Half-Day Ubud Rice Field Cycling Tour: Downhill Through Villages

Ride downhill through working rice terraces and meet the villages that farm them

A half-day cycling tour from Kintamani down to Ubud that takes you through green rice fields, traditional villages and the everyday life of local Balinese farmers. The route is mostly downhill. A local guide leads the ride, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you stop for lunch partway through.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day cycling around Ubud area

• Start cycling from Kintamani area
• Cycle downhill through green vegetation
• Pass traditional rice fields
• Visit native local villages
• End cycling in Ubud village

The experience

The cycling trip covers the Ubud area over six to seven hours, starting with a minivan ride up to Kintamani before you get on the bike. From there, the route descends through rice terraces and past traditional villages where you'll see how the fields are worked and how people live alongside them. The downhill pitch means the pedaling is manageable even if you're not a serious cyclist, though you do need a moderate level of fitness to handle the full distance and terrain.

A local guide rides with you and speaks English, pointing out the landscape and the villages as you pass through. You'll stop for lunch somewhere along the route, and the tour includes a helmet, gloves and other safety tools. The minivan picks you up from your hotel at the start and brings you back at the end, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to Kintamani or figure out how to get home afterward.

The ride itself is the point. You're moving through the countryside on two wheels instead than watching it from a vehicle, which changes what you notice. The villages aren't tourist stops. They're places where people work and live, and cycling through them at a human pace is different from driving past.

What’s included

• Local cycling guide who speaks English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch during the ride.
• bottled water.
• helmet, gloves and other safety equipment.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan to the starting point in Kintamani.

Options for this experience

4 options

Pickup from the Ubud areaGuide in English · 08:30Cycling tour pickup from your hotel in the Ubud area, between 08:00 and 08:30. Pickup is included.

Sanur and DenpasarGuide in English · 08:00Cycling tour pickup from your hotel in the Sanur and Denpasar area, between 07:00 and 07:30. Pickup is included.

Kuta and SeminyakGuide in English · 08:00Cycling tour pickup from your hotel around Kuta and Seminyak, between 07:00 and 07:30. Pickup is included.

Nusa Dua and JimbaranGuide in English · 08:00Cycling tour pickup from Nusa Dua and Jimbaran, between 07:00 and 07:30. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (9 to 75 years) · Under 9: 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hire Bali Driver

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through the Balinese countryside under your own power instead of watching it pass from a window: the downhill route and local guide make it accessible even if you're not a serious cyclist, as long as you have moderate fitness. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean you're not stopping to plan the day or figure out where to eat.

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Top questions

How hard is the cycling on this tour?

The route is mostly downhill from Kintamani to Ubud, which makes it easier than climbing, but you'll need a moderate level of fitness to ride for six to seven hours and handle the terrain. The tour isn't recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or for pregnant travelers.

What happens if I'm not an experienced cyclist?

The downhill route and local guide make this tour manageable for people who aren't serious cyclists, as long as you have a moderate fitness level. The guide sets the pace and rides with you the whole way.

Where does the tour pick me up?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You choose your pickup location at checkout: Kuta and Seminyak, Nusadua and Jimbaran, Ubud Area, or Sanur and Denpasar.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, bottled water, and safety gear like a helmet and gloves. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling. Bring sunscreen and a light layer: the elevation changes as you descend from Kintamani. The tour provides the helmet, gloves and water.