Gravel Bali, Indonesia
Gravel BALI
Forget about surf and beach-clubs, and discover "THE REAL BALI" on a gravel bike with Thomson.
From beaches to jungles, mountains, and active volcanoes, we take you away from the crowded tourist areas to the seemingly untouched Bali, and through villages where time appears to have stood still.
Overview
Details
Next Departure
October 15th 2023
From
USD $4,995
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Non-Rider Friendly
Yes
Rental Bike
USD $500
Ride Program
Total Distance
Total Elevation
Daily Av. Distance
Daily Av. Elevation
Overview
We designed this trip to Bali with the local knowledge provided by our friend Pete Collis and a local team in Bali, who have been organizing bike trips in the island for years. The best way to discover the local secrets and routes, married with the classic Thomson logistics and attention to detail.
We spend the first few days of the tour in the Tabanan regency, known as Bali’s rice bowl, you don’t need to look far to find picturesque rice fields, you’ll be surrounded by them! Gunung Batukaru covered by Jungle, sometimes spelled Batukau, is Bali’s second-highest mountain at 2,276m, will dominate our skyline on days 1-3. Batukaru has a large crater, the largest on Bali, but this crater is open at the southern end. It is this that gives it the name “Batukaru”, which means “coconut shell”. As the tour moves Eastwards we will pass through Jatiluwih, a famous picture postcard UNESCO-listed area, we will then be in the shadow of Gunung Adeng (1,826 meters) as we stop overnight at the wonderful HOMM Saranam Baturiti, a spa hotel that will have all the treatments you need to get your legs ready for next rides ahead. On our last two rides, we pass through Ubud, known as the arts and culture centre of Bali, and then start ascending the slopes of the active Volcano Gunung Batur. Our final ride brings us to the Segara Village Hotel in Sanur, a laid-back destination, it is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach before departing for home.
Video
BALI "BEYOND TARMAC" VIDEO!
Trip Technical Difficulty
Ride Surfaces
Bike Setup Recommendations
Recommended Tires
700×38
A minimum 700×38, but feel free to use more rubber for more comfort and grip if your bike has extra tire clearance.
Recommended Gearing
38T × 11-42
We recommend a minimum gear ratio of 0.85-0.90 using a 38T chainring × 42 rear cog (or equivalent if you are using double chainring). Check your gear ratios at www.bikecalc.com/gear_ratios.
Gravel Explained
Read below for a brief description of our gravel definitions. We have classed the surfaces into five categories, from tarmac to boulders, to give an indication of the amount and level of rough stuff on each trip.
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Tabanan Beach Loop | Waka Gangga | |||
| 02 | Onto Batukaru | Bali Palms Jungle | |||
| 03 | Selemadeg Loop | Bali Palms Jungle | |||
| 04 | On the Hills of Jatiluwih | Homm Saranam | |||
| 05 | Beyond Bongkasa | Nandini Jungle Resort & Spa | |||
| 06 | Batur’s Edge | Segara Village, Sanur | |||
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1
Distance
Elevation
Tabanan Beach Loop
After lunch and getting your bike set up, we roll out from our beachfront hotel to do a 30km ride amongst the rolling paddy rice fields.
The first few kilometers are on rough sealed roads as we head Northwards away from the beach, we then head Westwards passing through the village of Kelating, we then cross the river Yeh Ho. Multiple Paddy field segments are completed before we take a break at the halfway point. Here we can take in the amazing views of the Indian Ocean, paddy fields, mountains and the most Southy tip of Bali. From here we head slightly Northwards and then loop back through the paddy fields to our beachfront hotel the Waka Gangga.
Day 2
Distance
Elevation
Onto Batukaru
Today we leave the beach and head upwards to ride on the lower slopes of Gunung Batukaru, Bali’s second-highest mountain at 2,276 m.
The first part of the ride heads Westwards to sample more of the gently rolling paddy fields, after a Westward loop we start to head Northwards and cross the main Denpasar-Gillimanuk Road, from here the terrain gets more challenging as we head to our picnic lunch stop at the Telaga Tunjung Dam. You will now have sampled a few of the “kicker” climbs, a feature of Bali’s terrain when traversing across the Island. After lunch, we head Northwards sampling some cobbled trails between the paddy fields before we traverse Westwards and then finally climb to the Bali Palms hotel our home for the next two nights.
Day 3
Distance
Elevation
Selemadeg Loop
Don’t be fooled by the 50km distance with plenty of climbing and kickers in the mix, you will feel like you’ve ridden a lot more than the listed distance, and you will be rewarded with spectacular scenery as there is an Instagram shot around every corner on this route.
Today we ride mostly concrete tracks, gravel, and broken sealed roads. Leaving our hotel, we descend through jungle patches before traversing across some spectacular terraced paddy fields, we then head upwards and Northwards for a steady 8 kms of climbing. At the highest point of the route, we start traversing the canyon on a nice concrete “roller coaster” section before we turn South and descend to our lunch stop south of Rejasa village, whilst enjoying lunch we can enjoy amazing views of the Indian Ocean and the Southeast coast of Bali.
More descending follows lunch before turning Westwards into the cooler shaded areas of jungle, we then head to the Tibu Sampi waterfall trail, a stunning trail where nature really makes its present felt.
After being refreshed at the waterfall we head back to the Bali Palms Hotel for that much-deserved traditional Balinese massage.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Map & Profile
Surface Details
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Dates & Prices
| Date | Booking Status | Availability | Price / Per Person | Single Supplement | Non-rider Discount | ||
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| 2023 | |||||||
October 15 - 21 |
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Places Available |
USD $4,995
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USD $950 |
USD $990 |
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What's Included
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Accommodations & Meals
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Cycling Support
Nutrition during the ride
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
| Pickup Location | Time |
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Dempassar Airport |
8:00am |
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Segara Village Sanur |
9:00am |
Departure
| Drop Off Location | Time |
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Dempassar Airport |
9:00 am |
Rental Bikes
Due to logistic reasons, our standard FELT gravel bikes fleet is not available for this gravel trip, but fear not, cause the Rhinovelo team in Bali is offering their top of the line custom carbon RVG gravel bikes with trusty Shimano GRX groupsets and great performance!
Frame
Venus C8 Carbon
Groupset
Shimano GRX 810
Weight
8.6kg (size 54)
Wheels
HED Ardennes +
Chainrings
48-31
Cassette
11-36
Sizes
44(XS), 47(S), 50(M), 52(L), 56(XL)
Price
USD $500
Gravel BALI
