Interesting facts about cycling tours through Indonesia

A typical cycling tour in Indonesia begins on the scenically fascinating island of Bali at Denpasar International Airport. Coming from Germany, you can reach it via the airports in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Bangkok. All you need is a valid passport, and after landing you will receive a 30-day “visa on arrival.”

If, for example, you have chosen the Indonesia bike tour “Bali – Island of the Gods,” a short trip to Ubud is on the agenda from the airport. In this artists’ village, you will experience Indonesian hospitality with an exotic dinner and overnight stay. The first bike tour takes you through excitingly diverse natural surroundings to the Ayung River. You will spend the evening and night back in Ubud.

The next day, you will cycle on a trekking bike through flat regions with rice fields on both sides of the path, in hilly areas with rice terraces and ancient royal tombs. In the evening, you can process the variety of impressions over Indonesian dishes in the artists’ village of Ubud.

Highlights of an unforgettable cycling tour of Indonesia

Bali, the island of the gods, is perfect for a cycling tour of Indonesia in many ways. Here, the landscape is excitingly varied and offers, in addition to the aforementioned rice field plains, unspoiled rainforest and bizarre, extinct volcanoes.

Unique burial sites are nestled in artistically designed rice terraces, interspersed with secluded waterfalls that invite you to refresh yourself and linger. Bali is the ideal island for a cycling tour through Indonesia due to its diverse wildlife. These attributes also apply to the nearby island of Lombok. However, Bali offers the ideal mix of culture, tradition, nature, and Western lifestyle favored by travelers.

On a cycling tour of Bali, you will experience beautiful mountain villages, exotic plantations, fascinating mountains, and endless beaches in a single day. And every day is enriched with new and impressive experiences. The Indonesia bike tour is suitable for singles and couples or as a group trip. It takes you beyond Bali to the island of Java, including camping at a volcanic crater. One of the many highlights of this bike tour is the descent by bike from an altitude of almost 2000 meters to the sea, through rainforests, rice terraces, and plantations.

Climatic conditions and difficulty levels

Although the typical Indonesia bike tour is usually done on a trekking bike, the level of difficulty is considered average. The stages through the rice fields in the plains are particularly easy to master. Cycling over hills is not difficult for average cyclists, and on the challenging tours through volcanic landscapes, you can always take a seat in the support vehicle.

On every cycling tour through Indonesia, the daily stages are comparatively short for good reason. If you come directly from cool Germany to hot Indonesia, the climate can be difficult to cope with, especially in the first few days. Daytime temperatures around 30 degrees and relatively high humidity affect your physical condition.

Why you shouldn’t miss Bali on a cycling holiday through Indonesia

If you want to go on a cycling tour in Indonesia, Bali is the ideal island for three reasons:

• overwhelmingly diverse nature
• faceted culture
• numerous highlights

A cycling tour in Bali promises a fascinating and unforgettable vacation. But see for yourself! Another tip for cycling tours outside Europe: discover the Caribbean flair on our Cuba cycling tours.

Enjoy the beauty of Europe on a bike and boat tour

Cycling holidays are the perfect match for nature enthusiasts and sportsmen. If these type of tourists vacation together, everything works out just fine. However, sometimes not all the group members have the same level of fitness or want to cycle as much as the others do. For these heterogeneous groups, Bike & Boat holidays offer the required diversity as they combine sport, nature and the river cruise ship atmosphere. Our riverside bicycle paths are made for this type of holiday. The Danube bicycle way is one of our favorite riverside paths and underlines the advantages of bike and boat holidays. During the day, you explore the surrounding area on beautiful bicycle paths that will also lead you away from the riverbed. In the evening, you return to the boat and benefit from the comfortable river cruise hotel beds. Recharging your batteries for the next day is very easy in this beautiful surrounding. Delicious food is included so that you can end every day with a nice dinner and are set for the awaiting adventures.

Bike & Boat: the perfect duo for an adventure vacation

When combining a river cruise and a cycling holiday, it is up to you how many miles you cycle a day. Like this, you can adjust the holiday exactly to your fitness level and make it a perfect vacation for beginners or families. Moreover, you get to know a specific region as you spend more time in one place. Without daily cycling targets, the vacation becomes more relaxed and less daring. With the gained time, you can wander off and explore historic castles without any time pressure. Another advantage: packing suitcases will not spoil your nights. As your swimming hotel is always near you, you only have to pack and unpack once.

Here is an overview of your benefits when traveling with bike and boat:

• Flexibility on your cycling tours (adjustable to fitness and pedal force)
• Extended adventures in your selected holiday region
• No need to move around luggage
• Comfortable accommodation
• Full catering aboard the ship

Book Bike & Boat and benefit from all advantages

Are you not confident enough to take on a cycling tour with long stages without your e-bike yet? This is not a problem when booking a holiday at Eurocycles! Our tours are diverse and especially the bike and boat offers combine different types of holidays for every fitness level. How would you like a cycling tour along the Vltava River? The highlight of this tour will be a stay in the golden city Prague. We also offer trips along the Elbe Cycle Route, which will surprise you with its unique maritime charm. Booking a holiday with Eurocycle is always a joy as many aspects of your journey are included in the deal: bike hire, your swimming hotel and full catering! In addition, you get rid of the daily luggage struggle on bike and barge holidays as you move into your cabin the first day and will not have to change it again. We also cover all of your tolls for bridges, locks and mooring. Once aboard the ship, your guide will help you plan your daily cycling tours and get you started. The only aspect that is not included in your travel package are flight and train journeys.

Bike & Boat: the holiday adventure for those who want more

Our trips enable you to spend a relaxed cycling holiday in Germany, Europe or overseas without having to be ultra-fit. Discover your dream destination by boat, bicycle or on foot and trust in your experienced travel partner Eurocycles. Book your riverboat cruise with us and decide yourself how many miles you want to cycle a day. Cycling holidays have never been this flexible!

Frequently asked questions about our bike and boat tours

Are the boats fully booked?

The capacity depends on the number of bookings but the price for the tour is not affected by it. The only reason for our price range are the different cabin types. All costs concerning your travel on boat are included in the original price of the tour.

Can I bring my own bike to a Bike & Boat tour?

Depending on how you get to the start point of your journey, you can of course bring your own bike. However, we recommend using our hire bike service as you can save the costs for an expensive bike transport. We have different types of bikes on offer so that you will surely find the right fit for you.