What does Andrew Bali arrange for tourists?

Andrew arranges surf lessons, vetted tattoo studios, water sports at Tanjung Benoa, day trips (Nusa Penida, Mount Batur), private villas below Airbnb prices, and full itinerary planning — all at local prices with no tourist markup.

How do I contact Andrew in Kuta, Bali?

WhatsApp Andrew directly at +62 813 2550 5206. He typically replies fast and is available daily from 10AM–7PM Bali time.

How much does a surf lesson in Kuta cost through Andrew?

Surf lessons in Kuta start at about USD $18 for an hour, with a discount for longer sessions — a 2-hour lesson is around $30, at the local rate. Andrew connects you directly with vetted instructors at local rates.

Can Andrew find a private villa in Bali below Airbnb prices?

Yes. Andrew knows villa owners in Kuta who don't list on Airbnb — typically 10–15% cheaper. WhatsApp him your dates and group size for options.

Is Andrew a local guide or a tour agency?

Andrew is a local Indonesian guide based on Kuta Beach — not a tour agency. You WhatsApp him directly, he speaks Indonesian so you pay local prices, and he's personally vetted every operator he recommends.

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Kuta Beach · Bali · Your Local Guide

Your Local Guide & Fixer in Kuta — I Know Everyone

I'm Andrew — Indonesian, based on Kuta Beach. I send you to operators I trust — fair local prices, no markup. Surf, tattoos, water sports, villas, even Komodo island trips — I arrange it all, you just show up.

Plan My Bali Day

Indonesian Local Guide No Tourist Markup See the Plan Before You Pay

I Speak Indonesian

You pay local prices, not tourist prices

See the Plan First

Pay only after you approve it

Vendors I've Vetted

I've tested them so you don't have to

Direct WhatsApp

Talk to Andrew himself, not a call centre

What I Offer

Pick Your Bali Experience

Card prices are my service fee for planning and guiding. Activities you pay the operator directly at their local price. Island-hopping is quoted as a full package.

USD $20–25 / plan · my fee

Quick Fix

I tell you who to book & what to say

Remote planning over WhatsApp: the right operators, real prices, and the Indonesian phrases to use. You book it and skip the markup. One flat fee — solo or group.

✓ Full custom day plan via WhatsApp
✓ Vetted operator contacts
✓ Real price guide (no tourist markup)
✓ Same-day standby support

Get My Plan

USD $35–45 / person · my fee

Half Day with Andrew

1PM Sunset · Kuta & Seminyak

Half a day with your local guide. Surf, tattoos, hidden beach bars, sunset spots — your pick, my connections, my Indonesian to handle the rest.

✓ Andrew with you the whole time
✓ 3–4 curated experiences
✓ Local transport arranged
✓ Sunset bar insider access

Book Half Day

USD $55–70 / person · my fee

Full Day Insider

The real Kuta day — surf to sunset

Not a generic temple tour — the day a Kuta regular would plan: morning surf before the crowd, breakfast at my favourite warung, a market run with stalls I trust, then sunset drinks at my bar.

✓ Dawn surf at Kuta Beach
✓ Local warung breakfast
✓ Market run — fair prices, you choose
✓ Sunset at Ride The Tide Bar

Book Full Day

USD $80–120 / trip · my fee

Bali Bucket List

Your whole trip, handled

Staying 5–10 days? I plan the whole trip — activities, vetted vendors, even a villa at below-Airbnb prices — with on-call WhatsApp support the entire time.

✓ Full multi-day itinerary design
✓ Private villa finding (below Airbnb)
✓ Daily on-call WhatsApp support
✓ Best for first-timers & couples

Plan My Trip

Top TierUSD $150–250 / person · trip price

Volcano & Island Hopping

The trips that need someone who speaks the language

Mount Batur sunrise, Komodo, Padar Island, Pink Beach. Every operator speaks Indonesian and I coordinate each step — you just show up. 2–8 people · 2–3 days. Trip price only — flights & accommodation not included.

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What I Arrange

Bali Activities, Real Prices

Surf to temples to theme parks — with operators I've personally tested. Browse the full list with up-to-date prices and my honest picks.

Surf Lessons from $18/hr Tattoo Studios ~$50+ Uluwatu Sunset ~$9+ Waterbom Bali ~$30 ATV Ride ~$53 Mount Batur Sunrise ~$41 White Water Rafting ~$34 Nusa Penida Day Trip ~$75

Andrew-certified operators — I've tested them so you don't have to.

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About Andrew

Indonesian Local. Your Kuta Insider.

I'm Andrew — Indonesian, based on Kuta Beach where I run Ride The Tide Bar. I know the surf instructors, tattoo artists and boat operators actually worth your time — so you skip the guesswork.

Operators I trust — fair local prices, no markup

Every vendor I send you, I've personally vetted

Komodo to Pink Beach — I coordinate everything

4.3 on Google — Ride The Tide Bar More about Andrew

Real reviews of the bar I run on Kuta Beach · 6 ratings on Google

Andrew giving a surf lesson at Kuta Beach, Bali, at sunset

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WhatsApp me your dates and 3 things you want to do. I'll send a custom plan back fast.

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