Bali Amazing Cycling Tour

Kintamani gives you Bali at its coolest and most dramatic, then the route rolls south toward Ubud on a mostly downhill cycle through rice fields, orange farms, jungle, villages, and temple grounds. The big appeal is not speed. It is seeing ordinary Balinese life at ground level, with a guide explaining what you pass.

I like two things right away: Mount Batur and Lake Batur views at the start, and the chance to stop walking through rice paddies while learning how rice is planted. Breakfast, lunch, bottled water, a bicycle, insurance, and Ubud hotel service are also included in the $40 price.

The main consideration is group size. Up to 45 people may join, so this is not a quiet private ride. Hotel pickup is free only in Ubud, and a pickup elsewhere in Bali costs extra.

Key points to know before booking

• Mostly downhill route: Begin in the Kintamani highlands and finish near Ubud, making the ride easier than a full uphill cycling route.
• Volcano and lake views: The morning drive includes scenery around active Mount Batur and Lake Batur.
• Real village life: Look for farmers, traditional homes, Hindu temples, rice work, orange farms, and jungle along the way.
• Two Balinese meals: Breakfast is served before the ride, and lunch comes at a traditional family house after cycling.
• Ubud-only free pickup: Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the Ubud area, with extra transport available elsewhere.
• Small practical kit needed: Bring sun cream, a camera, some cash, suitable shoes or flip-flops, and a small backpack.

From Kintamani’s cool air to Ubud’s rice fields

This six-hour experience uses Bali’s geography well. Kintamani sits higher than Ubud, so the morning begins with cooler air and mountain scenery before the bicycle route heads south. You start near Mount Batur and Lake Batur, then make your way downhill toward the Ubud area.

That direction matters. You are not spending the day battling steep roads to gain altitude. The route is designed around a downhill ride, although you should still expect some walking and ordinary road movement rather than a single smooth slope from start to finish.

I like this format for a first look at inland Bali. A car can take you past a rice field in seconds. A bicycle slows everything down. You have time to notice farmers working, traditional houses, temple buildings, and the patterns of daily life around the fields.

The trip is run by Dejulius Tour. The guide is part of the value here, since the ride includes explanations of rice planting and the customs and routines connected with village life. The available feedback praises the guide for being friendly and informative, and notes that pickup arrived when promised.

The 8:30 a.m. pickup from Ubud

The morning begins with hotel pickup at 8:30 a.m. if you are staying in Ubud. Give the operator your hotel name and contact number when booking so the pickup can be arranged clearly.

This is useful because Kintamani is north of Ubud, and the tour needs to reach the higher starting point before the cycling begins. The drive also forms part of the experience, rather than being dead time. You pass toward the volcano area and prepare for the cooler mountain setting.

If you are staying outside Ubud, do not assume the included transfer applies. The operator can arrange transport from another part of Bali, but you will pay an extra charge. That can change the value of a $40 tour, so ask about the added cost before booking.

The schedule lists a visit to famous rice terraces and a coffee plantation and processing area around 9:15 a.m. The timing is close to the next listed stop, so allow for the day to run as an approximate schedule rather than a railway timetable.

Rice terraces, coffee processing, and the Mount Batur view

The first stops set up the story of inland Bali. At the rice terraces, you see the farming environment that will make more sense later when the guide explains planting in the paddies. The coffee plantation visit adds another working part of the countryside, with an explanation of coffee processing.

Next comes the drive uphill through the Kintamani area. The reward is the view toward active Mount Batur and Lake Batur. This is one of the strongest visual parts of the morning, especially because the higher elevation gives the area a cooler feel than Ubud.

The tour information does not promise a long viewpoint visit, so keep your expectations sensible. You should expect scenery and a short stop within a cycling day, not a dedicated volcano excursion.

Breakfast is listed as Balinese food, with a vegetarian option available. It is included in the price, along with water, so you do not need to arrange a separate morning meal. If you have particular dietary needs beyond vegetarian food, ask before departure rather than assuming the menu can be changed.

A downhill ride through working Bali

The cycling begins at about 10:30 a.m. From here, the route heads downhill through natural scenery and village areas. You may pass rice fields, orange farms, jungle, traditional Balinese houses, Hindu temples, and farmers working around the paddies.

The route’s best feature is its variety. You are not cycling beside one repeated view for six hours. The setting changes from the highland area around Kintamani to the warmer, lower countryside toward Ubud.

The guide’s explanations give the ride more meaning. Rice planting is not just a photo stop. You learn about the process while walking through the paddies, connecting the view with the work that supports village life. You also get a closer look at how homes, temples, farms, and fields fit together.

The word downhill should not make you treat this as a no-effort activity. You still need to steer, brake, stay with the group, and manage a bicycle for part of the day. The information says most people can participate, but it does not provide a detailed fitness requirement or bicycle specification. If you have concerns about cycling, ask Dejulius Tour before booking.

The exact road conditions and amount of cycling versus walking are not specified. You can reasonably expect a guided outdoor ride with time on foot in the rice paddies, rather than a nonstop road race. Comfortable shoes matter, and the suggested packing list includes shoes or flip-flops.

Lunch in a traditional Balinese family house

Around 1 p.m., the cycling finishes and lunch is served at a traditional Balinese family house. This is a thoughtful ending to the ride. Instead of finishing at an anonymous restaurant, you eat in a setting connected to local home life.

Lunch is Balinese food, and vegetarian food is available. Bottled water is included. Alcoholic drinks are not included, and personal expenses are your responsibility, so carry some cash for anything extra.

You will want to pace yourself before lunch. The ride begins after breakfast and includes walking, outdoor heat, and stops along the route. Sun cream and a small backpack are especially sensible, since you may want easy access to personal items without carrying a large day bag on the bicycle.

The tour is scheduled to return you to your hotel around 1:45 p.m. That makes it a useful half-day-plus activity, leaving the later afternoon open in Ubud. The stated duration is about six hours, so treat the return time as an estimate.

What the $40 price really covers

At $40 per person, the price is reasonable if you use the included pieces. You receive the bicycle, breakfast, lunch, bottled water, all listed fees and taxes, insurance, and free hotel pickup and drop-off in Ubud.

The meals matter because food and transport can quickly add to the cost of a day tour in Bali. The included mountain transfer is also important. You are not simply renting a bicycle in Ubud and finding your own way to Kintamani.

The value is lower if you are staying outside Ubud and need paid transport. It may also feel less personal if the group reaches the listed maximum of 45 people. A group that large can make the ride less flexible, and you may spend more time waiting at stops than you would on a private or small-group outing.

The tour has a five-star score based on four ratings, with particular praise for punctual pickup and a friendly, informative guide. That is a small sample, so I would treat it as encouraging rather than proof that every departure will feel identical.

Group size, timing, and the feel of the ride

The maximum group size is 45 people. That is the clearest tradeoff in the booking decision. You get a structured day with transport and meals handled, but you should not expect the quiet pace or personal attention of a private guide.

For many people, the group format will be fine. The route has several natural subjects to explain, including rice farming, temples, homes, and village work. If you enjoy sharing a day with others and want a straightforward way to reach the Kintamani starting point, the arrangement keeps things simple.

You may prefer another option if your priority is photography time, a custom pace, or a very small group. The supplied information does not promise a choice of bicycle, a private departure, or a small-group upgrade.

The timing is compact:

• 8:30 a.m.: Ubud hotel pickup
• About 9:15 a.m.: Rice terraces and coffee plantation visit
• About 9:30 a.m.: Drive toward Kintamani and the Mount Batur area
• About 10:30 a.m.: Downhill cycling begins
• About 1 p.m.: Cycling ends and lunch is served
• About 1:45 p.m.: Return toward your hotel

The schedule leaves little room for long unscheduled stops. That is good if you want a full morning and early afternoon, but less ideal if you prefer to linger at every viewpoint.

What to pack for this Bali cycling day

Keep your packing simple. Bring a camera for the volcano, lake, terraces, village homes, farms, and temples. Sun cream is important because the ride and walking sections take place outdoors.

Take a small backpack rather than a large suitcase or day pack. Some cash is useful for personal expenses, since those are not included. Shoes or flip-flops are both listed as suitable, but choose the pair you can manage comfortably on a bicycle and while walking near rice fields.

Bottled water is supplied, so you do not need to buy your own for the tour. Breakfast and lunch are also included, with vegetarian choices available at both meals.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the departure, you are offered another date or a full refund. You can also cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund.

Who should book this experience?

I would recommend it to you if you want to see rural Bali without arranging several separate stops. It combines transport, food, cycling, farming, mountain scenery, and village life in one manageable day.

It suits first-time visitors who want more than Ubud’s streets and cafés. It also works well for anyone who likes active sightseeing but does not want a demanding mountain climb. The downhill direction gives the day a practical shape.

Families and mixed-ability groups should read the activity details carefully. Most people can participate, but the tour does involve cycling and walking, and the information does not give a detailed accessibility plan.

You should think twice if you want a private experience, a very small group, or a long, technical ride. The group can reach 45 people, and the schedule is built around a set route and fixed meal stops.

Should you book the Bali Amazing Cycling Tour?

Book it if the combination of Kintamani volcano scenery, a downhill bicycle route, and everyday Balinese life sounds more appealing than a standard sightseeing drive. The included meals, water, insurance, bicycle, and Ubud transfers make $40 a fair price for a structured day.

Before paying, confirm your hotel is in the Ubud pickup area, ask about transport costs if it is not, and be comfortable joining a group that may be large. If those points work for you, Dejulius Tour offers a practical way to connect Mount Batur country with the rice fields and villages around Ubud.

FAQ

Where does the cycling tour begin?

The cycling begins in the Kintamani area, near views of Mount Batur and Lake Batur, and finishes in the Ubud village area.

What time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup starts at 8:30 a.m. in Ubud.

Is hotel pickup included?

Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in the Ubud area. Transport from other parts of Bali can be arranged for an extra cost.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately six hours, with a planned return toward the hotel at about 1:45 p.m.

What food is included?

Breakfast and lunch are included. Both are Balinese meals, and vegetarian food is available.

Are bicycle equipment and water included?

Use of a bicycle and bottled water are included. All listed fees and taxes and insurance are also included.

How many people can join the tour?

The activity can have a maximum of 45 participants.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.