El Nido off-road tour: Ride mountain trails and river crossings

Cross rivers and climb cliffs on trails only adventure bikes can conquer in El Nido

An intermediate off-road motorcycle tour through central El Nido on the North Loop, covering single-track trails, a river crossing, and cliffsides overlooking Palawan's east coast. The tour includes a Honda CRF150L bike, full riding gear, an experienced guide in English, Spanish or Filipino, and lunch. It runs five to six hours and suits riders with some trail experience. You can upgrade to a CRF300L for an additional fee, and the operator recommends it for riders over 100kg or 192cm tall.

Step-by-step itinerary

Off-road adventure through El Nido trails

• Gear up and attend pre-ride briefing
• Cruise scenic roads with Bacuit Bay views
• Ride through lively El Nido Town
• Conquer Danat single-track trail
• Explore Dewil Valley and Ille Cave
• Ride through Villa Paz riverbed
• Pause at pristine east coast beaches
• Enjoy meal and rest in Teneguiban
• Visit Ligad fishing village
• Stop at cliffsides overlooking Duli beach
• Navigate single-track trail to Pasadena
• Return to Lakwa Motorcycles garage
• Optionally watch sunset at Lio beach

The experience

Caalan beach and the roads around Bacuit Bay open the day as a warm-up before you head south through El Nido Town to the adventure trails. The route then climbs into single-track terrain through the Danat trail, where tropical vegetation closes in on both sides as you push north toward Villa Libertad. Dewil Valley spreads out in a 360-degree panorama from there, and you'll pass Ille Cave and rice fields boxed in by limestone formations before dropping into the Villa Paz riverbed: the one moment where flowing water runs around the bike and the trail turns genuinely technical.

The east coast beaches come next, a pause to catch your breath before lunch in Teneguiban. After eating, the second half moves through Ligad, where you'll ride past the local fishing community, then climbs toward Duli beach on cliffsides that drop to the water. A single-track winds down to Pasadena, and the final stretch back to Lakwa Motorcycles garage in Lio closes the loop. If the light holds, you can drop down to Lio beach to watch the sunset before heading back.

This is an intermediate tour: the operator expects riders to have off-road experience and some trail time already. The bikes are Honda CRF150L models as standard, but you can book a CRF300L upgrade on the day if one is available: the operator recommends it if you weigh over 100kg, stand taller than 192cm, or simply want the extra power on the technical sections. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Filipino, and children from age 14 can join if they meet the fitness and experience level.

What’s included

• Honda CRF150L rental with fuel surcharge.
• complete riding gear including MX helmet, knee and elbow pads, riding boots, goggles and gloves.
• experienced guide in English, Spanish or Filipino.
• lunch.
• entrance and facility fees for certain locations.

Options for this experience

3 options

Honda CRF 150LGuide in English, Spanish or Filipino · 08:30A CRF 150L

Honda CRF 300LGuide in English, Spanish or Filipino · 08:30Lunch with a Honda CRF300L

BACKRIDEGuide in English, Spanish or Filipino · 08:30A driver

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 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.

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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?Book this tour if you have some off-road or trail riding experience and want to reach parts of El Nido (mountain passes, river crossings, cliffsides) that boat tours never reach. The intermediate level and five- to six-hour commitment suit riders who are comfortable on single-track terrain and ready for a full day in the saddle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish 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 is the Danat trail like on this El Nido off-road tour?

The Danat trail is a single-track section surrounded by lush tropical vegetation that climbs north toward Villa Libertad. It's one of the core technical moments on the North Loop and requires confident trail riding.

Do I need my own motorcycle gear or is it provided?

A complete set of riding gear is included: MX helmet, knee and elbow pads, riding boots, goggles, and gloves. You'll gear up before the pre-ride briefing.

Can I upgrade the Honda CRF150L to a bigger bike?

Yes, you can upgrade to a Honda CRF300L on the day of your tour for an additional fee, subject to availability. The operator recommends this upgrade if you weigh over 100kg, are taller than 192cm, or prefer more power on technical terrain.

What happens at Villa Paz on this tour?

Villa Paz is a river crossing where flowing water runs around the bike. It's the most challenging section of the day and a highlight for riders looking for genuine technical terrain.

Is lunch included, and where do you eat?

Lunch is included and served in Teneguiban, a quiet spot roughly halfway through the tour where you can rest and refuel before the second half of the ride.

What's the fitness level needed for this intermediate tour?

The operator recommends a high level of physical fitness and prior off-road or trail riding experience. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.