Mountain Cycling
Batur Trail - Sobek mountain cycling trip provides a gentle downhill ride for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. Start at 5,000 feet high on the lip of Mount Batur, and cycle through mountain villages, past picturesque rice terrace scenery down to Ubud for lunch. Guests are taken in air-conditioned transport up to the lip of Mount Batur. Here Guests have a snack overlooking the spectacular mountain scenery. Guides will give a safety introduction to guests, explaining how to use the brakes and gears, how to avoid too much exposure to the sun, how to make sure they drink enough fluids, and to always wear their helmets then set off on Sobek gentle down-hill descent of the Batur Trail. Then Guests will pass through sleepy mountain villages, past traditional Balinese temples and stunning rice terrace scenery as you make your way towards Ubud. There are plenty of opportunities for guests to stop and admire the views, look at the temples and take photos. Our guides will explain any aspect of Balinese culture that interests guests. Drinking water-bottles are provided for the trip, and an air-conditioned support vehicle is available for those who feel tired or hot.
Batukaru Trail - Start the cycling adventure in one of Bali's only remaining areas of wilderness, high up in the the pristine rainforest that cover the 2,278 meter high Batukau mountain. Vast uninhabited forests cover Batukau and it boasts stunning jungle uplands with sublime landscapes.Lunch stop is at the natural hot springs at Yeh Panas. Guest are taken in air-conditioned transport to Batukau mountain, the most westerly of Bali's three highest summits which dominate the Tabanan regency.Known locally as "Coconut Shell" mountain, one of Bali's most important shrines. The region surrounding Batukau is one of great scenic beauty, renowned for it's untouched tropical rainforests. As you make your way downhill, you will pass through quiet mountain slopes magnificent views take in the whole of Bali's southern coast extending wetward across the entire mountain range to the Bali Barat national park. A support vehicle follows the group throughout the entire trip, and drinking water is also provided.
