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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the Philippines

528 tours  ·  from $12

Everything with a boat, a guide or a van attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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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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

2.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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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

3.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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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

4.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

5.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

6.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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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

7.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

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

9.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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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food - A short tricycle ride into local Manila
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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

10.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $60Top rated

Start at 3 pm in Mandaluyong for a small-group food walk with local guides such as Chloe, Jian, or Nel. Sample 10-plus Filipino snacks, grilled meats, dumplings, desserts, juice, beer, and bottled water, with a tricycle ride and possible jeepney or motorbike trips along the way.

“Beyond expectations, we really booked this without knowing much about the food we would experience, or the amazing hospitality that would be offered. Chloe was such a pleasure knowledgeable entertaining a most gracious host. There wRead more”

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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago - Roxas Boulevard and Rizal Park
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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

11.Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · from $103

Explore modern Makati and historic Manila by air-conditioned vehicle, with walks through Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Guides such as Nori, Richard, Frank, and Stella bring Philippine history to life. Hotel pickup, admission fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“A very educational experience, learned a lot of history about the different places visited. Our tour guide, Nori was like a history professor showing us the different historical places in Makati and Manila explaining the historical significance found in each place. Great experience.”

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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - What the Manila portion adds
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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

12.Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $105

Spend 8 to 10 hours traveling from Manila to cool, scenic Tagaytay, riding a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky, then exploring Paco Park, Manila Cathedral, and Intramuros. Hotel pickup, air-conditioning, entrance fees, and groups of up to 15 are included.

“Ken was the consummate guide on our day tour of Manila and Tagaytay. Safely steering us through the history and interesting sites in Manila, Ken and driver, Noi ensured we thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Tasting some of the special traditional food was a treat and we loved the experiences in Tagaytay. We would certainly recommend this tour and our guides.”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The 2 a.m. pickup and the long ride south
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

13.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start with a pre-dawn hotel pickup and a supervised whale shark swim in Oslob, then head to Badian for river trekking, slides, jumps, and Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Arnel, Norbert, and Oslan help with safety and photos. Lunch and transport are included.

“The whale sharks were a bucket list item. The canyoneering was challenging but fun. Recommend the zip line at the beginning.”

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El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D - Starting at Marber’s Beach Club
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El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

14.Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $23

Spend seven hours island hopping around El Nido with an English or Tagalog guide. Tour D combines Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island, with snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, and a calmer pace than many popular routes.

“My wife and I recently took Tour D in El Nido, and it was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, the experience was fantastic. Our tour guides were not only amazing but also incredibly informative, sharing fascinating facts about each location we visited. They were so friendly and made the day feel fun and relaxed. The scenery on this tour is breathtaking—every stop was more beautiful than the last. We explored hidden lagoons, stunning beaches, and unique rock formations. It's a must-do if you're in the area. We can't recommend it enough! A huge thanks to the entire team for a truly unforgettable day. We'll definitely be back for another…”

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Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch - The climb and clear water of Kayangan Lake
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Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch

15.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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