Bike tours · COUNTRYSIDE CYCLING TOURS IN INDONESIA
Good countryside cycling tours in Indonesia fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend about three hours cycling 11 to 17 kilometers through Nanggulan’s rice fields, villages, and riverside paths. Your guide explains local life, plants, animals, religion, folklore, and food, with stops for tempe benguk, fried tofu, and jamu. Groups are advertised at up to five adults.
“A fabulous way to gorgeous Indonesian countryside and village life. Eco friendly and supporting local communities. Excellent guide!”
Start with coffee or breakfast above Lake Batur, then ride mostly downhill through villages, rice fields, and rural lanes. Guides such as Kadek, Kartik, and I Nyoman explain Balinese life, with stops at a coffee plantation, Pakudui Village, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a local home before lunch.
“What a great ride! We went through a small village, back roads and along dirt tracks through the rice fields. Everywhere you looked was picturesque and I kept wanting to stop to take a picture. There are some rougher single track places so iRead more”
Start with Tegallalang rice terraces, coffee tasting, and breakfast before cycling about 20 kilometers through bamboo forest, villages, paddies, and temple grounds. The route is mostly downhill, with guides such as Ketut, Sandy, or Komang often leading the way. Lunch, equipment, hotel transfers, and support van are included.
“Our driver/guide Ketut was great, although 1 hr late for pick up in the morning due to traffic. The meals were lovely and the bike riding fantastic. Mostly down hill and easy riding. The guide was informative, friendly and a great photographer!”
Start near Kintamani beneath Mount Batur, then cycle country roads, jungle paths, rice terraces, plantations, and village lanes toward Ubud. Guides such as Sujaya, Eddie, Bagus, and Agung explain local life and keep an eye on safety. The day includes gear, transport, a Balinese lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Was a great tour and we really enjoyed travelling through the villages and rice field! Great experience and the tour guides were friendly, experienced and good sense of humour”
Cycle quiet village roads near Seminyak with Bali Lost Adventure guides, including Gigi, Edi, and Katut. Stop at a traditional house, rice fields, and possibly a local school, then cool off with a fresh coconut before lunch beside the fields and river.
“Great tour guides, directions & bikes were good. School visit was great with giving stationary. Will recommend Gigi, Edi & Katut.”
Leave Seminyak’s traffic behind for an easy, mostly downhill ride through villages, farms, rice paddies, and temple roads. Guides such as Simon, Anto, Wiyasa, and Darta explain local life, then local hosts lead a cooking demonstration and lunch. Hotel pickup, bikes, helmets, water, and entrance fees are included.
“Our guide Aton was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The cooking class was fun, interesting and so delicious. The village and our hosts were so informative and friendly. Well worth the money.”
Leave Yogyakarta by hotel pickup and cycle for 2.5 to 3 relaxed hours through village lanes and farm fields. Your English-speaking guide may be Kiki, Nana, or Zuhal. Visit tempeh and emping makers, learn about rice and seasonal crops, try local work, and enjoy snacks and drinks.
“Het was een super leuke en mooie fietstocht, de locals zijn echt super lieve en vriendelijke mensen! Veel geleerd en gezien ik zou het zeker aanraden”
You’ll cycle Sidemen’s rice terraces and quiet villages with a local guide, stop for Balinese coffee and snacks, visit an Arak maker, and swim at Gembleng Waterfall. The route includes gentle hills, a temple visit, and about three to five hours of riding, culture, and cool-water relief.
“It was a great activity! We explored Sidemen area by bike, which is nice when it’s hot. Getting the breeze while cycling. The track goes a bit up and down but the treat of the waterfall and the spectacular view is all worth it. We had a great guide. Kadek explained us all we want to know and showed us the places where you don’t easily get.”
Leave Yogyakarta with guides Maxi, Desy, and Sari for a market visit, hands-on Indonesian cooking, and a gentle bike ride through villages and rice fields. Meet locals, learn about spices, see tempe and cracker making, and return by hotel transfer after 8 to 10 hours.
“Cooking class was great. Could recommend it to everyone even the ones who doesn’t like to cook like me. Bike tour was a bit less good. Nice but the guide rushed through and biked 400m in front and spoke so it was impossible to hear. Nice route at the countryside though.”
Start with Tegalalang Rice Terrace, then ride mountain bikes downhill through Bangli villages and rice paddies with guides such as Made, Mardy, or Madea. Visit a temple and Balinese compound, sample coffee when included, and help prepare a six-course homemade lunch at Yoga’s home.
“Madea and family put their heart and soul into this experience for all, they are very welcoming and informative. The bikes go pretty ok and the lunch is outstanding. Traffic each way is slow but not within their control. Very much enjoyed this day out.”
Ride through Sidemen with a local English-speaking guide such as Kadek, Gede, Wayan, or Karik. Expect rice terraces, village lanes, a temple, Gembleng Waterfall, coffee at a warung, and an Arak-making demonstration. The route includes gentle hills and some steeper sections.
“I had Wayan for my tour - and man he made it so incredible. Cycling through Sidemen was so stunning, seeing all the beauty of Bali so naturally and at my own pace was awesome. Wayan made it even better! He was so engaging, warm and friendly, and even bought me local indonesian chocolate to try and water at a local warung. He let us cycle at a pace I was comfortable at, and helped upskill my Indonesian-speaking ability😝Wayan also took photos of me when my phone froze up. Awesome experience, love Wayan”
Start with Tegallalang Rice Terrace, then pedal through quiet countryside, a 7.5-hectare bamboo forest, Penglipuran Village, and a Subak water temple. Guides such as Wayan, Ketut, and Sandi add local stories and food tastings. Hotel pickup, bikes, helmets, lunch, and water are included.
“Riding through village-Bali and visiting a Balinese family home was brilliant! We loved the insight and fun with our guide Wayan who was happy to share his knowledge and love of Bali. Great Brekky to start the day and a delicious lunch to finish! Great day of sight-seeing and experiencing. Recommend!”
Start at 8:00 am with pickup in Malang, then cycle through Jambearjo village, rice and corn fields, sugarcane farms, and local lanes. Guide Dani, who comes from the village, helps explain kampung life. Allow six hours, moderate fitness, and confirm whether lunch is included when booking.
“It was so fun and carefree to cycle through the village... we got to see the villagers harveting all sorts of crops, take instagrammable photos on the fields, and even chill under a small hut in the fields. If you're looking for a fun and relaxing activity in Malang, would definitely recommend this cycling tour.”
Ride from cool Kintamani toward Ubud on a mostly downhill route through rice fields and Balinese villages. Your package includes hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch beside a pool and rice paddies, equipment, water, an English-speaking guide, and insurance. The mountain view costs extra.
“The bike trip was pretty and easy to cycle. Lunch was pleasant. We were taken to a coffee plantation that we didn’t know about, which came at a cost of about $50AUD per person. There were also two people on the ride who kept getting lost, but because there was only one tour guide they were left behind several times and had to be found later.”
Ride quiet country roads through West Lombok, stopping at Suranadi Temple, a cowbell-making village, Ranget Spring, and Lingsar Temple. Your English-speaking guide leads the route, explains local customs, and provides bicycles, gear, and water. The private tour costs $70 per person and includes hotel pickup and return.
“très sympa, je pense que c'est possible de commencer plus tard pour ne pas arriver trop tôt à l'hôtel.”
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