7-Day Motorcycle Adventure from GenSan, Mindanao: Guided Tours

Seven days riding Mindanao's coastal and volcanic routes, sleeping in one place.

A 7-day motorcycle tour from General Santos in Mindanao with two experienced guides, five guided day rides, and six nights in a hostel base. You ride to beaches, volcanoes, and tribal areas off the main routes, return to the same accommodation each night, and eat breakfast daily plus a traditional welcome dinner. Airport pickup and drop-off, motorbike use, and two motorcycle shirts are included. Fuel and optional activities are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Orientation, and Welcome Dinner

• Pick-up at General Santos Airport
• Check-in at hostel base
• Motorbike introduction and safety briefing
• Meet tour guides
• Orientation ride through General Santos City
• Traditional Filipino “Boodle Fight” welcome dinner

Day 2: Glan and Gumasa Beach Exploration

• Scenic ride to Glan via coastal roads
• Explore colonial town sites
• Relax and swim at Gumasa Beach
• Optional fresh seafood meal on the beach

Day 3: Mt. Matutum Region Adventure

• Option 1: Guided crater hike on Mt. Matutum
• Option 2: Scenic 150 km loop around Mt. Matutum

The experience

The tour runs on a fixed base model: you stay at the same hostel in General Santos for all six nights, so no packing and unpacking between stops. Each day you ride out on a guided route: 130 km to Glan and Gumasa Beach on day two, a crater hike or scenic loop around Mt. Matutum on day three, and return to the same bed. Two experienced local guides lead the group, and the pace stays flexible. The itinerary notes small groups and suits solo travelers, couples, and friends equally. You get a motorbike for the full seven days, a backup motorcycle if needed, and a safety briefing before the first ride.

Breakfast is cooked at the hostel each morning. The welcome dinner on arrival is a traditional Filipino "Boodle Fight," where you eat with your hands, family-style. Other meals and drinks beyond breakfast are your choice and cost. Fuel runs roughly $10–15 USD per day. Entry fees and optional activities like ziplining are separate. You bring your own riding gear (helmet, jacket, gloves) or arrange a rental. The tour operates in English, Spanish, German, or Filipino, depending on the guide assigned to your group.

Airport pickup and drop-off at General Santos International are included. The minimum age is 21. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all fitness levels otherwise. You'll receive two free motorcycle shirts in sizes M through 3XL.

What’s included

• Motorbike for seven days with a backup motorcycle.
• two experienced local guides.
• five guided day tours.
• airport pickup and drop-off.
• six nights hostel accommodation (shared or private room).
• daily breakfast.
• welcome dinner (traditional Filipino Boodle Fight).
• two free motorcycle shirts in sizes M–3XL.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (21 to 70 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Filipino

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by ACT-Adventuretours

Is this one for you?The guides speak English, Spanish, German, or Filipino, so choose based on the language you're comfortable riding in for a full week. The fixed base in General Santos works best if you'd rather not manage luggage moves between towns and prefer to ride out and return to the same place each night.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Filipino.

What's the riding like on a typical day, how far and how long?

Day two to Glan and Gumasa Beach covers 130 km of coastal roads with stops to explore colonial town sites and swim. The exact duration depends on the route and pace, which the guides adjust to the group. Day three offers a choice: either an 8-hour guided crater hike on Mt. Matutum or a 150 km scenic loop around the volcano, so you pick based on what appeals to you that morning.

Do I need my own motorcycle or riding experience?

You don't need to own a bike. The tour provides one for all seven days, plus a backup motorcycle. You do need a valid motorcycle license and must be at least 21 years old. The guides give a safety briefing and motorbike introduction before the first ride, so prior experience helps but the tour accommodates different skill levels.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Included are the motorbike, all guided rides, six nights at the hostel, breakfast each day, airport pickup and drop-off, the welcome dinner, and two motorcycle shirts. Fuel (roughly $10–15 USD daily), meals and drinks beyond breakfast, entry fees, and optional activities like ziplining are separate. You also bring or rent your own riding gear.

Why stay in one hostel instead of moving to different towns?

Returning to the same base each night means you unpack once and ride out fresh each day: no hotel-hopping, no lost luggage, no time wasted on check-ins. It also keeps the group together and lets the guides plan flexible routes without managing multiple accommodations.

What is Gumasa Beach like, and why is it called the Boracay of the South?

Gumasa Beach is a swimming and relaxation stop on day two after the 130 km ride from General Santos. The nickname reflects its appeal as a beach destination in Mindanao, though it remains quieter and less developed than the famous Boracay island in the north. Fresh seafood meals on the beach are available if you want them.