Behind The Wheel

Meet Putu, Your Local Driver in Amed

Born in Amed. 10 years behind the wheel in Bali. This is who you're actually booking with.

Putu, founder and local driver at Amed Excursion
10 Years Driving in Bali

A Local Business, Not a Call Center

I was born in Amed, but left for a while to study outside the village. I worked as a driver elsewhere in Bali for years before deciding to come back — Amed was growing, and I wanted to build something here, close to my family and the place I was born.

Amed Excursion as a brand is only 2 years old — but I've been driving professionally in Bali for 10 years. I run this website and every booking myself. When a trip needs a second car, I bring in other local Amed drivers I trust — and I always tell guests in advance if I'm sending someone else instead of driving them myself. No surprises.

What I enjoy most isn't really something I can put in a bullet list. I like talking to guests about Balinese hospitality and culture along the drive, and I genuinely enjoy hearing stories from travelers coming from all over the world — that exchange is a big part of why I do this.

The Cars I Drive

Why Two Different Cars

I don't run one car for everyone — I run two, so the price actually matches what you need.

Comfort Pick Putu's Toyota Innova Reborn parked at his family home in Amed

Toyota Innova Reborn

2.0L, "5-star Nusa Dua" comfort standard — genuinely rare to find based out of Amed. Higher fuel consumption means a higher price, but a noticeably smoother, quieter ride.

  • 👥 Up to 5 passengers
  • 🧳 4–5 standard bags
  • ⚙️ 2.0L engine, extra legroom

Best for: long drives, families, extra comfort.

Toyota Avanza / Xenia, Putu's budget-friendly car for couples

Toyota Avanza / Xenia

Same careful driving, same fixed pricing — just a smaller, more fuel-efficient car. The right call if it's just the two of you and you'd rather spend the difference elsewhere on your trip.

  • 👥 Up to 4 passengers
  • 🧳 2–3 standard bags
  • ⚙️ Compact, fuel-efficient

Best for: couples, budget-conscious trips.

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