Rent a motorbike vs taking an organized ride/tour in Indonesia? [closed]

In Indonesia, there is often a not-advertised way of visiting places.

Whether it's about visiting a famous temple, go to a volcano, visit a few local craftsmen, and so on. It's often possible to simply rent a motorbike (scooter) and do it on your own.

Why would I choose to do it on my own rather than do it with a prearranged tour/ride?

Best Answer

The primary reason for doing it on your own is usually lower cost and more flexibility.

The primary reason of doing it with a guided tour is the local knowledge that your guide can share with you.

So a traveler needs to decide, do they want to save money and just go look at it, or do they want to come away with an insiders understanding of it. And no, Lonely Planet is not a good substitute for a local guide's knowledge (my apologies Tony & Maureen).