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The 15 Best Tours in the Philippines

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Three weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: too many islands and not enough flights between them. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Starting with the Secret Lagoon
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

1.Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend eight hours around Bacuit Bay on a shared or private boat, visiting the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling site. Guides such as Buddy, Dexter, John, and Mark are praised for helping with photos, kayaking, and safety. Extra fees apply for the environmental fee, kayak, and Big Lagoon entry.

“the tour guides will happily take photos for us on our phones”

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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip - The drive to Sabang and the Buenavista stop
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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

2.Underground River Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,460 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $48

You’ll travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, ride a pump boat and paddleboat into the Underground River, and spot monkeys, bats, monitor lizards, and birds. Guides such as Sky, Jeff, and Gerald are praised for clear local stories. Lunch is included, with zipline and mangrove add-ons available.

“The pickup was straight at our hotel door! Host was lovely and friendly, very knowledgeable. The whole day was really well planned. The view and experience of the caves are extraordinary, recommend 100%! Put this on your bucket list!!!”

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Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience - Chocolate Hills from the main viewpoint
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Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

3.Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Spend seven hours exploring Bohol with guides such as Christine, Dexter, Mary, or Mariel. Visit the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, and Loboc River. The $43 tour excludes ₱950 for the river buffet and ₱500 in entry fees, but includes transport, coordination, and hotel pickup in Panglao.

“Wanting to explore in a scooter, seeing the rain forecast I booked late the day before. I also realised it would have been very challenging to cover all this distance in a scooter. Booking confirmation was almost instant and ended up being a very comfortable, on-time trip. The bus is super comfortable and both guides, Fatima and Claire, super nice and knowledgeable. Pick ups and drops offs on-time and no hassle at all.”

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

4.Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers

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

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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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Lunch and the move to Badian
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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

5.Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124

Swim beside whale sharks in Oslob, then tackle Badian’s waterfalls, jumps, slides, and river passages with guides such as Ray, Ronaldo, Jovert, or Marcello. The 16-hour trip costs $124, includes transport, lunch, gear, and hotel pickup, but expect a very early start and possible two-to-three-hour wait.

“Whale sharks were beautiful. Yes it’s an early pickup at 2am and the drive is horribly long, and yes the whale sharks are fed to keep them in the area as long as possible, but it was a lovely experience to do once in a lifetime. The canyoneering was honestly better than the whale sharks. Our guides Jo and Marcello were amazing and took just the two of us through the course. They used our phone to photograph/video everything and really made it an entertaining and fun experience. Absolutely book the zip line at the start when you book the tour, otherwise it’s 600php/pp when you get there (and it’s…”

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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

6.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 - Getting ready at the equipment base
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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

7.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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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine - Helicopter Island and Talisay Beach
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

8.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Spend 6 to 8 hours on El Nido’s Tour C, visiting Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach and Matinloc Shrine. You’ll snorkel, swim, hear local stories in English or Tagalog, and eat lunch aboard or near the islands. Guides such as Angelo, Dexter and Prince have been praised for patient, attentive help.

“Everything went well on Tour C as a private tour. Weather was not super great, but our guide was able to adjust to make for a memorable experience. In our view, the snorkeling was the best on this tour.”

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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Balinghai Beach and the northern coast
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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

9.Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20Best value

Spend about 4.5 hours sailing from Boracay to Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Magic Island, and Crystal Cove. Swim, snorkel, cliff jump, and eat a Filipino buffet lunch with guides such as Mark, Justine, Edgar, or Jim. Bring cash for entrance and snorkeling fees.

“Also did option cave tour at Crystal Cove. Really enjoyed it”

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Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour - Starting at Bambike Ecotours Intramuros
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Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

10.Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $27

Explore Intramuros by locally made bamboo bike on a 2 to 3 hour small-group tour led in English or Tagalog. Guides such as Josh, Paolo, Chi, Prime, and Anj explain the walled city’s past at Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Puerta Real, and more. The flat route includes helmets, entry fees, and a cool ice cream finish.

“First of all the organisation itself and our tourguide Paolo was very nice and amazing. I woke up a bit sick om the day of my booked tour and messaged them. They responded quickly and even though they have a cancellation policy. They were fine with a reschedule of my booking for the day after. The tour itself was very informative and chill. I did the extended tour l, and it was worth it! Would recommend to book the 9:30 one. So you won’t be in the middle of the heat of the day + you finish around lunchtime and can grab snacks at the foodstands around the corner or…”

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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours - Muralla Street and the Japanese Cannon
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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

11.Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend three easy hours cycling Intramuros on a hand-built bamboo bike with a guide such as Anj, Chi, Paolo, JD, or Josh. Visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, old gates, plazas, and the city walls, then cool down with Filipino refreshments. Bikes, helmets, water, ponchos, and a cold towel are included.

“This is a sightseeing and historical tour. The bike part is flat and easy, although the streets can be crowded with pedestrians.”

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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch - The early pickup and ferry from Cebu
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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

12.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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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour - Starting at Tondo Market
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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

13.Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Join an English-speaking guide such as Floyd or Venus for a fast-moving three-hour look at Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros. Walk local streets, taste Chinatown snacks, ride jeepneys and tuk-tuks, and visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, and old churches.

“Very nice tour! It's good to see a side of Manila other than BGC/Makati. Local guide knows the area well. We never felt unwelcome anywhere we went on the tour. Taking public transit (trike, tuktuk, jeepney) was a highlight. Thank you Venus!”

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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage - Luli Island and Its Vanishing Sandbar
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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

14.Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Join guides such as Jed, Jeff, Echo, or Rowena for a full day around Honda Bay. Swim at Luli Island, snorkel at Pambato Reef, enjoy a generous lunch at Cowrie Island, and add a beach massage for a relaxed finish.

“Fun! A bit pricey, I wish at least snorkels were included, but overall a very lovely day and lunch was good.”

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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour - Forbes Park and the American Cemetery
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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

15.Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

This four-hour tour links Makati’s financial district with Manila’s Spanish-era Intramuros. You’ll ride an air-conditioned van, walk through Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and visit the American Cemetery. English-speaking guides such as Omar, Fernando, Richard, and Stella are known for clear historical storytelling.

“Fernando was an amazing guide who was very knowledgeable of the Philippine history. Oswald was the driver who knew how to navigate through the crazy streets of Manila. If you are seeking to learn about the history of this amazing, poetic country, this is the tour for you. Note- please plan your arrival to the meeting location in advance. We came from Quezon City, gave ourselves an hour and a half to get to the meeting location, but due to Manila’s insane traffic it took us 2+ hours to arrive. We were late but the incredible hosts of this tour allowed us to meet them at the first stop. We…”

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