Bali Jungle Dirt Bike Tour with Local Guide & Lunch

Summary

Dirt Bike Adventure through Bali’s Heartland with Sacred Waterfall Stop

You’ll ride through Bali’s jungle trails with local guides, cross rivers, pass villages where kids wave hello, and share lunch at a traditional Balinese restaurant before reaching the Sacred Waterfall — moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I was nervous when we pulled up to the basecamp, the air thick with that earthy, green smell you only get in Bali after a night of rain. The bikes were lined up already, mud still caked on the tires from yesterday’s group. Our guide, Wayan, grinned and handed me a helmet that felt heavier than I expected. He asked if I’d ever crossed a river on two wheels before — I hadn’t — and just laughed when I said I hoped not to fall in.

The first stretch was all rice paddies and narrow dirt tracks, the kind where your boots brush against wet grass and you can hear ducks somewhere out of sight. We passed a small village where kids waved at us like we were celebrities (or maybe just loud). There was this moment — maybe an hour in? — when the jungle closed in around us and everything went quiet except for the engine and birds overhead. It smelled like moss and woodsmoke. Wayan pointed out a shrine tucked under a banyan tree; he told us his grandmother leaves offerings there every week.

Lunch was at this open-air warung with woven bamboo walls, right on the edge of another rice field. The nasi campur tasted way better than anything I’ve had back home — spicy sambal, smoky chicken, something crunchy I still can’t name. Li, another guide, tried to teach me how to say thank you in Balinese but honestly I butchered it so badly she just laughed and shook her head.

The last part took us over a river (yes, my boots got soaked) and finally to the Sacred Waterfall. It wasn’t crowded at all — just mist rising off the rocks and that cool spray on my face. We sat there for a while without talking much. On the ride back, my arms were tired but my head felt clear in this way that’s hard to explain. I still think about that view sometimes when city life gets too noisy.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Dirt Bike Tour Start at Basecamp

• Arrive at basecamp and gear up

Top questions

How long is the Bali dirt bike tour?

The full day tour lasts around 6–8 hours of actual riding time.

Is hotel pickup included for the dirt bike tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included.

What level of experience do I need for this Bali dirt bike adventure?

The tour is suitable for intermediate and advanced riders with moderate physical fitness.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

Yes, lunch is included at a traditional Balinese restaurant.

Are safety gear and equipment provided?

All necessary safety gear—helmet, boots, gloves, protectors—is provided as part of the tour.

Does the tour include insurance?

Motorbike insurance is included in your booking.

Are there any health restrictions for joining?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all motorbike parts and safety gear (helmet, boots, gloves), motorbike insurance, bottled water along the route, an experienced local guide leading you through jungle trails and villages, plus lunch at a traditional Balinese restaurant before heading back in the afternoon.