BALI
Riding on the rims of volcanoes. Off-road adventures. Quaint villages filled with local culture. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. This trip has it all and should not be missed.
Starting in Ubud, Bali's cultural capital, we will explore the famous Batur Crater and swim in the Toyah Bungkah Hot Springs. We will also visit the island's two highest volcanoes and various canyons.
Along the way, you will be able to take in great coastal views and explore small fishing villages around Amed on the east coast. During the down time, you can take advantage of snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities if you so choose.
The tour concludes with a series of breathtaking trails alongside Mount Agung through shady bamboo and coconut groves to the rice paddy fields that Bali is famous for. During the last days of the tour you will also get a chance to cycle through the ruins of a water palace at Jungutan and explore Besakih Temple, the most important and largest temple on the island.
TRIP PROFILE
This trip is recommended for riders with some off-road experience, but you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy it. The only real requirement is a sense of adventure!
Although this tour only covers around 230 kilometers in 5 cycling days, it can still be quite challenging. Because flat land in Bail is almost non-existent, the experience is made up entirely of off-road excursions on a series of challenging surfaces including forest trails, red mud hard-pack, volcanic sand, lava cobbles, gravel and broken tarmac roads. There are sections of single-track in every ride, but no long rocky or rooty sections or big drops. As far as gradients are concerned, all the trails except one have an overall down-hill element to them (in other words they finish at a lower altitude than the start). A few steep ascents and descents are also part of the program, but these are normally short and sharp.
Accommodation is varied and includes charming cottages and comfortable hotels.
| ITINERARY (8 days/7 nights starting in Ubud and finishing in Padang Bai) | |
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Ubud - simply relax or prepare for your upcoming adventure. |
| Day 2 | Ride the rim of the Batur Crater and enjoy lunch and have a swim at the Toyah Bungkah Hot Springs. |
| Day 3 | Ride inside the interior of the Batur Crater and later, explore temples, small farming communities, and Crater Lake. |
| Day 4 | Ride to the top of a mountain pass between Mount Abang and Agung. |
| Day 5 | Relax and rest in a small fishing village or go snorkeling or diving. |
| Day 6 | Take a ride through shady coconut and bamboo groves, villages, and rice paddies. |
| Day 7 | Check out Besakih Temple and several other sites before ending up on a beautiful beach. |
| Day 8 | Pack up bikes and head to the airport or extend stay on the beach. |
| FACTS & FIGURES | |
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| Tour Cost | USD $950 Single Supplement USD $200 |
| Bike Hire | USD $100 |
| Total Distance | Approximately 230 kilometers |
| Number of Days | 8 days/7 nights |
| Number of Cycling Days | 5 |
| Road Surface | Mainly Off-road mixture of jeep trails and single track |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 16. |
| Staff | English-speaking guide(s), plus, drivers and assistants. For groups of 8 or more an extra local bike guide also joins. |
| Accommodation | 5 Nights in 3 star accommodation. At the coast there will be air-conditioning, en-suite facilities and a swimming pool. Whenever possible we try to use hotels with charm and local character. |
| Food | All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8, expect dinner on 2,3 and 5 and lunch on day 5. |
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