The Philippines rewards people who book ahead. These 11 three-day trips are the proof: loved by travellers, priced clearly, easy to slot into an island itinerary.
Review of We Are Juan’s 3-day El Nido to Coron expedition, with island camps, Filipino meals, snorkeling, kayaking, and practical tips.
“The crew at We are Juan are simply Awesome. Specialy JJ, Neil and Mait. The only thing Juan could do better is to listen to his Pahoy boy'z and buy them a big JBL speaker for the boat hahaha”
Review the 3-day Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces tour from Manila, with private transport, homestays, local guides, hikes, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed this tour a lot; we had a lot of amazing experiences such as riding on top of a jeepney (like a local), visiting Tappia Waterfalls and experiencing the rice terraces of Batad and Banaue. Detailed feedback/suggestions are below: -”
Review of a private 3-day Palawan expedition from El Nido to Coron, with remote beaches, snorkeling, full-board meals, and beach huts.
“Absolutely unforgettable! Our 3D2N Palawan expedition with Lagum Adventure was the highlight of our trip—pristine islands, crystal-clear water, and star-filled nights on quiet beaches. The crew was caring and professional, food was delicious, and everything felt safe and well organized. Worth every peso—highly recommended!”
Review of El Nido’s 3-day, 2-night island experience, with lagoon stops, island meals, transfers, accommodation, costs, and booking tips.
“We did the 2 nights 3 days boat trip with the amazing guide jun jun and his crew, had a great experience with a fun group. Great accommodations and fun activities”
Review of a 3-day Manila tour to Sagada, Baguio, and Banaue, with cave visits, rice terraces, costs, comfort, timing, and practical tips.
“The tour did not take place. Three days before the scheduled date, the organizer asked me to cancel the booking via GetYourGuide, even though it was already fully paid. I clearly stated that I did not want to cancel. On the day of the tour, I went to the meeting point indicated in the GetYourGuide app. I received automatic notifications about the tour starting, but no driver arrived. I waited for 1.5 hours. Despite multiple WhatsApp messages and phone calls to the operator, no one contacted me. The tour did not happen, my money was charged, and there has been no meaningful response regarding my complaint. This was a very…”
Review of Palawan’s 3-day Coron to El Nido island expedition, with snorkeling, beach camps, meals, safety notes, price advice, and booking tips.
“El trato fue inmejorable, los paisajes son una pasada y las islas en las que duermes tienen un montón de encanto, los tipis están a primera línea de mar y te despiertas con el amanecer, en todas las paradas te dan opciones de hacer snorkel y nosotras vimos tortugas estrellas de mar corales… la tripulación es muy cercana y divertida. Repetiría sin duda y lo recomiendo.”
Hike Banaue’s Batad and Hapao terraces, swim at Tapiya Falls, soak in a hot spring, and stay two nights with local hosts.
“The guides assigned to us were great. Do mine took us to Botad and Jimmy took us to Bogyah Hot Springs. We stayed at Japan’ Place at Bro Zone. We arrived early, but were welcomed by the Bustamante Family. We had all of our meals the”
Review of a four-day Sagada trip from Manila with Sumaguing Cave, Bomod-Ok Falls, Echo Valley, pottery, costs, and practical tips.
“The main challenges for visiting Sagada are transport and to some extent Accommodation. Although there are a number of guest houses and homestays it's by far best to book before arriving and bring proof of a place to stay. Tourists are exp”