Bali Cycling Tour: Downhill Ride to Uluwatu Sunset

Cycle downhill from the volcano, then watch the sunset from a clifftop temple.

A full-day tour from Seminyak combining two hours of downhill cycling through Bali's countryside with a visit to Uluwatu Temple, a clifftop sea temple overlooking the Indian Ocean. You start at Kintamani volcano, pass through rice terraces and traditional villages, stop for lunch in Ubud, then finish at Uluwatu for the sunset Kecak dance performance and a seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach. Hotel pickup is included from Seminyak, Ubud, Canggu and other areas. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours and is private, meaning no other travelers share your vehicle or guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Uluwatu Temple1h · entry included
2. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Parkpassing by

Cycling and cultural tour with dinner

• Pick up from hotel at 07:30 AM
• Enjoy coffee with Mount and Lake Batur view
• Cycle through villages, rice terraces, and temples
• Visit Balinese compound and local craftsmen
• Lunch at a restaurant in Ubud
• Visit Padang Padang Beach
• Visit Uluwatu Temple
• Watch Kecak and Fire Dance performance
• Seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach

The experience

The ride starts early. You're picked up from your hotel and driven to Kintamani, where you meet your cycling guide and enjoy coffee or tea overlooking Mount Batur and its lake before the downhill begins. The cycling itself is a comfortable descent, not a race, that winds through villages, rice paddies and past temples. You'll stop to watch craftspeople at work and chat with farmers and villagers going about their day. The route covers about two hours of riding, and all safety gear is provided.

After cycling, you head to Ubud for a set-menu lunch, then continue south toward the coast. On the way you pass Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. The afternoon ends at Uluwatu Temple, a 70-meter clifftop structure perched above the Indian Ocean and one of Bali's six spiritual pillar temples. You'll have time to walk the grounds and take in the views before the Kecak and Fire Dance begins at sunset: a circular performance of chanting and movement that tells part of the Ramayana story and can only be staged in the temple. The evening closes with a seafood dinner on the sand at Jimbaran Beach, where grilled fish and locally caught seafood are cooked over coconut-husk fires.

Your guide speaks English and drives the air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day. The tour is private, so it's just you and your party, no other passengers. Cycling insurance, all entrance tickets and the dance performance are included. Vegetarian and non-seafood dinner options are available if you request them when booking.

What’s included

• Two hours of downhill cycling with a professional guide.
• all cycling safety equipment and insurance.
• air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• light breakfast with views of Mount Batur.
• set-menu lunch in Ubud.
• entry to Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak and Fire Dance performance.
• seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak, Ubud, Canggu and other areas.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Malay

Audio guideEnglish and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bali Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private day with no other travelers in your vehicle and you're comfortable cycling downhill for about two hours. The fixed schedule packs the volcano, countryside, clifftop temple and beach dinner into one departure, so the whole arc fits in a single day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do this tour if I'm not an experienced cyclist?

The downhill cycling is described as a comfortable ride, not a technical one, and it's suitable for all fitness levels. The route follows a descent through villages and countryside, and you'll stop along the way. Children from age 5 can participate, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers.

What exactly happens at Uluwatu Temple at sunset?

Uluwatu Temple sits on a cliff 70 meters above the Indian Ocean, and the sunset views overlook the water directly. You'll watch the Kecak and Fire Dance, a traditional Balinese performance performed in a circle with chanting and movement, which tells a story from the Ramayana and can only be staged inside the temple grounds.

Is the seafood dinner included, and what if I don't eat seafood?

Seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach is included in the tour price. The meal is grilled and traditionally prepared with locally caught fish and other seafood. If you prefer a non-seafood option, you can request it when you book.

How long is the cycling part, and what's the total time for the day?

The downhill cycling lasts about two hours. The entire tour runs 11 to 12 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off, starting at 7:30 AM and ending after dinner on Jimbaran Beach.

Which hotels in Seminyak are included in the pickup?

Hotel pickup is available from anywhere in Seminyak, as well as from Ubud, Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Sanur, Denpasar, Jimbaran, Tuban, Kerobokan, Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa. Confirm your hotel location when booking.

What should I bring and wear for this tour?

Wear smart casual clothing. Bring sunscreen and a camera. All cycling safety equipment is provided. The tour includes a light breakfast before the ride and meals throughout the day, so you won't need to pack food.