I thought I was already pretty good at riding enduro, so I was very optimistic when I chose this route. I thought, well, it’s just a forest, I’ll manage without too much trouble. In the end, it turned out to be one of the hardest routes I’ve ever done. I’m definitely not a super experienced rider, but I still expected it to be a little easier. There were plenty of moments when I really had to focus and figure out how to get through. Climbs, roots, mud, narrow sections, and I got properly stuck a few times. The team helped a lot. The guide was always there on the difficult sections, telling me how to approach them, and if I really couldn’t make it, he helped me get through. Having that support definitely made everything much easier. In just a few hours, I improved my skills a lot and realized what I still need to work on. I really enjoyed it, even though it was tough at times. I definitely want to come back one day as a more confident and experienced rider and see how much easier the same route feels the second time.
Bali Enduro: Karangasem Secret Forest
Deep within the forests of Karangasem lie trails designed for experienced riders. Narrow tracks, steep climbs and descents, exposed roots, mud, natural obstacles, and constantly changing terrain demand confident bike control and complete concentration. Simply opening the throttle is not enough here—you need to feel the bike, choose your line in an instant, and literally carve your way through the dense tropical jungle.
Take on the Secret Forest with either a four-hour or seven-hour program. The shorter option delivers an intense ride across technical forest trails, while the seven-hour route takes you even deeper into the jungle, with practically an entire day surrounded by the wild nature of East Bali. Towering trees block out the sun, tourist roads disappear far behind you, and one technical challenge after another puts your skills to the test.
This route is designed for experienced riders looking for more than just speed. Here, the thrill comes from the riding itself: making a difficult climb on the first attempt, keeping the bike under control on slippery terrain, choosing the right line, and getting through a section that seemed impassable only seconds before. Four hours or seven—the choice is yours. Either way, the forest will find plenty of ways to test your skills.
Tour options:
What to expect
Morning Transfer
By the time of your meeting, a driver from the service-providing company will arrive at your hotel/villa. Please wait for the car at the reception of your hotel or near the villa. Safely, leisurely, and on time, the driver will take you to the base camp.
At the base camp, the leader will help you select your equipment, assist you in putting it on properly, and provide a detailed briefing on the upcoming route. After the preparations, you will choose your motorcycle. The instructor will perform a final check on tire pressure and fuel level. Throughout the route, you will be accompanied by the group leader — a rider who will choose the best route for the group and understand each rider's needs, as well as a sweeper — a rider who will assist in picking up a fallen motorcycle, ensure no one gets left behind, and offer helpful advice at the right moment.
Main Program
All preparations are complete, and you depart as a group from the base camp towards the Karangasem forest. Along the way, there will be regular stops for rest and to correct possible riding mistakes, and you will receive personalized tips and recommendations from the professionals. The surroundings of the Karangasem forest offer breathtaking views along the route.
The main part of the route follows forest trails. This track gives you a unique opportunity to ride along hidden paths of eastern Bali: dense vegetation, the shade of tall trees, fresh air, and natural sounds create an atmosphere of a secluded adventure far from tourist roads. Upon returning to the camp, you relax, enjoy coffee, and share emotions. As a keepsake, you’ll receive a video of your ride along the route, recorded on your phone.
Return Transfer
After resting, the driver will take you back to your hotel or villa. The exact arrival time at your hotel depends on the road situation and the distance to your accommodation.
Important information:
The route mainly takes place off-road; however, there may be short sections of asphalt roads when traveling between locations.
Travelers reviews
I had no idea there were places like this for enduro riding in Bali. I’d ridden on the black lava a few times before and thought that was about as good as it gets here. Turns out I was wrong! The Secret Forest in Karangasem is much more challenging and personally I enjoyed it even more. The terrain keeps changing all the time. Mud, roots, narrow trails, climbs, descents. You actually have to think about where you’re going instead of just hitting the throttle. Some sections were seriously hard work, but that’s exactly what I came for. This time I chose the 4-hour route and now I kind of regret not going straight for the 7-hour one. So I guess I’ll have to come back! I really want to do the full route and see what else is hiding deeper in the forest.
Included
- transfer
- lead ride and sweeper
- high quality equipment: helmet, mask, chest protector, knee protection, pants, moto boots, gloves, t-shirt
- motorcycle
- fuel
- lunch
- coffee and pleasant conversation
- taking photos on your phone
Not included
- accident insurance
change of clothes and underwear
flash drive
for people with average physical abilities
the route takes about 3 hours (excluding lunch and stops)
route distance up to 40 km
It is recommended to have personal travel insurance
we give a refund for the service retaining 10% of the payment amount, if the customer makes the cancellation at least 7 days before the event starts;
refunds are made at the exchange rate set by the Bank of Indonesia on the day of payment;
we give a full refund in case the provider can't render the service;
we review the issue of a refund up to 5 calendar days from the date of costumer's application;
we provide a refund within 14 calendar days from the date of costumer's application.
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