The 4 Best 2-Day Experiences in the Philippines

1.2-Day Buscalan Tour with Apo Whang-od

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 29 reviews · 2 days · from $135Our pick

Travel overnight from Manila to Buscalan in a small English-speaking group of up to 12. Trek into Butbut country, meet Apo Whang-Od, and receive a hand-tapped tattoo from a Kalinga artist. Karen has guided recent departures, and the homestay includes shared beds and local meals.

“I will never ever book anymore any tour in my life with these scammers!!! They changed the date of my tour, no problems. I had to change due to health reason..big dramas! Then when finally the person I was talking to assured me that i was going to have a tefund of the tour, puff! Disappeared!!! Not answering my messages or my calls!!! Scammers! 7500pesos, I really hope they’re gonna change your life, at least you r stealing for a good reason Scammers! Scammers! Scammers!”

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2.2 Days Private Bataan Tour with Corregidor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,150Top rated

Follow the Bataan Death March route by private car, visiting Capas National Shrine, Bamban Museum, Balanga, the Zero Kilometer marker, Mount Samat, San Fernando, and Corregidor. Guide JB leads the trip, with detailed battlefield discussions and a seven-hour island tour. Early starts and long road days suit serious history fans.

“This private tour of WW2 sites was absolutely amazing. As a history buff with a grandfather who walked the Death March, I was emotional as I traveled the route he took so many years ago. I loved the insights and knowledge shared witRead more”

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3.2-Day Private Tour Moalboal and Oslob

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $243

You’ll explore Southern Cebu with a private car, English-speaking driver, and local guides. Swim at Kawasan Falls, snorkel with sardines and turtles in Moalboal, sleep near Panagsama Beach, then use an express ticket for Oslob’s whale shark visit. Robert, Leo, and Eric have helped make the trip personal, flexible, and photo-friendly.

“The tour guide Leo and Eric are both so nice. Leo helped us take a lot of photo and took care of us a lot. However, the hotel room is a little bit worse than I imagine, I can not sleep well that night”

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4.2 Days SSI Advanced Open Water Course in Boracay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $490

Spend two days with DiveGurus Boracay learning new SSI adventure skills after your Open Water certification. Your instructor can help select activities such as night navigation or underwater navigation. Equipment, taxes, fees, and lunch are included. Brian and Max are among the named instructors connected with the center.

“I'm a regular here and currently training to become a Divemaster with DiveGurus here in Boracay. I keep coming back because the team is genuinely amazing. They're experienced, supportive, and they really take the time to help you grow Read more”

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