MOUNTAIN CYCLING TOURS

The great thing about the cycling is that it's virtually all down hill. The Southern two thirds of Bali is one big downhill slope, falling away from the mountains in the North, quickly at first and then gradually….. (The Western Australian Newspaper, Sept 2000)

Escape from the heat of the tourist centers to the cooler climates of Bali's mountain region. Take in the sights of Bali with a downhill adventure on one of SOBEK's cycling tours.

Batur Trail

Using new mountain bikes and safety equipment, the downhill trail from Mount Batur will lead you through sleepy villages along little-used roads and tracks. Frequent stops along the way will give you the opportunity to visit temples, plantations and villages that offer an insight into a Bali that is not commonly seen. All our guides come from the surrounding regions and are trained to entertain and educate with a broad depth of knowledge in Balinese culture and lifestyle. If you only do one tour whilst in Bali, this is the one, packed with interest, education and fun.

To set the mood we start the tour in Kintamani nestled high on the side of a volcano with morning tea and refreshments, overlooking Lake Batur and Bali's highest volcanic craters. Once we start cycling, bottled water is continuously supplied and a cold towel at the end refreshes you before lunch. The tour concludes with lunch in Ubud, rated by guests as one of the best lunches in Bali.

If you only do one tour while in Bali, this is it

Bali's 'MUST DO' Tour

Culture, Action, Entertainment and Education
Suitable for all levels including those who think they have forgotten how to ride a bike!

We recently received this note bout the Batur Trail:

I will recommend this trip to everyone I send to Bali. Bali is so much more than Kuta and the Cycle tour is a magic way to experience this. Very impressed by the whole SOBEK operation. Extremely professional. Ann Penketh, Branch Sales Manager, STA Travel, Subiaco.

Some Facts:

• With the exception of four 300-meter sections, the Batur Trail is all downhill, all 27kms of it. Before you panic, relax it is any easy ride, still a little adventurous but exhilarating, fun, educational and occasionally hilarious.
• Support vehicles follow both tours and if you feel that you need a break, we'll load your bike and you can sit back for a couple of kilometers in our air-conditioned van.
• Our Guides are Professional Bike, River, lake and trekking guides trained in 'best practice' safety techniques and First Aid.
• All our guides undertake training in the flora and fauna of Bali to help make your adventure not only exciting but also educational and interesting.
• Wear clothes suitable to bicycle riding

The Tour includes:

• Morning Tea in Kintamani
• Complimentary Riding Gloves
• Drinking water to keep you saturated
• Cold Towels
• Mongoose Mountain Bikes
• A late lunch rated by guests as one of the best lunches in Bali
• Shimano Equipment & fittings