The best days mix sea and mud. This five-hour Boracay outing combines island hopping with lunch and a one-hour mainland ATV ride, giving you beaches, coral, rough trails, and a hot kawa bath in one busy morning. I like the mix of water and land activities, and I like that the price includes a shared … Read more
The lagoons are the main event. El Nido Island Tour A packs Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach into an eight-hour boat trip for $22 per person. I like the strong mix of limestone cliffs and white sand beaches, and I also like that life vests, a guide, permits, … Read more
Siquijor keeps its secrets in plain sight. This six-hour shared tour brings you from San Juan to the island’s famous Balete Tree, Cambugahay Falls, Butterfly Sanctuary, Mount Bandilaan, and a traditional bolo-bolo healer without making you arrange separate rides. I especially like the small-group format and the fact that entrance fees and transport are included. … Read more
Coron’s best water day fits into eight hours. This island-hopping trip combines Kayangan Lake, coral gardens, beaches, lagoons, a picnic lunch, and hotel transfers for $37 per person. I especially like the mix of famous sights and easy logistics, plus the helpful guides, including Kuya Bernie, Kuya Paul, Ryan, Daniel, and Aldion, who have been … Read more
El Nido is worth the long road north. I like the chance to see Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commandos Beach in one packed day, and the included kayak and snorkel gear make the boat portion easy to enjoy. The catch is serious: you may spend more than 10 hours in a van for … Read more
Coron saves its best scenery for the water. This nine-hour private trip links Twin Lagoon, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, three reef areas, and two white-sand beach stops in one full day. I especially like the mix of freshwater lakes and coral reefs, plus the freedom of a private boat with your own guide. The included … Read more
Manila has a quieter coast than you might expect. This Calatagan day trip takes you from the city to shallow water, a floating bamboo cottage, small coastal stops, and a Filipino barbecue lunch, all without the hassle of arranging several separate rides. I especially like the calm water at Calatagan, which works well for families, … Read more
Three islands, one full day. This Mactan outing pairs excellent snorkeling at Gilutungan with a quiet beach stop on Caohagan and a swim around Nalusuan. I like the easy hotel pickup and the chance to see three different island settings without arranging boats, permits, lunch, and transfers yourself. I also like the island-style meal served … Read more
The best of El Nido, at speed. This three-hour trip packs towering limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white sand, and a polished twin-engine boat into one brisk outing. I like the small-group speedboat feel and the useful mix of swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling stops. I also like that snacks, refreshments, towels, life jackets, and the environmental … Read more
Honda Bay keeps island hopping simple. This nine-hour trip from Puerto Princesa combines three popular stops, a motorized boat, a Filipino lunch, and hotel transport for $40. I like the easy all-in setup and the chance to share the day with a small group, usually 13 people in the van. The biggest catch is that … Read more
