Tour by E-Bike, Foot & Snorkel through Bali's Natural & Cultural Wonders
*This tour was previously called: Best of Bali E-Bike Tour
Enjoy a pedal-assist cycle touring adventure along the backroads of the Balinese countryside, soaking in the natural diversity and iconic landscapes of this paradisiacal island on two wheels. Hike and e-bike through lush tropical settings on carefully crafted routes designed for all skill levels and broadly achievable with the help of an e-bike.
Experience the charms of rural life and savor local specialties while gaining a comprehensive and immersive insight into Bali's culture and traditions. Enjoy incredible rides with the flexibility to adjust the pedal assist to suit your mood. Turn the power down when you feel like a challenge, and bump it up when you're tackling a hill or simply in the mood to cruise. E-bike touring in Bali allows you to relish the experience with more energy to best enjoy each stop along the way.
EARLY RIDER PRIZE: Be in the first 4 to book a departure and get 5% OFF the tour price*
*Not applicable with guaranteed, private, or self-guided tours, other discounts, trip credit, or special offers.
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Overview
Discover this wonderful part of the world on an e-bike tour that gives you a comprehensive and immersive insight into Bali’s culture, traditions, and natural diversity.
This week-long trip will let you explore three distinct sides of the Balinese landscape. Gently glide by tranquil rice paddies and quaint countryside villages before exploring Mt. Batur's volcanic slopes with the help of pedal assist.
Heading to the eastern coastline, traverse the black sandy beaches while admiring the rugged cliffs. Embrace all this natural diversity as you cycle along comfortable roads carefully picked for their gentle inclines and lack of obstacles.
Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about local culture and traditions as you observe the roles spirituality and cuisine play in the daily routines of village life. Our expert guide will help unpack the various rituals and practices you’ll encounter, and you'll get to immerse yourself in local life with village-based activities organized with the surrounding communities.
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What's the riding like?
This tour covers 221 km (137 mi) of riding. Explore Bali on an eBike, where electric assistance efficiently tackles hilly terrain. While some steeper sections may need van transfers, many are manageable with your eBike or a leisurely walk. Experience exciting downhill rides and scenic routes along smooth village roads while adjusting the pedal assist to fit your fitness level.
Unsure about the challenge? Our support vehicles are on standby for those moments when you need a little breather.
Highlights
- Cycle through Ubud’s scenic countryside, with views of rice paddies and local villages.
- Experience traditional Balinese culture at Penglipuran Village, complete with a home-cooked lunch.
- Bike the breathtaking Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Trek through lush forests to the serene Jagasatru Waterfall and take part in a water purification ceremony.
- Snorkel in Tulamben’s clear waters, also known as the Amazon of the Seas, discovering coral reefs and the USAT Liberty wreckage.
INCLUSIONS
- 6 nights in resorts
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners
- Quality bike, a helmet, and support vehicle
- Passionate guides and support team
- Healthy snacks and water during cycling
- All activities, train tickets and site entry fees
- Memento cycling jersey and water bottle
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Day to Day
Gather and meet at the hotel lobby for an hour transfer out into Ubud's countryside for the morning where a relaxing meandering loop beside idyllic rice paddies, a village specialist in Orange, and the lush resplendent greenery are awaiting us.
While going to your Ubud base observe the charms of rural Balinese life. We’ll stop mid-morning for some refreshing local coffee, and there’s a chance to sample some local coconuts too. While biking along narrow backroads, the Balinese tend to greet you warmly. Most villages have a sacred temple, and you’ll usually catch a glimpse of a ceremony or two. Our friendly guide will help explain the significance of the daily offerings that villagers lay out.
Enjoy your first lunch with the Balinese cuisine - Nasi Campur. The view of the rice fields gives an excellent opportunity to spot the native birds of the area. Continue riding toward your hotel for check-in.
End the day with another tantalizing feast at a local restaurant to celebrate the first day’s riding.
Special Information:
Enjoy a 1-hour transfer from your hotel to the meeting point in Ubud. Start your morning with a bike ride around Ubud covering 37.1km (23mi) and an elevation gain of 58m. The ride includes plenty of stops to explore key sites, enjoy a delicious lunch, and sample exotic fruit snacks along the way.
Get an early start with a transfer of 1h15/1h30 to head out to the hilly top west of Ubud.
Along the way, you will witness villagers going into the temples for their morning prayers and watching farmers setting up for their day’s work. After visiting Pura Luhur Batukaru temple, we will gear up for today's ride. It will include one proper climb as well as some short steep climbs, a typical topography in Bali when we move from one hillside to another one.
We will ride through Jatiluwih Rice Terrace – Bali UNESCO World Heritages, the biggest rice terraces in Bali, comprising over 600 ha of rice fields that follow the flowing hillside topography of the Batukaru mountain range.
As the Coffee culture is strong in southern Bali, we’ll stop mid-morning for another rejuvenating cup at a typical warung for a local Balinese coffee while enjoying the view.
We then continue our way through countless rice paddy while dealing with Bali's topography. Lunch today is at a local warung with views of the monkey forest. You will peacefully observe the playful monkeys lounging and leaping from tree to tree.
Hop back on the e-bike to continue through rice paddy fields, flower fields, backroads, and main roads toward your hotel Ubud.
Special Information:
After breakfast, hop in the van for a 1h30m transfer to avoid the hilly area west of Ubud. Visit a temple before starting a thrilling 49km (30.4mi) bike ride with a 423m elevation gain. Enjoy numerous stops to visit temples, explore rice terraces, and take breaks for lunch and coffee. With a support van always on hand, you can confidently push your limits.
Time to make our way to the East of Bali. We start today with an hour-transfer Northeast toward the volcanic Mount Batur. You’ll cycle through the quiet area with Mount Abang views along the ride and some traditional temples.
The next stop, it’s on to the famous Penglipuran traditional village that has been preserved and maintained as a living museum. The village showcases the Balinese people's way of life and culture through guided tours and cultural performances. Home cook Lunch experience in a Balinese house with hilly views is scheduled for today. After lunch, we roll a few more km down to the beach where a cold drink is awaited before a short transfer to the hotel.
On arrival at the hotel, get set up in your room and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Special Information:
Cycle through serene areas with views of Mount Abang, stopping at key temples and villages before heading to the beach. Enjoy a total riding distance of 48.6km (30mi) with a 295m elevation gain on both paved and unpaved paths.
Today is dedicated to Kaura community. Prepare your comfiest walking shoes and embark on a 4-hour (3 km) trekking trip to Jagasatru Waterfall.
After a short transfer from the hotel to Kaura community for a walk through lush forests and weaving through clusters of homes where bantam chickens forage and children play.
The waterfall is a stunning site and the pool formed at its base is a great spot to cool off after the walk. Sitting next to a giant statue of Brahama, the waterfall is a spiritual place for local Balinese. This is a great way to stretch the legs, get the heart pumping, and get well off the beaten path with experienced hiking guides from the Manggis community.
Then, we will proceed to a water purification ceremony with the holy water of the waterfall site. These traditional rituals are performed to cleanse, purify, and bless the water, and usually include incense, flowers, and candles. The guide will help explain the symbolism.
After a rewarding lunch, the choice is yours to continue the afternoon with a 2-hour village community walk guided by the village ambassador. You will be able to engage with the community thanks to their local coconut oil production, the goats that have become an iconic asset, and to understand how a rural Balinese village is.
Or to jump into the van for a quick transfer to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure by the swimming pool or the beach.
Special Information:
Today, trade your bike for hiking boots as you hike 3.4 km (2.1 mi) through a lush Balinese jungle, past charming villages, to a hidden waterfall.
The day begins with a transfer to negotiate the hilliest areas around Manggis before hopping on the e-bikes and heading for Tulamben coast.
Cycle along winding palm-fringed countryside roads and pass charming villages to get to the iconic Tirta Gangga water palace. Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, notable for its reflective bathing pools and wonderfully ornate stone carvings. Learn about the site’s rich heritage before pressing on to Tulamben on the coast.
Enjoy panoramic views while skirting the rugged eastern coastline, spotting the idyllic fishing villages scattered intermittently. Take time to admire another of Bali’s iconic natural features the otherworldly crystal clear, rocky beaches. Step off the bikes, sink your toes into the water and kick back for a well-earned break. Visit a honey farm of a deaf & mute couple along the way while riding to your hotel.
Special Information:
A quick 30-minute transfer to avoid the hilly terrain around Manggis, brings you to the cycling starting point. Today you'll cover 43.3 km (27mi) through winding, palm-fringed roads and charming villages, with a 549m elevation gain.
Enjoy plenty of stops to explore key sites and savor exotic fruit snacks. Our support van is always nearby should you wish to kick back, relax, and enjoy the view.
Take the opportunity to embrace the beautiful Balinese coastline at Tulamben and enjoy the luxury of your courtyard villa accommodation. Discover the multitude of colorful fish and coral on a snorkeling trip to explore the shoreline. There are two particular points of interest off the coast here; the coral garden, a particularly picturesque spot for snorkeling, and the USAT Liberty wreckage, the remains of an American cargo ship sunk during WWII.
You’ll drop anchor around lunchtime to enjoy another fantastic Balinese meal of nasi campur, nasi goreng, and other snacks, laid out picnic-style. After a fun day out on the water, we’ll drop you back on shore mid-afternoon to enjoy the delights of Tulamben at your own leisure before a farewell dinner with the rest of the group.
Special Information:
Today, you'll swap the bike for snorkeling gear and spend 1-2 hours exploring the stunning underwater world. Discover coral reefs and marine life as you enjoy the beauty of the sea.
We have time to enjoy one last ride! After breakfast at the hotel, we'll take a relatively short 28 km loop touring the beaches of Tulamben, a nice treat to cap off your e-bike tour of Bali. Enjoy the sea vistas before pedaling inland to enjoy stunning views of the iconic volcano, Mt Agung. Your guide will help shed insight on the shadow cast by the volcano on Balinese culture, just as it casts its shadow over the lush greenery of the landscape.
As our wheels roll to a stop around midday, we bid adieu to our cycling escapade, marking the end of our exhilarating journey. While our adventure concludes during lunch time, the path to the airport is yours to navigate. Should you seek a smooth departure, our dedicated customer service team stands ready to assist. Simply reach out, and they'll ensure your onward journey is as seamless as your cycling adventure.
Special Information:
It's the final riding day of your tour! Enjoy a loop around the beaches of Tulamben, covering 28.1km (17.5mi) with 318 m of elevation gain.
Dates & Price
EARLY RIDER PRIZE: Be in the first 4 to book a departure and get 5% OFF the tour price*
*Not applicable with guaranteed, private, or self-guided tours, other discounts, trip credit, or special offers
WHAT MAKES US STAND OUT
GRASSHOPPER STYLE
This cycle tour was carefully crafted to show you unique highlights of Bali but also to get away from the well-worn tourist routes. We've incorporated several opportunities to connect with the country and communities in a positive and natural way. You will return from your trip energized, inspired, and with some fantastic memories to share.
