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
DSB Mountains + Bacolod food → Iloilo heritage → Guimaras kayaking & windmills → 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
Banago Port (FastCat) → Dumangas Port → Iloilo City → Molo → Calle Real → River Esplanade.
🏝️ Day 3 — Guimaras Island Loop
Iloilo → Jordan → San Lorenzo Windmills → Guisi Lighthouse → Alubihod Beach → Trappist Monastery.
🏔️ 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 based on current FastCat schedules.
Sept 19
Head to Toledo Port. Arrive early to catch the 7:00 AM FastCat.
Relax on the FastCat. Arrival is roughly 8:30 AM in San Carlos.
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. Grab coffee nearby.
Continue down through Murcia to Talisay. Late afternoon is ideal for photos before heading into Bacolod City.
Head to Manokan Country for authentic Chicken Inasal and cansi to recover from the long ride.
Sleep: Bacolod
Sept 20
Breakfast, piaya stop, and check out. Head to Banago Port (not BREDCO).
Take the 10:00 AM FastCat. It’s roughly a 1-hour trip.
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 → San Lorenzo Windmills → Guisi → Alubihod → Trappist Monastery → Jordan.
Stop at the massive wind turbines rolling across the hills. Great background for motorcycle photos.
One of the key heritage and photo stops.
Main beach stop. Rent a kayak here to paddle around the clear waters and explore nearby coves.
Drop by the Trappist Monastery or local stalls for fresh mangoes, mango piaya, jams, and Guimaras ref magnets.
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.
Catch the 5:00 PM FastCat back to Bacolod. Moving back tonight protects your final travel day.
Sleep: Bacolod
Sept 23
Leave Bacolod by 5:30 AM.
Ride the Negros Translink Highway back to San Carlos.
Arrive at San Carlos Port early to catch the 9:00 AM FastCat. (Next schedule isn't until 5:00 PM).
Continue directly to Cebu upon docking.
📍 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. Packed with scenic rides and water activities.
San Lorenzo Windmills
Massive wind turbines rolling across the hills. Great background for motorcycle photos.
Guisi Lighthouse
Prioritize this for scenic historical photos overlooking the beach.
Alubihod Beach (Kayaking)
Main beach stop for swimming. Rent a kayak here and paddle out to explore the surrounding coves.
Trappist Monastery & Pasalubong
The best spot to buy mango piaya, jams, and Guimaras ref magnets to take home.
🏔️ 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.
⛴️ FastCat Ferry Schedules & Rates (2026)
Using FastCat RoRo for the main crossings. Rates are based on current 2026 estimates for 2 adults (Economy) + 1 Motorcycle (under 400cc). Always verify directly at fastcat.ph before sailing.
| Route | Schedule (Daily) | Estimated Cost (2 Pax + Motor) |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo → San Carlos | 7:00 AM • 11:00 AM • 7:00 PM | ₱1,800–₱2,000 |
| San Carlos → Toledo | 5:00 AM • 9:00 AM • 5:00 PM | ₱1,800–₱2,000 |
| Banago (Bacolod) → Dumangas | 6:00 AM • 10:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 11:00 PM | ₱1,600–₱1,800 |
| Dumangas → Banago (Bacolod) | 1:00 AM • 8:00 AM • 12:00 PM • 5:00 PM | ₱1,600–₱1,800 |
💰 Estimated budget for 2 people + Click 125
Planning range only. Ferry fares, entrance fees, hotel rates and fuel prices can change.
| Expense | Estimated |
|---|---|
| FastCat RoRo (4 Crossings for 2 Pax + Click) | ₱7,000–₱8,000 |
| Gas | ₱2,500–₱3,500 |
| Hotels — 4 nights | ₱4,500–₱7,000 |
| Food | ₱5,500–₱7,000 |
| Guimaras Boat, Kayaking, Entrance, Pasalubong | ₱2,500–₱3,500 |
| Emergency / miscellaneous | ₱2,000–₱3,000 |
| Total planning range | ₱24,000–₱32,000 |
🏍️ 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. This setup is great for the climb up Don Salvador Benedicto.
📋 Pre-trip checklist
Documents & booking
- ☐ Valid driver's license
- ☐ OR/CR and motorcycle documents
- ☐ IDs
- ☐ Hotel confirmations
- ☐ FastCat schedules verified
- ☐ 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
- ☐ ₱24K–₱32K target budget
- ☐ Emergency cash
- ☐ GCash / digital payment backup
- ☐ Cash for ferry/terminal expenses
⭐ What to prioritize
#1 — Guimaras Activities
Kayaking at Alubihod Beach and scenic windmill photos.
#2 — Iloilo River Esplanade
Best relaxed couple evening in the city.
#3 — DSB Mountain Route
Best motorcycle riding experience of the trip with pine trees and curves.
#4 — Miagao → San Joaquin
Best scenic road combination of heritage, coast and mountains.
#5 — Bacolod food
Chicken inasal + cansi + local sweets.
#6 — Pasalubong Shopping
Mango piaya, ref magnets at Trappist Monastery, and Iloilo biscocho.