taxi fare from Febris Hotel to Airport? Nyepi Day?Help!!

Hi,

I would like to know the fare from Febris Hotel to the Airport? Is it the same as from the airport to Kuta? Which taxi should i take or should i call the taxi from the airport?

I will in Bali next week and on 26 Mar is a Nyepi Day. Is it true that we are not allowed to go out of the hotel on that day? Why?

I will reach Bali airport this Sun at 21.35pm. Can i know how long does it take to reach Febris Hotel and where should i buy drinking water/ice mountain near the hotel at that time?

I am meeting the driver on next Monday and should i pay him 1st or on the last day?

Lastly, has anyone bought disposable contact lens in Bali?

Cheers,

Sue

Sue

taxi fare from Febris Hotel to Airport? Nyepi Day?Help!!

hi, the febris do offer free airport transfers on request so e mail them and ask. they require flight details in advance. taxi fares are cheaper back to the airport should you choose to use one. they constantly go past the hotel. just ask at the lobby and they will flag one down. stick with bluebird taxis when ever possible as they have reliable metres. the febris hotel is only a 5 minute drive from the airport, extremely close. as for water there is a small supermarket just across the road from the febris and to your right. you cannot miss it. they stock a good range of essentials so get your water here. there is also a good money exchanger at the kodak shop which you will see. same area. use them they are honest.

as for paying the driver it is best to give him some money to cover each days expenses rather than pay him at the end. if you paid the full amount for each day this would be fair.

i have bought prescription glasses in bali so you will be right getting contact lenses. just shop for them during your first couple of days in case they need to order them. the closest optometrist to the febris is at the discovery mall or kuta square (next closest). about a 10 and 15 minute walk. nyepi day is a day of silence so be prepared to stay at the hotel for a relaxing day. there is a dvd shop next door to the hotel selling very cheap copies maybe buy a couple of movies and relax around the pool for example. if you do a google search for nyepi day you can find out more about it.

the febris is a very good hotel, you will enjoy it. they have a good buffet breakfast.

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taxi fare from Febris Hotel to Airport? Nyepi Day?Help!!

Bali completely shuts down for Nyepi day. No cars, walking on streets, activities of any kind. Beaches are closed and the airport closes for 24 hours. It goes from 0600 to 0600 the following day.

Its a sort of Hindu new year, observed on Bali. There is a Wikipedia entry on Nyepi day for more background.

Snooky, I am interested in the prescription glasses. Did you save a lot compared to the Aussie prices? Is it worth buying in Bali if you have health cover and can lodge a claim if you purchase is Aus?

Thanks

Hi sparky, as far as your health fund rebate is concerned it is best to check with them direct and ask what / if they will cover. every fund is different.

you can get eye tests done in bali or get your eyes tested here and take a copy of the script or your existing glasses for them to copy. we have had glasses made in both phuket and bali.

personally we have saved hundreds BUT i think it partly depends on your type of lenses and what frames you choose. the cost of frames varies considerably. often there are good sales on so it pays to shop around during the first day or two you are in bali and go back to the place you feel you are getting the best deal. single vision lenses are quick to make. anything from 45 minutes to one day. things like progressive lenses can take 5 - 7 days as they order the lenses for you. so far what we have purchased have been %26#39;good%26#39; and we have had no problems.

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