Bohol packs big sights into one short day. I like the private vehicle and guide, which let you ask questions, adjust the pace, and sometimes add a quick local stop. I also like the Loboc River buffet cruise, a pleasant surprise for many people who expect the famous hills to be the only highlight. The … Read more
Coron’s best water stops fit into one long day. This boat trip brings you to Skeleton Wreck, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Reef Garden, and Smith Beach, with a Filipino-style lunch served by the crew along the way. I especially like the warm and cool water layers at Barracuda Lake and the generous time allowed for … Read more
Bring your swimsuit, then hold on tight. This $97 day trip from Manila combines a quirky wooden trolley ride in Los Baños with a thrilling canoe journey through river rapids to Pagsanjan Falls. I especially like the local transport experience and the chance to eat Laguna’s famous coconut pie in a simple, local setting. The … Read more
Bohol packs a lot into one island day. This Cebu to Bohol countryside tour gives you the famous Chocolate Hills, tiny Philippine tarsiers, a buffet lunch on the Loboc River, and two historic sites without the trouble of arranging ferries and island transport yourself. I like the range of the day, and I especially like … Read more
Three picture-perfect islands, one long day at sea. This Coron trip is appealing because it joins Banana Island, Malcapuya Island, and Bulog Dos Island in a single banca boat outing, with lunch, boat transfers, entrance fees, and hotel pickup listed in the price. I especially like the chance to see Malcapuya’s white sand and clear … Read more
Two dramatic sights, one very long day. This tour pairs steaming Taal Volcano with the exciting paddle-raft ride to Pagsanjan Falls, giving you both a powerful nature stop and a wet, hands-on adventure far from Manila. I like the contrast between the quiet views from Tagaytay and the rough, noisy rapids at Pagsanjan. I also … Read more
Cebu’s best stories are often on foot. This four-hour evening route links major landmarks with local food stops, a jeepney ride, and the everyday streets many visitors miss when they head straight for the coast. I especially like the mix of history and street food, plus the chance to ask a local guide how Cebu … Read more
Coron’s best day at sea starts with limestone cliffs. This $28 island-hopping tour packs Kayangan Lake, CYC Beach, Sunset Beach, and Las Islas de Coral into eight hours, with lunch, permits, a boat, guide, and hotel transfers included. I especially like the mix of swimming, snorkeling, scenery, and quiet beach time. The main catch is … Read more
Tagaytay gives Manila a cool change of scene. This half-day outing combines Taal Lake and Volcano views with a farm visit, Filipino lunch, and the striking glass art of Museo Orlina. I like the mix of food, scenery, history, and local culture, and I like that hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and lunch are bundled … Read more
Expect a very early start. This Cebu day trip packs three major sea encounters into one long outing: whale sharks in Oslob, the sardine run at Moalboal, and sea turtles near Panagsama Beach. I like the convenient hotel pickup and the helpful guides, especially names such as Mae, Farrah, Norvina, Vera, and Naami, who are … Read more
