Bali Downhill Cycling Tour: Mount Batur & Ubud Rice Fields

Ride downhill Ubud backroads to Mount Batur crater lake, stopping at a working rice field to watch harvest.

A downhill cycling tour from Ubud that starts with breakfast in the rice paddies, follows quiet village roads past a temple and a traditional Balinese home, and climbs to Mount Batur's crater lake viewpoint before descending through emerald fields. The route is almost entirely downhill, with a professional English-speaking guide, bike and helmet included. Lunch is served in a local restaurant surrounded by rice fields. The full day runs 7 to 8 hours, and hotel pickup is available from Ubud or South Bali.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cycling tour with volcano and villages

• Enjoy tranquil breakfast in Ubud
• Visit Mount Batur crater lake viewpoint
• Choose bicycle and receive safety briefing
• Cycle downhill through village roads
• Stop at village temple and Balinese home
• Walk through rice fields and take photos
• Have authentic Balinese lunch

The experience

Your day begins before dawn with breakfast overlooking the rice paddies near Ubud: pancakes, omelets, juice, coffee and tea while the landscape is still quiet. After eating, you're driven to Kintamani to see Mount Batur's crater lake, a view guests often call the most stunning in Bali. The volcano is active, and the vantage point frames the whole caldera and the water below it. Back at the starting point, you choose a bike, adjust it to fit, and your guide walks through the equipment and the rules of the road.

The ride itself stays on small village roads and runs almost entirely downhill, so the pedaling is easy and the pace lets you take in the rural landscape without fighting traffic or crowds. You stop at three main points: a large village temple where you learn about sacred Balinese traditions; a traditional family compound where you see how locals live; and a stretch of lush rice paddies where you walk on the paths between the fields. If farmers are harvesting, you'll watch them work. The stops are built in for photos and for the quiet that mass tourism usually erases from Bali.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant set among the rice fields: Balinese dishes, with vegan and vegetarian options available, plus ice cream or fresh fruit for dessert. Mineral water is provided throughout the day. The ride ends with a return to your hotel in an air-conditioned car, so you don't pedal back uphill.

What’s included

• Breakfast with juice, coffee and tea.
• return hotel pickup and transfer in an air-conditioned car from Ubud or South Bali.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• bicycle and helmet.
• cold face towel and bottled mineral water throughout the day.
• entry tickets to the temple, Balinese home and rice fields.
• authentic Balinese lunch with vegan and vegetarian options, plus dessert.
• rain poncho if needed.
• personal insurance covering up to 2,500,000 IDR for ages 5 to 65.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from the Ubud areaGuide in English · 07:30Lasts 7 hours. Breakfast and lunch are served, with mineral water, coffee and tea, Balinese fruits, juice and ice cream, and a Balinese dish. Places visited include Mount Batur Volcano, a traditional Balinese home, a village temple, rice fields, and a Balinese plantation. Transport is by car or van, with pickup and drop-off included. This option is specifically for travelers staying in the Ubud area and its surroundings or Gianyar Regency, covering the areas Ubud, Gianyar, Payangan, Mas, Kedewatan, Sayan, Pejeng, Tegallalang, Sebatu, Kramas and Petulu. Pickup is included.

Pickup from the South Bali areaGuide in English · 07:00Lasts 8 hours. Breakfast and lunch are served, with mineral water, coffee and tea, Balinese fruits, juice and ice cream, and a Balinese dish. Places visited include Mount Batur Volcano, a traditional Balinese home, a village temple, rice fields, and a Balinese plantation. Transport is by car or van, with pickup and drop-off included. This price is for travelers staying in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Denpasar or Sanur. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (5 to 6 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

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

Operated by Amara Bali Family Tour

Is this one for you?Book from Ubud if you want to skip the long drive and start the day fresh. Book from South Bali if you're based there and don't mind the earlier pickup. Either way, the downhill route and the stops at the temple, home and rice fields mean you see rural Bali without the effort of climbing or the crowds that fill the main tourist roads.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (5 to 6 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in South Bali instead of Ubud?

Yes. Pickup is available from both the Ubud area and South Bali, though the South Bali option means a longer drive to the starting point. Choose your pickup location when you book.

What is Mount Batur and why do we stop there?

Mount Batur is an active volcano near Ubud, and the tour takes you to Kintamani to see its crater lake: a caldera filled with water that guests often describe as the most stunning view in Bali. You stop there before the bike ride begins, so you see the landscape from above before you ride through it.

How difficult is the cycling, and do I need to be an experienced rider?

The route is almost entirely downhill on quiet village roads, so it's not technically demanding. You do need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Children are welcome from age 5.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Breakfast and lunch, hotel pickup and return, a professional English-speaking guide, bike and helmet, entry tickets to all stops, a cold face towel, mineral water, and a rain poncho if needed are all included. Personal insurance covers up to 2,500,000 IDR for ages 5 to 65. Bring sunscreen, a camera, and comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty.

How long is the full day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total. It starts early with breakfast before the ride, so you'll be picked up from your hotel in the pre-dawn hours to reach Mount Batur for the sunrise view.

Will I see farmers in the rice fields, or is that not guaranteed?

The tour includes a walk through the rice paddies, and the guide notes that if you're lucky, you'll see farmers harvesting. It depends on the season and the day, but the fields themselves are always there for photos and for the peaceful walk between them.