6-Hour Lombok Cycling Tour with Temples, Villages and Rice Fields

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cycle through Lombok's fertile back roads and terraced rice fields
• 02 Discover Suranadi's ancient temple in a preserved rainforest
• 03 Visit Lingsar Temple, Lombok's oldest and holiest shrine shared by Muslims and Hindus
• 04 See local craftsmanship in Nyiur Baye and Gunung Sari villages

Bike through the back roads of Lombok's most fertile area and pass traditional farming irrigation systems dating back to the time of the Balinese colonization of Lombok. Enjoy endless views of terraced rice fields on a 5-6 hour cycling tour using a mountain bike. Along the way, visit ancient temples, traditional villages, and local craft makers for a closer look at rural life and culture on the island.

The cycling starts at Golong village, passing through the golf course and Suranadi, home to an old temple located in a preserved rainforest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lombok

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cycling Through Villages, Temples, and Rice Fields of Lombok

• The cycling starts at Golong village, passing through the golf course and Suranadi, home to an old temple located in a preserved rainforest. Then visit the cowbell maker on Dart Road and continue to Nyiur Baye village, where you can see locals making crafts from mountain weed. After that, cross the rice paddy fields to Lingsar Temple, the oldest and holiest temple shared by both Muslims and Hindus.
• After enjoying the temple, continue biking north toward Gunung Sari village, passing through several villages such as Duman and Kekeri. Stop at Gunung Sari to see a bamboo furniture maker, then continue to Batu Bolong Temple. Your trip ends at your hotel. This biking tour is recommended for travellers who have experience with long-distance cycling, and the total cycling distance is approximately 40 kilometres.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Mountain bike
• English-speaking guide
• A bottled mineral water for each person
• Photography and videography services
• Round-trip transport
• Entrance fees and donations

What's Not Included

• Lunch or dinner
• Towels and personal expenses
• Action water camera rental
• MicroSD card

What to bring

• Hand towels
• Sun lotion and first aid
• Small day pack
• Action camera
• Some cash for personal needs
• Candy (sweets), pens, books, or other small presents for the kids or villagers along the route.

Know before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
• Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Senggigi, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia