A full day on the water costs surprisingly little. This shared boat trip gives you a broad look at Boracay, from Puka Beach and Balinghai Beach to coral snorkeling sites and smaller islands. I especially like the mix of swimming and sightseeing and the generous local lunch buffet, which keeps the day from feeling like … 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
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
Three islands, one generous lunch. This Honda Bay trip is a pleasant way to trade Puerto Princesa’s streets for pale sand, clear water, coral, and small-island scenery. I especially like the variety: Luli Island gives you a sandbar and swimming, Pambato Reef brings the best chance to see fish and coral, and Cowrie Island provides … 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
El Nido looks best from the water. The Seacret catamaran combines the classic Palawan sights with a smoother, more comfortable day aboard a 50-foot sailing boat, rather than a basic island-hopping runabout. I especially like the private beach access and the way the crew turns the boat ride itself into part of the experience. Lunch, … Read more
Put your head underwater, and keep walking. This unusual Boracay activity lets you stroll about 10 feet below the surface with a clear helmet supplying compressed air, so you can see coral and colorful fish without wearing a scuba suit or knowing how to swim confidently. I especially like the calm, guided setup and the … Read more
Seven Coron highlights in one day. This $46 shared boat trip brings together Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, beaches, reefs, and a shipwreck, with lunch, permits, guides, and town transfers included. I especially like the wide mix of scenery and water activities, plus the friendly crew praised by many guests, including guides such as … 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
Nature has the starring role. This $86 Puerto Princesa tour pairs the UNESCO-listed Underground River with a quiet evening among fireflies and glowing plankton. I like the easy hotel pickup, included lunch and dinner, and the way one booking covers the long road trip, boats, entrance fees, and guides. You also get a proper break … Read more
