Paradise comes with a few extra fees. This eight-hour El Nido boat trip packs Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, and three beaches into one full day on Palawan’s clear coastal waters. I like the range of stops, from kayaking in a quiet rock-lined inlet to swimming off pale sand, and I like that lunch, water, towels, … Read more
Come hungry, leave with a fuller sense of Manila. Binondo’s best food is often found along narrow streets, small restaurants, and modest bakeries rather than in polished dining rooms. I like that this three-hour walking tour gives you a clear route through the world’s oldest Chinatown, and I like that the food is paired with … Read more
Ready for a wet, wild morning? This private canyoneering trip takes you from Cebu City, Mactan, or Moalboal to the Matutinao River and Kawasan Falls, where you swim, jump, climb, and scramble through southern Cebu’s famous blue-water canyon. I like the private guide arrangement and the fact that lunch, safety equipment, lockers, showers, and transport … Read more
Manila rewards curious walkers. This five-hour tour links Quiapo Market, Binondo, and Intramuros, giving you food, old streets, local transport, and Filipino history in one well-packed morning. I especially like the mix of everyday Manila and colonial-era streets, plus the chance to taste local dishes instead of simply looking at them. The main consideration is … Read more
Three sea experiences, one sun-soaked morning. This Boracay outing combines island hopping, snorkeling, a short crystal kayak photo session, and a 20-minute helmet walk on the reef. I like the easy mix of scenery and activity, and I like that the package includes lunch, equipment, guides, and digital photos and videos. The main catch is … Read more
Expect mud, speed, and a change of scenery. This two-hour outing leaves Boracay by speedboat for the mainland near Napaan and Nabaoy, where you ride an ATV on rough trails, try a zipline, and use the river for swimming or kayaking. I like the quick boat transfer and the mix of motorized fun and water … Read more
Manila makes more sense with a local. This private, custom tour gives you a useful way to see the city when you are unsure where to begin. I like the personal planning before the tour and the freedom to shape a two-to-eight-hour route around your interests. I also like that the guide can point you … Read more
Three Cebu highlights fit into one long day. This $115 tour combines a whale shark swim in Oslob, a cool-water stop at Tumalog Falls, and two hours on the bright sands of Sumilon Island. I like the way it packs three very different settings into one outing, and I also like that the small group … Read more
See a volcano before lunch. This day trip from Manila pairs high viewpoints of Taal Volcano with a closer look at Taal Heritage Town, making it a useful way to see natural scenery and Filipino history without arranging several separate rides. I like the included hotel pickup and drop-off, and I like the small group … Read more
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
