65km - Batur Crater to Ubud
An early transfer will bring us to Mount Batur, our playground for the morning. We will ride around on the rim of the caldera of the volcano on a wide mixture of terrain with amazing views of Mount Batur, Lake Batur and Mount Abang. You may expect some of Bali's best views of the ocean on one side and the volcanoes on the other! Please be aware of the tall grass and the tight single track through the woods. After a steep decent on a broken up tarmac road we end up inside the caldera where we ride towards the lake. We will end up mountain biking through the lava stream where the latest eruption happened, a truly amazing experience. This is where the first 25km of the ride finishes and we have lunch.
The second part of the ride is more XC orientated and bring us back all the way to Ubud. We mountain bike along dirt tracks through fruit and vegetable fields, single track through the rice paddy fields and some scenic back roads just before we reach Ubud town.
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 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 and Ubud areas)
- Vehicle support during the ride
- Our passion and experience :)
Group Size
Our day rides run with an average of 2-5 people.
Larger groups are, of course, welcome as well! Please contact us for availability.
Difficulty
Blue with some sections red.
Intermediate with a few advanced sections in the beginning:
Intermediate: Tours are suitable for riders with good fitness level. Trail surfaces may include uneven terrain and narrow trails, some single track, with occasional obstacles (roots, rocks, sand). Hills and descents are moderate and require some skill. Riders with minimal mountain bike experience but who have road biking skills or a strong fitness level, along with an adventurous spirit, should be suitable for an intermediate tour.
Intermediate with a few advanced sections in the beginning:
Intermediate: Tours are suitable for riders with good fitness level. Trail surfaces may include uneven terrain and narrow trails, some single track, with occasional obstacles (roots, rocks, sand). Hills and descents are moderate and require some skill. Riders with minimal mountain bike experience but who have road biking skills or a strong fitness level, along with an adventurous spirit, should be suitable for an intermediate tour.
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
Great off road orientated trail and XC ride, ride able and enjoyable for anyone that"s up for a challenge, nothing crazy but lots and lots of fun!
Cycling Conditions
XC, Trail mountain biking. We cycle for about 65km. Lots of downhill on single track, few short and technical climbs, forest trails, tight single track through tall grass, dirt track through the woods and lots of single track through the rice paddy fields. Please note that there is a bit of uphill to deal with. You should have good bike skills and fitness to be able to fully enjoy this ride. You should wear comfortable shoes appropriate for cycling for this ride. Also this ride is a bit longer then our other day rides and you will need to be able to maintain a certain speed to make it back to Ubud on time.
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.
Total distance: 65km
Altitude at the starting point: 1,400m
Altitude at the finish point: 300m
Climbing meters: 600m
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.
Total distance: 65km
Altitude at the starting point: 1,400m
Altitude at the finish point: 300m
Climbing meters: 600m
Pick Up & Drop Off
Nusa Dua area's: 07.00am, Seminyak, Canggu, Sanur and Kuta area's: 07.30am, Ubud area's: 08.30am, expect to be back at your hotel around 05.00pm (but this may be variable by group)
Bikes
2023-24 Polygon Siskiu trail or enduro full suspension bikes with dropper post.
The bikes come with flat (standard) or Shimano SPD (by request) pedals.
Prices & Availability
The price for our joining in day rides depends on how many people are joining the ride in the same minivan:
01-05 People: US$100 or 1,450,000IDR per person - (2023-24 Polygon Siskiu trail or enduro full suspension bike)
Private groups possible from 4 people: contact us for group rates and availability
Children up to 16 years old: US$70 or 1,000.000IDR (2023-24 Polygon Siskiu Trail or enduro full suspension bike)
Payments can be made through:
Domestic bank or Wise transfer (IDR)
Online with credit card (IDR)
PayPal (US$)
Cash on the day 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.
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)
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.
Review
Had a really fun ride on the Batur Crater to Ubud. Wonderful trails, scenery and guidance from the Infinity team. Loved riding though the lava fields in particular. A big thank you to Mr Harry for indulging our bravado to tackle the climb back out of the crater. Sure, it was 'only 3km' but he was correct about the gradient - a very tough climb, it helps to be a little bit crazy! (Before I scare too many customers away, most people are sensible and hop in the van - no shame in that!)
This was my 3rd Infinity day ride, definitely the best!
This was my 3rd Infinity day ride, definitely the best!
