SOBEK, Mountain Cycling

BATUR TRAIL

Our mountain cycling trip provides a gentle downhill ride for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. We start 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.

Trip Highlights

Gentle down-hill cycling trip suitable for beginners and experienced cyclist alike, from 8 to 65.
Excellent cultural introduction to Bali as we pass through remote mountain villages and tropical plantations.
A relaxed trip that provides time to take in the spectacular scenery throuh which we pass.
Cyclists are followed by air-conditioned transport so if guests tire they can stop for a rest.
Highly- trained English speaking guides.

Guests are taken in air-conditioned transport up to the lip of Mount Batur. Here we 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.

We then set off on our gentle down-hill descent of the Batur Trail. We pass through sleepy mountain villages, past traditional Balinese temples and stunning riceterrace scenery as we make our 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

We start our 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 Batukaru mountain. Vast uninhabited forests cover Batukaru and it boasts stunning jungle uplands with sublime landscapes. Our lunch stop is at the natural hot springs at Yeh Panas.

Trip Highlights

Gentle downhill cycling trip suitable for beginners and experienced cyclist alike.
Optional uphill paths, for those looking for a more challenging ride.
Remote and untouched tropical rainforest set in an area of great scenic beauty.
Uninterrupted views from Batukau across to Bali's southern coast and it's western tip.

Guest are taken in air-conditioned transport to Batukaru 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 Batukaru is one of great scenic beauty, renowned for it's untouched tropical rainforests.

As we make our way downhill, we 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.