Philippines · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 10 best canoe & kayak trips to book right now, each with its price, how long it runs and who it actually suits.
Review of El Nido Tour A with Big Lagoon kayaking, Secret Lagoon, snorkeling, lunch, costs, crowds, meeting point, and practical tips.
“Such a fun day everything was amazing and well organized. The only thing I would say it had no vegetarian options for lunch other than rice and noodles 😂”
Review of Boracay’s $6 crystal kayak photo session, with guide-led posing, White Beach meeting details, value, limits, and booking tips.
“The activity was great and the photographer was flexible with the rain.”
Watch thousands of fireflies, enjoy dinner, and cruise Puerto Princesa’s river by paddle boat on this relaxed four-hour evening tour.
“Great great tour! Very well organised and didn’t feel touristy at all. We were pretty much the only boat there until the very end and felt super private. The guide was great, very well spoken and super friendly and enthusiastic. Food was amazing. If I had the food in a restaurant I would be very happy.”
Review of Boracay’s 6-hour island hopping tour with crystal kayak photos, helmet reef walking, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and practical tips.
“Overall, worth it! You’ll be spending a lot of time in the sun so bring a hat. If you sweat like me, your sunscreen will come right off…Especially on your face. The different islands were nice. Crystal Cove and Puka Beach have great picture taking places. Puka has the crystal kayaks (Instagram famous) and sand castles on it for good pics. One weird thing…the boat didn’t provide bottled water (not even one in 6 hour tour). Definitely buy your own before you get to the islands…they charge double. Overall, highly recommend”
Kayak Bohol’s Abatan River through mangroves, spot synchronous fireflies, enjoy Filipino food, and support local conservation for $85.
“It was a really great and unique experience! The kayaking through the Abatan River with hundreds of mangroves and palms during the day was fantastic, not to mention the firefly watching by night, which was truly magical! The guides are doing a fantastic job and we got to know so many things about the flora and fauna there. It was so nice to witness how much they know about nature and especially how they treat and respect all living species there! We can recommend this tour one hundred percent, especially if sustainability is important to you. Thanks for a truly magical and unique experience! 💚”
Kayak Coron’s quiet lagoons at sunset, snorkel over coral reefs, spot bioluminescent plankton, and enjoy local snacks for $64.
“This is one of the best tours I’ve been on in a long time! Julius is super knowledgeable and friendly and knows how to organize the tour to avoid mass amounts of tourists. We saw a beautiful lagoon, kayaked through mangroves, watched the sunset with banana bread that his wife made and got to see bioluminescent plankton! After the sunset we kayaked back and we were the only ones in the water, it was incredible!”
Review of Boracay’s $9 Crystal Kayak photo-op, including guide help, 15-minute timing, value, meeting tips, and key drawbacks.
“Very nice photos, the guy helps you and suggests the best poses”
Paddle Bohol’s quiet Abatan River mangrove tunnels with local guides, wildlife, snacks, transport, and a strong conservation focus.
“100% worth it. You don't feel rushed and see a lot of beautiful nature. It a quiet and serene experience. The guide told us a lot about the environment and the nature. The lunch was also delicious!”
Review of Bohol’s Abatan River firefly kayak tour, with mangroves, Filipino dinner, local guides, conservation, price, and practical tips.
“We loved it! It's so peaceful to kayak down te river. At one point the fireflies cane out, lighting up the trees! Our guide was great! He told us a lot about the fireflies. Also the tips how te kayak were really good. Afterwards we enjoyed the Filippinian diner!”
Kayak Coron’s quiet north face, snorkel clear reefs, and enjoy lunch on a secluded beach with expert local guides.
“vam fer la excursió amb el Julius, i va ser el tour que ens va agradar més era expectacular. Vam anar amb kayak per Coron passant per llocs increïbles on nomes s'hi pot accedir amb kayak. Racons amagats, tranquils, sense gent, envoltats d'una natura impressionant. Tot estava perfectament organitzat: ens portaven el menjar fins allà així que només ens vam haver de preocupar de gaudir del moment. una experiencia totalment unica, auntentica i super recomanable per a tothom. Sobretot si vols descobrir llocs especials fora de les rutes més turistiques. ho recomanem 100%.”
