Mountain Bike Tours Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Downhill Bike Tour with Rice Terraces and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 6 hours · from $40Our pick

Ride roughly 23 kilometers downhill from Kintamani toward Ubud with guides such as Agus or Wayan. Stop for coffee and tea tasting, rice terraces, village life, temples, and local homes, then finish with a Balinese meal. The ride is mostly an easy coast, but you will use the brakes often and share some roads with traffic.

“Fantastic tour, Agus was a great guide and answered all of our questions comprehensively. Would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Balinese culture and cycle through padi fields, temples and villages.”

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2.Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $154Top rated

Join guides such as Ernesto and Tom for a four-hour Waimea Canyon outing with a van ride to nearly 4,000 feet, scenic stops, and an 11.7-mile coast on a hybrid bike. You’ll visit Waimea, Kokee, and Na Pali Coast state parks, then finish near Kekaha Beach. The ride uses paved public roads, not mountain trails.

“NO BIKE RIDE AND MADE TO SIT IN THE VAN. Met wonderful people on the trip. I liked Tom, he’s sweet knowledgeable. Ernesto is the “entertainer” … mediocre funny, but if you have a good group of people, then it’s fun and entertaining. My biggest frustration is the following. I got robbed from the bike experience. I was merely on it as we started our decent down the canyon. I kid you not a few moments into it I hit a pothole, and my bike bounced some so trying to avoid the riders behind me took my bike off the road to regroup myself. Yes I screamed, mostly to let…”

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3.Downhill Cycling with Volcano, Rice Terraces and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · from $36

Start near Mount Batur with volcano, caldera, and lake views, then cycle about 18 km downhill through rice fields, villages, farms, and back roads. Guides such as Dika, Agus, August, and Eddie add cultural context at a school, family compound, temple, and local stops. Hotel pickup, gear, water, insurance, and lunch are included.

“Dike is a great guide. He's funny, he helped us feel comfortable, and he knows a lot. He's patuent amd let us take our time with photos. Highly recommend!”

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4.Best Haleakala Downhill Self-Guided Bike Tour with Maui Sunriders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride down Haleakala from 6,500 feet with Maui Sunriders, using quality mountain bikes, protective gear, a route map, and roadside help. This self-guided trip includes van transfers around Kula, a stop in paniolo-style Makawao, and a finish in Paia. Guides such as Remy, Dane, Matthias, and Johnny provide safety tips and local insight.

“Great experience! Wonderful views, easy ride, very accommodating and informative. My husband and I really enjoyed this. (Age 67 and 68)”

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5.La Paz: Mountain Bike Down the World’s Most Dangerous Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 386 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Ride 64 kilometers from icy La Cumbre to the warm Yungas on a full-suspension bike with Gravity Bolivia. Guides such as Damien, Kenny, Noel, and Ruben lead small groups of up to 14, with a mechanic, support vehicle, snacks, photos, and regular bike checks. Finish with lunch at La Senda Verde Animal Refuge, where rescued monkeys, birds, capybaras, and an Andean spectacled bear await.

“An awesome day! Even though the weather wasn’t perfect and some of the views were hidden by clouds, this was still such a brilliant experience. Super fun, exciting, and I totally safe the whole time. Our guides, Kenny and Marcio, were absolute legends - super friendly, funny, and made sure everyone was comfortable and confident before and during the ride. You could tell they really cared about everyone having a great time. The mix of adrenaline, laughs, and epic scenery (when the mist cleared!) made it one of the highlights of my trip. 100% recommend it you’ll have a blast!”

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6.Downhill Bike Tour with Rice Fields, Volcano and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 6 hours - 450 minutes · from $33Best value

Start with hotel pickup in Ubud, then travel to Kintamani for Mount Batur views and a mostly downhill bicycle ride toward Ubud. Guides such as Dewa, Putu, Hendra, and Agus explain Balinese customs at a school, family compound, temple, and rice fields. Lunch, bikes, helmets, water, towels, and return transport are included.

“It was great day all up! Was so cool seeing Mount Batur and a lovely view at the beginning before we started our bike ride. And then the ride itself was pleasant, especially being mostly downhill and on roads. Nice to ride through the villages and see how the people lived.”

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7.Maui Haleakala Sunrise Downhill Bike Tour with Mountain Riders Rated #1

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $279

Start at 2:45 am for Haleakala sunrise, then ride from about 6,500 feet down 29 switchbacks on a chrome cruiser bike. Mountain Riders uses small groups of up to 12, with guides such as Joe, Nani, Abe, and Everett helping manage the pace. Expect fierce cold at the summit, two downhill runs, and a stop in Makawao.

“It’s an amazing sight at the summit!!! VERY COLD, like 30 degrees with winds. Bring gloves, warm clothing but layer. The bike ride is great and the operators are great as well.”

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8.Bali Downhill Cultural Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $33

Start with Ubud hotel pickup and a Kintamani volcano view, then enjoy breakfast and coffee tasting before a mostly downhill 3.5-hour ride. Guides such as Agus and Wayan lead you through villages, rice fields, a school, temple areas, and a local family compound. Lunch and return transport are included.

“Had a fantastic cycling trip. Nearly all downhill through mostly beautiful peaceful countryside. Trip also included coffee tasting, a temple and traditional house tour, and very nice lunch at the end. Bikes were safe and well maintained. Thoroughly recommend.”

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9.Chiang mai Hike & Downhill Bike Adventure –Suthep National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $75

Spend nine active hours in Doi Suthep National Park, hiking steep jungle trails to Khun Chang Khian, a Hmong village, then riding an off-road mountain bike route toward Huay Tueng Thao Lake. Guides such as Tui, Tony, Donai, and Jane lead small groups of up to eight. Thai meals, gear, water, transport, and support are included.

“This was an awesome experience, beautiful views, but a very real workout, especially the hike. I would recommend.”

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10.Downhill Cycling with Volcano, Rice Terraces, and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $36

Start near South Batur, pause for Mount Batur views, then ride mostly downhill through villages, rice fields, farms, temples, and a local school. Guides such as Dewa, Pong, Eddie, and Dika explain Balinese customs along the way. The six-hour trip includes equipment, Ubud pickup, bottled water, and a generous Indonesian lunch.

“Best day trip we did on Bali! Rolling through the countryside was very enjoyable, and you really get away from the tourist crowds. The views and nature is beautiful, and you get to see how the locals actually live. And the lunch afterwards was fantastic! Very good value for money, and I would recommend it strongly to everyone.”

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11.Big Island Mountain Biking on Anna Ranch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $235

Ride a full-suspension mountain bike across historic Anna Ranch on a two-hour private outing. Your guide outfits you with a bike, helmet, water, snacks, and rain gear if needed, then leads you 1,200 feet up the Kohala slopes past lava rock, tropical plants, streams, and open pasture. Expect strong exercise, wide volcano views, and a fast, rewarding descent.

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12.Guided Mountain Bike Tour of Mustang Trail in Red Rock Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Escape the Las Vegas Strip for a four-hour guided ride on Red Rock Canyon’s Mustang Trail. You’ll get a mountain bike, helmet, water, guide, and round-trip transport. Expect a one-mile climb, a two-mile downhill, desert scenery, and seven to 12 miles of riding. Guides such as Dave, Zach, Richard, and Xavier adjust the route to your ability.

“Our guide Zach was excellent! Was really tuned in to our skill levels and safety, yet challenged us. Would definitely do this again. Thank you!”

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13.3 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Meet Paul at 28777 N Pima Rd for a three-hour private ride through Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert. He adjusts the route and pace to your skill, teaches basic trail skills, and points out cacti, plants, rocks, and desert life. Bikes, helmets, gloves, water, snacks, sunscreen, and cold drinks are provided.

“Paul was an excellent guide and knows every nook and cranny of the trail he took me on. I’m a beginner rider and he was very patient with my skill set and offered positive feedback all along the ride. I highly recommend!”

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14.Suthep National Park Hiking & DH Mountain Biking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

Start with a safety briefing and bike fitting, then hike through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park to a Hmong hill-tribe village. After lunch, ride a rocky downhill route toward Huay Tung Tao Lake. Guides such as Tony, A, Danai, and Tiram are praised for patience and safety. Good fitness and bike confidence are essential.

“This was by far my favourite activity I did while in Thailand. Our guide A was amazing full of jokes and showed us many different things as we cycled and hiked. You need a decent level of fitness to have fun and participate.”

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15.Costa Blanca Downhill Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · from $50

Start with hotel pickup near Benidorm, then ride three downhill sections from Mount Aitana through Penàguila, Alcoleja, and Sella. Guides such as Adam, Tony, Kris, and Charlie provide safety advice, spare warm clothing, spring water, and support from the minibus. Lunch is optional and not included.

“We really enjoyed our trip. The landscape was stunning, and plenty of photo opportunities. Can’t fault the guides, very friendly and helpful with recommendations in the local area. Our only real thing we didn’t like was there was a lot of stopping and waiting around. However, I understand the trip was catering to everyone’s needs and going at a relaxed pace for all ages, and cycling abilities. Overall, fantastic trip would recommend.”

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