Coron’s best water stops fit into one busy day. This eight-hour island-hopping trip links Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoons, Reef Garden, Skeleton Wreck, and Smith Beach, with hotel pickup, a boat, guide, permits, and buffet lunch included. I like the mix of freshwater swimming and saltwater snorkeling, and I also like that the route includes both … Read more
Nighttime Palawan has its own light show. At Iwahig River, you travel by boat through dark mangroves while fireflies flicker in the trees. I like the quiet river setting and the boat guide’s lively, funny way of spotting the insects. The main drawback is value: at $38 per person, the 45-minute cruise may feel short … Read more
The sea looks best from above. El Nido’s zipline sends you from a forested hillside toward an island, with clear water, limestone cliffs, and Las Cabanas Beach spread below. I like the spectacular position and the choice between a seated ride and the more exciting Superman pose. I also like that the activity is short, … Read more
Comfort changes the whole island day. This Coron trimaran tour combines famous lagoons and beaches with space to rest, a barbecue buffet, and free kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. I especially like the onboard chef and attentive crew, plus the upper deck, hammocks, shower, toilet, and lounges. The main catch is price: at $187 per person, … Read more
Nature does the heavy lifting here. The Puerto Princesa Underground River tour takes you from the city to a limestone coast, then into a dark cave where an underground river runs straight toward the sea. I like the well-organized transport, which includes city pickup, air-conditioning, boat transfers, and the return trip. I also like the … Read more
Sun, sea, and a plate of Filipino food make a fine Palawan day. This Honda Bay tour combines small-group boat travel with swimming, snorkeling, and unhurried time on Lu-Li and Cowrie islands. I like the included lunch and the chance to avoid arranging your own boat, especially if you want a simple day outside Puerto … Read more
Coron packs its best sights into one day. This $44 full-day boat tour links Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, CYC Beach, and a white-sand lunch stop. I like the way it covers the island’s headline sights without asking you to arrange separate boats, entrance tickets, meals, and transfers. I also … Read more
Bohol packs a lot into one day. This private tour links the island’s colonial landmarks, Loboc River, bamboo bridge, tarsier sanctuary, Manmade Forest, and Chocolate Hills in roughly six to nine hours. I like the private vehicle and hotel pickup, which let your group set a comfortable pace, and I like the mix of culture, … Read more
Feel the wind, then look down. This private Boracay parasailing ride gives you a 15-minute view of the island’s famous shoreline from above, with a colorful parachute, a speedboat tow, and room for your own group. I like the private format, since you are not joining a large mixed party, and I like the clear … Read more
Your first breath underwater changes the trip. This two-hour Boracay experience gives beginners a careful introduction to scuba, with certified instructors, a full equipment setup, and time to see marine life in clear tropical water. I like the patient step-by-step teaching, and I like that underwater photos and video are included rather than sold as … Read more
