wayan's company and will recommend him to anyone coming here!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jonathan W

Review Date: 18 Jan 2019

Review Body: Wayan picked us up on time from our resort & quickly clarified exactly what we would like to do & see during the day. He delivered on all our expectations in a very friendly & informative way. He was full of useful local knowledge and great suggestions (every one was a winner). His patience & good humor throughout the day made for a truly enjoyable experience, in fact so much so we booked him the following day which he promptly confirmed his availability and again turned up on time with that wonderful warm smile on his face. Could not thank him enough for his great service & we made a wonderful friend. We highly recommend Wayan from Samba Bali Trans Tours. Jonathan & Michelle

Review rating: 5

Review Author: jutta0601, Kassel, Germany

Review Date: 05 May 2018

Review Body: We made two groovy trips with Wayan. It with always amazing and entertaining with him although the mere drive sometimes lasted very long, however Wayan was not only a brilliant guide with a lot of knowledge but also a friendly and funny guy whereby time flies. To spotlight is that Wayan did show us not only the “classic tourist attractions” but also the country and its lovable people as they naturally live, i.e. places that are not listed in any tourist guide. Dear Wayan, thank you very, very much for the great time and all the pretty moments we could experience by and with you. Kind regards Jutta and Patrick P.S. I hope you understand my strange English :-) lol

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kristin P

Review Date: 07 Sep 2019

Review Body: We had an excellent experience with our guide! We spend our honeymoon in Bali and wanted to go out to see some specific things while there; the zoo for an elephant ride, the rice patties, some beaches, try some coffee, and go to the hindu temple for the sunset. Our guide picked us up promptly at our hotel in a very clean SUV and was so good to review things that we wanted to do and then discussed his recommendation of how to maximize the day. He was a very safe and good driver and made the trip very enjoyable to us, offering to take pictures at iconic spots. He knew of some local places that turned out to be highlights of our trip and we enjoyed our time very much.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Gabriela H,Pattaya, Thailand

Review Date: 15 Jul 2018

Review Body: I have meet Wayan in Feb 2018 at a family trip. He took us all around, including Nusa Penida. We had a great experience all days and activities.. I came back in July with friends and again hired Sababali service, my friends had a great time and asked for their service all days. They help with tours in Bali, but also transfers to airport, Gilis and short trips.. We had a little emergency/change of plans and we were able to contact them to get a ride to the airport at an early morning. They are really helpful, fast reply and fair price. Well deserved the good rating! Keep up with the good work, Wayan and colleagues.. hoping to see you soon at another trip to Bali!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lena S

Review Date: 28 Mar 2019

Review Body: Special Thank you to Yoki and Wayan! We had such a great time and it was very easy for us to enjoy the trips to all of our accommodations! Yoki was most of the time our driver and it was always a very funny and relaxed drive :) He explained us much about his country, culture and showed us around! Yoki mostly drove us from one to another accommodation but we also did a day trip to Ubud with him. He respected our wishes for what we wanted to see and helped us out in any way. We can definitely recommend booking Yoki, Wayan and Visions of Bali for a trip around Bali! Thank you! We will come back! 🙏🏼 Mom & Lena (It was a pleasure meeting you Yoki & Wayan)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Patricia U

Review Date: 02 Aug 2018

Review Body: Wayan and his team of expert drivers provided a great way to see Bali. Wayan took my teenage daughter (16) and I to the breathtakingly beautiful Tukad Cepung Waterfall - bit of a climb down steep steps but Wayan was so accommodating and he even carried our backpacks! We visited the amazing Tegalalung Rice Terraces. We were blessed with great weather that day - I did the zipline whilst my daughter did the giant swing across the paddies. I would highly recommend Wayan and his team of drivers - they are all so friendly and warm and such patient drivers - important qualities to have to be able to navigate Bali's chaotic traffic.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Zak S

Review Date: 19 Nov 2018

Review Body: My wife and I booked two separate tours with Wayan from Samabe in Nusa Dua. He is a great ambassador for Bali. He picked us up from our hotel at 8AM both times and had our agenda set and prepared us for a full day of activities across Bali. From visiting monkey forests and various temples to trekking a bit on the wild side riding on ATVs and then relaxing for some coffee at the coffee farms, Wayan made us feel very welcome and there was never a dull moment. Day flew by as he guided a us along the way. For those who are interested in a private tour, I highly recommend Wayan and his company Saba Bali Trans.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Explore Bali's beauty

Itinerary Description: Arrive at Karangasem regency Snorkel at Blue Lagoon Beach Visit traditional Balinese village of Penglipuran See the real Bali Bamboo Forest