We had a great half day with Alias (3h cycling and 40min travel). He clearly adapts his tours depending on people's cycling ability. The bikes were good quality mountain bikes. We cycled a mixture of quiet roads, dirt tracks and single paths through plantations of rubber and palm oil. In addition to seeing people collecting runner and palm nuts, we... More

It was really nice to get outside of Melaka central and see some of the countryside on this tour. Alias was very knowledgeable, keen and friendly and sensitive to the fact that I had not been on a bike for quite a while, so took it pretty easy. However, he was rather obsessed with the palm oil plantations and went... More

What was advertised as a 20 km bike ride around villages and plantations turned out to be a 20 km drive out to the host's property followed by a 3-4 km cycle around neighbouring properties. At RM 100 (the cost of about three days' food and accommodation in a single room with WiFi), I expected far more. A bottle of... More

Excellent way to see the country on mountain bikes. Easy paddling going through dirt routes, some 26 km via rubber and palm oil plantations, passing locally grown fruits and spices. Fun and enjoyable. Water bottle provided. Brought our own insect repellent. We were picked up from the hotel at 830am for the day tour, and returned at 130pm. Included in... More

who knew an ex-malaysian born in melaka so many eons ago.... like myself could really learn so much about the natural resources in this historical town. the guide alias made it so insightful, enjoyable and interesting throughout this 4hour bike tour through local villages, plantations, and a drink stall where i got to taste rose water and lime....mmmm...so delicious!! thanks... More

Spent a fruitful morning cycling in a rural part of Melaka outside town. Alias is a very knowledgeable and funny guy who definitely knows his facts and figures. He brings you on a leisurely bike ride around his neighbourhood (kampung) and gives you a wonderful explanation of all the different types of trees, plants, leaves and fruits that the Malaysians... More

Had an excellent 1/2 day with Alias on his bike tour. We really got an insight into the Malaysian culture and way of life. The bike riding is not arduous and at the beginning there are frequent stops as Alias explains various processes, collection and processing of rubber and palm oil etc. Alias has a great knowledge of the local... More

Highly recommended. One of our most memorable days in Malaysia. Very well run by the knowledgible and entertaining Alias. We learnt many things from him, and his understanding of the local area, Malaysia and the world is enlightening. Great to talk with and a warm humour. Good bikes, and he is a top mechanic. Just take some mossie repellent and... More

We went on the 'Melaka On Bike' experience today and enjoyed every moment. It pored with rain last night with thunder and lightning and we weren't sure if the ride would be on but on the dot of nine as planned Alias walked through our hotel door and off we went. We're not regular bikers, and Alias knew this and... More