Bali: Kintamani Cycling Tour with Village Stops & Lunch

Summary

Cycle Bali’s green heart from Kintamani to Payangan with coffee breaks, local homes, and rice fields

You’ll pedal quiet roads from Kintamani’s Abuan village to Payangan, stopping for coffee under palms, visiting a Balinese home, and wandering rice fields as your guide shares stories along the way. Lunch is included at Greenkubu Restaurant—expect muddy shoes and full hearts by the end.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the smell—wet earth and something sweet drifting from the palm trees as we adjusted our helmets in Abuan village. Our guide, Wayan, grinned at my clumsy attempt to say “selamat pagi.” He handed us cold water bottles and pointed out a rooster strutting by like he owned the place. Honestly, I was nervous about the cycling part (haven’t been on a manual bike in ages), but Wayan just said, “Slow is good here.” And he was right.

We started pedaling past houses where women were already laying out offerings on their doorsteps. The road felt bumpy under my tires—sometimes smooth, sometimes gravelly—and every now and then a scooter zipped past with a little beep. Our first stop was a Balinese family compound. The walls were faded pink and there was incense in the air. I tried not to stare too much but couldn’t help it; everything felt so open yet private at the same time. Wayan explained how families live together across generations—I could hear laughter somewhere inside.

Later we pulled over for coffee in a palm garden (the shade was such a relief). The coffee tasted smoky and strong—maybe too strong for me but I drank it anyway because everyone else did. There were tiny snacks too, something crunchy and sweet that stuck to my teeth. We cycled on through rice fields so green they almost hurt my eyes. Wayan showed us how water flows between terraces; he called it “subak,” which I’d read about but never really got until I saw it up close. My legs were tired by then but honestly? I didn’t care—I just kept looking around trying to soak it all up.

The tour ended near Klusa Payangan with lunch at Greenkubu Restaurant—open-air tables, fans spinning lazily overhead, plates of nasi campur that disappeared way too fast after all that riding. There was mud on my shoes and sweat on my back but I felt oddly peaceful sitting there with everyone else. Sometimes travel feels like ticking boxes but this day trip from Ubud made me forget about lists for a while. I still think about that breeze through the rice paddies.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Half day cycling tour in Ubud

• Start at Abuan village Kintamani
• Guide explains safety standards
• Provide water and helmet
• Visit Balinese house in Abuan village
• Stop for coffee break in palm tree garden
• Take pictures during coffee break
• See rice field and irrigation system
• Finish at Klusa Payangan
• Lunch at Greenkubu Restaurant

Top questions

How long does the half day cycling tour take?

The length depends on your hotel location; if you’re coming from Kuta or Seminyak areas it takes around 2 hours each way to reach Abuan village in Kintamani.

Is lunch included in the Bali cycling tour?

Yes, lunch is included at Greenkubu Restaurant at the end of your ride.

What stops are included on this Kintamani cycling tour?

You’ll visit a Balinese house in Abuan village, stop for coffee in a palm tree garden, see rice fields and irrigation systems before finishing in Klusa Payangan.

Is pickup provided for this day trip from Ubud or other areas?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle pickup is included; travel time may be longer if you’re outside Ubud area.

Are bikes and helmets provided?

Yes, manual bikes and helmets are provided along with bottled water and snacks during the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup by air-conditioned vehicle (timing depends on your hotel location), use of manual bike and helmet, bottled water throughout the ride plus snacks during your coffee break stop. After cycling from Abuan village to Klusa Payangan with your local guide leading the way, you’ll finish with lunch at Greenkubu Restaurant before heading back.