Ubud Cycling Tour: Kintamani Downhill Rice Fields Villages

The real Bali reveals itself where the rice grows and the villages have no tour buses.

This full-day cycling tour starts in the Kintamani highlands and descends through forest, traditional villages and the rice field systems (Subak) that define rural Bali, with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, coffee break, lunch and all bikes provided. You stop at a centuries-old temple, a working rice field to learn the irrigation system, and local homes to see how Balinese families live and work, finishing at Hyang Api Temple before lunch at a restaurant overlooking the valley. Children from age 2 are welcome. The ride suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kintamani Cultural and Nature Cycling Tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Coffee break at plantation
• Drive to Abuan Village start point
• Safety briefing and bike preparation
• Visit traditional Balinese house
• Cycle through Ubud jungle (optional)
• Visit Gunung Raung Temple
• Stop at rice fields to learn Subak system
• Stop at Bresela rice field irrigation
• Visit Hyang Api Temple
• Lunch at Greenkubu Cafe
• Short stop at Tegallalang rice terrace
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

Seven to nine hours sounds long until you realize most of it is downhill. The day starts with hotel pickup in Ubud, then a drive up to a local plantation where you have coffee or a smoothie bowl with tea and coffee tasting overlooking the green valley: the kind of morning view that makes you understand why people come here. After thirty minutes more, you arrive at Abuan Village, where the bikes and safety gear are waiting and your guide walks you through how the day will unfold.

The ride itself moves through terrain most tourists never see. You start at a traditional Balinese house in Abuan Village, where your guide explains the centuries-old architecture shaped by Hindu tradition and native Balinese building. Then comes the forest section through ancient Taro Village. This stretch is optional and steeper, offered to riders who want something more demanding. Gunung Raung Temple sits in the middle of the ride, built in the 8th century by Dang Hyang Resi Markandya on his first holy journey to Bali, and it is the oldest temple on the island. The rice field stop is where the landscape opens up: your guide explains the Subak system, the irrigation method that has kept these fields productive for centuries and shaped the entire architecture of the hillside.

You finish at Hyang Api Temple in Payangan, then head to Greenkubu Cafe for a traditional Indonesian lunch with views across the valley. The driver brings you back to your hotel in Ubud. Bikes, water and snacks along the way are all included. If rain comes, wet weather gear is provided. Walking or sport shoes are essential, and sunscreen matters: the elevation and the open sections mean real sun exposure.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide leading the entire day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car from the Ubud area.
• bicycle and safety equipment for the ride.
• coffee break with pancake or smoothie bowl and tea or coffee tasting at a plantation overlooking the valley.
• traditional Indonesian lunch at Greenkubu Cafe.
• water and snacks throughout the day.
• wet weather gear if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:15 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Greenbike Adventure

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to ride through villages and rice fields without a group of other tourists, or if you're traveling with children from age 2 and need a full-day activity that keeps them included. The downhill route and the guide's stops at working farms and family homes mean you move through real Balinese life instead of viewing it from a distance.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (2 to 5 years).

What is the Subak system I'll learn about on the rice field stop?

Subak is the traditional Balinese irrigation method that has sustained rice farming for centuries. Your guide explains how the system works during the rice field stop, where you can see the terraces and the channels that distribute water across the hillside.

Is the jungle section through Taro Village mandatory, or can I skip it?

The Ubud Jungle Stop through Taro Village is optional. It is offered for riders seeking a more adventurous experience and a steeper track. You can choose whether to take it when the guide briefs you at the start.

How long is the actual cycling, and what kind of terrain should I expect?

The ride is mostly downhill from Abuan Kintamani through forest, asphalt roads, traditional villages and rice fields. The total tour runs seven to nine hours including stops, coffee break and lunch. The cycling itself is spread across that time with breaks built in to learn about local life and farming.

What's included in the lunch at Greenkubu Cafe?

Lunch is a traditional Indonesian meal served at Greenkubu Cafe, which overlooks the valley. The meal is included in the tour price. Water and snacks are also provided throughout the day.

What should I bring or wear for the ride?

Wear walking or sport shoes with good grip. Bring sunscreen, a small backpack for a camera or phone, and wear clothes you don't mind getting dusty. Wet weather gear is provided if rain comes. The guide will brief you on what else to expect at the start.