15 Private Car Days in the Philippines to Build a Day Around

1.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews Our pick

This private transfer links Ninoy Aquino International Airport with accommodation in Metro Manila for up to three people. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional driver, WhatsApp or phone updates, and up to 60 minutes of airport waiting time. Drivers such as Jeffrey, Ken, Joey, and Jobert have earned praise for kind, careful service.

“Driver was courteous and already messaged as soon as plane landed. He made sure all my luggage were handled properly”

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2.Super Ultimate 7 Destination with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joel, Rona, or Nel for an 8-hour shared boat trip from Coron Town. Swim at Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon, snorkel near a wreck and coral gardens, visit Barracuda Lake and CYC Beach, and enjoy a buffet lunch on a white-sand beach. Expect a busy day with 12 to 20 people aboard.

“I had such a great time! My guide Rona and the Alexis crew were all fantastic. The lunch buffet was delicious and plentiful and at all the stops I felt like there was enough time to enjoy each one and didn’t feel rushed at all. Such beautiful spots, an unmissable tour!”

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3.Canyoneering Cebu in Kawasan falls + meals + Cebu transfer option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $53

You’ll jump, swim, climb, and trek through the Matutinao River toward Kawasan Falls with a licensed guide and full safety gear. The private half-day outing includes lunch, bottled water, lockers, showers, and transport options from Cebu City, Mactan, or Moalboal. A 30 to 45-minute trek is included, while the zipline costs PHP 500 extra.

“The Canyoneering activity exceeded our expectations, everything in there is solid 5 stars rating. It's a must for everyone to experience. My wife sprained her ankle a week before and at about 90% condition to do the trek. Thankfully Badian cRead more”

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4.Transfer from Airport to Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · from $50

Book a private, one-way ride from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to a Metro Manila hotel or residence. An English-speaking driver and airport representative handle the handoff, with service available around the clock. Expect about 25 minutes in light traffic, though Manila traffic and pickup delays can change the total time.

“Hassle free experience. The rep was waiting for me with my name. On the way to hotel, he was telling some interesting fact of Manila and gave me a brief orientation, even helped me to find a good breaky place. Good start of my biz trip in Manila”

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5.Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews

Meet an English-speaking driver at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, then ride directly to your hotel in Makati, Manila, Pasay, Bonifacio Global City, Paranaque, or Ortigas Center. Rommel and Garry have provided especially attentive service, while onboard Wi-Fi and local TV help during traffic delays. Confirm luggage and pickup details before flying.

“We were met at the airport location indicated on the email. We had a smooth ride to our hotel. Our driver and his wife were professional, polite, courteous, informative and nice. My family and I enjoyed our transport from the airport to our hotel. We'll surely use Viator again.”

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6.El Nido to Puerto Princesa – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $390Top rated

Travel from El Nido to Puerto Princesa in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Pickup is available in central El Nido, with drop-off at your hotel or Puerto Princesa Airport. You can also request a two-hour stop at the Puerto Princesa Underground River, though admission is extra. Drivers Greg and Arden have handled this route.

“Both Greg and Arden were great in driving us to Astoria Palawan to El Nido and El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airport. They arrived on time.”

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7.Mactan Cebu Airport Transfer to City Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Mactan Cebu International Airport and a Cebu City hotel. Your group of up to three gets one vehicle and a one-way ride of about an hour. Drivers such as Bernie, Ronel, and Donald have helped with delayed flights, luggage, local tips, and smooth hotel drop-offs.

“Excellent service! Donald was very patient and kind when our flight was delayed . Ride was smooth and got to the hotel fairly quick. I would highly recommend”

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8.Calauit Safari Black Island Lunch & Transfer included

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 12 reviews · 10 hours · from $94

This 9 to 10 hour small-group trip combines Calauit Wildlife Safari with Black Island. You will feed giraffes, see zebras and other animals, visit Malbato Church, and eat lunch beside white sand and clear water. Guide Bernart is associated with the tour. Pickup is from Coron town proper.

“La partie zoo trop longue (deuxième partie du zoo inutile) et temps trop court sur black Island qui est top”

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9.Lagoon,Cave Rock Pool, w/Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

From General Luna, this shared 8-hour tour links Siargao’s best-known sights: Maasin River, Magpupungko Rock Pools, Sugba Lagoon, the coconut mountain view deck, and Secret Beach. Your English-speaking guide and driver handle transport, entrance fees, docking, environmental charges, and lunch. Expect a full day of swimming, photos, and fairly quick stops.

“Does what it says on the tin! Well organised with a friendly guide.”

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10.Island Hopping TOUR A with Lunch, Transfer & EDTF

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours around El Nido’s famous lagoons and beaches, with hotel pickup in El Nido Town Proper, lunch on Shimizu Island, drinking water, guide, boat, life vest, and lagoon and environmental fees included. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and pass through the rocky entrance to Secret Lagoon. Bring water shoes and reef-safe sunscreen.

“Booke very last minute after other high rather tours cancelled on me, ended up having a blast! I highly recommend!”

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11.Island Hopping with Lunch,Hotel Transfer & Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Port Barton with an English or Tagalog guide, visiting coral reefs, Starfish Island, beaches, sandbars, and a turtle spot. Your $50 includes local pickup within 2 km, environmental fees, buffet lunch, bottled water, boat transport, cottages, and life vests. Bring your own snorkel gear.

“Był czas na wszystko , nie byliśmy poganiani. Mogliśmy w spokoju posiedzieć na plaży i cieszyć się odpoczynkiem”

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12.Kalanggaman & Malapascua Island W/ Lunch & Transfer fr Cebu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $360

Travel from Cebu to Maya, stay overnight in air-conditioned Malapascua, and spend day one at Kalanggaman Island. The next morning brings four snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, baby black tip sharks, Coral Garden, and North Beach. English-speaking guides, meals, boats, and entrance fees are included, while water sports cost extra.

“Tout était incroyable, je recommande. Seul bémol, au retour, le chauffeur est venu pour chercher avec 1h de retard au port, il a par ailleurs fait plusieurs arrêts, chez lui ainsi que dans un 7-eleven, nous avons donc mis 5h au total pour rentrer à Cebu au lieu de 3h30 max…”

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13.Honda Bay Island: Island Tour with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Spend eight hours exploring Honda Bay on a small-group boat tour from Puerto Princesa. Swim and snorkel at Starfish Island, watch Luli Island appear and disappear with the tide, then enjoy lunch and beach time at Cowrie Island. Hotel pickup, boat transport, island fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. Snorkel gear and the P200 environmental fee cost extra.

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14.Transfer Cebu City – Bantayan Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $70

Travel from Cebu City to Bantayan Island with a private pickup, a three to four-hour drive to Hagnaya Port, help buying ferry tickets, and a one-hour-fifteen-minute crossing to Santa Fe. Confirm your vehicle, pickup point, and fare before departure, since past bookings have used both roomy vans and less comfortable taxis.

“Can't say enough good things. Excellent experience. Great service. Best 👍 Definitely using the service again on my return trip.”

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15.Port Barton Island Hopping – Seaplane Transfer FR Puerto Princesa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Fly with Horizon Sun Charters from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton in 35 minutes, then spend the day island hopping with Raymond and Adelfa’s team. You’ll visit white-sand beaches, Twin Reef, Fantastic Reef, a turtle sanctuary, and Bigaho Falls. Lunch, hotel transfers, snorkel gear, entrance fees, and a private boat trip are included.

“Wow! Our family of five had an unforgettable experience with the Horizon Sun Seaplane trip from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton! From the moment we boarded, every detail was meticulously planned, ensuring a day full of adventure and wondRead more”

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