Happy Bali Experiences HBE

Meet the team

The people behind the wheel

You will spend the whole day with your driver, so you should know who they are. All of ours are Balinese, many from the same villages, and every one of them is also your guide.

Why drivers who guide, not just a car

Happy Bali Experiences started in 2015 with a simple idea: the best way to see Bali is with someone from here. Our drivers are paid fairly and take the time to explain what you are looking at, so a day with us feels like a day with a friend who happens to know the roads.

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Wayan Sudi

Keliki · 11 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ask me about: the quiet corners of Tegallalang

Sample portrait of Wayan Sudi

Your driver and guide

Wayan Sudi

Keliki · 11 years driving · English, Bahasa

I grew up in Keliki, among the rice fields north of Ubud. I started driving my cousin’s guests in 2015, and I still enjoy the moment when someone sees a temple ceremony for the first time. My favourite days are the slow ones, with time for coffee and questions.

Ask me about: the quiet corners of Tegallalang. Fun fact: I know which warung makes the best black rice pudding, and I will not tell the tourist buses.

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Made Arta

Tegallalang · 8 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ask me about: rice terraces and how they are farmed

Sample portrait of Made Arta

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Made Arta

Tegallalang · 8 years driving · English, Bahasa

Made comes from a farming family and likes to explain how the terraces really work. Guests say he is calm on the road and funny at the table.

Ask me about: rice terraces and how they are farmed. Fun fact: I can tell you the age of a rice field by looking at the water.

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Komang Dana

Payangan · 5 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ask me about: the best waterfall for a quiet swim

Sample portrait of Komang Dana

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Komang Dana

Payangan · 5 years driving · English, Bahasa

Komang loves the jungle waterfalls of the north and knows where to stop for the best view. He keeps a small first-aid kit and a lot of patience for photo breaks.

Ask me about: the best waterfall for a quiet swim. Fun fact: I carry spare sarongs for every guest, in every size.

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Ketut Wirya

Marga · 9 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ask me about: daily life in a Balinese family compound

Sample portrait of Ketut Wirya

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Ketut Wirya

Marga · 9 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ketut grew up in a family compound in Marga, Tabanan, and is happy to open the door to village life for guests who are curious.

Ask me about: daily life in a Balinese family compound. Fun fact: My grandmother still thinks I should become a farmer.

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Nyoman Adi

Sebatu · 7 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ask me about: the coffee stop nobody finds alone

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Nyoman Adi

Sebatu · 7 years driving · English, Bahasa

Nyoman is the one to ask about food. He plans every tour around a good lunch and the right time of day for each temple.

Ask me about: the coffee stop nobody finds alone. Fun fact: I have tried every cafe between Ubud and Kintamani. Ask me for the shortlist.

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Putu Surya

Ubud · 3 years driving · English, Bahasa

Ask me about: the quietest time to visit the temples

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Putu Surya

Ubud · 3 years driving · English, Bahasa

Putu is our newest driver and already a guest favourite. He is patient with families and loves a long, slow day.

Ask me about: the quietest time to visit the temples. Fun fact: I will happily stop the car for a dog in the road, a sunrise or a good sate.

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Every driver, every day

Three things you can count on

On time, at your door

Your driver is at the hotel when they said they would be, in a clean, air-conditioned car.

Explains what you see

The story of the temple, the right way to enter, and which stall has the good coffee.

Looks after your comfort

Water on board, easy stops when you need them, and a pace that works for kids and grandparents too.

Who will drive you?

We match the driver to your tour and date

Tell us what you would like to do and we pick the driver who knows that day best. You will get their name and photo on WhatsApp before you travel.

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Ready when you are.

Tell us your dates and group size. We will reply with a plan and one clear price.

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