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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in the Philippines

176 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a van attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Secret Lagoon: a short passage into limestone walls
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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

1.Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend eight hours touring Bacuit Bay with a licensed English or Tagalog-speaking guide. Swim, snorkel, and kayak at up to four stops, including the Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commandos Beach. Guides such as Buddy, Dexter, John, and Mark are praised for helping with photos, safety, and kayaking.

“We loved this tour so much! It was so nice going at our own pace at all the stops, the boat crew was fantastic and accommodating. All the stops were so beautiful even on the rainest days! Would highly recommend to anyone in Coron!”

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

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

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

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

3.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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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine - Helicopter Island and its rougher shore
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El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

4.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring El Nido’s Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Tapiutan Beach, Talisay Beach, and Matinloc Shrine. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a Filipino lunch, and a guide speaking English or Tagalog. Guides such as Dexter, Angelo, Prince, and Jay have been praised for safety, photos, and local stories.

“Excellent experience and amazing crew! Rene, Angelo and the rest of the tour guides ensured a safe excursion for all of us. Although we chose not to snorkel, we still enjoyed the locations as the beaches and islands we visited were absolutely stunning. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!”

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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Puka Beach: a strong first stop
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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

5.Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20Best value

Spend up to 4.5 hours touring Boracay by traditional boat, with stops at Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Magic Island, and Crystal Cove. Your English or Tagalog guide may be Mark, Justine, Edgar, or another member of the local team. Bring cash for entrance fees, snorkeling, and a tube.

“Justine was such a nice guide! I really enjoyed it :)”

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Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour - Starting with the Japanese cannon
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Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

6.Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $27

Explore Intramuros by locally made bamboo bike on a 2 to 3 hour small-group tour led in English or Tagalog. Guides such as Josh, Paolo, Chi, and Prime explain Manila’s Spanish colonial past, World War II, and the walled city’s major sites. Expect a flat route, regular stops, safety support, a cold towel, and ice cream at the finish.

“This is a great tour! the bikes are beautiful and easy to use, the route is safe and not too arduous, the sites are super interesting and our guides Josh and Jenjie were super informed and helpful! highly recommend this tour.”

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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

7.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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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour - Binondo Chinatown and the taste of Manila
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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

8.Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

See Manila through its markets, old neighborhoods, and Spanish-era landmarks with an English-speaking guide such as Floyd or Venus. Visit Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, Binondo Church, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, and Manila Cathedral, with snacks, photos, and rides on local transport included.

“Very nice tour! It's good to see a side of Manila other than BGC/Makati. Local guide knows the area well. We never felt unwelcome anywhere we went on the tour. Taking public transit (trike, tuktuk, jeepney) was a highlight. Thank you Venus!”

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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour - A quiet pause at the American Cemetery and Memorial
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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

9.Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

This four-hour Manila tour pairs modern Makati with the American Cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. An English-speaking guide such as Omar, Fernando, Richard, or Stella leads the history-focused outing, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and an air-conditioned van included.

“The tour was educational. We got to see different parts of Manila, from historical sites to modern financial District.”

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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago - Makati, Nielson Tower, and Forbes Park
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Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

10.Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · from $103

See Manila’s modern and colonial sides in about four hours, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. You’ll visit Makati, Rizal Park, the American Cemetery, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. Guides such as Nori, Richard, Frank, and Stella have been praised for bringing the city’s history to life, though traffic can extend the day.

“Tour was in an air conditioned van, driver was impressive with knowledge of streets which was congested, but maintained comfort, Nori our tour guide was impressive with his knowledge of every part of the sites our tour covered. My family learned so much about history and culture of Filipinos in Manila”

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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Tagaytay Point: a cooler start outside Manila
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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

11.Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $105Top rated

Travel from Manila to cool Tagaytay, ride a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky, then explore Paco Park, Manila Cathedral, and Intramuros. The small group, air-conditioned van, and guides such as John Ferdinand, Mark, Ken, and Nona make this an easy way to cover a lot in one long day. Lunch is not included.

“I had a wonderful experience on the Tagaytay tour! My guide, Ken, was extremely knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories throughout the day, making the trip both informative and enjoyable. The excursion was very well planned, with a smooth itinerary that covered not only Tagaytay’s highlights but also some of the main sights in Manila, giving a great overall impression of the area. Everything was perfectly organized, and I really appreciated Ken’s professionalism and enthusiasm. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Manila!”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - Oslob whale sharks at sunrise
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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

12.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Start around 2am to reach Oslob early, swim beside whale sharks with a guide, then travel to Badian for river trekking, slides, swims, and optional jumps to Kawasan Falls. Guides such as Arnick, Anelac, Norbert, and Oslan have been praised for safety help and taking photos. Lunch and transfers are included.

“The whale sharks were amazing! The canyoneering tour was so much fun and the guides were so friendly and made the trip awesome”

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El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D - Small Lagoon brings the most memorable scenery
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El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

13.Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $23

Spend seven hours island hopping from Marber’s Beach Club to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. You can swim, snorkel, and kayak, with lunch, entry fees, and a guide included. Tour guides such as Mark, Arnold, Jordan, and TJ have been praised for good photos and a relaxed, friendly approach.

“That was fun and interesting trip except the starting time. We didn't go on time. But happy to meet Jordan and Aquaman🥂”

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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

14.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

15.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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