Indonesia Mountain Biking Tour

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Here's pure mountain biking adventure in Bali and East Java. Ride to a glowing, acid crater lake, then a rugged jungle downhill to a turtle beach.

We'll raft down down Bali's longest river, snorkel or dive amid colourful fish, and indulge in local cuisine. We'll wrangle at the markets, and watch coffee and cacao production.

There's camping up a volcano, at a waterfall, and a deserted beach. We'll also stay in Bali's resorts. There'll be time to relax, shop and surf.

Denpasar to Denpasar

Denpasar
  • Mountain biking
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  • Tour price subject to minimum numbers
  • USD420 single room surcharge
  • USD140 bike hire
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Indonesia Mountain Biking Tour Fitness and Preparation

There'll be adrenaline-charged biking on everything from asphalt to dirt paths and mountain and forest tracks. You'll need average fitness and technical ability. Your expert local guide will take great care of you.

A total escape from civilization, spiritual peace and calm, and the excitement of busy centres like Kuta or Saminyak — this tour has it all!

Moderate Tours

Moderate tours have an expectation that you have an interest and regularly participate in the activities. Routes chosen will require a reasonable level of fitness and experience on different terrains. Moderate tours are suitable for increasing your activities and pushing yourself to new limits.

Fitness required

An average level of fitness is required, you will need to be doing some form of exercise three-four times a week leading up to this tour.

Full Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival Day: Denpasar (Bali) to Ubud

No biking

Welcome to Bali, the Island of the Gods. After being picked up from Denpasar Airport, we'll have time for a welcome drink, before setting up our bikes. We'll then take a short trip to the beautiful village of Ubud in central Bali, an art and cultural centre, where we'll have dinner. We will stay here in Ubud for the next 3 nights. This is a relatively quiet town by Balinese standards, and jam-packed with attractions: markets, beautiful architecture such as palaces and temples, and the Ubud Monkey Forest with its crab-eating maqaques. You'll be pleased to spend the time here!

Meals: None

DAY 2

Denpasar to Ayung River Crossing to Ubud

Biking/Elevation: 34 km/475 m up (approx. 5 hours riding)

Today, a leisurely first day’s biking on relatively flat terrain past villages and rice terraces. We'll cross a swing bridge over the gorge of the Ayung River, the largest river in Bali. In the late afternoon, have a refreshing dip in the hotel pool will be welcome! We'll spend the evening further exploring this beautiful town.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3

Ubud and surrounds: Ayung River rafting

Biking/Elevation: 28 km/210 m up (2 hours riding), Rafting: 6 hours

Today: an epic rafting adventure in the Ayung River through breathtaking scenery and tropical greenery. We'll travel 10 km by raft over about 6 hours. We'll complete the day with a short bike ride. Tonight, we'll spend another evening in Ubud with its vast choice of warung (restaurants). We highly recommend you try the smoked duck or babi guling (suckling pig, one of Bali's most famous dishes).

Meals: None

DAY 4

Ubud to Magig Mountains

Biking/Elevation: 45 km/1200 m up (approx. 6 hours riding)

Today we venture into the mountains, where you will be able to work off the wonderful food from the previous evening! The first few kilometres will be relatively easy we bike along the rice terraces and cocoa plantations. We take one last glance into the Canyon of the Ayung River before we follow the winding asphalt road through coffee plantations and deep woods, upwards to the crater of a long extinguished volcano. The ascent is steep, but we'll be accompanied by a minibus today in case you get weary.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5

Monkey Forest

Biking/Elevation: 24 km/200 m up, Hiking: 6 km

Today'll we relax our muscles with a combined bike and hike-tour. We'll ride to the end of the Nature Reserve around the volcano and then hike through the rainforest of lianas (woody vines) and giant-trees. There will be time to relax at an idyllic lake, where hopefully we will be able to prepare a smoked fish over an open fire, as we watch the locals fishing and harpooning. The edge of the rainforest is nearby and we'll complete our day by bike, with great views of lakes and the ocean. We'll stay the night at a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6

Monkey Forest to Bali Sea

Biking/Elevation: 35–75 km/200–600 m up (6–8 hours riding)

Today, a short hard climb in the Monkey Forest will bring us to the edge of a volcanic caldera. Take a last glance from 1200 m to the glittering Bali Sea below. Then, a swooping 40km downhill through forests, rice terraces and villages to the north coast. If time permits, we will also stop at a waterfall. The minivan will transfer us to our hotel later this afternoon, where there will be time for a swim in the pool or sea. Depending on your preference, there will be various riding options late in the day.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7

Bali to Java: ocean crossing

Biking/Elevation: 35 km/180 m up

In the morning, how about diving or snorkelling in the sea, surrounded by colourful fish. This afternoon, we'll take a ferry across the ocean on a spectacular ride towards Java. Ferry is the only way to reach the starting point of our upcoming epic adventure. We'll stay the night at a hotel in Java.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8

Java: Devil's Mine (Ijen volcano)

Biking/Elevation: 44–54 km/1800–2000 m up (6–8 hours riding)

Only hard-core bikers will be able to make this climb in one day! For everyone else, there's the minivan. The ride starts flat, but gets steeper as we pass sugar-cane plantations, cocos palms, jungle, and villages. Then it's an 8km downhill to a plain surrounded by coffee-plantations and volcanos. Then, another 10 km climbing past coffee plantations and wilderness to our camp ground at the Devil's Mine. For those who can still walk, it's just 400 m to the edge of the smoking volcano. It's a special place to admire as the sun sets. Tonight: a barbecue and a bonfire at the camp ground.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9

Devil's Mine to Banyu

Biking/Elevation: 35 km/2250 m down (approx. 6 hours)

Bike or hike to the crater's edge before sunrise to see smoke on the ghostly green water. It's like looking into a giant cauldron of a witch's kitchen! At this altitude (2250 m), there's an incredible view of the nearby volcanoes Merapi (2800 m) and Raung (3322 m). Then, its 35 km of downhill through jungle, coffee and cocos plantations to our destination — the ocean! On the way, a short stop at a tropical waterfall. Once fed and refreshed, we'll visit a market in Banyu, and chat with the locals. Then, we'll check in to our hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10

Banyu to Meru Betiri National Park

Biking/Elevation: 35–45 km/440 m up (6–8 hours riding)

Today we'll bus to the starting point of our journey to today's destination. We'll watch locals produce coffee, cacao, and red sugar, then climb 350 m over 10 km of jungle trail, asphalt and shingle, through coffee, cacao and rubber plantations. We'll stop at Treblesala Estate, one of many former Dutch coffee manufacturers, and have coffee and Tape Goreng, a traditional fermented dish. Next: an awesome downhill past lianas, ferns and jungle-giants. Shy black monkeys and screaming birds will follow us to a beach where we'll camp, bathe in a waterfall, and grill fish around a bonfire.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11

Meru Betiri National Park

Biking: 17 km through rough tracks (4–5 hours riding)

We have officially said goodbye ('sumbai jumpa') to civilization! Today we're off in search of an idyllic turtle beach, and we'll need a jeep, good bikes and a great map to get there. We'll ford streams and rough tracks that will challenge our biking abilities. Our reward: a kilometre-long beach just for us — a terrific place to relax! We'll spend tonight in a camp in the National Park near the ranger. Tonight you may see turtles laying their eggs in the sand.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12

Meru Betiri National Park to Kuta or Seminyak

Biking: 10 km on rough tracks (2–3 hours)

Monkeys will watch from their trees as we feast on Nasi Goreng and local coffee for breakfast. Hopefull we'll be able to see about 150 little turtles head to sea, before we recommence our own journey. Again we have streams to cross and rough climbs to make, but the promise of awesome views and great beaches will keep us going! We'll have time for refreshing swims before the bus takes us to the ferry back to Bali. We'll arrive at our hotel in Kuta or Seminyak at around 8 pm.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13

Kuta/Seminyak

No biking

A free day today after yesterday's efforts. After breakfast, relax, go shopping or surf the waves. If you can't surf, now's a great time to learn, or just watch the professionals. There is plenty to see and do in this iconic Balinese destination on your last day!

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14

Departure Day: Kuta/Seminyak to Denpasar

No biking

A final morning to relax and pack, before we transfer you to the airport at Denpasar.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions:

Tour Includes:

  • Pick up from Airport Denpasar
  • All transfers in Minibus with air conditioning
  • Transport of the Bikes
  • 10 B/B in 3-4 star Hotels of European standard
  • 1 night in the Ranger Station in National Park
  • 2 nights in campgrounds in double tents/mattresses/sleeping bags
  • 3 barbecues
  • Rafting
  • Entrance to the National Park
  • Ferry tickets
  • Transfer to Airport Denpasar
  • English speaking tour guide(s)

Tour Excludes:

  • International Airfares
  • Other meals
  • Single Supplement
  • Passport/Visa fees
  • Personal Expenses
  • Travel Insurance
  • Drinks & Snack Bars