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The 15 Private Tours in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

160 tours  ·  from $15

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach - Twin Lagoon and the Change in Water Temperature
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Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours Our pick

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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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon - Fort San Pedro and Cebu’s old center
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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

2.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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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour - Magic Island for optional 10-meter cliff jumping
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4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

3.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $95Top rated

Spend four hours on a private Boracay island-hopping boat with stops at Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Beach, Crocodile Island, and Tambisaan Beach. You can snorkel, try a 10-meter cliff jump, explore sea caves, and enjoy a locally cooked lunch. Guide Mark is praised for his energy.

“Great experience and value. The lunch was significantly more than we had expected. The snorkeling near Crocodile Island was good. We saw much more during the time we had than anyone else on the cruise. Great guide and boat crew. Read more”

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Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City - Finding your driver at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
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Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews

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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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour - The early Cebu pickup and long ride south
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

5.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $132

You’ll scramble, swim, rappel, and jump through Badian’s river canyons before reaching Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Jerome, James, Dave, and Mac help with safety and photos, while private hotel transport makes the long Cebu day easier. Breakfast and zipline cost extra.

“Perfection. Private guide thru everything. Pickup on time, breakfeast at McDonalds and food served after all the activities! Superb activite an must to do!!!”

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Manila: Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour - Leaving Manila in a private van
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Manila: Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

6.Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Join guide Marvin for a seven-hour private trip from Manila to Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano. Expect mountain views, Picnic Grove, local fruit, sweets, woodcrafts, and a lakeside stop in Talisay. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch and the optional boat ride cost extra.

“A really nice tour - beautiful views of the massive (and still active) volcano! Our guide, Marvin, was especially good. Highly recommended!”

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Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights - Day 1: Patawan Island and the first Balabac waters
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Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

7.Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

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

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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Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River - A long route from the museum to the Chocolate Hills
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Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

8.Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 8 - 14 hours · from $58

Spend 8 to 14 hours touring Bohol in a private air-conditioned van with an English or Tagalog driver-guide. See the Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, National Museum, and Loboc River, then add a cruise, ATV ride, zipline, or other activities.

“We had a wonderful experience! Our driver Rhene was very kind, attentive, punctual and made the whole day easy and comfortable. Clean car, smooth ride, and he really took care of us. We also joined the ATV tour, which was absolutely phenomenal, fun, well-organized, and with stunning views. The guide there was energetic and made the adventure even better. Important tip: bring a change of clothes and old flip-flops or shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. You will get dusty and muddy, but in the best possible way! Overall, highly recommended, great service, great adventure, great memories.”

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El Nido: Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE! - Big Lagoon: the reason most people book
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El Nido: Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

9.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours on a private El Nido island-hopping boat with your own guide and crew. Tour A visits Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, and optional kayaking. Guides such as Gabi, Jason, Renz, and Cyron are praised for timing and photos.

“My husband and I had an amazing time! The crew took very good care of us. The food was delicious ! We haven’t tried the group tours but after doing the private tour which gave us one-on-one attention - I would prefer to stick to the private tours. Our tour guide (Edward) was very attentive to us and made sure our trip was fun and safe. He was also like our photographer since he took a lot of our photos and knew the best places to take photos. We enjoyed the Big Lagoon the most, the water was beautiful and clear and we really enjoyed the snorkeling as well. I…”

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El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch - Shimizu Island brings lunch and a slower pause
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El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch

10.El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $143

Spend 7 to 8 hours island-hopping El Nido by private boat, with a guide and crew focused on your group. Visit Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach, and Payong-Payong Beach, with lunch, drinks, fruit, lagoon entry, and town pickup included.

“The tour to the island and its operator was great but do not use this company or Viator to book. They changed their rates and told us we needed to pay for our transfer, it was printed on our paperwork as 1900php but they said it was 25Read more”

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Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1) - The road time is part of the calculation
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Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

11.Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $125

Leave Manila at 5:30 a.m. for Tagaytay views of Taal Volcano, then continue to Pagsanjan Falls for a strenuous canoe ride through rapids and a swim beneath the falls. Hotel or airport pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and local river guides are included. A Taal lake boat ride costs extra.

“This is a wonderful experience that yiu definitely should do. The boat ride up and down the river was beautiful. And wear a swim suit for the raft to the waterfalls. You don't go around the falls, you go inside the falls.”

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Private tour of the highlights of El Nido - Big Lagoon and the first look at Bacuit Bay
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Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

12.Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $128

Explore five El Nido highlights by traditional Filipino boat, including Big Lagoon, Snake Island, Entalula, Helicopter Island, and Cadlao Lagoon. A licensed guide such as Paul, Ninoy, Nonoy, or Darwin leads the day, with kayaking, snorkeling gear, towels, lunch, and lagoon fees included.

“We had a wonderful time. The tour excellent, the crew even better. They made everything possible for us to have a great experience. If possible, do not hesitate to book a private tour with them.”

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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour - Puka Beach: a short taste of Boracay’s quieter side
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Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

13.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Set out from Astoria Boracay with a private boat, English or Tagalog guide, and a flexible four-hour plan. Swim at Coral Garden, snorkel near Crocodile Island, visit Puka Beach and Crystal Cove, and finish with a local seafood BBQ lunch. Edgar, Mark, Camille, and Ms Kim are among the guides praised for warm service.

“Everything we expected island hopping, swimming with the fish. Then at the end an amazing buffet of sea food. couldn't of asked for more. You get the most out of the trip if you schedule a private trip. The extra cost was totally worth it. Our guide took photos with my phone and theirs. Only issue we had was we didn't receive the extra photos he took using his phone.”

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Palawan: Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour - Kayangan Lake gives you Corons classic view
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Palawan: Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour

14.Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $148

Spend 8.5 hours touring Coron by private boat, with stops at Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, and several beaches. English-speaking guides such as Jun, Jerome, Bong, and Jon Jon are known for helpful care, local insight, and memorable photos.

“We had a great time out and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The lunch they cooked was enormous and so delicious. Great way to see the sights of Coron Island.”

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Palawan: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido - Starting at Corong Corong and crossing Bacuit Bay
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Palawan: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

15.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $124

Sail privately with skipper Sylvain aboard a comfortable 43-foot Beneteau Oceanis 430. Cruise sheltered Bacuit Bay, snorkel at Malpacao Island, relax at Lagen Island, eat lunch aboard, and return at sunset. The boat carries up to five guests, with snorkeling gear, fruit, juice, and lunch included.

“We had a great day out on the water, visiting islands and beaches and snorkeling. Thank you Sylvain for a wonderful day.”

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