Dirt bike tour El Nido: Beginner ride through rice fields

Learn to handle your first Honda CRF150L while soaking in El Nido’s coastal views

A beginner dirt bike tour in El Nido where you learn to ride on progressively challenging terrain: starting on empty beaches and open spaces, then moving through rice fields, river crossings and mountain views. The tour runs 4 to 6 hours with a Honda CRF150L, experienced guides in English or Spanish, full protective gear, and a coconut stop included. Riders over 100kg or 192cm should upgrade to a CRF300L.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner dirt bike tour in El Nido

• Ride off-road trails to Diwel
• Explore rice fields and mountain views
• Ride to Villa Paz for river crossing
• Observe water buffalos bathing
• Ride curvy road to Sibaltan Beach
• Enjoy beach riding at Sibaltan
• Travel on and off road to Duli Beach
• Return to the garage

The experience

You start on flat, open ground: empty beaches and wide spaces where the basics of dirt bike riding are taught before you touch any real trail. As your confidence builds, the terrain shifts: rice fields appear, then dirt paths wind through mountain views, and the guides assess each rider's skill to decide the route. The progression is deliberate, not sudden, so you're riding at your own pace rather than keeping up with experienced riders.

The route takes you through four distinct sections. First is Diwel, a quiet area reached by riding through off-road trails with views of mountains and caves. From there you head to Villa Paz for river crossings. Your guide picks the safest route based on your comfort level and willingness to get wet, and you'll see water buffalos bathing in the landscape. A curvy mountain road with overlook views leads to Sibaltan Beach, where you get to ride on sand. The final stretch to Duli Beach (one of El Nido's top attractions and a surfers' paradise) mixes on-road and off-road sections before you return to the garage.

You ride a Honda CRF150L with full protective gear provided. The option to upgrade to a CRF300L is available on the day for an additional fee if you want a larger bike or if you're over 100kg or 192cm tall. An experienced guide leads in English or Spanish, and the tour includes fuel, entrance fees for certain locations, and a coconut stop plus an energizer snack along the way.

What’s included

• Honda CRF150L dirt bike rental with full protective riding gear.
• experienced guide in English or Spanish.
• fuel surcharge.
• entrance and facility fees for certain locations.
• coconut stop and energizer snack.

Options for this experience

3 options

Honda CRF 150Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00

Honda CRF 300 LGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00Honda CRF300L

BACKRIDEGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00Driver

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to21h before

AgesAdult (17 to 75 years) · Youth (14 to 16 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lakwa Motorcycles

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you've never ridden a dirt bike before and want lessons woven into the route rather than a separate classroom session. The terrain starts flat and gets harder as you build confidence, so you're always riding at your own level.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 16 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the Honda CRF150L and the CRF300L?

The CRF150L is the standard beginner bike included in the tour. The CRF300L is a larger, more powerful upgrade available on the day for an additional fee. Riders over 100kg or 192cm are recommended to upgrade to the CRF300L, and availability is subject to confirmation before your tour date.

Do I need dirt bike experience to join this tour?

No, the tour is designed for beginners who have never ridden before. Lessons on the basics are built into the route, and the terrain gets progressively harder as your confidence grows, so you're learning while you ride.

What happens at the river crossing in Villa Paz?

At Villa Paz you'll ride through a river crossing. Your guide assesses the best route based on your skill level and how comfortable you are getting wet. You'll see water buffalos bathing in the landscape during this section.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the Honda CRF150L rental, full protective riding gear, experienced guide, fuel surcharge, entrance and facility fees for certain locations, and a coconut stop with an energizer snack.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 4 to 6 hours depending on the group's pace and confidence level as terrain progresses.

What should I wear or bring?

Full protective gear is provided. Long pants are recommended for comfort and safety, though not required.