Bali Countryside Cycling Adventure
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
A truly unique and authentic bicycle trip by combining sightseeing, coffee plantation tour and cultural insight with cycling activities through the unspoiled breathtaking countryside. Will take you far away from the regular tourist itinerary and "off the beaten track" deep into rural Bali where you will be able to witness firsthand the daily life of the Balinese people, their local customs and rituals as well as their age-old traditions. Wide range selection of cycling tracks are available for you. Not only rural villages and rice paddies we offer you more... off-road paths secret village's back roads, various plantations, bamboo forest and water temple. Our routes are also flexible and can accommodate any level of experiences. From the easiest to the most challenging are available depending on your requests and preferences.
Inclusions
What's included
- Cold face towel
- Mineral water
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Bike, helmet and raincoat (during rainy season)
- Pickup & drop-off (return transfer) by A/C van to your hotel in Ubud/Sanur/Kuta/Seminyak/Nusa Dua (other location to be advised)
- Fresh young coconut drink or fresh nutritious fruit juices
What's not
- your personal expenses
Itinerary
We begin by whisking you away from your accommodation by A/C van and then drive you up to visit famous rice terraces in Tegallalang. The emerald-green rice terraces in the river gorge north of Tegallalang village in central Bali are generally considered to offer travelers the best photo opportunity. Other popular lush-green and well-tended Balinese rice paddy sites include Breakfast overlooking rices field
We will stop at a coffee plantation, where you will be able to sample local blends.
After breakfast our friendly guides will then take you on by van to the starting point where the bicycles await you. We choose a quiet and green countryside area as the starting point of the bike tours. Starting downhill bike tour will take you far away from the regular tourist itinerary, avoiding mass-tourism spots and go “off the beaten track deep into the countryside where you will enjoy the green and peaceful nature of Bali and also be able to witness firsthand the daily life of the Balinese people, their local customs & rituals as well as their age-old traditions. Explorer the secret village’s back roads, various plantations, bamboo forest will bring you up close and personal with friendly local people, their unique culture, beautiful villages, stunning landscapes and amazing ancient temples.
The real adventure begins when we ride through an incredible 7.5 hectares of bamboo forest where you will also have a chance to see Balinese traditional bamboo craftsmen at work inside the forest. This 'once in a lifetime' opportunity will guarantee give you a memorable experience, so don't forget to bring your camera or video recorder and take some shots here.
Our next exclusive stopping point is a visit to the magical Traditional Village “PENGLIPURAN”, a very traditional village which has its own unique culture and way of life. Penglipuran village is a place of interest and outstanding beauty in Bali. All the houses have been built from north to the south with the traditional entrance gate to each family compound being nearly identical. Here you will have rare opportunity to explore the uniqueness of Balinese traditional compounds which is only a few still remain in the island. We will also guide you through everything from the how’s and why’s of daily offerings to the amazing relationship betwen Balinese architecture and it’s spiritual practice.
Bangli city and pass the way Market Traditional Bangli
After several kilometers of riding, we will ride through a unique Subak water temple called Pura Taman Narmada Bali Raja. This temple is surrounded by rice paddies and a small lake. To access this spot, we have to walk down a couple of stairs. A very nice stops to take a break after the long ride whilst enjoying the fantastic view of rice paddies, temple and the lake with fresh young coconut drink.
When we are done with the riding session, we will invite you Indonesian lunch and back to your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please use google map search " Sayana Bali"
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Bali Hai Tours
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bike tours suit all level of ages and skills, from babies, kids, teens to elderly people and from the beginner to the most advanced of riders as the tracks are mostly downhill. Children’s bike and baby/child seats are also available.
- The routes are designed with safety in mind. Our guides have unmatched knowledge of all the roads and trails and will take you on some of the best downhill routes that Bali has to offer. At least 2 guides will accompany you during the trips.
- You will also be followed by a supporting A/C van along the trips. In case you get tired or can't continue the ride, you can safely get back into the car. In addition there are some extra men who standby at any major cross roads holding the traffic so it is safe for you when crossing the road.
How it compares in Ubud
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1314 day trips we list in Ubud.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 81 of 1314.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ubud
Ubud is Bali's cultural heart, a town of temples, craft villages and dance set among rice terraces and river gorges in the island's green uplands.
The town centres on the Ubud Palace and the busy market opposite, with traditional dance performed in temple courtyards in the evenings. Saraswati Temple's lotus ponds sit just off the main road, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary shelters long-tailed macaques among moss-covered shrines and giant banyan trees.
Top-ranked sights in Ubud: Tegalalang Rice Terrace (Sawah Terasering Tegalalang), Tegenungan Waterfall (Air Terjun Tegenungan), Tirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul).
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