Trip at a glance
The goal is to see the best mix of city, food, beach, mountains, heritage and scenic roads without making the motorcycle trip unnecessarily exhausting.
Dates
Sept 19 morning → Sept 23 afternoon
4 nights / almost 5 days.
Best mix
Bacolod food + The Ruins → Iloilo heritage → Guimaras beach → southern Iloilo/Antique scenery.
Key strategy
Sleep in Bacolod on Sept 22 so the final return to Cebu is less risky.
Master route
This is the recommended route order for the whole trip.
🗺️ Interactive Maps & Navigation
Tap a map to preview the area, or use the buttons to open the route directly in Google Maps. Check live road and ferry conditions on the day.
🏍️ Day 1 — Cebu → San Carlos → DSB → Bacolod
Cebu City → Toledo Port → San Carlos → Don Salvador Benedicto (Lion's Park) → Murcia → The Ruins → Bacolod.
⛴️ Day 2 — Bacolod → Dumangas → Iloilo
Bacolod Port → Dumangas Port → Iloilo City → Molo → Calle Real → River Esplanade.
🏝️ Day 3 — Guimaras Island Loop
Iloilo → Jordan → Guisi Lighthouse → Alubihod → Nueva Valencia → Jordan.
🏔️ Day 4 — Iloilo → Miagao → San Joaquin → Antique
Scenic southern coastal ride, then return toward Dumangas and Bacolod.
🏍️ Day 5 — Bacolod → San Carlos → Toledo → Cebu
Final return. Keep this day focused on getting back to Cebu.
📍 Bacolod Scenic Stops
The Ruins, Silay and Lion's Park Viewing Deck are key additions for the Bacolod leg.
Day-by-day itinerary
Use this as the main travel plan. Times are targets, not guaranteed ferry schedules.
Sept 19
Head to Toledo Port. Arrive early enough for ferry processing.
Allow roughly 2–3 hours for the ferry process, including possible waiting/loading. Verify the operator's schedule before the trip.
Take the Negros Translink Highway into the mountains. Enjoy the cool air and pine tree-lined roads.
Stop for photos at the famous Lion monument overlooking the mountains and rice terraces. There are coffee shops nearby if you need a quick rest.
Continue down through Murcia to Talisay. Late afternoon is ideal for photos before heading into Bacolod City proper.
Chicken Inasal and cansi to recover from the long ride.
Sleep: Bacolod
Sept 20
Breakfast and check out. Head to Bacolod Port.
Take the appropriate passenger/vehicle ferry or RoRo service with the Click 125. Confirm the day's motorcycle schedule before departure.
Continue through Zarraga / Santa Barbara toward Iloilo City.
Easy heritage/photo stops.
Historic downtown Iloilo.
Target late afternoon/sunset for a couple's walk and photos.
La Paz Batchoy and Pancit Molo.
Sleep: Iloilo City
Sept 21
Head to the appropriate Iloilo wharf and cross to Guimaras.
Jordan → Guisi → Alubihod → Nueva Valencia → Jordan.
One of the key photo stops.
Main beach relaxation stop.
Fresh mango, mango shake and local mango products.
Start heading back to Jordan/port so you are not caught by late transport.
Sleep: Iloilo City
Sept 22
Iloilo → Oton → Tigbauan → Guimbal → Miagao → San Joaquin.
Heritage and architecture photo stop.
Enjoy the combination of ocean, mountains, countryside and motorcycle-friendly scenery.
If you want adventure, continue toward an Antique destination such as Tibiao or Malumpati. Do not attempt to fit both into the same day.
Return via Iloilo/Dumangas and continue to Bacolod. This is deliberately done to protect the Sept 23 return schedule.
Sleep: Bacolod
Sept 23
Leave Bacolod as early as practical.
Use the Negros Translink Highway or coastal route depending on preference.
Allow time for loading and possible waiting.
Continue directly to Cebu. Avoid adding tourist stops on this day.
📍 Bacolod & Don Salvador Benedicto
Lion's Park Viewing Deck
Scenic mountain viewing and photo stop along the Negros Translink Highway in DSB.
The Ruins
Main attraction. Aim for late afternoon/golden-hour photography.
Manokan Country
Prioritize chicken inasal and other Bacolod specialties.
Lacson Street
Good evening area for food and city atmosphere.
Capitol Lagoon
Relaxed evening walk if your riding schedule permits.
San Sebastian Cathedral
Quick heritage stop in downtown Bacolod.
Bacolod food targets
Must-try main meal.
Local soup specialty.
Good dessert/pasalubong choices.
📍 Iloilo City
Molo Church
One of the city's recognizable heritage landmarks.
Molo Mansion
Good nearby stop for photos and local products.
Calle Real
Historic downtown street and architecture.
Iloilo River Esplanade
Best enjoyed around late afternoon/sunset.
Festive Walk / Iloilo Business Park
Modern cafés, restaurants and evening atmosphere.
Iloilo food targets
Make time to eat this in La Paz.
Another Iloilo classic worth trying.
Kadyos + baboy + langka.
Good pasalubong options.
🏝️ Guimaras
Make this your main beach/island day.
Guisi Lighthouse
Prioritize this for scenic photos.
Alubihod Beach
Main beach stop for swimming and relaxation.
Mango Experience
Try fresh mangoes, shakes and local mango products.
🏔️ Southern Iloilo + Antique
This is the scenic motorcycle portion: ocean + mountains + countryside.
⛪ Miagao Church
Heritage and architecture stop.
🌊 San Joaquin
Great coastal scenery with mountains inland.
♨️ Tibiao
Choose this if you want mountain adventure and a kawa hot bath experience.
💦 Malumpati
Choose this for mountain nature and cold-spring scenery.
💰 Estimated budget for 2 people + Click 125
Planning range only. Ferry fares, entrance fees, hotel rates and fuel prices can change.
| Expense | Estimated |
|---|---|
| Ferry / boat crossings | ₱3,000–₱5,000 |
| Gas | ₱2,500–₱3,500 |
| Hotels — 4 nights | ₱4,500–₱7,000 |
| Food | ₱5,000–₱6,500 |
| Guimaras / entrance / activities | ₱1,500–₱2,500+ |
| Emergency / miscellaneous | ₱2,000–₱3,000 |
| Total planning range | ₱22,000–₱27,000 |
⛴️ Ferry & boat budget guide
These are budgeting estimates, not confirmed 2026 ticket quotes. Verify the exact operator, vessel, sailing time, motorcycle policy and terminal fees before the trip.
| Crossing | Planning estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo → San Carlos | ₱1,000–₱1,800 for 2 + Click | Allow extra time for loading/waiting. |
| Bacolod → Dumangas | ₱700–₱1,500 for 2 + Click | Motorcycle/RoRo availability varies by vessel/operator. |
| Guimaras passenger boat / island transport | Part of ₱1,000–₱2,000+ activity budget | Vehicle crossing should be separately confirmed if taking the Click. |
| Return crossings | Included in overall ₱3,000–₱5,000 ferry/boat budget | Build a buffer for fees and fare changes. |
🏍️ Honda Click 125 preparation
The Click 125 can handle this type of trip when mechanically healthy, but this is significantly more continuous riding than normal city use.
🔧 Before departure
- Engine oil
- Final gear oil
- CVT belt
- CVT rollers and clutch
- Tires and tire pressure
- Brake pads
- Coolant
- Battery
- Lights
🧰 Bring
- Tire repair kit
- Portable inflator
- Basic tools
- Rain gear
- Phone mount / charging setup
- Power bank
- Water
⚙️ Your CVT setup
Your previously discussed 13g rollers + 1200 clutch spring + 1000 center spring can be used as a mixed highway/mountain setup if it is properly tuned and there are no abnormal vibrations or belt issues.
📋 Pre-trip checklist
Documents & booking
- ☐ Valid driver's license
- ☐ OR/CR and motorcycle documents
- ☐ IDs
- ☐ Hotel confirmations
- ☐ Ferry schedules checked
- ☐ Google Maps routes saved offline
- ☐ Motorcycle acceptance confirmed
Bike
- ☐ Engine oil checked
- ☐ Tires inspected
- ☐ Brakes inspected
- ☐ CVT inspected
- ☐ Lights tested
- ☐ Tire kit + inflator packed
Travel
- ☐ Rain gear
- ☐ Sunscreen
- ☐ Drinking water
- ☐ Power bank
- ☐ Phone holder
- ☐ Small first-aid kit
Money
- ☐ ₱22K–₱27K target budget
- ☐ Emergency cash
- ☐ GCash / digital payment backup
- ☐ Cash for ferry/terminal expenses
⭐ What to prioritize
#1 — The Ruins
Best Bacolod-area Instagram stop.
#2 — Iloilo River Esplanade
Best relaxed couple evening in the city.
#3 — Guimaras
Best dedicated beach/island day.
#4 — Miagao → San Joaquin
Best scenic road combination of heritage, coast and mountains.
#5 — Bacolod food
Chicken inasal + cansi + local sweets.
#6 — DSB Mountain Route
Best motorcycle riding experience of the trip with pine trees and curves.