from $1,675* per person | 7 Days | March-October |
Boutique accommodations
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Exertion level: 3
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Operator: Pedalers Pub & Grille |
12 people max
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A unique bike tour through the spectacular scenery of Bali. Pedal past emerald rice paddies climbing up the hillsides and ancient temples tucked under towering palm trees, cycle around volcanic lakes and along black sand beaches. Explore historic Ubud by bicycle and discover the traditional ways of life in quiet villages. An awesome ride through paradise.
We begin our bike tour in Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali, renowned for its artists and temples. From the hills we next descend to the coast and enjoy a ride along the eastern and northern beaches, stopping to explore ancient temple complexes, stroll along black sand beaches and enjoy nature's beauty. You'll explore villages off the beaten tourist track and relax beachfront most evenings.
Our later leg, heads into the center of the island, exploring the scenic lakes tucked under towering volcanoes, visiting temples dating back to the 11th century perched on the rims of active calderas. Relax on the shore of a lake inside the volcano's crater, the swoop back down the mountainside to Ubud. It is a delightful bike tour through the land of fables and gods. Come discover paradise from the saddle.
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Locations visited/nearby
Bali
, Paradise
, Ride, Indonesia
0 testimonials about this trip.
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Reviewer: Mary B
located in
Trumansburg,
NY
USA
What a great time I had on this tour -- it's one week I will always
remember. We stayed in very nice hotels (swimming pools in all of
them), ate wonderful meals, saw both the requisite Thai cultural sites
and some off-the-beaten path things -- like a Buddha cave at a temple
out in the middle of nowhere! Our guide, Yai, was just wonderful -- she
provided lots of background on Thai culture. In fact, that may have
been the best part of the tour, apart from the riding. I feel like I
came back with a solid understanding of the country and its people,
something I definitely would have missed if I hadn't had Yai as a
guide. Would I take this tour again? In a heartbeat!
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Reviewer: Richard G
located in
Oak Ridge,
TN
USA
This was a really fun trip comprised of all Bike Friday riders. Tom,
the leader did an excellent job of showing us and educating us about
Thailand. Also, based upon numerous adventure travel trips I have been
on I can see that he is the best for having a well organized, and safe
trip. The safety issues that he did really make a differnce. We all got
loaner cell phones that were pre-prgrammed with the leaders and
everyone elses numbers. In the event of getting lost or having a
problem, all we had to do was use the phone. I cant tell you how often
I wish I had this on a couple of ther trips I've been on. Plus Tom's
emhasis on good lodging and good food made for very pleasant evenings.
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Reviewer: Gerda E
located in
Milwaukee,
Oregon
USA
Bike Friday send us a suggestion, we grabbed it without knowing anything
about Pedalers Pub and Grille, and only knew Thailand from guide books.
This trip was very special, the outfitter really knows his stuff. The
backroads, the jungle, the Karst mountains, the little villages, the accommodations, the meals - everything was top notch. Tom knows his
business and makes sure his clients are well taken care of. His "sag"
driver was always there when needed, atop of every incline he had fresh
fruit and ice water, before every lunch spot he had ice cold towelettes
to wipe the sweat off the brow. This area is tropical, hot and humid,
and incredibly beautiful. The combination of bicycling and kayaking is
what intrigued us. The Andaman Sea with its rock formation islands is
exactly what we had seen in travel magazines. To be there and experience
kayaking into the lagoons inside these rocks was fabulous. The end of
the bike trip was another kayaking adventure through the mangrove forest
in a marine park. Local fishermen clamming, crabbing and fishing was
special because a lot of our delicious Thai food came from the sea.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Your group will meet at Denpasar Airport, get set up with your bike for the tour, then transfer to the artistic community of Ubud, tucked away in the central foothills. We'll start your introduction to Balinese cusine at the Leke Laka Restaurant, where you also enjoy some unique Balinese entertainment.
Day 2 - Descend to the coast, stopping to explore Goa Gajah, the elephant cave and the rock carvings of Yeh Pulu, some of Bali's oldest. We will cycle along the coast to former fishing village of Candi Dasa, where we relax tonight. And take a sidetrip to visit Tenganan, a Bali Aga village, that still follows the traditional ways. 47 mi / 75 km
Day 3 - 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. 31 mi / 50 km
Day 4 - 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". 44 mi / 71 km
Day 5 - We'll shuttle up to Lake Bratan to start today's scenic ride avoiding a busy stretch of highway. Visiting the Munduk Waterfall first, then heading out by bike to explore the beautiful vistas of the Jati Luwih Rice Terraces, an area that gets featured in many photographers works. We will also explore the Ulan Danu Beratan Temple before settling in for the night at our resort sitting in the highlands surrounded by emerald green rice terraces. 53 mi / 85 km
Day 6- Our last ride is an easy descent back to Ubud, perhaps visiting Tegallalang renowned for its wood carving and Tirta Empul Temple, the Holy Spring Water Temple. For fans of the movie Bucket List, you will pass several small shops selling Kopi Luwak. Back in Ubud you have the afternoon free to explore this artist's town and shop for Balinese handcrafts and art. We will wind down an awesome ride through paradise with a great dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. 28 mi / 46 km
Day 7 - 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.
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