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Indonesia
Balinese Getaway
©Elisabeth Fieujan
©Stephane Gautronneau
Francis is a wandering biker always venturing out on the routes to uncover sublime paths
with as much fervor as when he is sharing his stories. And stories, he has collected a whole
lot of them since he joined Vintage Rides team around a decade ago. He is an enthusiast
and knows Asia like the back of his hand.
“Indonesia is the perfect combination of Sri Lanka’s dolce vita and the Himalaya’s
intensity”.
FRANCIS
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TRAVEL DESIGNER
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MAP
A TRIP
WITH UNIQUE SENSATIONS
Hop on your Royal Enfield to travel near 600 km on the island of Bali. Start
smoothly from Ubud, discovering the natural wonders of the island of the Gods,
and its well-preserved ancestral traditions. You ride on beautiful little roads,
between rice terraces and jungle as far as the eye can see. You cross its reliefs
and walk along its coast, closer to local life. The Balinese are proud of their
traditions and share them with a smile. Taste the delicious local cuisine, admire
the traditional fishing boats and dive into the turquoise waters before climbing
the assault of the mythical volcanoes of Bali: the famous caldera of Batur and
the majestic Mount Agung, culminating at 3100m above sea level. Change of
scenery guaranteed!
AT A GLANCE
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©Elisabeth Fieujan
4-6h riding a day Routes blending culture & discovery
Period
May to October
Duration
8 days including 6 days riding
LevelIntermediate
English-speakingtour leader
AccommodationComfort
2290 €From
YOUR TRIP IN 8 STAGES
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STAGE 1
Denpasar international airport – Ubud [30 km* – 1H transfer]:
Reception at the airport and transfer to Ubud, Bali’s cultural and artistic center. Check-in at the hotel.
Free day. Ubud holds all of Bali’s magic, with its daily dance shows, shops and art galleries. It is a true
treat for the eyes and the soul.
Ubud – Belimbing [110 km* – 3/4H riding]:
This morning, your tour leader introduces you to your new
machine: the Royal Enfield. The journey starts smoothly on
small roads through Ubud countryside. Dense forests,
peasant cultures and typical villages follow one another
until the magnificent rice fields of Jatiluwih, UNESCO
classified, where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we
visit the magnificent temple of Batukaru, a Hindu pilgrimage
site, before reaching our hotel and the Belimbing area on
the slopes of Mount Batukaru. STAGE 2
YOUR TRIP IN 8 STAGES
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Pemuteran - Munduk [70 km* - 3H riding] :
This morning we embark for the Menjangan Island Marine
Reserve, just a stone's throw away from the coast, for a
snorkeling session that will delight underwater wildlife and
turquoise water enthusiasts.
After lunch, we board our Royal Enfield and quickly leave
the coast to climb south surrounded by coffee plantations
and cloves. On our way we visit the Buddhist site of Brahma
Vihara Arama, miniature replica of the famous temple of
Borobudur in Java. We reach the old colonial village of
Munduk, nestled at 1000m altitude in the plantations,
where we make step for the night.
STAGE 4
Belimbing - Pemuteran [155 km* - 5H riding] :
The day begins well with an exceptional sight on the two sides of the
island. In the late morning, after seeing the famous giant banyan of
Bunut Bolong, the road plunges to the south coast which we reach in
the province of Negara, famous for its flamboyant traditional fishing
boats. Lunch by the sea before going along the coast to the western
tip of the island, from where we can see the Javanese volcanoes in
clear weather. We reach at the end of the day the coastal village of
Pemuteran, where we stay in lush greenery near the beach. STAGE 3
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STAGE 6
Amed - Sidemen [70 km* - 3/4H riding] :
This morning, we go round the eastern tip of the island on the exceptional coastal road from where we
admire the ballet of the traditional swing fishing canoes. Picturesque halt at Amlapura market, in
Karangasem province, before continuing west to reach the charming region of Sidemen - a small village
lost in the rice fields where we take advantage of the late afternoon to immerse ourselves in this rural
and preserved world.
Munduk - Amed [150 km* - 4/5H riding] :
A beautiful stage takes us to discover the volcanoes of the
heart of Bali. We evolve on the reliefs of the island’s center to
suddenly discover, in the middle of the tropical jungle, the
great volcanic caldera of Mount Batur in front of which we have
lunch. We go down on the flanks of the volcano to reach the
small coastal village of Amed, in the south-east of the island,
known for its crystal clear waters, its festive and relaxed
atmosphere, as well as the exceptional panorama of Mount
Agung dominating the ocean, roof of Bali culminating at 3100m
altitude.
STAGE 5
YOUR TRIP IN 8 STAGES
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STAGE 8
Ubud – Denpasar international airport [30 km* – 1H transfer]:
Depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy a few more hours of Ubud. Transfer to the
international airport.
Sidemen - Ubud [80 km* - 3/4H riding] :
Short and last motorbike stage that takes us northwest to
the village of Tampaksiring, where we have lunch in the rice
fields before admiring the millenary sculptures of the Hindu
site of Gunung Kawi. A few kilometers before Ubud, we stop
in the small village of Pakdui to admire the wood carvers at
work, ancestral Balinese tradition. Arriving in Ubud you will
have time to do some shopping, relax by the pool of your
hotel or stroll through the art galleries.STAGE 7
YOUR TRIP IN 8 STAGES
*Riding distances are indicative.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Book your trip and join a group
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*Prices are indicative. Please refer to our general terms & conditions.
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3390€ / pilot*
2990€ / pillion*Book at 4 and more:
2290€ / pilot
And enjoy
5% off your second trip
10% off your third trip and more
Always in the limit of 300 €
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● A Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle is provided with full mechanical assistance and all
spare parts
● Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle
● An English speaking Tour Leader (from day 2 to day 7)
● Fuel expenses
● An expert mechanic of Royal Enfield motorcycles
● A support vehicle with driver for groups with 4 or more participants; side luggage
carrier for groups of less than 4 participants
● Lodging in comfort hotels, in double bed rooms or on a twin-sharing basis. If you
wish to stay in a single room (extra), please inform your travel advisor at the time of
registration.
● Meals: Half-board meals during riding days (except during days of transfer)
● Third party motorcycle insurance
● Compulsory insurances, including repatriation assistance which covers you in case of
a motorbike accident in Indonesia and legal assistance
● International flights and airport taxes to Denpasar
● Visa fees
● A refundable security deposit of 400 € for every motorcycle
● Dinners and meals during days of transfers (day 1 and day 8)
● Admission fees to various monuments, temples etc.
● Souvenirs and personal expenses
● Drinks
● Tips
PRICE INCLUDES
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
MORE INFO
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Appropriate equipment is a component of a successful journey!Travel lightly, TRY TO STAY UNDER 45LBS (20 KGS)
PERSONAL MEDICINE:
CLOTHES AND PERSONAL
EQUIPMENT:
❏ 2 light pants❏ 4 shirts (including some with long
sleeves, to protect yourself from the sun)
❏ 1 warm sweater or jacket❏ 1 bathing suit, and longi for women❏ Sunglasses❏ Hat❏ Light shoes ❏ Flip flops❏ 1 liter canteen (flask) and a
flashlight (don’t forget the battery)❏ Some sweets and cereal bars
❏ Motorcycle boots are strongly advised or trekking shoes (waterproof)
❏ Light motorbike jacket (synthetic preferred)
❏ A rain suit (just in case!)❏ Summer gloves❏ Helmet❏ Bandana
❏ Sunscreen lotion❏ Lip balm❏ Broad-spectrum antibiotic❏ Paracetamol❏ Anti-diarrhoea❏ Elastoplast❏ Skin disinfectant❏ Bandages and special blisters bandage
SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE
EQUIPMENT:
❏ A sailor bag would be perfect, a walker's bag too (without steel bar). You can close it with a padlock if you want to. Don’t forget to tag it before leaving with your address. Also with the address of Vintage Rides in India.
❏ A small backpack of 20 litres is advised for daily necessities such as camera, sunscreen lotion, etc.
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