7 4-Day Experiences in the Philippines Worth Booking

1.Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

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

This four-day private trip from Puerto Princesa takes you by van and boat to Patawan, Onuk, Punta Sebaring, sandbars, reefs, and more. Expect tent camping, simple island meals, snorkeling, Molbog cultural contact, and long travel days. The schedule suits active visitors who value remote scenery over comfort.

“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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2.4-Day Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 4 days · from $306

Travel from Manila into the Cordilleras for four days of Sagada caves, hanging coffins, Ifugao culture, Batad and Bangaan rice terraces, and Tappiya Falls. Local guides such as Zohan and Mark adapt the pace, while two hostel nights and site transport are included.

“our guides were all great. I was very sad we didn't get to do the 3 hour hike into Bangaan”

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3.Puerto Princesa in 4 days: Tours package with optional hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 days · from $126Best value

Spend four days seeing Puerto Princesa’s main sights, from a nighttime firefly tour to the Underground River and Honda Bay islands. Shared tours include guides, permits, meals, boat rides, and van transfers. Choose tour-only or add a hotel, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and airport transfers.

“Incredible!!! You guys MUST book this 4 days tour! All of the highlights of Puerto Princesa is here!!! Good food, kind guides, incredible people! Love it!”

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4.Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $360

Travel by night bus from Manila to Sagada, then hike through Echo Valley, Sumaguing Cave, Batad, Tappiya Falls, and Bangaan. A local guide, possibly Zohan, also known as Marc, leads this small-group trip for up to 10 people. Expect basic lodging, long walks, and a close look at Ifugao culture.

“This is a very physical tour with every hour packed with so much to see, hear, learn and hike to :). Zohan (also known as Marc), our guide, was the best guide I've ever had... so knowledgeable, so eager to share, and so passionate. I totally recRead more”

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5.4 Day Banaue Ifugao Rice Villages Private tour Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $810

Travel from Manila into Ifugao on a private, English-guided trek covering about 34 kilometers. Walk from Banaue through Pula and Cambulo to Batad, swim in waterfall pools, and finish at UNESCO-listed Bangaan. Three village homestays and permits are included, but meals are not.

“The hike from from Banaue through Pula and Cambulo to Batad was amazing! The rice terraces were absolutely beatuful. I also enjoyed swimming in the waterfall plunge pools.”

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6.El Nido – 4 Days 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $400

Spend four days in El Nido with Puerto Princesa or airport pickup, three nights of accommodation, Tour A and Tour C island trips, breakfasts, lunches, boat transport, and an airport transfer. This private package suits you if you want Palawan arranged in advance.

“Describe the service you experienced: Two stars. Delay in pick up in the airport. We were dropped off the moped terminal in dt. El Nido and we have to wait for 45 minutes for a transfer to our horrendous 1 star or no star hotel. We have Read more”

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7.Puerto Princesa + El Nido – 4 Days 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $390

Cover Palawan’s biggest sights in four busy days: Puerto Princesa’s wildlife center, Baker’s Hill, and historic sites; the UNESCO-listed Underground River; and El Nido’s lagoons, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commando Beach. Rio Travel and Tour handles shared transfers, meals, snorkeling gear, and your chosen accommodation.

“It would a bit difficult for me to rate the tour because it has a several components, so I will break it down. 1. Puerto Princesa City Tour : 5 stars - We were amazed of the sceneries and the Wildlife Rescue an Conservation Center - zipline was nice - people were nice 2. UnderRead more”

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