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MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · ASIA 

Enduro Tour Philippines: Negros, Siquijor & Bohol

On this enduro tour in the Philippines you ride across Negros, Siquijor and Bohol, a motorcycle trip packed with off-road tracks, mud and wobbly suspension bridges.


How long? 10 Days
When? Spring
Price € 3,199 / Person

The Journey

Off-road, volcanoes and island hopping on Negros, Siquijor and Bohol

The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands, and the Visayas are among the most varied of them. On this off-road motorcycle tour of the Philippines you start in Dumaguete on Negros and work your way over gravel, river crossings and mountain tracks all the way to Siquijor and Bohol. You ride an enduro built for loose surfaces, with a guide who knows the hidden trails. No mass tourism, just red earth, sugar cane fields and villages that hardly any traveller ever sees.

A hilltop cafe terrace with a carved wooden horse and pink flower sculpture overlooking green valley hills A white hilltop chapel with a cross, reached by a path lined with pink tulips and an iron arch A pedestrian suspension bridge over a river beside a dirt track and pile of rebar at a building site A crowded beach at dusk with palm trees and huts, captioned Little Paliton Beach A water buffalo drinking at a rocky river ford, seen from a motorcycle rider's viewpoint Enduro Tour Philippines: Negros, Siquijor & Bohol
Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Off-road on three islands
01
Off-road on three islands
Negros, Siquijor and Bohol in one go: gravel, mud and coastal roads in constant rotation.
02 Red River Valley trails
02
Red River Valley trails
River crossings, red earth and a 35 metre suspension bridge that only knows courage and balance.
03 Mystical Siquijor
03
Mystical Siquijor
The ancient balete tree, the Cantabon caves and the legends of the healers' island.
04 Volcanoes and hot springs
04
Volcanoes and hot springs
Geothermal energy, bubbling pools in Dauin and panoramic views over the mountains of Negros.
05 Beaches to unwind
05
Beaches to unwind
Sugar Beach, Paliton and sunset over the sea after the tough stages.
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Pure enduro in the Philippines: this motorcycle trip takes you across Negros, Siquijor and Bohol. Between off-road tracks, volcanoes, waterfalls and lonely beaches you experience the Visayas away from the tourist routes, with an experienced guide and plenty of red earth under your tyres.

Days 1-10
A hilltop cafe terrace with a carved wooden horse and pink flower sculpture overlooking green valley hills
Dumaguete, arrival & hot springs

Dumaguete, arrival & hot springs

Welcome to Negros and the start of your enduro tour in the Philippines. Dumaguete is known as the “City of Gentle People”, an old Spanish port whose name comes from the word dagit (to snatch), because pirates used to strike here. Today things are more relaxed: you check into your hotel, have lunch and settle in. If you like, jump into the hot springs of Dauin, where bubbles of volcanic methane make the pools simmer.

A white hilltop chapel with a cross, reached by a path lined with pink tulips and an iron arch
Valencia, Smokey Mountain warm-up

Valencia, Smokey Mountain warm-up

On this motorcycle trip across Negros you climb from Dumaguete up to Valencia, past the Japanese Shrine built during the Second World War, with views over the surrounding islands. Then you wind into the Red River Valley. Along the way you see geothermal power plants that have supplied the island with electricity since the 1980s: a volcano that produces energy instead of lava. You end the evening in the hot springs or at the Red Rock Pools.

A pedestrian suspension bridge over a river beside a dirt track and pile of rebar at a building site
Pamplona, hardcore off-road

Pamplona, hardcore off-road

Today shows why this off-road motorcycle tour of the Philippines is rated Expert: loose gravel tracks, flooded bridges and mud. You ride through the jungle to Pamplona, where lunch at Café Alicia comes with the finest panoramic view over the mountains. The return leg runs via Santa Catalina. An optional stop at the Monkey Sanctuary, a reserve for wild monkey troops, is well worth it. Around half of the stage runs off paved roads.

A crowded beach at dusk with palm trees and huts, captioned Little Paliton Beach
Mabinay, bends to Bayawan

Mabinay, bends to Bayawan

A day of bends on your motorcycle trip across Negros. At the foot of the mountain an 18 megawatt solar plant powers a sugar cane mill, and along the way you meet ancient sugar cane trucks. At Nihudlan Falls, the largest waterfall in the region, you can walk along the top. You then roll on towards Bayawan, once the most important sugar export port. Lordes' hidden waterfall lies like a green oasis in the middle of the jungle.

A water buffalo drinking at a rocky river ford, seen from a motorcycle rider's viewpoint
Siquijor, island hop & balete tree

Siquijor, island hop & balete tree

An early start: harbour, boat, across to Siquijor. This stage of your motorcycle tour of Negros, Siquijor and Bohol takes you to the island known for mysticism and healers, where Catholic tradition meets old shamanic rituals. You visit the ancient balete tree, said to be home to spirits, plus a fish spa and stalls selling voodoo dolls. Then it is on to waterfalls such as Kabugahayan and the beaches of San Juan. In the evening the sun sets over the sea.

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A beach sunset over the ocean with people silhouetted on the shore, captioned Sunset Sugar Beach
Siquijor, chill & Cantabon Caves

Siquijor, chill & Cantabon Caves

A relaxed day on Siquijor, the quiet side of your enduro trip in the Philippines. Next to Paliton Beach the Cantabon Caves await with dripstone formations that villagers regard as a sacred place. If you like, swim in the crystal clear water deep inside the cave. Otherwise the day belongs to the beach, the sea and doing nothing, before tough trails wait for you again the next morning.

A red and white dirt bike parked on a wet road in thick fog, two riders approaching in the mist
Sipalay, hardcore part II

Sipalay, hardcore part II

From San Juan the boat takes you back to Negros, and your motorcycle trip across Negros gets serious once more: mud, red earth, river crossings and a wobbly 35 metre suspension bridge that only knows courage and balance. You refuel at lunchtime in Bayawan, followed by 110 kilometres of coastal road to Sipalay, once a gold mining village and today known for secluded bays. Overnight at Sugar Beach.

A view from a motorcycle's handlebars crossing a long wooden suspension bridge over a green valley
Sugar Beach, beach day

Sugar Beach, beach day

A rest day on your enduro tour in the Philippines: relax on the beach or explore the coast by boat and swim in hidden caves. Sipalay was once a Spanish trading post and is now a fishing village with quiet bays. Perfect for winding down before the last big off-road stage, putting your feet up and feeling the sand between your toes.

A rider on a red dirt bike beside parked motorcycles on a bridge, steam rising from a barren hillside
Candoni, off-road to Dumaguete

Candoni, off-road to Dumaguete

The last big off-road stage of this motorcycle trip in the Philippines: the Candoni region is barely touristy, unspoilt and full of small villages. Through sugar cane fields and over mountain tracks you ride to Kabankalan and Mabinay, where caves riddle the ground like Swiss cheese. At the end of the day you roll back into Dumaguete: dust on your face, 300 kilometres in your bones.

A rider in offroad gear sitting on rocks beside a waterfall and green pool, another swimmer behind
Dumaguete, switch off or move on

Dumaguete, switch off or move on

The last day of your motorcycle trip across Negros, Siquijor and Bohol is yours. Optionally you ride to Turtle Island near Bais, a nesting site for sea turtles, or snorkel along the rock walls of Tambobo Bay, where round-the-world sailors moor their boats, a meeting point for sea nomads and dropouts. Then it is time to switch off or move on. See you on the next tour.

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Rainer S.

The tour in the Philippines, especially on Negros and Siquijor, placed high demands on riding skills. The 100-150 km route on the second day took us over challe...

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Die Tour in den Philippinen, speziell auf Negros und Siquijor, stellte hohe Anforderungen an die fahrerischen Fähigkeiten. Die 100–150 km lange Strecke am zweiten Tag führte über anspruchsvolle Trails und Hängebrücken, die oft im Schlamm lagen. Das ständige Wechselspiel von Vulkanlandschaften und schmalen Kurven zehrte an der Ausdauer, was deutlich auf den Schwierigkeitsgrad hindeutete.

Rainer S.

Tim H.

The organization of the tour in the Philippines, especially in Negros and Siquijor, was well thought out and precise. The daily briefings and clear GPS tracks m...

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Die Organisation der Tour in den Philippinen, insbesondere auf Negros und Siquijor, war durchdacht und präzise. Die täglichen Briefings und klaren GPS-Tracks erleichterten das Navigieren durch anspruchsvolle Trails wie die Smokey Mountain-Runde. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 10 Personen stellte sicher, dass jeder Teilnehmer individuelle Unterstützung erhielt, insbesondere bei der Überwindung von Schlamm- und Hängebrückenpassagen. Diese Struktur förderte ein kontrolliertes und sicheres Fahrerlebnis.

Tim H.

Philipp M.

The organization of the Philippines Enduro Adventure on Negros and Siquijor was evident in the precise planning of the daily stages, especially during the Smoke...

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Die Organisation der Philippines Enduro Adventure auf Negros und Siquijor zeigte sich in der präzisen Planung der täglichen Etappen, insbesondere beim Smokey Mountain Warm-up, wo die Route mit GPS-Tracking klar strukturiert war. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 10 Personen ermöglichte eine individuelle Betreuung, während die Mischung aus Offroad-Pisten, Schlamm und Vulkanlandschaften den Schwierigkeitsgrad für erfahrene Fahrer gerechtfertigt hat. Die Einbeziehung kultureller Elemente wie den Besuch des Japanese Shrine in Valencia rundete den Ablauf ab.

Philipp M.
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PRICE

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€ 3,199 / person

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per rider in a single room € 3,199

Trip includes

  • 9 nights in apartments and beach accommodation
  • Enduro rental motorcycle for the entire tour
  • Experienced local tour guide
  • Support vehicle for luggage and assistance
  • Ferry crossings between the islands
  • Roadbook and detailed route guidance
  • What riding skills do I need for this enduro tour in the Philippines?
    The tour is rated Expert. You should have off-road experience and feel confident on loose gravel, in mud and through river crossings. Some stages are around 50 % off-road.
  • When is the best time to travel?
    Departures run between late March and early May, the drier season in the Visayas with firm tracks and warm weather.
  • How many people ride along?
    The group is 6 to 10 riders plus guide and support. That keeps the motorcycle tour across Negros, Siquijor and Bohol flexible and personal.
  • Do I need to bring my own motorcycle?
    No. A suitable enduro motorcycle is ready for you. It is best to bring your own protective gear such as helmet and body armour.
  • How do I get to the starting point?
    The tour starts in Dumaguete on Negros. From there you head straight into the adventure; you organise your international travel yourself.

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