Overview
This tour is an electrifying dirt bike adventure through the north of Palawan, featuring 500 km of rugged coastal roads, mountain trails, dense forest paths, and scenic beach rides. Designed for intermediate to advanced riders, this route takes you from the iconic limestone cliffs of El Nido through the coastlines of Taytay, Dumaran, Roxas, Port Barton, and San Vicente. Carve your way through a wide variety of terrain, experiencing hidden river crossings, single-track trails, hanging bridges, and mountain passes. Ride across remote fishing villages, abandoned airstrips, and the legendary 14 km long beach of San Vicente and cross with the bikes in a local bangka into a neighboring island. With beachfront stays, full meals, and footage of your entire ride, this is more than just a tour—it’s a gnarly, life-changing, full-throttle experience of North Palawan’s raw beauty.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in El Nido
- Ride through lush forest trails and riverbeds
- Ride on Palawan's scenic west coast overlooking the Sulu Sea
- The route includes Taytay, Ilian, Roxas, Caruray, Port Barton, San Vicente, Dumaran and Araceli.
- Get a glimpse into rural Palawan life
- 2 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: El Nido Loop
Your tour kicks off with a thrilling loop around the northernmost tip of Palawan. After breakfast and a quick briefing at the Lakwa Motorcycles garage, you’ll dive headfirst into an exploration of El Nido’s coastlines and challenging mountain trails, passing through Duli Beach on a rugged dirt road and technical trails towards Teneguiban. Next is a dash through Sibaltan Beach, climbing to stunning viewpoints overlooking mangrove forests. You’ll navigate lush forest trails and riverbeds leading to Dewil Valley, where rice paddies meet some of El Nido’s iconic towering limestone cliffs. The rout
Day 2: Coast to Coast and Island to Island
The second day starts early with you heading south a little bit to croos East and Climb the coast again into Dumaran’s coastal roads. Experience crossing with your bikes loaded on local fishing boats, followed by the exploration of dumaran Island. - Distance: 200 km total - Duration: 8-9 hours - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Accommodation: Beach villa - Direction: Southwest-bound, from east coast to west coast
Day 3: East Coast Trails
The final day will have you entering the northbound trails along Palawan’s scenic East coast overlooking the Sea. Your journey wraps up at Lio Beach, perfectly timed for sunset, followed by a celebratory dinner and cocktails back at the Lakwa Garage & Cafe. - Distance: 200 km total - Duration: 7 hours - Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Direction: Northbound along the west coast Lakwa Motorcycle & Adventure Tours may make minor changes to the itinerary depending on various factors such as the weather and the group’s skill and comfort level, but rest assured you will have an equivalent expe
Ride Details
- Terrain
- River crossing, trails, mountain passes
- Bike
- Rental bike included (Honda CRF150L, Honda CRF300L)
- Mileage
- 600 kilometers / 311 miles
- Daily rides
- 150 - 200 kilometers / 93 - 124 miles
- Meals
- All meals are included
What's included
- Motorcycle rental
- Gas
- Tour guide - mechanic
- Gear (Helmet, goggles, Knee pads, boots, gloves)
- Meals
- 2 nights accommodation
- SAG car
- Pick-up and drop-off at El Nido Airport
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses for incidental purchases and activities outside our itinerary
- Travel and medical insurance
- Bike insurance - any damage outside of regular wear-and-tear will be shouldered by guests
- Airport transfer to / from Puerto Princessa
Accommodation
The first night, you will stay in Curio Cabin in the Port Barton area. Busier than Taytay. Has a bit of ambience to mix in the local scene. Second night we will stay at Marvins Place in Dumaran, beach front villa.
Getting There
Enjoy three full days of non-stop riding! Loop from El Nido going south through the east coast's secondary roads, passing by Taytay and Roxas, crossing to Port Barton, and climbing back north through the west coast, passing through San Vicente. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/lakwa-motorcycle-adventure-tours/3-day-north-palawan-guided-motorcycle-loop-el-nido-to-port-barton-philippines# "Zoom in") [−
