Bicycling, Rafting & Hiking
Classic or Première Inn to Inn ✦
7 days ✦ Leisurely
An innovator, Bali cycling tours since 2000
Let us spice up your Bali vacation with a biking, rafting, and hiking experiences that immerse you in the breath-taking scenery and traditional culture of the country! It lets you explore and discover Emerald rice paddies, sapphire lakes, and black-sand beaches.
Glimpse paradise in Bali's emerald rice paddies, sapphire lakes, and black-sand beaches. Starting in the fishing village of Candidasa, the tour leaves civilization behind in search of ancient rock carvings, 1,000-year-old Hindu temples, active calderas, and traditional Balinese villages. You will ride along scenic salt farms, marvel at the views from lush hilltops, whitewater raft the deep gorges surrounding Ubud, and discover Balinese cuisine. You'll relax by the ocean many nights as we cycle along the Eastern and Northern coast of the island, then spend the last leg of the trip exploring Bali's towering volcanoes. Relax at night in upscale villas, several with dramatic views over the ocean or the jungle, all reflecting local Balinese architecture. Dine on delicious dinners, relax by the ocean before retiring to your resort accommodations.
Première Inn to Inn: from $3375
Classic Inn to Inn: from $2625
Tour is available year round.
Première Inn to Inn: $3250
2023: 10 Jul ✧ 11 Sep
2024: 8 Apr ✧ 13 May ✧ 1 Jul ✧ 9 Sep
1: Meet in Bali, transfer to Candidasa.
Your group will meet at Denpasar Airport, get set up with your bike for the tour, then transfer to the fishing village of Candidasa, tucked away on the eastern seaboard. We'll start your introduction to Balinese cuisine at a local seafood restaurant, where we enjoy bounty fresh from the sea.
Meals: D
2: Cycle to the Goa Gajah cave, rock carvings of Yeh Pulu, before relaxing beach side.
We warm up with a ride into the foothills, stopping to explore Goa Gajah, the elephant cave and the rock carvings of Yeh Pulu, some of Bali's oldest. And possibly take a sidetrip to visit Tenganan, a Bali Aga village, that still follows the traditional ways.
Cycling: 47 mi / 75 km, Terrain: flat, Meals: B L D
3: Discover traditional ways in the Aga village at Tenganan, explore the water palace of Taman Ujung, and salt farms of Amed.
Its a short day of cycling, with some moderate climbs. You'll start along quiet side roads skirting between the ocean and Mt Lempuyang. Visit Taman Ujung, one of Bali's renowned "water palaces" and Ahmed's salt farms before reaching our hotel perched on the hillside with dramatic views of the ocean. The waters around Amed are well known to divers, with a popular local dive to see the wreck of the USS Liberty.
Cycling: 31 mi / 3550 km, Terrain: small hills, Meals: B L D
4: Check out Pura Meduwe Karang temple with its statues and "historic" carving of a man on a bike
A leisurely day cycling the north shore of Bali, with black sand beaches tucked away in quiet coves. Visit the ancient temple complex of Pura Meduwe Karang, with its Ramayana sculptures and relief carving of a man riding a bicycle. We overnight in Lovina, a beach town whose name means "I love Indonesia".
Cycling: 44 mi / 71 km, Terrain: flat, Meals: B L D
5: Hike to Gitgit Waterfall, explore the Jati Luwah rice terraces
A laid back day without cycling. We will first shuttle up into the volcanic enter of the island, stopping to hike to Gitgit Waterfalls and through the surrounding forests. Then stroll through the beautiful vistas of the Jati Luwih Rice Terraces, an area that gets featured in many photographers works. Later in the afternoon we reach our resort tucked away in a tiny village with dramatic views overlooking the north side of the island. Relax poolside or walk around the village to explore.
Meals: B L D
6: Walking tour of Ubud, whitewater rafting through the Agung Gorge
We will shuttle down to the artist community of Ubud after breakfast, where we set out to wander the streets and galleries. After lunch enjoy whitewater rafting through the deep lush gorges surrounding Ubud, perhaps a stop to relax under waterfalls in the gorge. We will wind down an awesome adventure through paradise with a great dinner at one of our favorite restaurants.
Meals: B L D
7: Time to head out for your next adventure.
After an early breakfast we will shuttle back to Denpasar Airport for fond farewells and your flights home or onward to more adventures. Sampai Jumpa.
Meals: B
Pedalers provides Merida Scultura road bikes.
As a safe health measure, guests are asked to bring their own helmets and waterbottles for cycling. If necessary these can be purchased economically in Thailand.
Puri Bagus Candidasa - Candidasa
The Griya Villas - Amed
Puri Bagus Lovina - Lovina
Sanak Retreat - Buleleng
Maya Ubud Resort - Ubud
Sagara Candidasa - Candidasa
Santai Hotel - Amed
Rambutan Boutique Hotel - Lovina
Sanak Retreat - Buleleng
Pertiwi Resort - Ubud
Tour meets in Denpasar, Indonesia (DPS), fly in before noon on Day 1.
Tour ends in Denpasar, Indonesia (DPS), fly out after 10 am on Day 7.
Passports required for all guests. Visas maybe required depending on citizenship.
You, your family & friends, your preferred date
Première Inn to Inn: from $3375
Classic Inn to Inn: from $2625
Tour is available year round.
Join a group of like minded travelers (8 guests max).
Première Inn to Inn: $3250 per person, double occupancy
Single Room: +$1005 Deposit: $350
2023: 10 Jul ✧ 11 Sep
2024: 8 Apr ✧ 13 May ✧ 1 Jul ✧ 9 Sep