Motorcycle rides near Manila
Got one free day and a full tank? These are the motorcycle rides near Manila that riders keep going back to: ridge roads with lake views, the twisties of Marilaque, windmills on a hilltop, a tunnel through the mountains to the sea. Most make a good day ride out of Metro Manila. The farthest on the list is better as an early start or an overnight. Leave before sunrise, ride your own pace, and check the gas cost before you go. Arrive and Waypoint stamps the region in your Passport, kahit day ride lang.
Road distance and one-way fuel on a Yamaha NMAX 155, at last week's average pump price (as of Nov 8, 2026).
LandmarkKasarinlan Park
CALABARZON
43 km · about ₱101 fuel one way
A quick photo stop on the twisty roads of Rizal, with a monument and a wide view of Laguna de Bay before the Tanay highlands.
Manila to Tanay, Rizal: est. ride time and cost →
LandmarkPililla Wind Farm
CALABARZON
58 km · about ₱137 fuel one way
A short climb in Rizal to giant windmills on the ridge, looking out over Laguna de Bay.
Manila to Tanay, Rizal: est. ride time and cost →
ViewpointTagaytay Ridge Viewpoint
CALABARZON
59 km · about ₱139 fuel one way
The classic Sunday ride out of Metro Manila. Cool air on the ridge and a wide view of Taal Lake and the volcano.
Manila to Tagaytay: est. ride time and cost →
AttractionPeople's Park in the Sky
CALABARZON
66 km · about ₱156 fuel one way
Ride up to the ruins at Tagaytay's highest point for 360-degree views and a cool breeze.
Manila to Tagaytay: est. ride time and cost →
LandmarkKaybiang Tunnel
CALABARZON
69 km · about ₱168 fuel one way
A mountain-road ride on the Cavite-Batangas coast, and a long tunnel that drops you out toward the sea.
LandmarkKM90 Laguna-Quezon Boundary (Marcos Hwy)
CALABARZON
89 km · about ₱212 fuel one way
The photo stop on Marilaque. It marks where the Laguna climb crosses into Quezon, with high-altitude breeze and the sweepers still ahead.
Manila to Tanay, Rizal: est. ride time and cost →
RestaurantSperanza Restaurant
CALABARZON
92 km · about ₱220 fuel one way
A hearty breakfast stop on Marilaque Highway with a view of the Sierra Madre, right by the twisty roads. Good for weekend group rides.
Manila to Tanay, Rizal: est. ride time and cost →
AttractionCaliraya Lake
CALABARZON
95 km · about ₱225 fuel one way
A quiet highland lake in Laguna with cooler air, best paired with the Rizal side for a full loop.
RestaurantKamayan sa Palaisdaan
CALABARZON
96 km · about ₱229 fuel one way
Lush rural backroads lead to floating bamboo huts among fishponds and coconut trees. Come hungry.
ViewpointReal Coastline
CALABARZON
109 km · about ₱260 fuel one way
Ride the Marilaque twisties and descend to a wild, wave-battered coast where jungle meets the sea.
LandmarkKamay ni Hesus Shrine
CALABARZON
128 km · about ₱304 fuel one way
A pilgrimage ride through Quezon's foothills to a quiet hilltop shrine with countryside views.
LandmarkMt. Samat National Shrine
Central Luzon
133 km · about ₱321 fuel one way
A ride into Bataan and up to the cross on Mt. Samat, a WWII memorial with views over Manila Bay.
ViewpointDingalan View Deck
Central Luzon
185 km · about ₱441 fuel one way
Mountain roads and a coastal climb to cliffs over the Pacific. Start early.