Palawan’s famous cave is worth the long road. This full-day Puerto Princesa trip combines a scenic drive, a motorized boat across the coast, and a quiet paddleboat ride through the Subterranean River. I especially like the included hotel transfers and the generous Filipino buffet lunch, two details that make a demanding day easier. I also … Read more
Good food makes Manila easier to understand. This two-hour class in Makati introduces you to Filipino meryenda, the snack-time tradition built around filling, savory, crunchy, and sweet dishes. I like the small group size, capped at four people, and the practical recipes made with basic ingredients you can use at home. I also like that … Read more
Wake up early for a full day of Cebu wonders. This $103 private tour packs three very different experiences into one long outing: swimming near whale sharks in Oslob, cooling off at Tumalog Falls, and resting on Sumilon Island’s shifting sandbar. I like the smooth combination of sea, waterfall, and beach, plus the comfort of … 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
Cebu reveals its best sides quickly. This private tour links Cebu City’s major landmarks with the cooler mountain roads above town, so you get churches, forts, temples, gardens, and sweeping island views in one day. I like the air-conditioned private vehicle and the useful hotel pickup, especially in a city where traffic can make independent … Read more
Three islands, one bright blue-water day. This Cebu excursion packs Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary, Nalusuan Island, and Caohagan Island into seven hours, with snorkeling, swimming, a Filipino BBQ lunch, and hotel transfers included. I like the excellent fish viewing at Hilutungan and the small-group limit of 12, which keeps the day more personal. I also like … Read more
Island days are best kept simple. This seven-hour Siargao boat trip pairs Naked Island’s bare sandbar with the palms of Guyam and the wider beaches of Daku, then adds a Filipino boodle-style lunch by the sea. I like the mix of swimming, sun time, snorkeling, and local food, and I like that pickup and return … Read more
Manila opens up in its back streets. This two-hour tour takes you by jeepney, through an open wet market, into old residential areas, and along side streets far from the city’s polished face. I like the direct look at daily life, and I like the small maximum of 10 people, which gives the English-speaking guide … Read more
Start before dawn, and Cebu rewards you. This full-day outing links three of the island’s biggest nature experiences: whale shark watching in Oslob, a swim at Kawasan Falls, and snorkeling beside Moalboal’s famous sardine school and sea turtles. I like the variety, and I like having air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, equipment, and local guides handled … Read more
Bohol packs a lot into one long day. This $58 shared tour links the Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Church, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and a Loboc River lunch without making you arrange separate rides. I especially like the river cruise buffet and the chance to see tarsiers in a protected setting. The main concern is timing: … Read more
