Long Lava Field Ride
Adventure Ride
Level of Difficulty
This ride is about a 3 out of 5 difficulty level.
Length of Ride
Its 27 km (or 16.7 miles) and it takes about 4-7 hours to ride.
If planning this ride its best to hire our bicycles for 24 hours, so you are not rushing to get back before we close at 5.30pm
Suitable Bikes to Hire
Due to the off road and rocky terrain of the Lava field part of this ride it is best to hire our Premier bikes, they are designed for these conditions.
The Adventure
Choose your route
From our office you head out towards Mt Batur. Continue along the main road. This is the best direction to go as it saves the cycling through the lava fields until last.
It means the last part is downhill.
If you wish to go the other way, then you may wish to end at the Hot Springs, if you have our bikes hired for overnight.
Mapped out with Plenty of Tips
We have mapped out the route on google maps, you can get the link below. There are plenty of points where we have given some instructions on where to turn and some photos to make it easier.
Best to download it, as ther eis limited network in the lavafields.
Tips for your ride
Bring water
Make sure you take plenty of water, or some small money to buy extra in Songan village.
English is limited, if you say Aqua, they will know what you want.
Carry Your Snacks/Food
You will need to take a snack, the last place you can buy some food is befor you start to head downhill. There are only local warungs selling local food and many vendors do not speak English. They only take cash.
Plan Your Day
Its important to head off early, as this ride can take all day. Sun set is at 6.15pm, you dont want to be riding in the Lava fields in the dark
First Aid Kit
A wise traveller would never skip this important step. Ensure you have a small first aid kit in case you skid on the gravel.
Get the Google Map
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