The 15 Best Private Tours in the Philippines

Boat Trips in Coron, Coron Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Lunch Experiences, Lunch Experiences in Coron, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

/ August 6, 2026

1.Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $142Our pick

Private Coron Island boat day with an English guide, snorkeling stops, and a beach or onboard lunch, plus a route timed to skip crowds.

“We did this tour and our experience was great. Our guide, Hazel, was not only friendly but also an expert at avoiding the crowds. She was very flexible and adjusted the stops to our preferences, and we never felt rushed or pressured regarding the time spent at each spot. In all the places we visited, we saw very few people, making the experience much more enjoyable. The food served onboard was fresh and delicious, so I highly recommend it. Just as a note: they are very transparent about prices, but we spent around 30 euros more per person on kayak and conservation fees.”

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Boat Trips in Coron, Coron Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Bespoke Guided Tour

/ August 8, 2026

2.Private Boat Hire with Bespoke Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 427 reviews · from $118

Private Coron boat hire for up to 4, with market shopping, a guided island-hopping route, snorkeling, and a cooked-on-board picnic for 8 hours.

“Definitely 10 out of 5 stars! I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such incredible hospitality. The highlight of the trip was the personalized lunch—the team cooks a meal based on whatever you buy from the market that morning, just before the trip begins. You can also spend as much time as you like at each stop, which made the experience feel truly relaxed and personal. The guide and his wife were absolutely amazing. We left a tip of 1000 pesos for them, but they certainly deserved even more. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone!”

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Cebu Tours, City Tours, City Tours in Cebu, Lunch Experiences, Lunch Experiences in Cebu, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

/ August 11, 2026

3.Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $75

Private Cebu and Lapu-Lapu full-day tour with historic sights, uphill viewpoints, and House of Lechon lunch, plus included tickets.

“for the money you paid .. not really worth it, not to mention that nobody told us that we would not able to get inside the church because of wearing shorts. You need long pants to be able to enter so this was a big waste of money. Car was old and pretty uncomfortable, drive 1h 30 min to the gardens 1st then coming back into the city. We end up skipping a few stops and got all disappointed to not be able to see the church.”

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Island Hopping, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

/ August 12, 2026

4.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $95Top rated

Private 4 hour Boracay island hopping with Crystal Cove caves, Magic Island, Puka Shell Beach, Crocodile Island snorkeling, and lunch included.

“Great experience and value. The lunch was significantly more than we had expected. The snorkeling near Crocodile Island was good. We saw much more during the time we had than anyone else on the cruise. Great guide and boat crew. Read more”

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City Tours, City Tours in Manila, Manila Tours, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

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

/ August 12, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $30Best value

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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Canyoneering, Cebu Tours, Kawasan Falls, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

/ August 6, 2026

6.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $132

Private Badian canyoning and Kawasan Falls with cliff jumps, provided gear, lunch, and hotel transfers for a full Cebu day.

“My activity was very good, we had two very good guides and a very good driver who took us the long way. Francis the driver was really good🙌🏽”

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Manila Tours, Private, Taal Volcano, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

/ August 6, 2026

7.Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Private 7-hour Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano tour from Manila with guide Marvin, fruit and crafts stops, and optional lake boat ride.

“Marvin was a friendly and informative tour guide. It was nice having a private tour and not having to deal with crowded buses.”

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4-Day Experiences, Private, Puerto Princesa Tours, Tour Reviews

Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

/ August 13, 2026

8.Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 103 reviews · from $709

A 4-day private Balabac expedition from Puerto Princesa with tent camping, sandbars, reef time, and Molbog culture. Islands and value check.

“The islands are beautiful and the boat staff nice and helpful and some nice snorkelling, Onuk island was stunning with lots of turtles but on the whole the experience wasn’t great.”

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El Nido Tours, Island Hopping, Island Hopping in El Nido, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

El Nido: Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

/ August 6, 2026

9.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Private El Nido Tour A with your own boat, covering Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island turtles, and great snorkeling for $135.

“It was great! Crew were friendly and wanted us to have a good time! Was good to have your own space and take in the beauty in peace”

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Lunch Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch

/ August 14, 2026

10.El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $143

Private El Nido island-hopping with fewer crowds, a licensed guide, lunch, and stops like Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Payong-Payong Beach.

“Beautiful tour with unreal destinations. We truly enjoyed booking private as we weren’t waiting a ton of people to move on to the next stop. Everything was based on our preferences, great crew and guide!”

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Manila Tours, Pagsanjan Falls, Private, Taal Volcano, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

/ August 6, 2026

11.Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $125

Private 2-in-1 day trip from Manila to Tagaytay and Taal Volcano, then ride rapids to Pagsanjan Falls with hotel pickup.

“Pagsanjan Falls is one of a kind experience. The canoe men are so amazing. So beautiful with around 20 waterfalls. And the volcano was nice too”

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El Nido Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

/ August 8, 2026

12.Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $128

Private El Nido island hopping in Bacuit Bay with a licensed guide, Filipino buffet lunch, kayaking and snorkeling at lagoons A to D.

“A really amazing trip with a great boat, crew and guide Paul. We enjoyed some of the prettiest places we’ve ever travelled to. It was relaxed, comfortable and a really great experience! Highly recommend!”

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Boracay Tours, Island Hopping, Island Hopping in Boracay, Private, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

/ August 6, 2026

13.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Private 4-hour Boracay island hopping by boat with snorkeling at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, plus BBQ seafood lunch and beaches.

“I mentioned that I was allergic to shellfish and our guide, Ms Kim, went ahead after we got off the boat and made sure it was removed from our lunch, which was delicious. Even my 7 year old daughter loved it. The locations were spectacular and the overall price was well worth it!!”

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Coron Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Palawan: Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour

/ August 7, 2026

14.Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $148

A private 8.5-hour Coron Island tour hitting Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, shipwreck snorkeling, and Barracuda Lake thermoclines for $148.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5) We had an amazing experience on the Palawan: Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour! 🌴 Bong, our tour guide, did an excellent job explaining each lake and lagoon. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and an amazing photographer who captured beautiful memories for us. Armand, the captain, and his assistant (they called him Aquaman or Spiderman) were awesome — fun, helpful, and made the trip feel safe and enjoyable with their great teamwork. The only thing missing was bottled water for the guests, which would’ve been nice on such a hot day. Other than that, it was a perfect adventure. Highly recommended to book your trip with Bong —…”

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Manila Tours, Private, Taal Volcano, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

/ August 6, 2026

15.Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · from $109

Private 7-hour Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano tour from Manila with guide Marvin, 360 views, local fruit, crafts, optional boat ride.

“What an amazing experience, especially getting out of the hustle and bustle of Manila and seeing what outside the city looks like. Marvin was our guide and a fantastic narrator: from picking us up at our Airbnb, to driving safely, telling us all these stories, providind cultural context as we visited various stops for fruit, wood crafting and several sites of importance to the culture. We didn't opt for the boat tour (addt fee if you want) , but we did want to do the lunch and Marvin recommend the most amazing Filipino food, definitely worth the money and time and oh yeah the view of Taal Volcano and lake,…”

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