Bohol packs a lot into one long day. This Cebu to Bohol trip combines the island’s three headline sights: the cone-shaped Chocolate Hills, tiny Philippine tarsiers, and a buffet lunch aboard the Loboc River cruise. I like that ferry tickets, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and transport on Bohol are arranged for you. I also like … Read more
El Nido’s famous lagoons reward an early start. This private eight-hour boat trip combines the Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach, with time for swimming, snorkeling, photos, and lunch. I like the exclusive boat, which lets you adjust the order of stops, and the crew’s strong record for friendly, … Read more
Cebu packs a lot into one day. This tour links mountain viewpoints, Chinese and Filipino religious sites, and the city’s most important colonial landmarks without asking you to plan every turn. I like the small-group format of up to 14 people and the useful mix of highland scenery and downtown history. The main catch is … Read more
The river lights up after sunset. This four-hour Puerto Princesa outing pairs a dinner at Swag Restaurant with a quiet paddle-boat ride along the Sicsican River, also described as the Nagsaguipi River route, where thousands of fireflies gather along the banks. It is a gentle change of pace after a day of sea activities. I … Read more
Coron’s best scenery sits offshore. This shared boat trip packs Coron’s famous Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon into one long day, then adds wreck snorkeling, coral gardens, sandy beaches, lunch, and hotel transfers. I like the broad mix of swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach time, plus the chance to meet people from several countries. I … Read more
Golden hour arrives by boat. This 3.5-hour Bohol Virgin Island Sunset Tour gives you a simple afternoon on the water, with snorkeling, swimming, island time, snacks, and a sunset from the Panglao coast. I like the small-group feel and the easy price of $27 per person. I also like that rum and Coke, local fruit, … Read more
Big Lagoon is worth getting up early for. El Nido Tour A packs five famous stops into a seven to eight hour boat trip, with Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach on the schedule. At $44.95 per person, it gives you a practical introduction to El Nido’s island scenery … Read more
Bohol’s best sights fit into one long day. I like this tour for its hotel pickup and air-conditioned van, which remove much of the hassle from touring the island, and for its smart route through the Man-Made Forest, tarsier sanctuary, and Chocolate Hills. The guides also work hard to limit queue time and keep the … Read more
White sand, blue water, one long day. This $42 Coron boat tour gives you three island stops, lunch, snacks, entrance fees, and a licensed English-speaking guide in one package. I especially like the long beach at Malcapuya and the sandbar views at Ditaytayan, two places that make the eight-hour outing feel worthwhile. I also like … 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
