Jakarta to Citorek Motorcycle Tour: 250cc Ride West Java

Twelve hours on a motorcycle: city streets, winding hills, river crossings, and a traditional village

A full-day motorcycle tour from Jakarta to Citorek in West Java, riding a 250cc bike through urban streets, rice paddies, forested hills and across the Cisadane River to reach a traditional Sundanese village. The guide speaks English and the day includes lunch, a soak in therapeutic hot springs, and stops at a megalithic archaeological site. Minimum age is 17 and moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Motorcycle tour from Jakarta to Citorek

• Ride from Cilandak to Bogor City
• Travel from Bogor City to Parung
• Ride through hilly roads to Jasinga
• Enter Haurbentes Forest
• Arrive and explore Haurbentes Forest
• Ride through scenic rice fields and villages
• Navigate rolling hills and winding roads
• Cross Cisadane River and take breaks
• Pass through protected forests and bamboo groves
• Enter and explore Citorek Village
• Visit Situs Lebak Cibedug megalithic site
• Relax in therapeutic hot springs

The experience

The ride starts in Cilandak, South Jakarta, on paved roads thick with morning traffic. Once you leave the city's busy streets and roadside markets behind, the landscape shifts: the roads smooth out as you pass through Parung, where rice fields open up and small traditional villages come into view. From there, the route turns toward the hills. The curves tighten around Jasinga, with gentle uphill sections that give the ride its thrill: green hillsides, occasional waterfalls by the roadside, and bamboo houses built in the traditional Sundanese style. Monkeys appear in the trees.

As you approach Haurbentes, the asphalt gives way to gravel paths that narrow into forest. The canopy thickens overhead, the air cools, and the sound shifts from engine noise to rustling leaves and birdsong. Natural streams cross the route. If conditions align, Javanese deer or wild boars move through the distance. You'll cross bridges over the Cisadane River, with its serene water reflecting the forest around it. The protected forest stretches ahead in tall bamboo groves and dense tree cover.

Citorek Village arrives with traditional wooden houses and thatched roofs. Locals greet you as you move through the streets. The day includes a stop at Situs Lebak Cibedug, a megalithic site with ancient relics that connect to West Java's prehistoric past, and time in therapeutic hot springs rich in sulfur minerals. The warm water is known to ease muscle aches and improve circulation. Lunch is provided, and a guide who speaks English leads the entire day. The return to Jakarta closes the twelve-hour loop.

What’s included

• A 250cc motorcycle for the full day.
• an English-speaking guide who leads the route and rides with you.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• entry to the therapeutic hot springs.
• parking fees.
• and a stop at the Situs Lebak Cibedug archaeological site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 70 years) · Under 17: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Bale Laut Lombok Tour Organizer

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary and directions are clear even if West Java's landscape is new to you. The 250cc bike and moderate fitness requirement mean this tour suits riders comfortable on varied terrain (paved city roads, gravel forest paths, and winding hills) rather than beginners or those seeking a gentler pace.

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Top questions

What's the Cisadane River crossing like on this motorcycle tour?

You cross the Cisadane River by bridge, with scenic stops along the riverbank where the water reflects the dense greenery around it. The crossing is part of the route between Haurbentes and Citorek.

Can I ride the motorcycle myself, or does the guide ride it?

You ride the 250cc motorcycle yourself throughout the day. The guide travels with you and speaks English, leading the route and providing commentary on the stops and landscape.

What happens at the hot springs included in this tour?

The therapeutic hot springs are mineral-rich with sulfur content. You soak in the warm water, which is believed to ease muscle aches, improve blood circulation, and benefit skin health. It's a rest stop built into the day's itinerary.

Is this tour suitable if I've never ridden a motorcycle before?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness and a minimum age of 17. Riders should be comfortable handling a 250cc motorcycle on varied terrain, from paved city roads to gravel forest paths and winding hills. Prior riding experience is expected.

What's Situs Lebak Cibedug, the stop mentioned in the itinerary?

Situs Lebak Cibedug is a megalithic archaeological site in Lebak Regency, Banten, with ancient relics that offer a connection to West Java's prehistoric past. The tour includes a stop here to explore the site.