A cycling tour of Northern Luzon Island in the Philippines offers an incredible experience filled with stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique adventures. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city. Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. In this usage, it includes the Luzon Mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.[5] The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included, although these three are sometimes grouped with another of the island groups, the Visayas. Best Time to Visit - The ideal time for cycling tours in Northern Luzon is during the dry season, from November to April, when the weather is cooler and more pleasant. A cycling tour of Northern Luzon Island promises breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. Make sure to plan well, stay safe, and enjoy the journey!
Day 1 : Manila – Arrival
Pick up at the airport and transfer to hotel for check in .
Accommodation: CITY GARDEN HOTEL - MAKATI or similar
Day 2 : Manila morning city tour by bus and transfer to Angeles ( B, L ) – 95km
Breakfast and our guide and driver will pick you up for Manila city tour . We begin at the historical Rizal Park, visit Casa Manila and stop at San Agustin Church. You then visit the Walled City of Intramuros, drive round the Commercial Center plus visit the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. Return via a tour of the reclaimed area and the Cultural Centre of the Philippines.and have lunch at the local restaurant before transfer 95km to Angeles. Check in local hotel .
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : None
Hotel : Belajandro Hotel or Similar
Day 3 : Angeles Cycling toi Baguio ( B , L ) – 168 km
Breakfast and ride from Angeles to Kennan Road (up the mountain to Baguio) on secondary roads is awful - traffic filled, stop-start, noxious fumes. Indeed, if you are planning a north Luzon ride, Rider to Baguio is incredible, on the top of a mountain range with epic views of the different areas of the city.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 90 km
Hotel : Crown Legacy Hotel or Similar
Day 4 : Baguio - Sagada ( B , L ) – 146 km
Breakfast and start cycling to Sagada - A spectacular ride through mountains on decent roads with little traffic - the perfect mix. And Sagada exceeded expectations Sagada It's best known for hanging coffins and caves, but it's also just a great place to chill.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 80 km
Hotel : Glydee's Lodging Home or Similar
Day 5 : Sagada – Vigan ( B , L ) – 185 km
Breakfast and another epic ride in the mountains, with one unexpected seriously stunning scene. And Vigan proved to be a highlight of the Philippines, as expected. After another hour or so of riding, the road turned west up a seriously steep mountain through the Kankantuban Eco Park. Apparently, the road is called the Skyline, and for good reason.
Vigan is a renowned place, one of the only remaining Spanish-era old towns in the Philippines. Similar to Georgetown, Penang, it's a UNESCO site full of old building and is geared toward mass tourism.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 70 km
Hotel : Hotel Mercante or Similar
Day 6: Vigan - Laoag ( B , L ) – 82 km
Breakfast and A fairly pedestrian ride, with a fun pit-stop in Laoag- Laoag, is a 3rd Class City of the Philippines and the capital of Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It is the political, commercial and industrial center of the province and the busiest location of the Ilocos Region.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 82km
Hotel : Java Hotel or Similar
Day 7 : Laoag City - Pagudpud ( B , L ) – 76 km
Breakfast and Pagudpud is a surfing area of the north, There's much less traffic after Laoag. The landscape here is dominated by huge wind turbines
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 76km
Hotel : Ikani Surf Resort or Similar
Day 8: Pagudpud – Tuguegarao, ( B , L ) – 225 km
Breakfast and The ride out of Pagudpud is one of the Philippines' most famous route, along the Patapat Viaduct, a long section of sky-bridge running along the coast. There was also a long wait due to road work due to landslides. Ride through Claveria town, looked like a nice place with a bit of a tourism industry. From Libertad turn right and take the backroute, it was nice, hills, views, little traffic. The forest was intact, but along the road it had been burned off, like the people were still practicing slash and burn agriculture. The houses were really basic, planks of rough hewn wood, super basic.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 50 – 65 km
Hotel : Go Hotels Plus Tuguegarao or Similar
Day 9 : Tuguegarao – Santiago ( B , L ) – 125 km
Breakfast and a great mountains and coast, Riding through an Aeta ( Negrito ) settlement along the way, crossing over to the coast for the last hour of rugged territory, and nice beaches. Aeta are ( Negrito ) the original settlers of the Philippines and Asia, having arrived something like 60,000 years ago.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 75 km
Hotel : 3K Hotel or Similar
Day 10 : Santiago - Baler ( B , L ) – 175 km
Breakfast and Baler is the original surf capital of the Philippines (now superseded by Siargao), where the infamous. into the mountains by more technically advanced settlers. The poverty level was stunning, with people selling tubers along the road on a mountainside.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 75 km
Hotel : Aliya Surf Resort or Similar
Day 11 : Baler - Cabanatuan City ( B , L ) – 125 km
Breakfast and The ride up into the park was not the main route, a great twisty road with little traffic, Post mountains it was highway riding again. Late arrival and check in local hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance : 60 – 75 km
Hotel : Microtel by Wyndham Cabanatuan or Similar
Day 12 : Cabanatuan – Manila City ( B , L ) – 135 km
Breakfast and today is a last cycling day so we will cycling early morning and have lunch at the local restaurant and transfer to Manila vity before busy hours . Check in hotel and have Fawell dinner at the local restarant .
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch - Fawell dinner
Cycling distance : 30 – 45 km
Hotel : Accommodation: CITY GARDEN HOTEL - MAKATI or similar
Day 13 : Departure - Manila City ( B )
Breakfast and transfer to airport for departure .
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What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Meals = B= Breakfast,L= Lunch and D= Dinner in tour
- Hotel accommodation base on twin-sharing – 12 nights
- Bike, people and baggage transportation
- Trail snacks and fruit snacks
- Hydration – bottled water and sports drink
- Local guide if necessary
- Local cycling guide
- Boat and ferry in tour
- All environmental and entrance fees
- Water bottles
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Plane ticket from the country of origin and back
- Personal expenses and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional beverage / alcoholic drinks
- Bike and helmet
- Tip for guides and drivers
We may not be able to provide the following so it’s better to bring yours:
- Clothes good enough for 13 days
- Any rain protection like rain-proof jackets
- Hydration bag if you prefer it
- Medicines if you are on medication
- Personal hygiene kit like tissue, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap
- Zip lock for water-proofing your gadgets
- Mobile phone and camera
- Sunblock (optional)