Pura Besakih to White Sand Beach - XC with Uphill
Our journey begins with an early transfer to Pura Besakih, where we will embark on an exciting trail ride. Although we won't be visiting the Mother Temple of Bali, the starting point is located high above the temple in an area where edelweiss flowers are grown. For the first 6 km, we'll encounter rolling hills with plenty of uphill sections that will set the tone for the rest of the ride. Once we reach the highest point of the day, we will descend on some thrilling sections of a single track. It's important to take it easy, as there's no room for error on this part of the ride.
As we continue, we'll encounter a great combination of terrain. We'll ride through farmland, bamboo forests, rice terraces, salak fruit plantations, and quarries. Although there will be some on-road cycling, it won't be boring as the scenery is breathtaking. One section even requires us to push and carry our bikes up to one of the hills to reach the next sections of trails, but the views from the top overlooking Candidasa are absolutely stunning.
Finally, we'll arrive at White Sand Beach or Virgin beach in East Bali. It's one of Bali's best white sand beaches with crystal clear waters, tucked away in a gorgeous bay surrounded by green cliffs and waving palm trees. The soft white sand and calm turquoise waters make it the perfect beach for swimming and relaxing. We'll spend about 1 to 1.5 hours here for some food and relaxation before returning to your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Guided mountain bike tour with charming, knowledgeable senior mountain bike guide
- Quality mountain bike with flat or spd pedals, safety helmet, gloves (*option to bring your own bike of course)
- Local snacks, fruit, lunch, drinking water, and isotonic drinks
- Pick up and drop off transfers from your hotel (Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Canggu, Sanur, Legian, Ubud, and Candidasa areas)
- Vehicle support during the ride
- Our passion and experience :)
Group Size
Larger groups are of course welcome as well! Please contact us for availability.
Difficulty
This ride requires a high level of fitness and skill as there are around 1000m of climbing (fitness) and about 2000m of downhill, some very steep (skill).
Advanced: Tours are suitable for experienced mountain bikers only with great fitness and strong bike handling skills. Riding is primarily on rough double track and single track. Sections of trail can be challenging with frequent ascents and descents of significant length. Trail conditions can change rapidly due to weather conditions and natural elements. Please make sure you are not choosing a tour that is too difficult for your skill level. This is your vacation, not army camp! Expect to ride about 4-5 hours per day, covering an average of 45km. Send us an email or call our office if you have questions.
Style & Cycling Conditions
Please bring some warm clothes as the starting point and the first section are around 1500m altitude and it can get cold up there, of course, if the sun is out it will be very hot quickly so bring a few layers, you can leave any access gear in the car if needed. Also, bring swim gear and a towel if you want to jump in the ocean.
Total distance: 55km
Altitude at the starting point: 1,600m
Altitude at the finish point: 0m
Climbing meters: 800m
Descending meters: 2000m
Pick Up & Drop Off
Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Canggu, Sanur, Kuta area's: 07.00 am, Ubud area's: 08.00 am, Candidasa 08.30 am, expect to be back at your hotel around 05.00 pm (but this may be variable by group)
Bikes
New model 2023 Polygon Siskiu D full suspension bikes with dropper post.
The bikes come with standard with flat pedals but we also can mount your own pedals onto our bikes.
Prices & Availability
The price for our day rides depends on how many people are joining the ride in the same minivan:
- 2-4 People: US$100 or 1,450,000IDR per person - (2023 Polygon Siskiu D full suspension bike)
- Children up to 16 years old: US$70 or 1,000,000IDR per person - (2023 Polygon Siskiu D full suspension bike)
Six people or more: don't hesitate to get in touch with us about availability and group rates
** BRINGING YOUR BIKE? Here with your own bike in Bali or visiting from Java and bringing your own bike? You can join in on any confirmed day ride at US$60 or IDR850,000 per person.This includes lunch, pick-up and drop-off transfers, any entrance fees, and a mountain bike guide.
Payments can be made through:
- Domestic bank or Wise transfer (IDR)
- Credit card through PayPal, if you don't have a PayPal account, you will still be able to pay with your credit/debit card through the online link we send you (US$)
- Cash on the day of the ride for last minute bookings only (IDR)
Please indicate on the booking form what method of payment you prefer.After completing the booking form, we will send you an online payment link. Your booking is confirmed once we have received your payment through bank transfer or credit card using PayPal.
We can also allow cash payments (IDR) for last-minute bookings where we still have space available (subject to availability).
NEW! Would you happen to need some riding gear? We ride every day and select some good quality gear at affordable prices. A box is available inside our vans; you can check these out on the day of your ride.
- Infinity long-sleeve jerseys: IDR 250,000 (US$17)
- Baggy mountain bike shorts: IDR 300,000 (US$20)
- Padded underwear/inner shorts: IDR 150,000 (US$10)
- Long finger riding gloves: IDR 250,000 (US$17)
- Light riding caps to wear under a helmet: IDR 100,000 (US$7)
Inquiries & Bookings
If you have any questions, please complete the CONTACT US form below. Someone from our team will be in touch with you soon. You can also 'live chat' with us through the chat window on our website or Whatsapp (10 am to 07 pm, GMT +8).
Bookings can be made online through the 'BOOK NOW' form below or by WA to our office mobile at +62 (0) 822 4703 1111.