Overview
Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, Mimaropa, Philippines Palawan's rain forest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during five days unlike any other. From Puerto Princesa, you’ll travel to your new home in the jungle and meet the Tau't Bato tribe who will host you in their village for a night. You’ll experience Mt. Mantalingahan's unique flora and fauna, learn about how to use a blowgun, and walk to a jungle cave. Most importantly, you’ll befriend people few outsiders have the honour to even meet!
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Puerto Princesa
- Drive along the scenic coast of South-Palawan
- Enjoy the view of ultramafic mountains as you ride
- Pass rice paddies, buffalo, tropical hillsides and sleepy villages
- Get even closer to the nature by trekking and meet with the last mountain tribe
- Optional side trips: hot-springs, waterfalls, boat-trip, city sightseeing
- Spend 2 days 1 night in the jungle
- 4 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 0: Before the tour
Today will be your arrival to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS). Then, there will be a brief meeting with Exoticloops' staff any time afterwards. The preparation will come next and then, familiarize with your motorbike for your ride in the next five days.
Day 1: Puerto Princesa - Quezon (160 kilometers / 99 miles on paved roads)
In the morning, for the first ride, head out from Puerto Princesa town towards south. You drive along South-Palawan rice fields, large ultramafic mountains and authentic towns, stopping a couple of times along the way for feeding up your Instagram account. Afternoon you arrive to Quezon town where you spend the overnight until the next adventurous riding day.
Day 2: Quezon - Rizal (60 kilometers / 37 miles on paved and rustic roads)
After breakfast, visit the coastal town for some paperwork. Sit back on your seat and pass tropical hillsides, green rice paddies, and tiny villages bathed in morning light till you reach Rizal town. Then, drop off your backpacks and get groceries for the next two trekking days. Later, use some free time to visit the small town's eatery or relax at the beach.
Day 3: Rizal - Ransang (25 kilometers / 16 miles on paved and rustic roads)
Ready for a challenge? Go for an early morning ride till the dropping point, then put on your hiking shoes and head off for a four to six-hour trek through the ancient growth jungle. Hike up, down, and around rocks and roots; take memorable photos of the giant trees. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the rushing river or cool off after you arrive to the Tau't Bato tribe.
Day 4: Ransang - Brook's Point (90 kilometers / 56 miles on paved and rustic roads)
Wake up to sounds of the jungle and watch how the sunlight uncover the humid forest. Only a short distance away, the tribe's bat hunting cave, is definitely worth to go for. Afterwards, say goodbye to the tribe and head down from the lush rainforest. Sit back on your saddle and drive across the Island to explore more from this rustic area.
Day 5: Brook's Point - Puerto Princesa (200 - 240 kilometers / 124 - 149 miles on paved and rustic roads)
Wake up early and soak your weary muscles in the thermal baths of Brook's Point and opt for some extra massage in the chill waterfalls in the forest. After, get back to the nifty two wheels for the final driving and ride towards north. On the way back - if you still have energy - opt for a beautiful road of south-west. Feel free to pull on side by a soft-sanded stretch along the way and slip into the year-round temperate sea. Then turn forward to Puerto Princesa where the tour ends upon arrival.
Day 1
- Visit Puerto Princesa famous pastry shop, crocodile farm, butterfly garden, and "penalty farm": 100 - 200 PHP per person entrance fees (2 - 3 hours) - Warm up with light hike and walk on the top of the waterfalls, then enjoy a stunning sunset from the town's beach: Free or a few pesos entrance fees (2 - 3 hours)
Day 2
- Go for a boat ride and discover the clear waters of Quezon. Chill out on the incredible soft sand of Double Island, take a dip, and enjoy: 1000 - 1500PHP per boat (3 - 4 hours)
Day 3
Do you love mountains? Want to explore a particular part of the Philippines for a massive adventure? It is right front of you! Conquer the "Mountain of God", hike till the highest point of Palawan (2086+). You'll be greeted by its unique biodiversity (pitcher plants and orchids) and earn one of the greatest (and genuinely the toughest) jungle experience of the Philippines: 7800 PHP per person and extend the trip by 2 - 3 days.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- paved roads with some courses of rustic roads
- Bike
- personal or rental bike (dual-sport manual or semi-automatic)
- Mileage
- 450 - 510 kilometers / 280 - 317 miles
- Daily rides
- 25 - 240 kilometers / 16 - 149 miles
- Riding gear included
- helmet
- Meals
- camping style meals during the hiking trip
What's included
- Motorbike and gasoline for the trip
- Helmet (ECE 22.05 approval)
- Riding gloves
- Rain gear (if you require)
- Guide for every three to four riders
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 2 days trekking in jungle with mountain guide and porter (one per person)
- Food and permit fees for the hiking trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Optimal and individual activities
- Fines and rescue fee
- Other riding gear (as you will be riding in the tropics)
Accommodation
You will stay in budget-minded various accommodations (lodges / resorts) on the way down to south. There will be one night camping in the jungle.
Food
Grab your own meals in restaurants or small eateries. While in the forest, the meals are included in the sense that you will do common cooking for yourselves (camping style).
Getting There
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