Adventure travellers and outdoor enthusiasts can take the opportunity to go mountain biking through Ubud's countryside and around central Ubud. While mountain biking involves skill, balance and a degree of technique, the off-roads in the countryside do not present great difficulty. Even beginner cyclists can manage the terrain and go slowly. Mountain bike enthusiasts can even plan a longer journey along the coast of Bali to see the sacred temples and beautiful places such as Candi Dasa, Amlapura, Mt. Lempuyang, Ahmed, and Mt. Batur. If you make it up to the north, you can stop at Lovina Beach, then it's downhill through the mountains!

Most tour companies, like Banyan Tree Cycling Tours (left) offer bike tours accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Breakfast or lunch is typically included, as well as special stops in Balinese villages along the way. The cycling journey from Kitamani volcano is a popular choice among tourists. Remember to bargain with the price! A guide is beneficial and will share vast knowledge about the culture, history and spiritual life of the Balinese culture. Eco-conscious travellers may opt for the "Eco" bike tours. Bring along a canteen of water to avoid using plastic bottles. Start your journey early, before the noon-day sun shines in all its glory.

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