Bali Amazing Cycling Tour

A bike day with volcano views sounds unfair. This Kintamani-to-Ubud downhill ride mixes mountain scenery, working farms, and everyday Balinese life, with stops for rice terraces and coffee processing. I really liked the on-time hotel pickup in Ubud and the way the guide explained what we were seeing as we rode. One thing to plan for: free pickup/drop only covers Ubud, and the route depends on good weather, so you may need a backup day if conditions are poor.

You’ll start north in the Kintamani area and finish in Ubud village, mostly riding downhill. Along the way you’ll walk through rice paddies, hear how rice planting works, and get time to look closely at rice terraces, local farms (including an orange farm), and Hindu temple life. It’s not just photos from a moving vehicle—you get off the bike, slow down, and actually see how the land is worked.

The day runs about 6 hours and ends with lunch at a traditional Balinese family house—plus vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch. The group is capped at 45 people, so you’re not stuck in an endless crowd, but it’s still a group outing with set timing.

Key highlights at a glance

• North-to-south downhill riding from Kintamani to Ubud, built for great views without hours of uphill pain
• Mount Batur and Lake Batur viewpoints after a short uphill drive before you start cycling
• Rice terraces and rice-planting walkthrough where the guide explains the process you’re seeing
• Coffee plantation + coffee processing stop as part of the morning rhythm
• Traditional family-house lunch with Balinese food and vegetarian options
• Pickup/drop inside Ubud area (and clear limits if your hotel is outside Ubud)

Kintamani to Ubud: why this downhill route feels special

This tour is built around one big idea: you get the best of Bali’s up-and-down geography without spending the entire day fighting steep hills. Starting in Kintamani, you’re up higher in the region, then the route naturally grades downhill as you head toward Ubud in the south. That matters because it keeps the cycling day fun for more people and leaves you energy for the walking stops through the rice paddies.

The view payoff is also real. Before you even touch the pedals for the main downhill stretch, there’s a break where you get breakfast scenery tied to the active Mount Batur area and Lake Batur. Even if you’re not a hardcore mountain watcher, you’ll feel how dramatic the elevation is when you look out over the lake and volcano surroundings.

What I appreciated most is that the day mixes scenery with human scale. Yes, you get those wide views. But you also spend time at working farms and places connected to daily Balinese routines—rice planting work, farmers in the fields, and traditional houses and temples you can observe up close.

Getting picked up in Ubud and starting at Dejulius Tour

The tour starts with a morning pickup around 8:30am, and the free pickup/drop works specifically for the Ubud area. When that pickup window is honored, it makes your whole day feel easier. In practice, it also lets you relax the morning before—no hunting for meeting points or squeezing local transport into a tight schedule.

Your day begins at a designated starting stop called Dejulius Tour. From there, the route begins to shape itself quickly: you move through the morning sequence of rice terraces and coffee-related stops before you head uphill for the Mount Batur area views.

A couple practical notes help this run smoothly:

• If your hotel is outside Ubud, you’ll need to coordinate transport separately (extra cost).
• Give your hotel name and contact number when you book, so the team can reach you if pickup timing shifts.

Because the tour ends back at your hotel around 1:45pm, it’s also a nice option if you want your afternoon in Ubud to be flexible—maybe a spa stop, a temple visit, or just wandering without feeling rushed.

Rice terraces and coffee processing: a calm, rewarding morning

The morning starts with two classic Bali experiences, handled at a human pace: famous rice terraces and a coffee plantation/coffee processing visit. This is the part of the day where you get your bearings for the landscape—where the farms sit, how the terraces hold water, and how the area’s agriculture is tied to daily life.

At the rice terraces, what makes the stop feel worth it is the focus on how people work the land, not just how it looks. You’ll later walk through rice paddies, and the guide’s explanations help connect the visuals to the steps of planting and caring for rice. That makes the terraces more than a postcard moment.

The coffee stop adds variety and gives you a quick look at a different side of local production. You’ll visit the coffee plantation and then see coffee processing. Even if you’re not a coffee expert, this is the kind of stop that makes souvenirs feel less random—because you understand the work behind what you’re buying.

Keep an eye on the sun here. The morning timing is great for views, but it can still get bright. I’d treat sunscreen as non-negotiable.

The uphill drive to Mount Batur and Lake Batur breakfast views

After the rice terraces and coffee-related stop, you’ll head uphill by car to the Kintamani area. This is the part of the tour where the day’s tempo shifts: you’re not cycling yet, but you’re transitioning into the best viewing zone.

There’s a breakfast scenery moment tied to Mount Batur and Lake Batur. If you’ve ever watched a place look small on a map and then felt it grow when you arrive, you’ll understand this. The elevation creates a stronger sense of scale, and the lake look can be surprisingly striking.

This break is also useful because it gives you time to reset before the main ride. Cycling is mostly downhill after this point, but you’ll still want to be alert, hydrated, and ready to ride.

The other reason this segment matters: it sets expectations for what you’re doing. This isn’t just a random bike loop. It’s a structured route from north to south, and the Mount Batur/Lake Batur area is the visual anchor for the day.

Downhill cycling through rice paddies, farms, temples, and daily life

Now we get to the heart of it: you start the ride in the Kintamani area and cycle downhill toward Ubud. The tour description calls out a mix of natural scenes and daily routines—rice fields, an orange farm, jungle areas, traditional houses, and Hindu temples. In plain terms, that means you’re not only getting scenery. You’re seeing the kinds of places where people actually spend their days.

One of the smartest parts of this design is the walking component during the cycling day. After you begin the downhill ride, you’ll walk through rice paddies and get an explanation of how rice is planted. This is the time when your photos get better, because you understand what you’re looking at: how the work happens and why the terraces and paddies are shaped the way they are.

I also liked the way the guide ties together what looks like separate stops into one bigger story. Temples, traditional houses, and farmland aren’t separate topics here—they’re part of the same daily rhythm. That’s what makes this feel like real Bali life rather than just a route with checkboxes.

Also, because you’re going downhill, your pace stays manageable for most people. You’ll still want a sense of balance and basic comfort on a bike, but the design reduces the chance you’ll get stuck in a punishing hill grind all day.

Lunch in a traditional Balinese family house

Cycling ends around 1:00pm, and then you move into lunch at a traditional Balinese family house. This is where the tour feels most “local” in the best way. Instead of only stopping at public-view places, you’re invited into a meal setting that reflects household life and food culture.

Lunch includes Balinese food, and vegetarian options are available. That’s a big practical win. A lot of tours treat vegetarian needs as an afterthought; here it’s built into both the breakfast and lunch options.

What makes a family-house lunch worth your attention is that it slows the day down. After the moving scenery of the morning and cycling, lunch gives you a breather and helps you actually digest what you saw.

Then you’re back on the move to your hotel around 1:45pm.

Price and included extras: what $40 buys you (and what to budget)

At $40 per person for an approximately 6-hour experience, this tour can be excellent value if you want a structured day that mixes transport, food, and guided explanation.

Here’s what’s included:

• Bicycle use
• Breakfast and lunch (Balinese food, vegetarian available)
• Bottled water
• All fees and taxes
• Insurance
• Free hotel pickup/drop only in Ubud area
• Mobile ticket

So you’re not paying separately for bike access, meal stops, or the main guided segments. That matters because those add up quickly in Bali, especially if you’re doing multiple activities in one day.

What’s not included:

• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic drinks

That’s pretty normal. I’d treat the “some cash” note as a reminder that you might want small amounts for extras, tipping, or drinks outside the included meal items.

Also, insurance included is a quiet value add. Cycling can be low-key, but having that coverage is still a comfort.

Overall, the price makes most sense if:

• You’re staying in Ubud (so pickup/drop is free)
• You want the Kintamani-to-Ubud downhill route with food included
• You like guided explanations tied to farms and daily life

Pace, group size, and the weather reality check

This is not a private tour. It’s a group experience capped at 45 travelers. That usually means more conversation and energy, but it also means you follow the schedule even when you’d rather linger at a view.

The day’s timing is set:

• Pickup around 8:30am
• Morning stops and uphill drive during the late-morning window
• Cycling downhill and then lunch
• Return to hotel by 1:45pm

Fitness-wise, the tour says most travelers can participate, and the route’s downhill design helps. Still, bring a realistic mindset: you’ll be riding and walking in a rural environment, so comfortable shoes and basic mobility matter more than gym-level fitness.

The bigger wildcard is weather. The tour requires good weather, and if it’s canceled due to poor conditions, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. In Bali, weather can shift fast, and mountain areas can be more changeable than Ubud proper.

My practical advice: if you have flexible plans on multiple days in your schedule, you’ll feel less stress. If you’ve booked a single fixed day with no backup, ask about conditions as your tour date approaches.

What to bring for a smooth cycling day in Bali

You’ll have a better experience if you pack for comfort, sun, and a little trail-walking.

Bring:

• Camera (there are lots of photo moments across farms and viewpoints)
• Some cash (useful for personal extras)
• Sunscreen
• Shoes or flip-flops
• A small backpack

I’d also plan on wearing clothing that can handle warmth in the morning and cooler mountain air near the Kintamani area. Even if it doesn’t feel cold, mornings can be crisp by the time you get those volcano and lake views.

And one more detail that helps: keep your day bag light. You’re cycling and walking, and you’ll feel it if you carry too much.

Should you book Bali Amazing Cycling Tour?

Book it if you want a guided north-to-south day that mixes cycling with real agricultural and cultural stops, without making you fight steep hills for hours. The $40 price feels strongest when you’re staying in Ubud (so pickup/drop is free) and you care about guided explanations at rice terraces, rice paddies, and Balinese daily-life locations.

Skip or rethink it if:

• You’re staying far outside the Ubud pickup zone and don’t want extra transport cost
• You dislike group schedules
• You don’t have flexibility for weather changes, since the tour depends on good conditions

If your idea of a great Bali day includes bikes, rice fields, and a finish with a proper family-house lunch, this is the kind of tour that tends to leave you happy and not just tired.

FAQ

What time does the Bali Amazing Cycling Tour start?

The start time is 8:30am, with a morning pickup from your hotel in the Ubud area.

Does this tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, free pickup and drop-off is included only for hotels in the Ubud area. If your hotel is not in Ubud, you can contact the provider to arrange transport for an extra cost.

How long is the cycling experience?

The duration is approximately 6 hours, and the tour typically ends with return to your hotel around 1:45pm.

What does the tour include?

It includes bicycle use, breakfast and lunch (vegetarian options available), bottled water, all fees and taxes, insurance, and free hotel pickup/drop only within Ubud.

What should I bring with me?

Bring a camera, some cash, sunscreen, shoes or flip-flops, and a small backpack.

Is breakfast and lunch included, and are vegetarian meals available?

Yes. Breakfast and lunch are included, and vegetarian options are available.

Is the tour suitable for most people?

The tour indicates that most travelers can participate.

What is not included in the price?

Personal expenses and alcoholic drinks are not included.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance of the experience’s start time for a full refund.