Ubud on an e-bike feels like a cheat code. This 3-hour guided ride gets you up into the hills with easy pedal-assist, then stops at Tegalalang Rice Terrace for big, classic views without turning it into a sweaty hike. I like how the route is flexible (you can work harder or coast more), and I like the fact that your guide keeps you together with clear road-crossing support.

One heads-up: part of the ride involves real roads, traffic, and intersections. Some paths between rice fields can also be narrow and bumpy, so you’ll want real bike comfort—not just a casual wobble.

Key highlights worth your time

• Free round-trip hotel transfer in central Ubud via an air-conditioned minivan
• Electric pedal-assist lets you control how much effort you put in
• Tegalalang Rice Terrace stop includes entry and time for photos
• Jungle swing stop plus a meal (lunch on morning tours, dinner on afternoon tours)
• Small group size (max 20) with front-and-back guides and backup support
• Good value at about $41, with gear, helmet, guide, water, and admission included at key stops

E-bikes in Ubud: Why this ride is the smart way to see hills

Ubud is famous for its scenery, but most people only see it from inside a car. This tour flips that. You get to move through the countryside under your own power, with help when the hills get steep. That pedal-assist matters because the ride isn’t just “pretty.” It’s also practical: you’ll spend less energy getting to viewpoints and more time actually enjoying them.

What makes this work well is the way the electric bikes let you match the pace to your comfort level. Some riders like to pedal consistently. Others treat it like a cruise, leaning on the motor when roads tip uphill. Either way, you still feel like you’re riding through Bali—not just passing by it.

You also get a guided route that focuses on the classic Ubud postcard spots. The ride is built around the kind of scenery that makes you slow down and look—rice terraces, plantation scenery, and the jungle swing viewpoint that sits above the fields. It’s also a nice half-day format. Three hours is short enough that you can still enjoy Ubud afterward.

The biggest difference from a standard sightseeing day: your senses are turned on. You hear village life, you see how farms sit in the hills, and you can stop for photos without the stress of rearranging your whole day.

Price and value: What $41 buys you (and what it replaces)

At about $41 per person, this tour is priced like a budget activity. But it includes several things that quickly add up if you do them separately.

Here’s what you’re covering in the price:

• Use of the bike and helmet
• A local guide
• Bottled water
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Ubud area by air-conditioned minivan
• Lunch or dinner, depending on whether you ride in the morning or afternoon
• Free admission tickets at the included stops (including the Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the swing stop)

That combination is the value. You’re not paying extra for transportation to far-out viewpoints. You’re not paying for bike rental. You’re not paying admission for the main photo stops. And you’re eating as part of the plan, not hunting for food afterward.

Also, the small group limit (max 20) helps the experience feel organized. You’ll still be on a schedule, but it won’t feel like you’re trapped in a large tour herd.

Getting started at eBikes Bali: Gear up without the fuss

Your day starts at eBikes Bali in Petulu, Ubud (Jl. Tirta Tawar, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali). You’ll spend about 15 minutes there, mostly for getting set up.

That setup time is real value. You’re able to:

• Fit the bike properly
• Get your helmet
• Get the basic instruction you need for riding the pedal-assist safely

If you’re new to e-bikes, that intro phase matters. The bikes blend normal pedaling with electric support. Once you feel how the power kicks in, riding gets much less stressful—especially if you later hit a hill or a tougher stretch of path.

There’s also a comfort factor in knowing your group starts together. You’re not wandering off to a meeting point or waiting alone with a map. The guides keep the group organized before you head out.

And if you’re traveling with a phone-only setup, you’ll use a mobile ticket. No drama, no searching through paper confirmations at the last second.

The ride rhythm: Guides, traffic control, and keeping the group together

This is one of the most praised parts of the experience: the guide support is structured. You’ll ride with guides who position themselves to manage the group. They’ll help with safety at intersections and keep everyone from drifting off.

In practice, that means you’re not just hoping everyone is paying attention. Guides are in front and behind, and you also have backup support if someone gets tired or has an issue. Some riders mention a trailing vehicle as an added safety net.

You’ll also learn while you ride. The guide commentary covers what you’re seeing—rice growing, daily life around farms, and cultural details tied to temples and household spaces. Names you may encounter include guides like Gusti, Putu, Anilya, Ketuk, Wid, Gina, Saur, and Anelia. (You can’t pick a specific guide from the details here, but it’s useful to know the team has a strong track record.)

Now, the important consideration: you will ride on roads. Some parts put you alongside motorbikes and cars, and a portion of the ride can feel intimidating if you’re not used to traffic. The good news is that the group support helps. The trade-off is that you still need basic road awareness and steering focus, especially in places where paths narrow.

If your bike comfort is shaky, don’t pretend it’s fine. The tour requires bicycle riding experience, and the route includes segments where you’re steering around obstacles and negotiating narrow sections.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: Your included UNESCO photo stop

The highlight stop for most people is Tegalalang Rice Terrace, tied to UNESCO. You’ll get about 30 minutes there, and importantly, the stop includes free admission.

In that half-hour, you’ll likely want to do three things:

• Find a viewpoint spot where the terrace layers show clearly
• Walk carefully along safe edges for photos
• Take a breath and slow down—because the views are the whole point

This is a great stop for cameras, but it’s also a great stop for understanding how the landscape is used. You’ll see the terraces as working farm systems, not just decorative scenery. Your guide can tie what you see to rice cultivation and daily routines around the paddies.

One practical tip: wear covered shoes. The ground can be uneven, and you may walk on surfaces that don’t feel like a sidewalk. If it’s hot, add sunscreen too—Ubud sun is no joke.

The other practical tip: time your photo bursts. Don’t get stuck at one spot filming every angle. Give yourself a few minutes for movement so you capture terrace lines from more than one perspective.

More than rice: Temples, family compounds, and Balinese village stops

The ride isn’t only about terraces. Along the route, you typically make cultural stops that show everyday Balinese life. Based on what’s been experienced on this tour, you may see:

• A temple stop
• A typical Balinese household compound
• A community-focused stop tied to local life

These pauses are brief compared to a temple-focused tour, but they add context. When you’ve just been biking through rice areas, it helps to see the human side of the same landscape—how farms, shrines, and family spaces connect.

Guides often bring the storytelling to the front here: what offerings mean, how people celebrate at temples, and how households live day-to-day. If you get a guide like Gina or Gusti, expect explanations that fit the moment instead of a lecture you can’t absorb.

The value for you is simple. You stop seeing Ubud as a set of photo locations and start understanding it as a place with routine and meaning. Even if you only catch the highlights, the cultural stops make the ride feel grounded.

Coffee plantation or traditional house: A stop worth choosing carefully

At the jungle swing stop area, the tour is associated with a local coffee plantation and giant swing. You may also be offered a choice between a coffee plantation experience and a more traditional house visit, depending on the day and how the tour is run.

If you choose the coffee side, you can expect explanations about how coffee and teas are made, along with tastings. Some riders mention Luwak and tea options being part of the tasting experience.

Here’s the balanced consideration. One recent account strongly warned against choosing the kopi luak component due to animal welfare concerns (specifically criticizing the civet setup as too small and overly confined). If you care about this topic, treat the coffee stop as a choice point. Ask your guide what’s included, and if kopi luak feels like a deal-breaker, skip that part and go with teas or alternative options—or choose the traditional house option if it’s offered.

This isn’t just moral posturing. It’s also practical. Picking what you’re comfortable with helps the whole half-day feel like a good fit.

Jungle swing plus lunch or dinner: Where the meal actually fits the day

The tour includes the Ubud Jungle Swing stop, about 30 minutes, with free admission. This is the part that mixes views with fun—swings above fields, camera time, and that satisfying feeling of being in a postcard setting.

And then comes the meal, which is included:

• Lunch if you do the morning tour
• Dinner if you do the afternoon tour

That matters because it prevents the common Ubud problem: you bike around hungry and then scramble to find a meal after. Here, the food is scheduled right into the experience. You’ll have a break after the scenic parts, and you can refuel without adding time cost to your day.

Some riders also mention doing menu choices during the process, so it helps to come with an open mind and basic appetite. If you’re the type who gets hangry, having a built-in meal is a big win.

How hard is it, really? Effort levels you control

The best part of electric cycling is that it changes what “work” means. You’re still riding a bike. You’re still using muscles. But the motor lets you set your effort level.

Many people like that they can:

• pedal lightly and let the motor handle hills
• or pedal more when they want a workout

That said, the ride still includes stretches where you need bike handling skills. Some paths through rice areas are narrow, and surfaces can be rougher than you’d expect. You’ll want steady control, especially near obstacles.

There may also be an option for a more advanced route depending on the group’s comfort level. That’s good news if you want more challenge, but don’t let it trick you into underestimating traffic or narrow-path segments.

If you meet the tour’s requirement of bicycle riding experience and you pay attention at the start when the guide instructs you on the bike, you’ll likely find the ride manageable. If you’re afraid of narrow spaces or heavy road traffic, keep that in mind before booking.

Who should book this electric cycling tour of Ubud?

This tour is a strong match if you want:

• a half-day way to see Ubud’s countryside
• rice terraces and plantation-style scenery without a full-day hike
• an activity with structure (guides, stops, timing) but still outdoors

It also tends to work well for people traveling with tweens and teens, because the e-bike makes the ride less punishing and the group support helps nervous riders feel safer.

What about the fit if you’re not great with bikes? Then this isn’t the time to learn. The tour requires bicycle riding experience, and you’ll be on roads with traffic at times. You can’t treat it like a slow, flat park cruise.

Should you book it? My take on the decision

If your goal is the classic Ubud highlights—rice terraces, swing views, and a cultural snapshot—this is a high-value way to get them in one go. The overall rating is strong (4.9 out of 5 with a very high recommendation rate), and the consistent theme is organization and guide support.

I’d book it if:

• you’re comfortable riding a bike in traffic-adjacent conditions
• you want a guided route with built-in stops and food
• you like the idea of electric assist so you can set your own effort

I’d hesitate if:

• road traffic makes you tense
• narrow, bumpy paths would stress you out
• you strongly dislike the idea of kopi luak and want to avoid it completely (you’ll need to be ready to choose tea, skip specific tastings, or pick the traditional option if offered)

FAQ

FAQ

How long is the Ubud electric cycling tour?

It runs about 3 hours.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in the Ubud area, using an air-conditioned minivan.

What’s included in the price?

You get use of the bicycle and helmet, a local guide, bottled water, round-trip transport, and a meal. Lunch is included on the morning tour and dinner is included on the afternoon tour.

Do I need prior cycling experience?

Yes. The tour requires bicycle riding experience. Riders also must meet the minimum height (150 cm) and maximum weight (120 kg).

How much time do we spend at Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the jungle swing?

You spend about 30 minutes at Tegalalang Rice Terrace and about 30 minutes at the Ubud Jungle Swing stop.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at eBikes Bali offices at Jl. Tirta Tawar, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia, and ends back at the meeting point.

What if the weather is bad or I need to cancel?

The tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience’s start time.