Come hungry, leave happily stuffed. This two-hour tour takes you through the side streets, markets, and food stalls of Tondo and Binondo, giving you a quick and tasty introduction to Manila when your time is short. I like the small-group limit of 12 people, which keeps the outing personal, and I like that the experience … Read more
Three islands make one sunny day. Siargao Tour A links Naked, Daku, and Guyam Islands in a six-hour shared boat trip, with white sand, clear water, coconut palms, and a Filipino boodle fight lunch. I like the simple route: you see three very different island settings without arranging separate boats. I also like that entry … Read more
Cebu’s past climbs into the hills. I like the way this tour links Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, and the Basilica with hilltop sights such as Taoist Temple and Sirao Flower Farm. I also like that air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and a Cebu souvenir are included. The main caution is timing: the listed … Read more
Sardines turn a short swim into a spectacle. Just off Panagsama Beach, millions of fish gather in swirling silver formations, often only about 30 meters from shore. I like the easy access and the fact that this private tour keeps the outing short, focused, and personal. I also like that snorkeling equipment, fins, a local … Read more
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
Skip the cramped banca. Coron’s Cinco Ninos tour uses an 85-foot trimaran with wide decks, lounge areas, hammock nets, an upper viewing deck, and enough room to move around. I like the comfort of having a restroom, shower, onboard kitchen, and bar, especially during a seven-hour island day. I also like that lunch is cooked … 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
Mountain roads reveal Negros Oriental’s best sides. This private Dumaguete tour lets you shape a six to eight-hour day around waterfalls, volcanic sights, coffee, mountain lakes, or wartime history. I like the flexible itinerary and the chance to travel with James, an English-speaking guide who knows the area well. I also like the comfortable, air-conditioned … 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
Come hungry, leave full of stories. Manila’s Binondo district makes a fine setting for a short food walk, especially if you want more than a meal and need help finding your way through its crowded streets. This two-hour experience combines Chinese and Filipino-Chinese food, local history, market scenes, souvenir shopping, and a short ride by … Read more
