OVERVIEW
One of the best ways to see the spectacular countryside and the mountain scenery of Bali is on a cycling tour. Riding downhill on modern mountain bikes, through quiet villages that expose the heart of Bali.

Start the morning with piping hot tea overlooking Lake Batur and the volcanic smoke plumes of Mount Batur. The frequent stops to explore temples, shady plantations and picturesque villages give rare insight into the traditional lifestyle and makes the ride suitable for all ages. The Batur Trail is an ideal family outing.

SOBEK Bali operates this fun and exciting adventure daily.

SAFARI INFORMATION & HIGHLIGHTS
The day starts with a scenic ride from your hotel to a restaurant overlooking Lake Batur and the still active volcano, Mount Batur, where you enjoy morning tea, light snacks and fresh fruits. Once morning tea is over you are transported by coach to the assembly point to start the tour. There you will be met by the guides and fitted with a bicycle, safety helmet, riding gloves and bottled water.

The guides will give a briefing on the areas that he will take you through and explain the safety tips which must be followed at all times during the tour. The entire group is then divided into groups of 5 or 6 persons with one guide being assigned each subgroup.

Then you are off on a leisurely, mostly downhill trail from Mount Batur that leads you through sleepy villages and secret back-road trails and tracks. Frequent stops along the way give you an opportunity to visit temples, farms and traditional villages that offer an insight into a Bali that is not commonly seen. With the exception of four 300-meter sections, the 25 kilometres of the Batur Trail is virtually all downhill. An easy ride that is adventurous, exciting, fun, educational and occasionally hilarious. All the guides come from the surrounding regions and are very knowledgeable in Balinese lifestyle and culture.

After a short cooling off period you are transported in air-conditioned vehicles to a restaurant in Ubud where a sumptuous international buffet lunch is served.

At around 3.00 pm. you depart from Ubud, arriving back at your hotel 4.30 to 5.00 pm.

If you are staying in Nusa Dua your day will normally start between the hours of 7.15 and 7.30 am.

Other areas:
Kuta : between 7.30 and 8.00 am.
Sanur : between 7.45 and 8.15 am.
Ubud : between 8.00 and 8.30 am.

Morning tea, lunch, bottled water

Imported mountain bicycles, Shimano equipment and fittings, riding gloves, helmets and cold towels.

The Guides are professional cycling and trekking guides trained in 'best practice' safety techniques and first aid

All guides undertake training in the flora and fauna of Bali to help make your adventure not only fun and exciting but also educational and interesting.

For more information about Sobek Bali and its guides Click here.

To book Mount Batur Trail - Click here.

Email: adventures@balisafaris.com