Bali Ubud: Countryside Cycling Tour with Rice Terraces & Lunch

Summary

Pedal through Ubud’s villages and rice fields with local stories and shared laughter

You’ll pedal quiet roads near Ubud, guided by locals who know every shortcut and story. Glimpse temple rituals, taste homegrown coffee at breakfast, pause above Tegalalang’s green terraces for lunch—and maybe join in if it’s harvest time. It’s Bali seen slowly, with laughter and muddy shoes.

What’s the experience like?

We started pedaling just as the air was still cool—leaving the main road behind, wheels humming over a narrow track that I’d never have found on my own. Our guide, Putu, waved at a neighbor carrying baskets of fruit on her head (she grinned back; I tried not to wobble). You could smell the wet earth from last night’s rain, and roosters were still making noise somewhere behind a wall of banana trees. It felt like we were slipping into someone else’s morning routine for a while.

At one point, we stopped in a tiny village where kids chased each other barefoot—one tried to high-five me but I missed (still feel bad about that). Putu pointed out a family shrine decorated with marigolds and explained how offerings work here in Bali. He even let us try saying “terima kasih” properly—Li laughed when I butchered it. The cycling tour felt less like sightseeing and more like being let in on daily life around Ubud.

The Tegalalang Rice Terrace appeared suddenly after a bend—layers of green stacked up under the sun. We leaned our bikes against a fence and just stood there for a minute. I remember the smell of fresh-cut grass mixing with incense from a nearby temple. Lunch was simple but good: vegetables from the area, rice (of course), and sweet black coffee that tasted smoky somehow. There was talk about harvest season—apparently if you’re lucky you might get to help out, but today we just watched an old man wading through the mud, his hat crooked over one eye. That image stuck with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Batur breakfast and cultural visits

• Breakfast with Batur Volcano view
• Visit art museum by famous artist
• Explore Balinese rice planting and agriculture

Top questions

How long is the Bali countryside cycling tour?

The cycling tour lasts about half a day including breakfast, stops at villages and temples, visiting Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and lunch.

Is hotel pickup included for this Ubud bike tour?

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

Can children join the Bali cycling eco tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller or use specialized infant seats provided by the operator.

What is included in the Bali countryside cycling tour?

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, morning coffee, lunch, water, bike and helmet rental, wet weather insurance, and hotel transfers.

Do we visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace on this day trip from Ubud?

Yes, the itinerary includes stopping at Tegalalang Rice Terrace for views and lunch.

Is this cycling tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

No, it is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to physical activity involved.

Will we interact with local farmers during the bike tour?

If it is harvest season or farmers are present in the fields during your ride, you may stop to observe or chat with them as part of the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Ubud or nearby areas, an English-speaking local guide who knows all the backroads, morning coffee with views of Batur Volcano to start things off right, entry to temples along the way if ceremonies are happening that day, all bike gear including helmet (and infant seats if needed), plenty of water for those humid stretches between villages, wet weather insurance just in case—and a traditional Balinese lunch overlooking Tegalalang Rice Terrace before heading back home muddy but happy.