Philippines · TOUR REVIEWS
Two weeks and seven thousand islands is not a plan, it is a problem. The 15 below are the days worth building an itinerary around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
El Nido Tour A in Bacuit Bay hits Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and Big Lagoon kayaking, with lunch.
“Buddy is a great guide. The trip itself was wonderful with the big lagoon as the highlight”
Full-day trip from Puerto Princesa to the Puerto Princesa Underground River by boat, with wildlife stops, a Sabang lunch buffet, and optional zipline or mangroves.
“Drivers are always very very dangerous (its was raisins and 100km per hour on every turn in the Mountain...) the organisation should be more efficient with the différent options (mangrove zip line etc) driving to the zipline and driving back to the parking and driving again to the mangrove.. the underground river was amazing.”
Sail into Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River by boat and paddleboat, enjoy a Filipino buffet lunch, plus optional Ugong Rock zipline.
“Everything was great! Really enjoyed the zip line experience 🌞”
Bohol in one premium day: Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, a mahogany forest walk, then a Loboc River cruise with buffet and music.
“Our tour was amazing! The whole team went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable for the day. Mary was so upbeat, friendly and a brilliant guide, giving some interesting information about the sites visited. We felt in safe hands with our driver and there were plenty of loo/refreshment stops! One of our party is vegan and we were worried about them not being able to eat anything on the boat lunch but the team got a plate of noodles/veg especially made and pointed out the parts of the buffet which fit her dietary requirements. Overall a really well thought out tour and I would definitely recommend!”
One day of Coron island hopping with hotel transfers, snorkeling, swimming at 7 iconic stops, and a hearty buffet lunch for $46.
“Activity was super nice! Guides were great and food was yummy ^^ However since we have limited time, only 40 mins were assigned to each spot and you could not really have time to soak the beautiful views in. But we understand that with the number of spots that we had to visit there needs to be a time limit!”
Cebu whale shark swim plus Badian canyoneering and Kawasan Falls. Early starts, real adventure, pro guides, and big value for $124.
“This was one of the best days of our trip. The early wake up was worth it and we got a personalised experience from our guides at Kawasan Falls. I’d definitely recommend tipping your guides at Kawasan Falls, as they go above and beyond to make sure you’re looked after and enjoying yourself.”
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.”
Canyoneer down the Matutinao River, jump Kawasan Falls, then eat a homemade Filipino lunch with pickup in Moalboal and Badian.
“10/10 experience, we had a great time! Defo recommend the Zipline at the start. you are assigned your own guide to take you through the canyon and can set your own pace. I recommend bringing a GoPro/water case for your phone as the guides are able to film the experience for you whilst you are enjoying it! bring extra cash, there are a couple of add-ons to the experience that you should do (Tarzan swing, Zipline etc) plus you wanna give a decent tip to your guide! food at the end was delicious too 🌞😊”
El Nido Tour C links Hidden and Secret Beaches, Helicopter Island, and Matinloc Shrine, with snorkeling and lunch for about $29.
“Great tour! Definitely preferred tour A but glad we did this one as well. Guides were wonderful”
Boracay island-hopping by shared boat with snorkeling, buffet lunch, and sand-and-cove stops like Puka and Crocodile Island.
“Everything was good, we enjoyed the swimming today and all the pictures. We had so much fun and we had the best guide Mark (maraming salamat po sa lahat) I hope we see u again your friends from Germany Kezziah Sheen Geral & Nick”
Pedal a traditional bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila. See Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and more with expert guides.
“We were late due to our own fault, but the Bamboobike team still made it possible for us to join the tour. Our guide, JD, was very dedicated, and the tour was very well organized. We had some bad luck with the weather, but the team made the best of it. The places we visited were historically very interesting, and the history behind them was explained superbly. Definitely a great experience, thank you so much!”
Ride a bamboo bicycle through Intramuros for about 3 hours, with a small guide-led group, major gates, Fort Santiago, and cool-down treats.
“The ride gave a real insight into the history of Manila from a very knowledgeable guide, Josh. Cycling was easy and safe and the bamboo bikes were fabulous”
Small-group Bohol day tour from Cebu with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, heritage stops, and a Loboc River cruise lunch.
“the discovery of the tarsians was my interest number 1. I appreciated the cool and friendly lunch on the Loboc river.”
3-hour Manila tour linking Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros. Ride trikes and jeepneys, with photo stops and refreshments.
“Floyd, our excellent guide, gave us exactly what I wanted from this tour: history of the city and country, feeling for the many different facets of Manila, engaging stories & a chance to understand more about this beautiful culture. Salamat Floyd- great job!”
Puerto Princesa Honda Bay island hopping to Luli Island, Pambato Reef, and Cowrie Island, with lunch and optional beach massage.
“Great day. Great food. Amazing tour guide. Would love to do it again”
Pick the island first. The boat sorts itself out.
