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15 Lunch Experiences in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

55 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 lunch experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers - Starting in Coron Town and reaching the boat
Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Coron

Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers

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

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

Join a guided boat trip from Coron Town to Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, CYC Beach, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, Barracuda Lake, and a lunch stop. Guides such as Joel, Kenneth, Mike, and Mark may lead the day. Expect swimming, snorkeling, short walks, shared meals, and a full schedule from morning pickup to late afternoon return.

“Mike, Kenneth, jed were amazing! The stops were breath taking, lunch was incredible. Definitely recommend this tour! 10 out of 10”

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Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach - Choosing your seven stops around Coron Island
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Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

2.Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours

You’ll spend eight hours on a private boat around Coron Island, choosing from seven stops such as Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, beaches, caves, and coral gardens. English-speaking guides such as AJ, Hazel, Hector, and Norie adjust the route, help beat crowds, and take photos. Lunch is prepared for you, though site fees and equipment cost extra.

“I had Hazel as my private tour guide and she was so informative, friendly and accommodating throughout the whole thing from start to finish I enjoyed every minute. I don't normally leave reviews but I feel like this needed one”

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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - From Moalboal pickup to the Matutinao River
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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

3.Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 630 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Spend about six hours traveling from Moalboal to the Matutinao River, then jump, slide, swim, and scramble toward Kawasan Falls with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as JM, Patrick, Sam, and Anderson are known for careful coaching and excellent photos. A homemade Filipino lunch follows, with vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and halal options.

“Awesome day out, all the guides are super friendly and look after you. The food at the end of the day was great, would recommend eating breakfast before going as you won’t eat till after you’ve completed the tour around 4/5 hrs but don’t eat too much! 10/10 would recommend.”

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

4.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by fast ferry for a full day of major sights. You’ll visit Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, the Tarsier Conservation Area, Mahogany Forest, and the Chocolate Hills, then enjoy a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. English-speaking guides such as Jirah, David, and Genesis add local stories and help with photos.

“Jirah was the absolute best thing about this trip. From the get-go, she made sure our group was comfortable with each other. All day, we were talking to each other and looking out for each other. She also made sure she helped everyone take photos in great spots. She shared the history of each place and how Bohol is taking care of preserving them. You can tell the pride she has in being a Boholano and being able to share the beauty of the province with others.”

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Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch - The first jumps and the river route
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours in Cebu

Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

5.Canyoneering Experience in Kawasan Falls with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 440 reviews · from $55Top rated

This three to four-hour Badian adventure takes you down the Matutinao River by swimming, climbing, sliding, jumping, and using a Tarzan swing. Guides such as Sanjet, Brian, and Owen help with the route and take photos. Helmets, life jackets, safety gear, shoes, lunch, and transfers from Moalboal, Badian, or Alegria are included.

“Not done, just after 5 minute of booking, I have send Mail to refund my money, because after booking it has been cleared that pickup point is not in Cebu. Kindly refund or adjust in my future booking [email protected]”

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Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch - The morning transfer and boat departure
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Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch

6.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 and CYC Beach, snorkel at Las Islas de Coral, eat a picnic lunch at Sunset Beach, and use optional kayaks for an added fee. Hotel transfers cover Coron Town proper.

“Everything was almost perfect. It could have been perfect if the waves had not been big at the end of the trip, so kayaking would have been fun. I would highly recommend it! The tour guides were amazing, especially Kuya Bert! The food was yummy.”

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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch - The early pickup and long road to Badian
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Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

7.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Tour with Ziplining & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 1 day · from $97

Ride a jungle zipline, trek through Kawasan Falls, swim in turquoise pools, slide over smooth rock, and choose your cliff jumps. Your local guide handles safety and can film on your phone. The day includes gear, hotel transfers, drinking water, and a Filipino lunch with sea views at Ambak Base Camp.

“The adventure of a lifetime. Zipline to start and a 10 meter cliff jump. Expertly guided through Kawasan waterfalls. Will definetly return next year! Thank you.”

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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch - Starting at the wharf and getting set up
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Port Barton: Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

8.Island Hopping to Turtle Spot & Reef with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours with guides such as Prince, Pong, Jose, or Randy exploring Port Barton’s reefs, Turtle Spot, Twin Reef, and up to three beach stops. Snorkel gear, life vests, boat transfers, entrance fees, and a local BBQ lunch are included. Turtle sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“Randy was very kind guide and the food prepared was very nice.”

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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon - Yap Sandiego Ancestral House: a short visit with real character
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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

9.Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $75

Spend about nine hours touring Cebu and Lapu-Lapu in a private vehicle, from Santo Niño Basilica and Fort San Pedro to Tops Lookout and Sirao Garden. Your driver handles the traffic and can take photos, while a DOT-accredited guide is available for an extra P2,500. Lunch at House of Lechon includes P500 per person.

“Great experience! Good tour and driver operator. Overall, fabulous tour of Cebu' important historical and cultural sites.”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise - The mahogany forest is a scenic drive, not a major stop
Chocolate Hills & Countryside Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Cebu

Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

10.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by ferry for a packed countryside day with Chocolate Hills, the Bilar mahogany forest, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. Guides such as Dolly, Jojo, Janis, and Genesis add local stories and humor. Expect about four hours on the ferry and a 14-hour day overall.

“Bohol is beautiful. Dress comfortably with good walking shoes. There is lots of walking so carry a sun hat, sun block and sun shades. The historic sites are very interesting. Chocolate Hills was amazing. The terrain is very unusual and beautiful. The floating Resturant luncheon was a buffet on the boat. You eat lunch whilst entertained to music and dance. The skipper takes you along the river for about 90 minutes. It was a very interesting tour. I can recommend it.”

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Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour) - A careful visit with Bohol’s tiny tarsiers
Buffet Experiences, Chocolate Hills & Countryside Tours, Half-Day, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Bohol

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

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

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

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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Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch - The road from Panglao to Bohol’s sights
Chocolate Hills & Countryside Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tours in Bohol

Bohol: Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

12.Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

You’ll visit Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, a tarsier conservation area, and the Man-Made Forest before a buffet lunch cruise on the Loboc River. This is a driver-led tour rather than a guided one. Drivers such as Julius, Jason, Andrew, and Kuya Tata have helped make the day personal and easygoing.

“Good, full activities day. There was way more options available then what is advertised on this tour app.”

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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan - Caohagan Island: your best chance for beach time
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Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

13.Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch – Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $85

This six-hour Cebu outing takes you by private motorized boat from Cordova to Caohagan’s beach, Hilutungan’s fish sanctuary, and Nalusuan’s reef. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, boat crew, and a Filipino lunch. Expect simple facilities, a loud boat engine, and stops that may focus on swimming rather than walking ashore.

“We had a lot of fun. The driver was very attentive, and so was the boat crew. Lunch was absolutely delicious, with a variety of seafood and pork/chicken and fruit.”

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El Nido: Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch - Starting in a jeepney with music and karaoke
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El Nido: Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch

14.Jeepney Adventure Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Spend eight social hours with local hosts on a jeepney trip from Frendz Hostel El Nido. You’ll swim at Lio Beach, hike to Bulalacao Waterfalls, share a hands-on boodle fight lunch, watch sunset at Nacpan, and finish with pool time and karaoke. Guides such as Russell, Christine, Mark, and Jade are known for keeping the group connected.

“Very enjoyable day trip. Tour guides were very good and had a great day visiting the beaches and the farm.”

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Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch - Meeting the whale sharks near Oslob
Lunch Experiences, Sumilon Island & Sandbar Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours in Cebu

Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

15.Whale Watching in Sumilon Island with Ocean View Resort and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $124

Start before dawn from Marigondon and travel to Oslob for a whale shark swim, then continue to Sumilon Island’s white sand beach and clear water. Breakfast, equipment, boat photography, guide service, water, and photo data are included. Lunch costs about 500 to 600 PHP extra. Japanese-speaking guides such as Jun and Robin may lead the day.

“Whale sharks are so big I didn't expect to see them so close!!”

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★ 4.7Barracuda Lake and Reef Garden Tour with LunchFrom $4522 reviews
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