Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a 9 days, 1,350km bike tour. Visit Baler, the birthplace of surfing in the Philippines, before winding through the Sierra Madre and the UNESCO World Heritage Banaue Rice Terraces. Conquer breathtaking mountain passes on the way down to the historic city of Vigan, before heading back into the mountains to visit Baguio.
Pick up from Manila International Airport or your Manila Hotel and bring you up to XPLR PH HQ in scenic Tagaytay. Sitting at about 600–700 meters above sea level, Tagaytay is famous for its stunning views of Taal Volcano, one of the smallest active volcanoes in the world, located within Taal Lake.
Here you will complete the paperwork, participate in a safety briefing and get your merchandise kit. After this you will be introduced to your bikes and take a brief ride around the surrounding area to get acquainted with your new steed, then we’ll check you in to your accommodation.
The day will conclude with dinner and an early night in readiness for an early start in the morning.
From your Tagaytay accommodation we ride down to Taal Lake taking-in the incredible views of the Taal volcano. We will join the southern expressway and take the Skyway over the top of Manila onto the northern expressway, joining the eastern expressway towards Baler, the capital of Aurora Province and birthplace of surfing in the Philippines.
Approx two-thirds of today’s journey is via expressways, giving you ample time to get thoroughly acquainted with your bike.
We will have frequent coffee breaks on the expressway and stop for lunch or Miranda (afternoon tea) at Ikigai – Overlooking Pantabangan Lake.
On arrival at Baler we will check-in to our accommodation then head to “Yellowfin” for dinner.
A much shorter ride today gives us the opportunity for a bit of sightseeing. First port of call is coffee at “GayUma” then a short ride to chill-out and enjoy fresh buko (coconut) juice at the exquisite, pristine Dicasalarin Cove.
Continuing our tour, we ride northeast along the coast before turning north to ride into the Sierra Madre mountain range, home to the Aeta people, one of the oldest indigenous groups in the Philippines. After stopping to say hello to the locals we ride on to Santiago in Isabella province, where we will spend the night.
Today’s ride will take us through the Banaue Rice Terraces a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will stop for lunch at a local eatery in Banaue town, then ride on to the Mountain province town of Sagada where we will stay for two nights.
Here we will have a free day to allow you to explore further the Banaue Rice Terraces, or the world famous Hanging Coffins, or visit Apo Whang‑Od, the country’s most renowned traditional tattoo artist (mambabatok), born in 1917 and still practicing into her 100s, or any of the other local attractions and activities.
Today we tackle more never-ending twists as we head towards Vigan, stopping at the Quirino Skyline View Deck to wonder at the spectacular view. Once rested we will continue onwards down to the coast and head back north for a while to the province of Ilocos Sur and the UNESCO World Heritage historic city of Vigan.
Dinner will be taken at the majestic Calle Crisologo, a short but famous cobbled street lined with preserved Spanish-era mansions, antique shops, and horse-drawn carriages (kalesas)
A free day in Vigan gives you the opportunity to get a rare glimpse into a Philippine colonial past that feels frozen in time. It’s ideal for travelers interested in history, architecture, cultural heritage, and local cuisine.
Alternatively, you can take this opportunity to ride north to Paoay (approx. 60km) to visit the World Heritage listed Paoay Church (constructed between 1694 and 1710) and the Malacañang of the North, the northerly palace of the late president Ferdinand Marcos, or maybe a 4-wheel drive safari on the Paoay sand dunes is more your style.
A coastal ride south, hugging pristine shores and back into the mountains to visit Baguio, the Summer Capital of the Philippines, so called because of it’s cool climate, pine-covered hills, vibrant arts scene.
From Baguio we travel down the spectacular Kennon Road to pick-up the expressway and head south to finish our tour in Manila.
After checking-in to our city accommodation we will partake in a few well-earned cold beers at Handlebar Bar & Grill, the famous biker’s hangout in Makati.
This is a step-by-step guide on how to book your tour:
Add the Pillion (if applicable) by using the ‘+’ button at the side.
Now select the predefined tour start date from the calendar. The calendar will show how many places (rides) left in the tour.
The total price for the rider & pillion is now displayed in the currency corresponding to your location.
Click the “Make a Booking” button to add the tour to your cart.
The full booking fee will now appear in your cart.
Continue adding more riders to the booking until you are ready to ‘Checkout”
Checking-out. Click on your cart to show the cart details:
Now click the Checkout button
Enter your billing information then click “Request Confirmation”
You will NOT be charged any fee at this time. Your tour slot will be reserved and you will receive an email confirming this.
You will also receive an email invitation to complete a Google Form. This must be completed by each member of the touring party before we can move on to Step 7.
Once we have received all completed Google Forms we will send you an email with the bank transfer details.
You have the option of paying a 20% deposit, or paying in full. The balance of your payment minus the deposit is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the tour start date.
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This tour is designed for a minimum of 2 riders (bikes) and a maximum of 6.
If you are booking for multiple riders just select the tour start date (add your pillion if appropriate) then click “Add to Cart”. This will add to your cart. Do this for each rider in your party. Then click the cart when finished to check-out.
No payment is required at this time.
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