15 Private Car Days in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews Our pick

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and a Metro Manila accommodation. Your driver contacts you before pickup, waits up to 60 minutes at the airport, and helps with standard luggage. Drivers have included Harry, Jeffrey, Jobert, Bryant, and Joffre.

“Excellent service, great communication and arrived at designated time. Driver was courteous and helpful. Would highly recommend. Mike UK”

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2.Super Ultimate 7 Destination with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Spend eight hours visiting seven Coron highlights with an English-speaking guide such as Joel, Rona, or Nel. Swim at Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon, snorkel coral gardens, see a shipwreck, enjoy a buffet lunch, and return to your hotel within Coron Town Proper.

“We had an excellent time at the day trip! Our guide Joel was extremely informative and helped us with our kayak so we got to explore more :) he even gave us a history lesson during the kayak ride. Food and activities were 10/10, this is a strong yes from us!!”

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3.Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $53

You’ll follow a licensed guide through the Matutinao River toward Kawasan Falls, swimming, jumping, swinging, and climbing through Cebu’s canyons. The 4 to 5 hour private tour includes safety gear, lunch, lockers, showers, bottled water, and transport options from Cebu City, Mactan, or Moalboal.

“Lots of and fantastic experience. Get your legs in shape by lifting weights for at least 10 days prior or your legs will be soar for 3+ days afterwards. It’s 5 hrs of swimming and jumping buts lots of trekking of steps and climbing.”

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4.Transfer from Airport to Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $50

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to a Metro Manila hotel or residence. An English-speaking driver meets you, helps with arrival, and drives directly to Makati, Taguig, Pasay, Quezon, or nearby areas. Service runs 24 hours daily.

“Nobody waited for me at the airport!? I spent an hour hustling around the arrival exit at the airport before finding a polite fellow who made a couple of calls and arranged my transfer to the hotel. The transfer by your local provider was good.”

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5.Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews

Meet an English-speaking driver at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, then ride privately to a hotel in Makati, Manila, Pasay, Bonifacio Global City, Paranaque, or Ortigas Center. Rommel and Garry are praised by name for prompt service. Wi-Fi and local TV help during Manila traffic.

“When we arrived, there was NO pick-up van waiting for us. And when we called the proposed driver, he stated that Viator never forwarded the pickup email to them nor were the payments forwarded. Good thing we had the ticket printeRead more”

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6.El Nido to Puerto Princesa – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $390Top rated

Travel from El Nido to Puerto Princesa in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Diskubre Palawan can collect you in the El Nido area and drop you at a hotel or the airport. Ask about adding the Puerto Princesa Underground River stop.

“The road was rather zigzaggy and at times rough, with detours, with many drivers recklessly overtaking! But, our Diskubre Palawan driver was non-chalantly driving safely, and carefully. He knew the terrain well, and exactly calculated what time we’d be at the airport. Kudos to Viator and Diskubre Palawan! We were safe and sound at Puerto Princesa Airport!”

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7.Mactan Cebu Airport Transfer to City Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews

Prebook a private, air-conditioned ride from Mactan Cebu Airport to a Cebu City hotel, or reverse the trip. Your group of up to three gets one vehicle and one-way service. Drivers such as Bernie, Ronel, and Donald have handled delayed flights and hotel pickups.

“The driver was very nice and he was a very good driver although he had to wait for me since my flight was delayed he was in a very good mood”

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8.Calauit Safari Black Island Lunch & Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

Spend about 10 hours visiting Calauit Wildlife Safari and Black Island from Coron. Feed giraffes, see zebras and other animals, eat lunch beside white sand, swim, and explore large caves. English-speaking guides, hotel pickup, permits, boat transport, and a group of up to 12 are included.

“The van was terrible. A lot of time was wasted.”

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9.Lagoon,Cave Rock Pool, w/Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

Spend eight hours touring Siargao from General Luna with an English-speaking guide and shared transport. Swim at Sugba Lagoon and Magpupungko, swing at Maasin River, stop at the Coconut View Deck, visit Secret Beach, and enjoy a plated lunch with entrance and environmental fees included.

“Très bonne activité à faire sur Siargao en peu de temps vous voyez pleins d’endroit intéressant avec un guide et un chauffeur super. merci”

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10.Island Hopping TOUR A with Lunch, Transfer & EDTF

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours exploring El Nido’s limestone islands by boat, with stops at Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach. Your English-speaking guide handles the route, lunch, life vest, and required fees. Kayaks and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“Booke very last minute after other high rather tours cancelled on me, ended up having a blast! I highly recommend!”

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11.Island Hopping with Lunch,Hotel Transfer & Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Join an English or Tagalog-speaking guide for an eight-hour Port Barton boat trip to Twin Peaks Reef, Starfish Island, Maxima Island, Fantastic Reef, Double Island Sand Bar, Paradise Island, and a turtle spot. Lunch, hotel transfer, cottages, water, and environmental fees are included.

“Był czas na wszystko , nie byliśmy poganiani. Mogliśmy w spokoju posiedzieć na plaży i cieszyć się odpoczynkiem”

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12.Kalanggaman & Malapascua Island W/ Lunch & Transfer fr Cebu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $360

Travel from Cebu to Kalanggaman and Malapascua on a private two-day trip with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned resort room, island lunch, breakfast, boat transfers, snorkeling stops, and time for swimming, kayaking, and beach breaks.

“Tout était incroyable, je recommande. Seul bémol, au retour, le chauffeur est venu pour chercher avec 1h de retard au port, il a par ailleurs fait plusieurs arrêts, chez lui ainsi que dans un 7-eleven, nous avons donc mis 5h au total pour rentrer à Cebu au lieu de 3h30 max…”

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13.Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Spend eight hours island hopping from Puerto Princesa with hotel or airport pickup, a small group of up to 15, English guidance, snorkeling at Starfish Island, lunch on Cowrie Island, and a tide-shaped stop at Luli Island.

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14.Transfer Cebu City – Bantayan Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $70

Travel from Cebu City to Bantayan Island with a private pickup, a three to four-hour drive to Hagnaya Port, help buying the Santa Fe ferry ticket, and a one-hour-fifteen-minute crossing. Confirm your vehicle, fare, and pickup details before departure.

“Can't say enough good things. Excellent experience. Great service. Best 👍 Definitely using the service again on my return trip.”

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15.Port Barton Island Hopping – Seaplane Transfer FR Puerto Princesa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Fly from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton in 35 minutes, then spend the day with Raymond, Adelfa, and Horizon Sun Charters visiting beaches, reefs, a turtle sanctuary, and Bigaho Falls. This private tour includes transfers, lunch, entrance fees, and snorkel gear for up to six people.

“Horizon Sun Charters is an unequaled and totally unique solution for alternative travel on the beautiful island of Palawan. We thoroughly recommend Raymond and team and see this charter become more popular”

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