El Nido Advanced Enduro Tour: Technical trails on dirt bikes

Single-track climbs, river beds, cliffsides and village stops across six to seven hours of riding

An advanced enduro tour through central El Nido on a Honda CRF150L or CRF300L dirt bike, built for riders with solid off-road experience. You navigate single-track trails, river crossings and mountain passes that boats cannot reach, stopping at Dewil Valley's panoramic views, Ille Cave, Ligad fishing village and cliffsides above Duli beach, with lunch in Teneguiban and a guide who speaks your language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Advanced Enduro Ride in El Nido

• Gear up and attend pre-ride briefing
• Cruise scenic roads to Caalan
• Ride through El Nido Town
• Conquer Danat single-track trail
• Explore Dewil Valley and Ille Cave
• Ride Villa Paz riverbed
• Pause at Palawan east coast beaches
• Enjoy meal and rest in Teneguiban
• Visit Ligad fishing village
• Ride to cliffsides overlooking Duli beach
• Navigate trail to Pasadena town
• Take shortcut via Maranlao trail to San Fernando
• Return to Lakwa Motorcycles garage
• Optional sunset at Lio beach

The experience

This tour is designed for riders who know how to handle technical terrain. The route threads through El Nido's interior, not the coastal boat-tour circuit, starting with a warm-up ride along Bacuit Bay toward Caalan, then climbing into single-track trails surrounded by limestone and jungle. You'll conquer the Danat trail heading toward Villa Libertad, cross the Villa Paz riverbed with water flowing around you, and navigate the Maranlao shortcut, a steep mountain passage that cuts straight through to San Fernando. The pace is set by the terrain and your skill, not by a fixed schedule.

Stops break up the riding: Dewil Valley opens into 360-degree views of rice fields and rock formations. Ille Cave sits nearby for exploration. You'll pause at the east coast beaches for water and air, then eat lunch in Teneguiban before heading to Ligad to meet the local fishing community. The final stretch takes you toward cliffsides overlooking Duli beach, through Pasadena, and back to the Lakwa Motorcycles garage in Lio. If energy and light hold, you can ride down to Lio beach to watch the sunset. The whole day runs six to seven hours in the saddle.

You choose your bike at checkout: the Honda CRF150L comes standard with the tour, or upgrade to the CRF300L for an additional fee if it suits your size or preference. The operator recommends the larger bike for riders over 100kg or taller than 192cm. Either way, you get a full set of riding gear (MX helmet, knee and elbow pads, boots, goggles, gloves), fuel, an experienced guide who speaks English, Spanish, French or Filipino, and lunch. Guides are available for riders as young as 14.

What’s included

• Use of a Honda CRF150L dirt bike (or upgrade to a CRF300L for an additional fee).
• complete set of riding gear including MX helmet, knee and elbow pads, boots, goggles and gloves.
• fuel surcharge.
• entrance and facility fees for certain locations.
• experienced guide in English, Spanish, French or Filipino.
• lunch in Teneguiban.

Options for this experience

2 options

HONDA CRF 150LGuide in 4 languages · 08:30Lunch with Honda CRF150L

HONDA CRF300LGuide in 4 languages · 08:30Honda CRF 300L bike option

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 08:30

Book up to21h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Filipino

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Physically demandingPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lakwa Motorcycles

Is this one for you?Choose the CRF300L if you weigh over 100kg or are taller than 192cm, as the larger bike handles those frames better on technical terrain. Otherwise, the standard CRF150L is built for this route. Riders need solid off-road experience to manage the single-track climbs, river crossings and steep mountain passages. This is not an introductory tour.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Filipino.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 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 Danat trail like, and how does it differ from the other single-track sections?

The Danat trail is a single-track climb surrounded by lush tropical vegetation heading north toward Villa Libertad. It's one of the core technical sections that defines this tour's difficulty and separates it from easier rides in the area.

Can I ride this tour if I've only done casual off-road biking, not serious trail experience?

This is an advanced-level tour designed for riders with a good amount of off-road and trail experience. If your background is mostly casual riding, a guide can advise whether you're ready or suggest a different option when you contact them before booking.

What happens at Ligad, and why is it part of the route?

Ligad is a fishing village where you stop to experience authentic local life and connect with the fishing community. It's one of the off-the-grid destinations you can only reach by dirt bike, not by boat.

How much of the day is actual riding versus stops and lunch?

The tour runs six to seven hours total. Most of that is riding, with stops at viewpoints, caves, beaches and villages, plus a lunch break in Teneguiban to rest and refuel.

What's included in the riding gear, and do I need to bring anything else?

The tour provides an MX helmet, knee and elbow pads, riding boots, goggles and gloves. Long pants are recommended but not included, and you should bring your own breakfast if you want to eat before the ride starts.