The hills behind Kuta hide a network of dirt tracks, dry riverbeds and farm paths that never appear on any map, and the best way to see them is from the saddle of a trail bike. This private guided ride puts you on those routes with an experienced rider leading the way and no group to slow you down or leave you behind.
Every ride starts with a proper briefing. Your guide checks your experience, matches you to a suitable bike, fits your gear and runs through the controls. Complete beginners spend time in an open practice area getting comfortable with clutch, throttle and braking on loose ground before heading out, while riders with more experience can head straight for the tougher lines. Because the trip is private, the route is decided around you rather than around the least confident person in a group.
Once you are moving, the landscape does the rest. Trails climb through cashew and banana plantations, skirt rice fields, cut across open grassland and follow ridgelines where the whole south coast suddenly appears below, a run of turquoise bays separated by rocky headlands. You pass through small villages where children wave from doorways, cross shallow streams, and drop down sandy tracks that lead almost to the water’s edge. There are regular stops to rest, drink water and take photographs at the best viewpoints.
- Trail bike suited to your size and skill level
- Helmet, gloves and riding gear provided
- Experienced guide riding with you throughout
- Beginner instruction and practice time before the trail
- Drinking water and photo stops during the ride
Conditions vary with the season. In the dry months the tracks are hard-packed and dusty with excellent grip on the climbs; after rain they turn soft and technical, which more experienced riders tend to enjoy. Your guide reads the conditions on the day and chooses lines accordingly, keeping the pace comfortable for whoever is riding.
This is a great option for adventurous travellers who want something more physical than a beach day, for couples or friends riding together, and for anyone curious about the countryside behind the resort strip. Long trousers, closed shoes and sunglasses are recommended, and it is worth eating something before you ride. A basic sense of balance and comfort on two wheels is enough to get started.
The ride lasts around three hours including briefing, breaks and photo stops, leaving the rest of the day free for the beach. Tell us your experience level when you book and we will plan a route that matches it.
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