It’s quite a breathtaking experience to stand at the peak of Jatiluwih and look out to what seems like endless rice terraces that disappear into the horizon. But cycling through Jatiluwih’s Rice Terraces lets you experience their vastness from a different perspective.
The Jatiluwih Cycling Tour is a perfect adventure for those who’d like to enjoy a wonderful scenic ride through lush greenery with a personal tour guide, and continue the rest of the day exploring Jatiluwih with a private car and driver.
Whether you’re a fitness junkie, or just a casual adventurer, this tour is suitable for everyone. I deal directly with the best e-bike tour operator in Jatiluwih and costs are included in this booking without markups.
Alternatively, if you’d like to enjoy Jatiluwih without the cycling, consider my Jatiluwih Day Tour.
Cycling through Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Rather than just taking photos from above, this is your chance to get up close and personal with the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. The Jatiluwih Cycling Tour takes you on a 2.5 – 3 hour adventure through a beautiful, scenic route through the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.
Tour Guide
Your journey will be accompanied by a professional, English-speaking tour guide who is also quite knowledgable with Jatiluwih’s history. The cycling tour is private so you won’t be grouped up with strangers. You’ll have your own personal tour guide for yourselves.
E-Bikes
You won’t have to stress too much about burning extra calories. This cycling tour comes with a Polygon Kalosi Cruise – an electric-powered bicycle / e-bike. It’s powered with a battery that’s stored in the back of the bicycle and does a majority of the cycling work. Although, you’ll still need to pedal. It’s not a complex machine and you’ll find it’s just like riding a regular manual bicycle.
Lunch
Included in your Jatiluwih Cycling Tour is a simple Indonesian lunch. You’ll have the choice of Mie Goreng (fried noodles), Nasi Goreng (fried rice), or Ayam Betutu (Balinese chicken). You’re not obligated to eat the provided lunch if you have other plans to eat somewhere else in Jatiluwih.
Jatiluwih Cycling Tour Itinerary
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel or villa and take you directly to the Jatiluwih cycling tour provider. You can also stop for coffee, food, or other attractions on the way to Jatiluwih but I would suggest leaving the other attractions until after your tour.
Upon arrival, you’ll be able to test the bicycles and inspect them for safety. Your tour guide will give you a rundown of the route before you head out to the rice terraces.
During your cycling tour, your tour guide will stop to show you local fruits and other Bali agriculture, along with a bit of Jatiluwih’s cultural history. There’s an optional trekking stop to explore some of the farmland.
You’ll also stop at Besi Kalung Temple (Pura Luhur Besi Kalung), which has quite a rich history being one of the oldest temples in Bali. Along the way, you’ll also be able to stop at a local warung where you can grab some Bali souvenirs (optional).
The Jatiluwih cycling tour will finish off with a delicious Indonesian meal for lunch as mentioned above. Again, this is also optional if you already have lunch plans to find somewhere else to eat. Your driver can suggest a few restaurant options in Jatiluwih.
Can I also visit other attractions in Jatiluwih?
Your car and driver is all yours for 10 hours. You may choose to explore and find other things to do in Jatiluwih, such as exploring the Taman Ayun Temple, try a wide variety of coffee at a local coffee plantation, or discover Yeh Hoo Waterfall – a hidden gem in Jatiluwih.
You’re not obligated to stay in Jatiluwih for the rest of your tour. You can also head to Ubud or even head south to Seminyak to do some shopping. The day is completely up to you.
What’s included in the Jatiluwih Cycling Tour?
This booking includes being picked up from your hotel or villa by an English-speaking, trustworthy and knowledgable driver with an immaculately maintained 6-seater air-conditioned SUV. Fuel, applicable taxes, and 10 hours of allocated time from pick-up to drop-off are all included
The seating configuration is 1 in the front passenger seat, 3 in the rear, and 2 more in the rear-most fold -down seats. If you prefer more room you can consider upgrading to a Toyota Innova, which is slightly larger and roomier, and far more comfortable for 5 or 6 passengers, or you can hire a minivan instead.
Your driver will take you to the Jatiluwih Cycling Tour operator and personally hand you over to the cycling tour guide. Your electric bicycle rental is also included in the booking, as well as the entrance fees to Jatiluwih. You’ll get your own personal tour guide, well-maintained safety gear, and water. At the end of your Jatiluwih Cycling Tour, you’ll also be provided an Indonesian lunch.
In summary, your Jatiluwih Cycling Tour includes:
- Private, Air-conditioned SUV (10 hours)
- Friendly, English-speaking driver
- Jatiluwih Cycling tickets
- 2.5 – 3 hour ride through Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
- Well-maintained Electric bicycle
- English-speaking tour guide
- Flexible itinerary – make changes during your day
- Safety helmet
- Mineral water
- First-aid
- Lunch
- Insurance coverage
- Vehicle fuel
- Applicable taxes
Not included:
- Entrance fees to other attractions
- Additional meals or beverages
- Tickets to events (if any)
What time does the Jatiluwih Cycling Tour start?
Since this is a private tour, you can select any time of the day after 8:00am to start your Jatiluwih Cycling Tour. According to the time you choose below, I will organize to have your bicycles reserved so they will be set aside and ready upon arrival.
I do recommend heading there for the morning hours around 9:00 am. This way you’ll enjoy the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces without the midday heat.
If you’re leaving from Seminyak, Kuta or Legian area, it will take about 1.5 hours to get to Jatiluwih. From Ubud, it’s around 1 hr 20 mins. I suggest adding another 30 minutes in case of traffic, so the best time to your hotel or villa would be around 7:00 am.
Is the Jatiluwih Cycling Tour suitable for kids?
The Jatiluwih Cycling Tour will be a fantastic adventure for the young ones. The kids would definitely enjoy the scenic route through the rice terraces.
It is recommended to be at least 150 cm to be able to ride the e-bikes for the cycling tour. For infants, the cycling tour provider also offers optional child seats which is mounted in the back of the bicycle. The maximum weight for infants is 25 kg.
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