Before you ride

The honest FAQ.

The questions riders ask us most — booking, gear, levels, safety and pickup. Anything not here? Ask us on WhatsApp — we reply personally.

  • How does booking and payment work?

    Booking is over WhatsApp — it's free to ask and there's no online checkout. Message us with your level, dates and how many riders; we confirm your bike and slot, then you pay on-site before the ride starts. There's nothing to pay just to start a conversation.

  • How do you pay? What payment methods do you take?

    You pay on-site, before the ride starts — there's no online checkout and nothing to pay just to ask. We take:

    • Cash.
    • Card on a terminal at basecamp — card payments add a 3% fee.
    • Bank transfer may also be possible — ask the team on WhatsApp and we'll confirm.

    We sort the exact amount and timing with you directly when we confirm your booking.

  • What information do you need to book?

    To lock in a ride we just need:

    • Your date.
    • Which bike or tour you want.
    • Your pickup location (hotel/villa anywhere across Bali).
    • The number of riders.
    • A size per rider — helmet, jersey, pants and boot size.

    Don't have all of it yet? Message us anyway and we'll figure it out together on WhatsApp.

  • What's included in the price?

    Every booking includes:

    • The bike, with unlimited petrol.
    • All riding gear — jersey, pants, socks, gloves, knee and elbow protectors, motocross boots, goggles, helmet, chest protector, and the hydration backpack you ride with (water bottles inside). You arrive empty-handed. Every piece is washed and clean — laundered after every ride. You arrive empty-handed; everything is laundered after every ride.
    • Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off in an AC car.
    • At least two professional guides (a lead and a sweeper).
    • Bike insurance (mechanical + damage cover).
    • A welcome drink and water; lunch on day trips.
    • Ride photos and clips filmed by your guide on a phone.
    • A free BaliEnduro jersey to keep.

    Multi-day trips also include accommodation and all meals.

  • What's NOT included?

    International flights, visa fees, your personal travel/medical insurance, alcoholic drinks, personal medical or first-aid items, and tips for guides (optional, but appreciated).

  • Is a Bali dirt bike tour OK for beginners? Do I need experience?

    Yes — many of our riders are beginners, and most do their first-ever off-road day with us. Both the Tabanan Jungle & Beach and the Kintamani Black Lava tours are beginner-friendly: you start on a light, forgiving KLX 150 or 230, your guide keeps the pace to your level, and no prior off-road experience is needed. The one route that expects real off-road riding ability is the Secret Forest hard-enduro lines — tell us your experience on WhatsApp and we'll place you on the right route and bike.

  • Do I need a motorcycle licence?

    No licence is needed for a guided tour — you ride on private trails and off-road tracks with a guide, not on public roads. If your plans include any public-road riding, message us with your situation and we'll advise on what's required.

  • What riding levels do you cater for?

    All of them. Both Tabanan Jungle & Beach and Kintamani Black Lava run the full range — you can genuinely start from scratch on either (first time off-road is completely fine), and both have harder lines for experienced riders, with the guide matching the pace to you. They differ by scenery, not by level: Tabanan is jungle and a black-sand beach, Kintamani is an active volcano and a black-lava field. The Secret Forest hard lines are the exception — those are for intermediate to expert riders. Not sure where you sit? Tell us on WhatsApp and we place you on the right route and bike.

  • How much does a Bali dirt bike tour or rental cost?

    A guided Bali dirt bike tour with BaliEnduro — Dirt Bike Tours Bali costs from Rp 1.3M for a half-day and Rp 1.8M for a full day, with multi-day trips from Rp 5M for two days. Prices are per bike, per ride — no solo surcharge — and include the bike, all riding gear, fuel, hotel pickup and two guides. Full rates for every bike (KLX, Yamaha, KTM, and the only Ducati 450 in Bali) are listed in IDR with live USD/EUR on our Pricing page →. Riding with a bigger crew? Message us on WhatsApp for a tailored quote.

  • What should I bring?

    Nothing for the ride itself — we provide all the riding gear, so you can show up empty-handed and we kit you out. For the day, bring:

    • Your phone — your guides can grab photos and video of you on it.
    • A little cash for incidentals.
    • comfortable underwear to ride in under the gear, plus a spare set to change into after — so you head home fresh and comfortable.
    • Sunscreen — the Bali sun is no joke; put it on any exposed skin.
    • Any personal medication you might need on the trail.

    One more thing — eat a solid breakfast before pickup, enduro is physical.

  • Can I bring my own gear?

    You can, but you don't need to — a full set of riding gear is provided and laundered after every ride, so you can arrive empty-handed. Plenty of riders prefer to bring a helmet or boots they trust; that's completely fine.

  • I wear glasses or contact lenses — is that fine?

    Both are fine. Contact lenses are ideal — there's less dust getting in under the goggles. If you wear glasses, our goggles fit over most frames; let us know your frame size and we'll have the right pair ready for you.

  • Do you film the ride? Will I get photos and video?

    Your guide grabs photos and clips on their phone when the trail allows — we'll share them after the ride, but they're phone-shot, not pro footage, and we can't always guarantee them (the trail and the riding come first). Want to be sure you get footage? Bring your own phone or a GoPro and your guide will happily film you — and GoPro + SD-card rental is available if you'd rather not risk your own.

  • Where do you pick up from?

    Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off is included across Bali — we regularly collect riders from Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta and Uluwatu, and everywhere in between. Send us your hotel and location on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the transfer details.

  • What languages do the guides speak?

    Our guides speak English and Indonesian, full-time on the trail.

  • Is it safe? What about insurance?

    Safety is the priority: full protective gear is provided and fitted, there's a safety briefing before you ride, and there are always at least two guides (a lead and a sweeper) so no one rides alone. Bike insurance is included (mechanical + damage cover). We strongly recommend you also carry your own travel/medical insurance that covers off-road motorcycling — your home travel insurance often covers it, but check before flying.

  • How big are the groups?

    Rides run in small, level-matched groups — usually a lead guide up front and a sweeper at the back. Solo riders are welcome: if others are booked we pair you into a matched group; if no one else is out that day, you get a private guide. For exact sizes and private-group options, ask on WhatsApp.

  • Can I ride all year round?

    Yes — Bali rides year-round. In the wet season trails can be muddier and more technical (some riders love that); in light rain we usually still ride, and for heavy rain or storms we adjust the schedule. We'll give you an honest read on conditions for your dates.

  • What's the difference between a dirt bike, enduro and motocross tour?

    They overlap. "Dirt bike" is the everyday name for any off-road motorcycle — what we ride on every tour. "Enduro" means long-distance off-road riding over varied natural terrain (jungle, volcano, trails) — that's exactly what our tours are. "Motocross" usually means short laps on a built track with jumps; we ride some fast, open sections on the way to the coast, but our days are enduro tours on real Bali terrain, not track laps. Whatever you call it, you're on a proper off-road bike with a guide matched to your level.

  • What's the best time of year for a Bali dirt bike tour?

    We ride year-round. The dry season (roughly April–October) gives firmer, dustier trails; the wet season turns the jungle into a muddier, more technical challenge that a lot of riders love. In light rain we usually still ride; for heavy rain or storms we adjust the schedule. We'll give you an honest read on conditions for your dates.

  • What if it rains?

    We ride in the rain — mud's half the fun and your guide adapts the pace and the line to the conditions. The only thing that stops a ride is a proper storm, and if that hits we move the schedule or reschedule. Bali rain is usually short and patchy, and the wet season turns the trails into a genuine mud challenge that a lot of riders come back for.

  • Are the bikes automatic or manual? Do I need clutch experience?

    Our bikes are manual with a clutch — that's standard for real dirt bikes. You don't need prior clutch experience: on both the Tabanan and Kintamani tours we start total beginners from scratch on a light KLX 150 or 230 and the guide coaches you through the basics before you hit the trail. The only day where we'd want some real off-road riding behind you is the Secret Forest hard lines. Tell us your experience on WhatsApp and we'll match the route and bike to you.

  • How fit do I need to be? Is it physically hard?

    Enduro is physically active — there's some standing on the pegs and the odd push — but you don't need to be an athlete. The Tabanan route is the gentlest and the guide keeps the pace to your group, with water and rest stops along the way. Eat a solid breakfast, stay hydrated, and tell us if you'd like an easier day; we'll shape the ride to suit you.

  • What's the minimum age? Can kids ride?

    Adults of any age are welcome. For kids and teens, message us first — it depends on their height, bike availability and whether we have gear that fits. We're happy to make it work where we can.

  • How long is a Bali dirt bike tour?

    We run half-day tours, full-day tours, and multi-day trips of 2 to 6 days. A half-day is a shorter morning or afternoon ride; a full day is a longer route with lunch on the trail; multi-day trips string several zones together with accommodation and meals included. Tell us how long you'd like to ride and we'll suggest the right format.

  • How far in advance should I book?

    You can often book at short notice if there's a bike and a slot free — and booking is over WhatsApp, so it's quick to ask. Popular dates and the high season fill up faster, so for those it's best to message us a little ahead to lock in your bike and guide.

  • Kintamani vs Tabanan — which tour is right for me?

    It comes down to scenery, not skill — both run the full range and both are fine to start from scratch on, with the guide matching the pace to you. Tabanan Jungle & Beach mixes jungle single-track with a black-sand beach finish on Bali's west coast. Kintamani Black Lava puts you on a volcanic black-lava field and pine forest with big crater views around an active volcano. Pick the landscape you most want to ride — tell us on WhatsApp and we'll point you to the right one (and you can always do both).

  • How do I choose the right Bali dirt bike tour for me?

    Choose by the scenery you want — both day tours run total beginner to expert:

    • Jungle & a black-sand beach Tabanan Jungle & Beach — jungle single-track and an ocean-side beach finish; first-timers start from scratch on a light, forgiving KLX, experts find the harder lines.
    • An active volcano & black lava Kintamani Black Lava — a black-lava field and pine forest around an active volcano; open and forgiving for first-timers, technical lines for experts. Same full range as Tabanan — just different scenery.
    • The hardest, most technical day Secret Forest — intermediate-to-expert, hard-enduro single-track for confident riders chasing the hardest lines (not for first-timers).
    • More than a day Multi-Day Expedition — any level (beginners on the KLX, strong riders on the KTM), with accommodation and meals included.

    Still unsure? Tell us your experience and what you want out of the day on WhatsApp — we'll match you to the right route and bike.

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