15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270Our pick

Join a maximum-seven-person trek from Manila to Banaue, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan. Guides such as Marvin and Jonathan lead six to seven hours of hiking each day through terraces, forest, villages, and past Tappiyah Falls. Expect an overnight bus, a basic village inn, communal bathrooms, and extra food costs.

“It was such a great and unusual experience, and even better than I imagined. As a hiker, this was pretty moderate level of difficulty, but also a bit challenging due to some slippery parts because it rained when we were there. But the views arRead more”

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2.Day hike to Mount Daraitan with Tinipak River 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4 a.m. for a guided climb of 2,425-foot Mount Daraitan, where misty views reward a rocky, muddy ascent. Afterward, cool off in Tinipak River. Guides such as Asia, Alexis, Willy, and Joannah have helped set a friendly pace, but you need stamina and shoes with grip.

“Excited to leave this review! The pros and the precautions! First the pros… my guide, Asia, and driver Rency (I think) were great. On time, fun to talk to, and the local hiking guide they paired us with Alexis, was a beast of a hiker. Guy even walkeRead more”

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3.Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Join Abraham Tours Philippines for a long day from Makati to Mount Pinatubo. You’ll ride a rugged 4x4 across lahar fields, hike about 6 km round trip through riverbeds, and reach the turquoise crater lake with an English-speaking tour guide and local guide.

“4x4WD with bank seats at back (6) was quite simple and not comfortable, and definitely not justified to the high price of tour (other tour operators provided landcruiser).”

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4.Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4:00 am for a small-group hike up Mt. Batulao, an 811-meter peak near Tagaytay. Expect established trails, broad views, a gentle opening, and steeper sections near the top. Guides such as Genesis, Jonathan, Elle, and Alfred have led past departures.

“The guide and driver We’re great. Very professional and knowledgeable. The early start was well worth it! Beautiful hike!”

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5.Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130

Spend 2 to 10 hours at Mount Purro Nature Reserve, a green Sierra Madre retreat near Manila. Hike with a guide such as Sonny, swim, explore the river, play games, and enjoy lunch at Loli’s Kitchen. Weekend visits add a mini-zipline and Dumagat cooking demonstrations.

“Really great experience especially for a beginner hiker like me. Love the food as well as they were all presentable and sumptious. 2 thumbs up!!”

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6.Adventure Hiking Trip in the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $52

Join an English or Tagalog speaking local guide, such as Christian, Chris, or Jay, for a five-hour Mt. Kang-irag hike from Cebu City. Expect Budlaan Falls, steep trails, bouldering, an optional swim, and a 180-degree Cebu view from the campsite.

“The hike was super nice and not too hard even though there is some rock climbing. Our guide was really nice and funny. I highly recommend if you are staying in Cebu city!”

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7.Osmeña Peak hike and Sardines Run Snorkel adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Start with a short guided hike to Osmeña Peak for cool air and wide Cebu views, then head to Moalboal for clear-water snorkeling among millions of sardines. Private transport, gear, entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, and photographer assistance are included.

“Hyvin sujui! Todella upeat maisemat ja snorklaus oli todella hauskaa”

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8.Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak Hiking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $90

Travel from Cebu to Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak on a private, guide-led day trip. You get hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and English service. Osmeña’s short climb is easy, while Kandungaw brings steeper trails, cliffs, and wide views of Tañon Strait.

“Driver never been to Osmena Peak, his GPS was not working so basically was stopping every 5 mins to ask for directions. All the way, he was playing Bob Marley one love on repeat for 2 hours non stop and making Facebook live videos and sending vocals messages to his followers while driving. Totally unprofessional. When we reached there the weather was so foggy so you can’t see anything but the local guide told me that it’s usually better later in the day so probably the activity should be moved for later in the day. It will be cheaper and better to rent a car with a driver and get…”

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9.Day Hike: Mount Daraitan plus Tinipak River start point Manila** updated 2022

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $150

Leave Manila at 6 a.m. for a guided hike up 739-meter Mount Daraitan, with views of the Sierra Madre, Heart Peak, nearby villages, and Tinipak River. Small groups, air-conditioned transport, and guides such as Einstein make this a focused mountain day, but you need good fitness.

“My tour guide Einstein was great, as was the driver Pedro. Fun hike, though a bit challenging in places, ultimately the views were worth it. Locals were very friendly. Hot at the bottom during summer, but quite pleasant up top.”

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10.Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4:00 am for a demanding half-day hike to Nagpatong Rock in Rizal, followed by a swim or rest at Tungtong Falls. Expect steep climbing, pulling, trekking, and crawling, with hotel pickup included from selected parts of Manila and a group capped at 15 people.

“It is a risky and very active half day. You climb, pull, trek, crawl and meet some pretty amazing people on top of a rock or bathing in a waterfall. Highly recommend to active and brave people.”

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11.Trek to Batak Tribe Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $202

Start at 7 a.m. with private hotel pickup, then travel to the Batak Visitor Center for an introduction and a 1.5-hour jungle hike to a Batak village. Meet local residents, learn about traditions, and share lunch. Bring water shoes and a waterproof bag.

“A very unique experience. I’m glad I did it! Just do it! Wear water shoes and bring a water proof bag!”

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12.Trekking to see the beautiful view of Cebu City

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $15Best value

Meet guide Zai or a fellow Tropang Trip guide at McDonald’s Paseo Arcenas for a 40-minute to one-hour Cebu hike. Enjoy sunrise or sunset views, local coffee or buko juice at the view deck, and a friendly small group of up to five.

“Zai was a fantastic guide and super friendly and accommodating. He was easy to contact before the tour and very responsive. During the tour, he very kindly packed umbrellas for us when we forgot after it started raining. He also made sure to take breaks during the hike when we were tired and checked in on us throughout, adapting the hike to fit our experience levels. Zai was lovely to talk to and told us about Cebu and the developments going on around the trail. 10/10 would definitely book again!”

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13.Coron Town Tour: Maquinit Hotspring & Mt. Tapyas Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $21

Spend a day seeing Coron Town beyond its island boat trips. An English-speaking guide leads you up 721 steps to Mt. Tapyas, then to St. Augustine Church, Lualhati Park, Cashew House, Coron Town Plaza, and Maquinit Hot Spring. Hotel pickup may be available in Coron town.

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14.Trek to Batak Tribe Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 5 hours

You travel 70 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, then hike 75 to 120 minutes with guides such as Rich and Wilson to a Batak village. Expect river crossings, a village visit, local history, and a token gift of basic supplies. The route suits active visitors who want a cultural outing beyond Palawan’s beaches.

“Amazing tour with two enthusiastic and caring guides Rich and Wilson, very impressive to see how the batak people still live.”

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15.4 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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