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About Andrew

Your Local Guide in Kuta, Bali

I'm Andrew — Indonesian, based on Kuta Beach. I know Kuta and I speak Indonesian, so you get local prices and a plan that actually works.

My Story

I Came to Surf. I Never Left.

I came to Bali to surf — and ended up making it home. These days I'm based on Kuta Beach, where I run a little spot called Ride The Tide Bar and spend my mornings in the water before the crowds arrive.

Along the way I got to know the people who actually make a Bali trip good: the surf instructors with real patience, the tattoo artists who keep things clean, the boat captains you can trust, the warungs the locals actually eat at. When friends visited, I'd line it all up for them — and somewhere in there it became what I do.

I'm not a big agency. It's just me — Andrew — on WhatsApp, arranging your day the way I'd plan it for a mate flying in.

Andrew, a local guide on Kuta Beach in Bali
Why Andrew

5 Reasons I'm Different

Not a call-centre tour desk. Real local knowledge, the language to use it, and vendors I've personally tested.

Operators I Trust

Only operators I know personally — fair local prices, and they look after you.

Villa Options in Kuta

Some Kuta villa owners don't list online, so the price and layout can be more flexible than a platform listing. The final price depends on your dates, location and room type.

I've Tested Them. You Don't Have To.

Clean studios, patient instructors, no rip-offs — every referral personally vetted.

A Real Kuta Day

Dawn surf, warung breakfast, the market, sunset at my bar — the day a local would plan.

Island Trips, Sorted

Batur, Komodo, Padar, Pink Beach — I coordinate it all, you just show up.

On the Ground in Kuta

Drop by Ride The Tide Bar

I'm not a faceless website — I'm usually around Kuta, and some days behind the bar at Ride The Tide near Beachwalk. If you're in town, come say hi.

Andrew with happy guests at a beachfront restaurant in Kuta, Bali Andrew with a family of guests on Kuta Beach, Bali Andrew taking a guest to surf by scooter in Bali Andrew and friends on a boat trip to the islands from Bali
Easy Payment

Pay However Suits You

My fee covers planning, coordination and being there — not the activity costs themselves. You pay operators directly, at the fair local price. No hidden fees, no commissions added on top.

ATM Bank Transfer
Local IDR transfer
Credit Card via PayPal
Pay in your own currency
Crypto
USDT / USDC accepted
Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your fee separate from the activity costs?

Yes. My fee is for planning, coordinating and being with you. The activity costs (surf lesson, tattoo, boat tickets) go directly to the operators — at the fair local price.

Can I see the plan before I pay?

Yes. I'll send you the outline first. A deposit is required to confirm your booking — message Andrew for the details.

Why not just book everything directly myself?

You can. But the best operators aren't always the ones online, and not everyone gives foreigners the fair price. I only use operators I trust — the difference usually covers my fee.

What if an operator charges more than you said?

I lock the price before I send you in. If anyone tries to charge you more than the agreed rate, message me right away — I'll sort it out in Indonesian.

How do I pay?

ATM bank transfer in IDR, credit card via PayPal, or crypto (USDT / USDC) — whatever's easiest for you.

Let's Plan Your Bali

WhatsApp me your dates and what you're into. I'll send a custom plan back. A deposit is required to confirm your booking — message Andrew for the details.

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