The 9 Buffet Days in the Philippines That Earn Their Price

1.Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend five to six hours touring Bohol with a private driver-guide such as Silo, Harvey, Randy, or Joemar. Visit the Chocolate Hills, an ethical tarsier sanctuary, Bilar’s Man-Made Forest, Baclayon Church, and the Blood Compact Monument, then enjoy a buffet lunch with live entertainment on the Loboc River.

“Great experience. Harvey, the guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible with the tour (it was a private tour). The lunch on the river boat was a great experience.”

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2.Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Best value

Spend eight hours visiting 7 Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, and Payong-Payong Beach from El Nido. You can swim, snorkel, kayak, and eat a buffet lunch on the beach. The English and Tagalog crew provides a licensed boat, life vest, fruit, and water. Bring cash for entrance fees and a kayak.

“Overall the crews and group were amazing and happy.. I enjoyed it very much .. the food was good the selection of the island and activities were nice .”

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3.Shared Island Hopping Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

Join a shared boat from Beachfront Travel and Tours for an 8-hour El Nido island trip. You’ll swim through narrow cliff openings to Hidden Beach and Secret Beach, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Star Beach, visit Matinloc Shrine, and eat a buffet lunch. The guide may alter stops for weather and safety.

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4.Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Spend eight hours touring Bohol from McDonald’s Panglao with an English-speaking driver, visiting historic sites, wildlife stops, the Chocolate Hills, and the Man-Made Forest. The day ends with a two-hour Loboc River cruise and buffet lunch. It is a shared tour for up to 12 people, with pickup starting at 8:00 AM.

“I read other people comments of similar tours and knew what to expect, good experience. I went with group (11) to Chocolate Hill viewing platform while my 2 friends did the ATV activity. They had a blast and their photos showed this. Lunch on river cruise was delicious and entertainment excellent”

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5.El Nido Tour A – Group w/ Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $44

Join a shared El Nido island-hopping trip with guides such as Albert, Ramon, or Willy. Over 7 to 8 hours, you visit Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach. Lunch is provided, while kayaks, snorkel sets, drinks, and some pickup locations cost extra.

“I think the crew are amazing. The congestion at each of the stops was like waiting for a ride at Disneyland, I think the last stop at the beach was unnecessary, crowded and extremely difficult for the boat to load & unload.”

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6.El Nido Full Day Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $44

Spend 7 to 8 hours island-hopping from El Nido to Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Talisay Beach, and Helicopter Island. Expect a shared boat, beach buffet lunch, snorkeling, swimming, and possible kayaking. Guides such as Mark may lead the day, with town pickup included and equipment and water charged separately.

“Bon tour en général, cependant nous avons quitté plus d'une heure en retard dû à une inspection (hors du ressort de l'équipe), notre guide a dû modifier les arrêts selon différents facteurs, par exemple, Hidden beach n'était pas accessible à cause d'un tournage. Nous nous sommes retrouvés à faire des arrêts que nous avions fait la veille dans le tour D, un peu dommage. Très gros groupe (21 personnes). Le guide était sympathique!”

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7.Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · from $148

Travel from Cebu, Mactan, or Lapu-Lapu to Bohol by express ferry, then visit the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Butterfly Farm, Man-Made Forest, and Sikatuna Mirror of the World. A Loboc River buffet cruise is included. Drivers such as Francis and Peds may also guide the day, but a separate tour guide is not included.

“Francis our driver and main guide was brilliant, his knowledge of the island, people and places made the trip exceptional. He even over came a flat Tyre in record time that had no impact to our trip. The ATV is a must as an option, and the guides on route took amazing pics .. Thank you Francis for a brilliant day !”

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8.Coron Ultimate Tour – Private Tour w/ Buffet Lunch (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $160

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Coron’s top water spots on a private boat with a guide, buffet lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup near town. Swim at Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon, snorkel at Coral Garden, then relax at CYC Beach and Beach 91. Guide Limuel and crew members Ralf and JoJo have been praised for helpful service and good cooking.

“Excelente programa, imperdível. Ótimo guia muito proativo, sempre agindo para nos mostrar e levar aos melhores pontos de cada parada. O único ponto de melhoria era que o barco era um pouco velho, mas não comprometeu.”

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9.Island Hopping with Buffet Lunch & ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Spend eight hours around Boracay with island stops, snorkeling, a Filipino buffet, an ATV ride, and a hot kawa bath. English-speaking guides such as Lyn and Ejay have helped keep the day friendly and on track, though the shared tour can suffer delays. Seasonal meeting points and extra entry fees matter.

“This was an awesome day! Everything went smoothly and it was well worth it! The best part of the trip was our tour guide Lyn. She was very helpful and made my wife and I feel right at home. 5 Stars!”

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