Gather and meet at the hotel lobby for an hour transfer out into Ubud's countryside for the morning where a relaxing meandering loop beside idyllic rice paddies, a village specialist in Orange, and the lush resplendent greenery are awaiting us. 
While going to your Ubud base observe the charms of rural Balinese life. We’ll stop mid-morning for some refreshing local coffee, and there’s a chance to sample some local coconuts too. While biking along narrow backroads, the Balinese tend to greet you warmly. Most villages have a sacred temple, and you’ll usually catch a glimpse of a ceremony or two. Our friendly guide will help explain the significance of the daily offerings that villagers lay out. 

Enjoy your first lunch with the Balinese cuisine - Nasi Campur. The view of the rice fields gives an excellent opportunity to spot the native birds of the area. Continue riding toward your hotel for check-in.
End the day with another tantalizing feast at a local restaurant to celebrate the first day’s riding.

Get an early start with a transfer of 1h15/1h30 to head out to the hilly top west of Ubud.
Along the way, you will witness villagers going into the temples for their morning prayers and watching farmers setting up for their day’s work. After visiting Pura Luhur Batukaru temple, we will gear up for today's ride. It will include one proper climb as well as some short steep climbs, a typical topography in Bali when we move from one hillside to another one.

We will ride through Jatiluwih Rice Terrace – Bali UNESCO World Heritages, the biggest rice terraces in Bali, comprising over 600 ha of rice fields that follow the flowing hillside topography of the Batukaru mountain range. 
As the Coffee culture is strong in southern Bali, we’ll stop mid-morning for another rejuvenating cup at a typical  warung for a local Balinese coffee while enjoying the view.
We then continue our way through countless rice paddy while dealing with Bali's topography. Lunch today is at a local warung with views of the monkey forest. You will peacefully observe the playful monkeys lounging and leaping from tree to tree.
Hop back on the bike to continue through rice paddy fields, flower fields, backroads, and main roads toward your hotel Ubud.

Time to make our way to Kaura community retreat.  We start today with an hour-transfer Northeast toward the volcanic Mount Batur. You’ll cycle through the quiet area with Mount Abang views along the ride and  some traditional temples.
The next stop, it’s on to the famous Penglipuran traditional village that has been preserved and maintained as a living museum. The village showcases the Balinese people's way of life and culture through guided tours and cultural performances. Home cook Lunch experience in a Balinese house with hilly views is scheduled for today. After lunch, we roll a few more km down to the beach where a cold drink is awaited before a short transfer to your hotel. 

On arrival at Kaura, get set up in your luxury tent before going on a 2-hour village walk guided by the village ambassador. You will be able to engage with the community, meet the goats that have become an iconic asset and get hands-on with the flavors of Balinese cuisine in a cooking class led by one of the local families of Manggis. 

Prepare your comfiest walking shoes and embark on a 4-hour (3 km) trekking trip to Jagasatru Waterfall. It starts from Kaura, walking through lush forests and weaving through clusters of homes where bantam chickens forage and children play.
The waterfall is a stunning site and the pool formed at its base is a great spot to cool off after the walk. Sitting next to a giant statue of Brahama, the waterfall is a spiritual place for local Balinese. This is a great way to stretch the legs, get the heart pumping, and get well off the beaten path with experienced hiking guides from the Manggis community.
Then, we will proceed to a water purification ceremony with the holy water of the waterfall site. These traditional rituals are performed to cleanse, purify, and bless the water, and usually include incense, flowers, and candles. The guide will help explain the symbolism.  

After a rewarding lunch, enjoy an afternoon at leisure at the swimming pool or jump into the van for a quick transfer to the secluded Virgin Beach, probably the only white sand beach on this part of the island.

Day five of your trip and we'll say goodbye to your new friends in Manggis as you head for the coast. The day begins with a transfer to negotiate the hilliest areas around Manggis before hopping on the bikes and heading for the coast. 

Cycle along winding palm-fringed countryside roads and pass charming villages to get to the iconic Tirta Gangga water palace. Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, notable for its reflective bathing pools and wonderfully ornate stone carvings. Learn about the site’s rich heritage before pressing on to Tulamben on the coast. 

Enjoy panoramic views while skirting the rugged eastern coastline, spotting the idyllic fishing villages scattered intermittently. Take time to admire another of Bali’s iconic natural features the otherworldly crystal clear, rocky beaches. Step off the bikes, sink your toes into the water and kick back for a well-earned break. Visit a honey farm of a deaf & mute couple along the way while riding to your hotel. 

Take the opportunity to embrace the beautiful Balinese coastline at Tulamben and enjoy the luxury of your courtyard villa accommodation. Discover the multitude of colorful fish and coral on a snorkeling trip to explore the shoreline. There are two particular points of interest off the coast here; the coral garden, a particularly picturesque spot for snorkeling, and the USAT Liberty wreckage, the remains of an American cargo ship sunk during WWII.

You’ll drop anchor around lunchtime to enjoy another fantastic Balinese meal of nasi campur, nasi goreng, and other snacks, laid out picnic-style. After a fun day out on the water, we’ll drop you back on shore mid-afternoon to enjoy the delights of Tulamben at your own leisure before a farewell dinner with the rest of the group. 

We have time to enjoy one last ride! After breakfast at the hotel, we'll take a relatively short 28 km loop touring the beaches of Tulamben, a nice treat to cap off your bike tour of Bali. Enjoy the sea vistas before pedaling inland to enjoy stunning views of the iconic volcano, Mt Agung. Your guide will help shed insight on the shadow cast by the volcano on Balinese culture, just as it casts its shadow over the lush greenery of the landscape.

You’ll return from the short ride around lunchtime in good time for your airport transfer and the end of your cycling adventure.