Bohol rewards an early start. This 8-hour countryside tour packs the island’s best-known sights into one well-planned day, from the Chocolate Hills and Baclayon Church to a quiet Loboc River cruise with lunch. I like the small-group limit of 10, and I like that hotel pickup, transport, admission fees, a guide, and lunch are all … Read more
See Bohol in one long, useful day. This excursion packs the island’s best-known sights into an eight-hour outing, with round-trip ferry transport and a van ready on both islands. I like the easy hotel pickup and the chance to combine the Chocolate Hills, tarsier viewing, Baclayon Church, local crafts, and a Loboc River cruise without … Read more
Bohol packs a lot into one day. This 8-hour tour links the island’s best-known sights with older churches, local crafts, a river cruise, and the famous Chocolate Hills. I like the mix of scenery and culture, especially the Loboc River lunch cruise and the chance to see places beyond the main viewpoints. I also like … Read more
Port Barton’s best day is spent offshore. This seven-hour boat trip links quiet beaches, sandbars, reefs, and a turtle sanctuary for $34 per person. I like the good-value package, which includes boat transport, a guide, lunch, water, snorkeling gear, and a life vest. I also like the mix of beach time and marine life, especially … Read more
Come for the water, stay for the lunch. This full-day Coron trip packs Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, Coral Garden, CYC Beach, and Beach 91 into a private boat outing with a buffet meal and hotel pickup. I like the freedom to choose how long you spend at each stop, and I like that the crew … Read more
Cebu packs centuries into one day. This eight-hour guided tour links the city’s major landmarks with mountain viewpoints, local food, markets, and a glowing seaside café, making it a handy introduction if you have limited time. I like the broad mix: you get Magellan’s Cross and Santo Niño Basilica for Cebu’s Spanish-era and Catholic story, … Read more
Secret beaches reward a little effort. El Nido Tour C packs Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Talisay Beach, and Dilumacad Island into a seven to eight hour boat trip, with swimming, snorkeling, limestone cliffs, and lunch served on the beach. I especially like the chance to reach small beaches hidden behind rock walls, and … Read more
El Nido looks best from the water. This seven-hour cruise pairs a roomy 50-foot catamaran with limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, lunch, and time to snorkel. I especially like the comfortable catamaran and the crew’s warm, hands-on service. The private beach access also gives the day a calmer feel than a standard island-hopping run. … Read more
One day covers two very different sides of Luzon. I like this tour because it pairs the cool ridge views of Tagaytay with Manila’s major historic sights, and because lunch, transport, guiding, and entrance fees are included. The chance to see Taal Lake and Volcano, then walk through Intramuros and Fort Santiago, gives you a … Read more
A river runs through the mountain. From Puerto Princesa, this full-day outing takes you by van, pump boat, and paddleboat to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of Palawan’s great natural sights. I like the well-organized small-group format and the chance to see the cave, bay, forest, and wildlife in one long day. I also … Read more
