Itinerary

 Days 1-2 Unforgettable rides past rice paddies, peaceful villages and sacred pools  Delve behind the scenes with our longtime friend and local guide, Wayan Narta After spinning through rolling hills near Ubud, explore a dynamic forest temple inhabited by gray monkeys Raft the Ayung River, keeping an eye out for bright kingfishers and giant teak trees.

Day 3 Discover an exotic culture steeped in Hindu spirituality and colorful mythology  Bike to the sacred Pura Taman Ayun temple and pay homage to the water goddess Dewi Danu at the Ulun Danu temple Ever cycled up a volcano? Pedal up and around Gunung Batur on your way to the quieter and simpler northern side of Bali.

Days 4-5 Relax at tropical beachside retreats  Spin along Bali's arid northeast coast, passing lava flows from Mount Agung's 1963 eruption Rejuvenate at the spa, or don masks and fins for a snorkel amid the wreckage of the torpedoed U.S.S. Liberty, a haven for some 400 species of colorful reef fish.

Days 6-7 Meet locals in their art studios  Visit Tenganan, known for its beautiful double-ikat textiles Prepare classic mie goreng in a private cooking class Impressive volcanic mountains give way to a sandy beach on an exhilarating descent past scenic rice terraces.

Day 8 Pedal through the small villages of Gegelang and Andakasa as school kids make their way to class.

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