Boracay looks different from two wheels. This two-hour Dualtron ride gives you a lively way to reach Mt. Luho, Puka Beach, and Bolabog Beach without spending the whole outing inside a vehicle. It is one of the island’s newer activities, and I like that it mixes sightseeing with a hands-on skill. I especially like the … Read more
The lagoons are the main event. El Nido Island Tour A packs Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-payong Beach, and Seven Commandos Beach into an eight-hour boat trip for $22 per person. I like the strong mix of limestone cliffs and white sand beaches, and I also like that life vests, a guide, permits, … Read more
Makati looks best after sunset. This three-hour night out takes you to three rooftop bars, where you can watch Manila’s lights come alive, try drinks, and move through different nightlife settings with Venus as your English-speaking guide. I like the easy meeting point at the lobby of I’M Hotel and the promise of photographs, since … Read more
Feel the water roar beneath you. This jet ski outing gives you a fast, simple way to see Boracay’s coastline from the sea, with a speedboat ride from White Beach, hands-on instruction, and time to drive on your own. I like the turquoise water views and the chance to watch the crew perform tricks before … Read more
Coron’s best water stops fit into one busy day. Coron Island Tour B combines two unusual swimming spots, coral reefs, a shallow shipwreck, and a beach lunch for about $35 per person. I like the mix of scenery and snorkeling, and I especially like that boat transfers, entrance fees, food, and a guide are included. … Read more
Manila gets real fast here. This small-group outing takes you into Divisoria’s markets and neighborhood streets, using local transport, short walks, food stops, and the guide’s own view of city life. I like the mix of a tuk tuk or tricycle ride with a jeepney trip, and I like that the route goes beyond the … Read more
Two Cebu adventures, one very long day. This private trip pairs Pescador Island snorkeling with the thrilling canyoneering route at Kawasan Falls, making it a strong choice if you want to pack two of southern Cebu’s best water experiences into one outing. I like the private transport and the friendly local guides, especially the canyon … Read more
Manila tastes best one bite at a time. This three-hour food tour takes you through Binondo, Manila’s Chinatown, where you walk between restaurants, markets, and street-food stops while sampling about 10 Filipino dishes. The food provides the route, but the real subject is Manila itself, a city shaped by Filipino, Chinese, Spanish, and other outside … Read more
Slow roads, big views, and a famous rock. The Boracay Newcoast ATV tour offers an easygoing way to see a quieter side of the island, with stops at Keyhole Rock, a private beach, and a scenic View Deck. I like the friendly English-speaking guides, and I like that the tour includes helmets, a safety briefing, … Read more
Coron’s best views begin offshore. This 6 to 7 hour boat trip packs several of the area’s most appealing stops into one day, from white sand at CYC Beach to the emerald water of Kayangan Lake. I like the mix of snorkeling, swimming, and island scenery, and the crew-prepared BBQ lunch gives the day a … Read more
