Compact Classic Bali Eco Educational Tour

Summary

Our daily Bali Eco Cycling program is very popular with families, we have even hosted four generations of one family on this tour. Your safety is our priority, with Australian-standard safety equipment for baby seats. Meeting Point at Oka's Coffee at 10AM, where we serve you Fruits Salad and Balinese cakes while you have a chance to taste many variety tea and coffee flavors while enjoying a refreshing atmosphere.  A short drive after Coffee break and we’re off on our mountain bikes through the heartland of Bali, travelling downhill on non tourist, secret back roads and minor village roads (with little traffic), experiencing typical Balinese daily life and enjoying the beautiful Balinese countryside to Ubud. We ride through lush forested areas, plantations full of Balinese staples and cash crops (cloves, coffee, cocoa, vanilla, tapioca, taro, local vegetables and exotic tropical fruits), through timeless small villages and lush rice paddy panoramas. And throngs of adorable Balinese children will be there calling out ‘hellos’ and wanting ‘high fives’ on the way down. If we chance upon a ceremony (and we often do) you will be invited to witness the events and our guides will offer explanations. We show you a Bali other visitors never see and our experienced guides explain this amazing culture and the relationship the Balinese have with their beautiful island. We have numerous stops on the way, including a visit to a Balinese home/compound, (where you get to see first hand how the Balinese live outside the tourist areas), a Balinese plantation (where you learn of the medicinal and culturally important uses of local plants, the process of making coffee and see many of the spices you have used in cooking and tropical fruits growing in their natural environment. We also get to sample many exotic tropical fruits, local herbal teas and coffees, including Coffee Luwak, the unusually produced and most expensive coffee in the world). We also stop off at a village temple, an enormous Banyan tree and stunning rice paddy panoramas. We go for a short walk in the rice paddies to see villagers planting and harvesting rice (you can join in) and see traditional craftsmen at work en route. For athletic guests who want a cycling workout, we offer an optional 6 to 8km extra flat and uphill riding towards the end of the tour. Lunch is a delectable Balinese feast, including the smoked duck/chicken Ubud is famous for. We also cater for vegetarians and can accommodate children with special meals. This tour is a full day tour (though, we can cater for time requirements) and we like to describe it as not just an adventure, but a cultural, ecological, learning and culinary experience! We promise you won’t be disappointed!

Tour info

Duration
8 hours - 12 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Escape the hustle and hassle and join us to discover the magic of Bali. Feel the spirit of rural Bali as you cycle leisurely downhill along villages, alleyways and pathways unreachable by car. This tour is suitable for all ages, we also have Australian Standard Approved Baby Seats. The tour shows you a Bali many visitors never see and our experienced guides explain this amazing culture and the relationship the Balinese have with their beautiful island. This tour is a sight-seeing tour suitable for cyclists of all ages. For advanced bikers those who wish to have more of an adventure, inquire about our Adventure Route. The Compact tour includes coffee break, lunch, all equipment, guides & support team.

What’s included?

  • Coffee break

  • Bottle water

  • Buffet lunch

  • Insurance cover 12 - 65 years old

  • Bottled water

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Hotel pick -up and drop-off

  • Soft drinks

  • Alcoholic beverages

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8-12 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Bali Eco Cycling

About operator:

Cycle downhill through rural roads, plantations, fields, and rice terraces, inhale the fresh air, feel the unique spirit and feel the magic of rural Bali. This full service day trip includes pick up and drop off in most parts of Bali. It includes a buffet breakfast at The Lookout Restaurant in Kintamani, with an amazing view of Mt Batur and Lake Batur, as well as a brief stop at a coffee plantation to taste local coffee and spices. A splendid feast of Balinese food awaits you at the end of the tour (some guests say this is their best meal in Bali! The cycling sure builds up a healthy appetite).

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