SMOKING VOLCANOES

After breakfast and a safety briefing, we mount up on our bikes and begin to make our way into the rural countryside, cruising along the narrow bike paths through farmlands and rice paddies. Enjoy the wide-open views and local farmers planting their crops along the way before our first stop where we will enjoy a catch-of-the-day lunch on the beach with a salty sea breeze while watching surfers catch a wave or two. After lunch we continue heading inland and gradually up to higher altitudes, passing through local villages always with a wave and a smile. Once reaching the ridgeline of Munduk regency we park our rides for refreshments enjoyed with spectacular views of the surrounding forested hills and valleys and then finally onwards to reach our lakeside camp. Once settled, take a boat ride around the lake or enjoy a short walk to the temple which depending on the season sits idle and surrounded by water. A hearty camp dinner will be well into preparation by the time you return and afterwards a bonfire by the lake to close out the day.

An early mount up today will guarantee a gentle, traffic-free cruise down Bali’s Eastern costal highway eventually cutting back inland taking the scenic route where we will stop to take in a little Bali temple culture. If we’re lucky we may even catch a traditional Balinese ceremony taking place inside the ancient sacred grounds. Next, we will weave our way back down the mountain and pick up the coastline again where we’ll enjoy our lunch with a backdrop over picturesque black sand beaches and the mighty Mt. Agung towering over the horizon. From here we will continue along the sweeping cliffside roads enjoying gentle curves and ocean views as we go. Around mid afternoon we should expect to arrive at our vista campsite allowing plenty of time to soak up the spectacular panorama!