15 Private Drivers in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $30Our pick

Private transfer between Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) and Manila city, with an air-conditioned car, driver coordination, and up to 60 minutes waiting.

“Excellent service. Our driver, Joffre, called us shortly after we arrived (I could not pick up the call because I am inept). We gathered our luggage and met him just past customs. He had a sign with my name on it and actually recognized me from my photo. We had a comfortable, clean car for our party of 7. Had a slight snafu with the address (there were 2 places with the same address), but Joffre adjusted quickly and got us where we needed to be. If we did not get rained out, we were ready to hire him again for day trips.”

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2.Super Ultimate 7 Destination with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Coron’s Super Ultimate 7 destination day trip pairs Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, WWII wreck snorkeling, lunch, and hotel transfers in 8 hours.

“Lovely well spaced out tour with plenty of time at the main attractions of Kayangan and Barracuda Lake and the Twin Lagoons. Joel, our tour guide was so enthusiastic about showing us the places and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone got the most out of the trip.”

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3.Super Ultimate 7 Destination with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · from $52

Coron boat tour to Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, snorkel stops and beaches, with buffet lunch and hotel pickup for a full 7-stop day.

“The activity was very well organized and we'll paced, there was ample time to swim, relax and really explore the stops as much as we could in a group tour. The crew was extremely helpful, I was nervous about being the open water but they put me at ease and made sure no one was left behind. My accommodation was also deep in the island and transportation was difficult. Jenny from the agency coordinated everything with so much care I didn't have to worry about anything. She even coordinated directly with my hotel and kept checking till I had reached safely back. It was a beautiful experience overall, the spots…”

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4.Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $53

Half-day canyoneering in Badian, Cebu with gear, lunch, optional zipline, and Cebu transfers. Swim, jump, and swing at Kawasan Falls.

“We were picked up on time at our hotel, smooth ride until the destination and the friendliest staff ever! Me and my partner had a great time”

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5.El Nido to Puerto Princesa – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $390Top rated

Private A/C transfer from El Nido to Puerto Princesa with an English-speaking driver, flat fee, hotel or airport drop off, optional Underground River.

“Both Greg and Arden were great in driving us to Astoria Palawan to El Nido and El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airport. They arrived on time.”

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6.Mactan Cebu Airport Transfer to City Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $35

Private air-conditioned transfer from Mactan Cebu Airport to city hotels. Meet your driver fast, skip taxis, ride comfortably, $35 per group.

“Our expeience was disappointing. Our driver only provided us with his car registration plate number and expected us to find him. Having never been Cebu this was not a good way to start our time there.”

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7.Calauit Safari Black Island Lunch & Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Coron’s Calauit Safari and Black Island combo: feed giraffes and zebras, tour African animals, then hit White Sand caves and snorkel spots.

“The van was terrible. A lot of time was wasted.”

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8.Lagoon,Cave Rock Pool, w/Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

Siargao lagoon, Magpupungko rock pools, Maasin River swing, Secret Beach, and a coconut view deck stop, all with lunch and transfer.

“Très bonne activité à faire sur Siargao en peu de temps vous voyez pleins d’endroit intéressant avec un guide et un chauffeur super. merci”

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9.Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $300

Private 3-day Manila to Banaue trip with an air-conditioned car and driver, plus Hapao rice terraces and a hot spring hike.

“From the moment we contacted this company for a tour to the rice terraces, we realized that they were serious and professional.”

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10.Private Van Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido Palawan

★★★★★★★★★★2.5 · 7 reviews · from $160

Private van transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido in about 5 hours, with air-conditioning, hotel pickup, and dependable drop-off options.

“Very smooth ride and they came to pick us up earlier, the unit is new and well maintained and clean. The driver drove safely and a very nice guy!”

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11.Island Hopping TOUR A with Lunch, Transfer & EDTF

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

El Nido Tour A in Bacuit Bay: Big Lagoon, Hidden Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commandos plus lunch, boat, guide, and fees.

“Vriendelijke crew .. behulpzaam .. alleen de ophaalservice heen en weer was niet duidelijke - wij hebben aangegeven ruim van tevoren waar onze verblijf was - in de ochtend van de tour kregen wij een bericht dat wij moesten het vervoer regelen omdat onze verblijf buiten de stad was. Dat was niet van tevoren en duidelijk gecommuniceerd - ze hadden gezegd in de tour beschrijving dat wij worden opgehaald. Wij moesten ook het vervoer heen en weer zelf betalen. Terug was ook onduidelijk wie gaat ons naar onze verblijf gaat brengen. Er waren 2 partijen die willen ons brengen. 😳 een security ding .. voor veiligheid redenen .. ze moeten…”

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12.Port Barton: Island Hopping with Lunch,Hotel Transfer & Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Port Barton island hopping in Palawan with hotel transfer, fees, buffet lunch, and snorkeling for starfish and sea turtles in 8 hours.

“The crew were excellent. The places we visited were well chosen. The food at lunchtime was perfect including the fruit display. The music was very good including the Captain's jolly singing. Very helpful with taking the photos. the drink on board was first class. There should be toilet facilities on Paradise Island.”

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13.Malapascua: Advance Divers Shark Dive & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $103

Malapascua advanced scuba program with guaranteed thresher shark sightings daily, plus optional Cebu or Mactan transfers and added gear and fees.

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14.Loboc River Buffet-Lunch Cruise with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★2.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

4-hour Loboc River buffet cruise with private hotel transfer, live guitar music, and a traditional kids dance stop. Shared boat time.

“La prestation en soit était sympa. Le chauffeur qui nous a pris en charge aussi. Par contre ça vaut pas le prix demandé ! De plus le chauffeur n’a pas voulu nous laisser au plus près de notre hotel alors que c’était sur le chemin (il nous demandait 1500 pesos en plus ! Incompréhensible !!)”

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15.NAIA Airport Transfer to/from anywhere in Metro Manila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $27

Door-to-door NAIA transfers across Metro Manila in a Toyota Vios. Private, mobile ticket, and easy handoff. Expect Manila traffic.

“A very smooth and uneventful transfer. Driver was polite and courteous and helpful with recommendations on what to see and where to go.”

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