15 Lunch Experiences in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers - Kayangan Lake and the classic Coron view

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 754 reviews · 1 day · from $46Our pick

Spend one full day touring Coron’s highlights with guides such as Joel, Kenneth, Mike, or Rona. Swim at Kayangan, Twin Lagoon, and Barracuda Lake, snorkel over reefs and a wreck, relax at CYC Beach, and enjoy a generous island lunch.

“Very good value for money. The tour is very complete, and we visited iconic landmarks in the Philippines. The lunch was delicious, served in front of a coral garden — simply unbeatable. Our guides, Mark and JM, took great care of us and helped us at all times.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours

Take an eight-hour private boat tour around Coron Island with an English-speaking guide such as AJ, Hector, Norie, or Hazel. Choose from seven sites, including Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, coral gardens, beaches, and caves. Lunch is included for newer bookings, with snorkeling and kayak gear available at extra cost.

“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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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

3.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 630 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Follow the Matutinao River through Kawasan Falls with jumps, rock slides, swims, and a Tarzan swing. English-speaking guides such as JM, Sam, and Patrick help with safety and photos. Hotel pickup, canyoning shoes, gear, and a Filipino lunch are included for $47.

“the tour guides are were friendly,especially Den and the scenery was astounding 3 hours felt like an hour and u actually have some smaller cliff jumps if u are into that”

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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

4.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by fast ferry, then tour the island by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, Mahogany Forest, and enjoy a Filipino buffet aboard the Loboc River Cruise.

“We loved how much background information our tour guide gave us. She had such great energy and helped made the tour fun and memorable. Our driver was prompt and helpful. Highly recommend this trip!!”

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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

5.Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · from $55Top rated

Follow the Matutinao River through Badian on a 3 to 4-hour canyoneering route with jumps, swims, rock scrambles, and a Tarzan swing. Guides such as Sanjet, Brian, and Destiny help with safety and photos. Lunch, transfers, helmets, life jackets, and canyoning shoes are included.

“Everything about this experience was amazing! Our guides Brian and Dwins took us out in the morning and we avoided most of the crowds which was a plus. They took so many photos and videos for us and the water and hike was beautiful! There’s a little rest stop halfway through where you can get snacks and drinks from a local family and the lunch at the end provided by the tour was phenomenal! Highly recommend, we’re so glad we did this adventure :)”

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Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch

6.Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 285 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Spend eight hours around Coron Island with guides such as Pang Pang, Ryan, Bert, or Rando. Swim at Kayangan Lake, snorkel Las Islas de Coral, relax at CYC and Sunset Beach, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Hotel transfers cover Coron Town proper, while kayaks and snorkel gear cost extra.

“Nice experience - certain places are busy and certain are empty. Nice private beach that the tour provider has. Overall was a great day.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

7.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Spend a long day at Kawasan Falls with a jungle zipline, guided swims, rock slides, and optional cliff jumps. Local guides such as Marlon and Christobal are known for handling phones and filming the route. Lunch follows at Ambak Base Camp, with a sea view and basic changing facilities.

“Departure around 5:00 AM from Cebu City. Drive approximately 4 hours. Canyoning approximately 3 hours. Lunch. Return approximately 4-5 hours. You can speed up the return by crossing the bridge. The fee is 107 pesos per small car. Ask the driver. I would take my own wather shoes case the one they give you may be faulty with no grip.”

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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

8.Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours around Port Barton with guides such as Prince, Pong, Jose, or Randy. Snorkel at Turtle Spot and Twin Reef, look for starfish, visit up to six islands and reefs, and eat a generous local BBQ lunch on the beach. Pickup from Port Barton proper is included.

“Randy was very kind guide and the food prepared was very nice.”

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

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring Cebu and Lapu-Lapu by private vehicle, from Magellan’s Cross and Fort San Pedro to Tops Lookout, Sirao Garden, Mactan Shrine, and Alegre Guitar Factory. A driver is included, while a DOT-accredited guide costs extra. Lunch at House of Lechon is covered up to P500 per person.

“Excellent day, Abam was so accomodating to all our requests throughout the day, and a excellent photographer :). The tour itself was awesome despite all the rain, we got to see all the highlights and historical sights of Cebu”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

10.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by ferry, then tour the island by air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, or Genesis. See the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, mahogany forest, Baclayon Church, and Blood Compact Monument, with a buffet lunch and music on the Loboc River.

“The guide was very very knowledgeable he deserves a 5 star. The tour was a 2 star, a 2 hour boat ride each way from Cebu and the only stop that was actually very good was the river boating the rest of the tour was not worth the money. Read more”

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Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

11.Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $79

See Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, visit an ethical tarsier sanctuary, ride the Loboc River with a buffet lunch and live entertainment, and stop at Baclayon Church and the Blood Compact Monument. Private guides such as Silo, Harvey, and Randy add flexible local insight.

“We had an incredible and wonderful time with our kids. Our driver/ tour guide " Silo" was incredible!”

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Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

12.Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend eight hours crossing Bohol’s countryside, from the Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church to the tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, Chocolate Hills, and a buffet cruise on the Loboc River. You’ll travel by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver, not a dedicated guide.

“Was a great way to explore a lot of things in one day. The River Cruise was a highlight. You only get 30 minutes at the Chocolate Hills though which is not a lot of time to enjoy the views with the amount of tourists visiting.”

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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

13.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $85

Take a private motorboat from Mactan to three reef islands near Cebu: snorkel with fish at Gilutungan and Nalusuan, relax on Caohagan, and eat a Filipino lunch around noon. Hotel pickup, gear, boat crew, fees, and transfers are included. Bring towels, fins, earplugs, and patience for changing sea conditions.

“We were completely disappointed at this tour. We landed only one island although tour shows 3islands hopping. The entire duration was much shorter than we expected. (Tour shows 6h , but actually 4h.”

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El Nido: Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch

14.Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Join local hosts from Frendz Hostel for an eight-hour inland day around El Nido. You’ll ride a music-filled jeepney, swim at Lio Beach and Bulalacao Waterfalls, eat a hands-on boodle fight lunch, watch sunset at Nacpan, and finish with pool access and karaoke.

“Definitely recommend this trip, King Russel and K were the best guides, a lot of fun and meeting new people. Plus you get nice professional shots in addition”

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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

15.Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $124

Start before sunrise from Marigondon for an Oslob whale shark encounter, then visit Sumilon Island’s white sand beach and clear water. Your small group, capped at 12, gets a Japanese-speaking guide, breakfast, snorkeling gear, water, and photos. Lunch at the beach resort costs about 500 to 600 PHP extra.