KINTAMANI – BLACK LAVA

Tour Overview

Calling all landscape lovers! There’s a reason they call this region the “Ring of Fire” and it has nothing to do with Indonesia’s spicy food. On this full day tour we’ll ride up to the higher elevations of Kintamani along scenic mountain roads and through the martian-like terrain formed by ancient lava flows. The impressive caldera itself is home to 15 villages and a large scenic lake which provides a plentiful resource for farming. The area is also boasts ideal conditions for coffee plantations and along the way we’ll learn a thing or two about the regions unique roasting techniques.

Min. 2 Pilot

170km

10-12 Hours

Part Offroad

Advanced

Physically Fit

Saddle Up & Rideout

After a short safety briefing we’ll begin our day by warming our engines and setting out from our home base in Canggu. As we weave our way through both narrow village backstreets and rural rice field tracks we can observe traditional morning routines of the local residents along the way. The only passing toll here is a wave and a smile.

A Sweet Escape

Now feeling warmed up and well adjusted to our machines we’ll make our first stop to stretch our legs at our favorite off-the-beaten-path garden noshery. Here we’ll have some time to enjoy cool refreshments while we take in a little of Bali’s warming spiritual energy. We highly recommend the pisang rai, a special sweet local favourite of steamed banana topped with coconut shavings and palm sugar.

Over the Hills We Go

After a quick recharge we will continue upwards, enjoying the breathtaking views along the gentle winding roads and forested ridgelines towards the Plaga region, popularly known for it’s local wine production. This part of our route gives us a similar feeling to riding through Bali’s own version of the Tuscan hills of Italy.

Bali Kopi Culture

As we near mid-day we’ll once again hop off our ponies to take the opportunity to appreciate some truly artisan coffee bean roasting and have a smell and taste of a few of the local varieties. Before we carry on be sure to pick up a few grounds of your favorite flavor to savour at home. Then, after an informative stroll through the lush garden plantation we will enjoy a freshly prepared lunch from the local menu.

Volcanic Views

As we drop down into the caldera we will be rewarded with breathtaking views of Gunung Batur and we surely wouldn’t dream of missing a photo opportunity with her as our envy inducing backdrop.

Navagating the Lava Fields

Our greatest challenge awaits us as we reach the black lava, but make no mistake, this off road section is no match for our prized ponies! We will surely and steadily navigate the twisted track of boulders and volcanic aggregate while we soak in the other worldly atmosphere.

On the Road Again

After our dust up in the black lava we’ll stop for a quick stretch and a refreshment before once again readying ourselves for the final stretch of our journey. From here we will emerge from the caldera and ride gradually back down the southern slope of Kintamani, enjoying the gentle roller coaster of twists and turns and scenic farmland views along the way.

Finish Line – Canggu

We’ll arrive back to our home base in Canggu just in time to enjoy sunset at the beach accompanied by a refreshing young coconut or a delicious, ice cold victory beer!

Pilot Requirements

In order to comply with local regulations and meet our activity’s safety standards, all of our pilots must meet our minimum on-road requirements and carry valid documentation at all times. Please see below for a list of what you’ll need and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions before booking your tour.