Indonesia Bike Tour

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.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1 - Your group will meet at Denpasar Airport in the afternoon, then transfer to the historic city of Ubud, tucked away in the central foothills. After dinner we will get the bikes setup and preview the fun to come.

Day 2 - Descend to the coast, stopping to explore Goa Gajah, the elephant cave and the rock carvings of Bedulu. We ride through Klungkung town, with its moated gardens from an ancient palace, then cycle along the coast to former fishing village of Candi Dasa, where we relax tonight. 47 mi / 75 km

Day 3 - Its a short day of cycling, with some moderate climbs. You'll start with a side trip to Tenganan, a Bali Aga village, that stills follows the ancient traditional ways. Afterward return to the coast for a ride along quiet side roads skirting between the ocean and Mt Lempuyang. Visit Ahmed's salt farms before reaching Tulamben, known for spectacular snorkeling on 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. Staying in the central highlands, we climb a bit further to reach the rim of the caldera atop Mt Batur (1717 m), an active volcano. We'll ride the crater rim road visiting the incredible temple complexes of Tegeh Koripan and Ulan Danu Batur. Then descend into the crater to our hotel on the shores of Lake Batur. 53 mi / 85 km

Day 6- Our last ride is an easy descent back to Ubud, perhaps visiting Tegallalang renowned for its wood carving. Upon arrival in Ubud, guests can join us for a ride through the many sites surrounding Ubud, or set out to 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.

Tour cost: $1595
Single supplement: $390
Tour deposit: $200

Note: This tour's prices are set and billed in US Dollars. Prices shown in other currencies are approximate.

Scheduled Departures:

Jun 8, Aug 10, Sep 14, 2009

Go When You Want:

In addition to our scheduled departures listed above and in the sidebar to the right, we offer a couple of Custom Date options, our Create-A-Date and Private Date. Both options allow you to select a travel date that suits your needs. With Create-A-Date we will add your trip dates to our website and if other folks sign up you maybe be able enjoy a lower price level. Private Dates are just what the name indicates, private departures for your group only. Departures can be arranged pretty much year round. April through October is the driest time of year, and December to February is the wettest. But even in rainy season, you can enjoy periods of dry weather. Get the wheels rolling and Request Your Personal Date today. Custom date pricing is based on group size, terms and surcharges are listed on our custom tours page.

Lodging:

Boutique Hotels, Inns & Resorts
... More about this trip's lodges.

What's Included:

• 6 nights Accommodation in the area's better hotels (double occupancy)
• All meals from Dinner on Day 1 until Breakfast on Day 7
• Water and sodas included at dinner
• Service of bilingual Team Pedalers Guide(s)
• Full Van Support
• Daily route directions and maps
• Sightseeing and cultural activities
• Airport pick up & drop off

Meeting & Flights:

Your group will meet at Denpasar Airport at 4 pm, then shuttle to Ubud.

Fly into Denpasar (DPS) before 4 pm on Day 1
Fly out of Denpasar (DPS) after 10 am on Day 7
Note: Most flight schedules from North America arrive on the third calendar day (ie: to arrive on Aug 5th, you would depart on Aug 3rd).

Route Conditions

The entire ride is on paved roads, with some stretches on narrow lanes. Traffic is moderate to light. The route is suitable for performance road, sport road and touring bikes. Terrain is hilly, small coastal hills in the beginning, with some larger climbs in the later part while we are on the volcanoes.

Visas & Travel Documents:

Passports are required for all guests. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity past your intended travel dates. Visas are issued upon arrival for citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, a 30 day visa costs US$25.

Expand Yours Travels!

Make the most of your long flights to Asia, extend your trip a while longer. In addition to our short cycling getaways at Angkor Wat, Cambodia and Luang Prabang, Laos, Pedalers Pub & Grille can organize add-on packages in Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin and Koh Samui. Or perhaps you would prefer a stop in Vietnam, sea kayaking on Ha Long Bay. Contact us for more ideas, prices and more.