2 4-Day Experiences in the Philippines Worth Booking

1.Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

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

Travel from Puerto Princesa to Balabac by private van and boat for four days of white-sand beaches, coral snorkeling, Onuk Island, sandbars, and tent camping. A local guide leads the trip, with meals, island fees, insurance, and transfers included. Expect an early 3:00 am start and simple outdoor accommodation.

“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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2.4-Day Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 4 days · from $306Best value

Travel by overnight bus from Manila to Sagada and Banaue, with local guides such as Zohan, also known as Mark. Visit hanging coffins, enter Sumaguing Cave, meet Ifugao weavers, hike Batad and Bangaan, and sleep in guesthouses near the terraces. Expect steep paths, slippery cave rocks, and a strong dose of local culture.

“The tour was fantastic! I am not of big fan of organised tours but I am very glad I joined this one. I experienced deep immersion in the local culture, the organisation was great and our guide Zohan was perfect in every aspect, attentive, passionate, always looking after us, answering all our questions and adapting our needs too, I really enjoyed every moment. This tour was one of the best experiences I have done in the Philippines, if not the best. Highly recommended!”

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