The 10 Best 3-Day Experiences in the Philippines

1.El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 343 reviews · 3 days · from $339Our pick

Travel by traditional Filipino bangka between El Nido and Coron, stopping at quiet beaches, reefs, villages, and coves. Your crew handles meals, safety, and activities, while you sleep in simple native huts. Expect snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, cliff jumping, karaoke, and a proper break from Wi-Fi.

“From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organized. Each day, they thoroughly explained the activities and what to expect, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The crew was beyond helpful — friendly, attentive, and always making sure we were safe and having a great time. And the food. The food was delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and so much variety. Every meal was buffet-style with plenty of options, and everything tasted delicious. Honestly some of the best food I had during my time in Palawan. The islands, snorkeling spots, and overnight beach stays were absolutely breathtaking. Waking up to the sound of the ocean is just something else. No complaints…”

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2.Banaue & Batad UNESCO 3days 2 nights Tour ( Private Group Tour Max 6 Travelers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $630Top rated

Travel from Manila to Banaue and Batad with a private group of up to six, guided by local experts including JP and Edmond. Sleep in homestays, ride a private jeepney, hike to Tappia Waterfall, and see the 2,000-year-old Ifugao rice terraces.

“Wow!! What a great visit to the rice terraces! JP was an excellent guide/driver, and we also spent one day with another local guide. The ride was long, and pretty windy up in the mountains (if you get car sick, take some medicine with you!), Read more”

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3.Private Palawan Expedition, El Nido to Coron 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $1,764

Travel privately from El Nido to Coron over three days, stopping at quiet beaches, sandbars, and snorkeling sites around Linapacan and Culion. Your price includes meals, drinks, water, beach-hut bedding, and snorkeling gear. Crew names linked with past departures include Ten Ten, Melvin, Emmanuel, and Razel, but confirm your assigned team.

“I do not recommend this trip. We booked 3 months in advance and never heard anything from this Company. I reached out a few weeks before our trip and asked if our expedition is confirmed and they said It's possible, we will reach out via Read more”

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4.Bohol Tour Package: 3-Day Paradise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $193Best value

Spend three days exploring Bohol with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 18. Snorkel near Pamilacan Island, spot tiny tarsiers, paddle the Loboc River, visit a traditional salt workshop, and see the Chocolate Hills by road or optional ATV.

“Very well planned tour on one of the most beautiful islands”

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5.3-Day Sagada, Baguio, & Banaue Rice Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 3 days · from $214

Travel from Manila to Sagada, Baguio, and Banaue over three days, with shared or private lodging, a Sagada cave or coffin visit, Baguio’s Strawberry Farm, and views of the Ifugao rice terraces. Expect long van rides, extra site fees, and a tightly packed schedule.

“The tour did not take place. Three days before the scheduled date, the organizer asked me to cancel the booking via GetYourGuide, even though it was already fully paid. I clearly stated that I did not want to cancel. On the day of the tour, I went to the meeting point indicated in the GetYourGuide app. I received automatic notifications about the tour starting, but no driver arrived. I waited for 1.5 hours. Despite multiple WhatsApp messages and phone calls to the operator, no one contacted me. The tour did not happen, my money was charged, and there has been no meaningful response regarding my complaint. This was a very…”

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6.3DAYS AND 2NIGHTS SNORKEL ISLANDS HOPPING EXPEDITION

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 3 days · from $360

Spend three days crossing Palawan between Coron and El Nido, with snorkeling, beach stops, local meals, nipa-hut nights, bonfires, and karaoke. Your small group can include up to 18 people. The trip includes a chef, guide, licensed boat, gear, and one-way land transfer, but confirm boat capacity and life jackets before booking.

“El trato fue inmejorable, los paisajes son una pasada y las islas en las que duermes tienen un montón de encanto, los tipis están a primera línea de mar y te despiertas con el amanecer, en todas las paradas te dan opciones de hacer snorkel y nosotras vimos tortugas estrellas de mar corales… la tripulación es muy cercana y divertida. Repetiría sin duda y lo recomiendo.”

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7.3D2N El Nido Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $250

Travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido by air-conditioned van, spend an afternoon in town, then join a shared Bacuit Bay boat trip to Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commando Beach, and Payong-Payong Beach. Lunch, guides, fees, breakfasts, and airport transfers are included.

“Experience was extraordinary and the travel agency is friendly and always available if you have any concerns”

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8.Banaue Rice Terraces Escape: 3 Days, 2 Nights with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $500

Leave Manila around 3 a.m. for a three-day Ifugao adventure with air-conditioned transfers, a Banaue homestay, Batad and Hapao terrace hikes, Tapiya Falls, and a natural hot spring. Guides such as Jimmy and Do Mine may lead the walks, with meals purchased separately.

“The guides assigned to us were great. Do mine took us to Botad and Jimmy took us to Bogyah Hot Springs. We stayed at Japan’ Place at Bro Zone. We arrived early, but were welcomed by the Bustamante Family. We had all of our meals theRead more”

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9.Philippines Intro 3 days 2 nights Tour Best of Manila and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $800

Travel from Manila’s Intramuros district to Tagaytay, Calatagan’s floating cottages, Pagsanjan Falls, and Villa Escudero. You’ll tour by air-conditioned vehicle, snorkel, ride a local canoe through the rapids, and stay two nights in a 3-star Tagaytay hotel. Pickup is offered, with groups capped at 20.

“we love the whole trip, Manila is very historical and were amazed by the people around, Also the snorkeling part and the island hoped we had so much fun, especially with the tour guide and the driver we all feel safe..”

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10.3 Days Private Tour in Banaue Ifugao visiting Batad Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $625

Travel privately from Manila to Banaue, then hike through Batad’s UNESCO-listed rice terraces to Tappiya Waterfalls. You’ll stay in family-run accommodation, use a local guide, and spend roughly 20 hours on the road across three days. Expect basic lodging and a moderate trek.

“La peor y la más cara excursión que nos ha tocado en todo nuestro recorrido por Filipina. Transporte pésimo, defectuoso, con un coche que pretendía llevarnos unos 250 km con un defecto grave de motor y que tuvieron que parar cada 10 km para enfriar el motor a manguRead more”

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