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The 15 Best Tours in the Philippines

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Everything on this site lands on one page here, strongest first. Below are the 15 that beat the rest across the archipelago — what each costs, how long it runs and who it actually suits — with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your dates.

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Secret Lagoon: the rocky entrance that makes it feel private

1.El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Book this one

El Nido Tour A is an 8-hour island hopping cruise with Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon kayaking, beaches, snorkeling, and lunch for about $23.

“Most of the activities were great. The first snorkeling spot was pretty average. There were no fish and it was very difficult to reach the beach due to sharp corals. However after this I have no complaints. It was clearly the most popular trip as all locations were busy but you have to expect this. The big lagoon kayaking was the real highlight and one of the island spots gave a chance to sunbathe rather than just snorkel all the time. Guide was very good but spoke very quickly and seemed frustrated when people asked him to repeat information. Overall I preferred tour C but this trip should not be…”

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From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip - The road to Sabang: scenic turns, long hours, and when to plan snacks

Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience - Chocolate Hills: Viewpoint Time That Helps You Get It Right

3.Bohol: Premium Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Premium Bohol tour: Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, forest photo stops, plus Loboc River cruise with buffet, in English.

“Wanting to explore in a scooter, seeing the rain forecast I booked late the day before. I also realised it would have been very challenging to cover all this distance in a scooter. Booking confirmation was almost instant and ended up being a very comfortable, on-time trip. The bus is super comfortable and both guides, Fatima and Claire, super nice and knowledgeable. Pick ups and drops offs on-time and no hassle at all.”

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Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers

Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers - Pickup, Timing, and How They Handle Crowds and Weather

4.Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 754 reviews · 1 day · from $46

One-day Coron island hopping with 7 iconic stops, snorkeling, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers for about $46.

“The shipwreck, and the coral reef was absolutely phenomenal to see in person. The boat crew and tour guide were so friendly and professional, we felt safe and excited for what was next the whole trip. The food provided for lunch was also so fresh and amazing, they even gave us donuts at the end of the trip! I would 1000% book with them again”

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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering - Getting to Oslob from Cebu, why the ride feels long

5.Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124

Swim with whale sharks in Oslob, then canyoneer in Badian and swim at Kawasan Falls. Cebu pickup, lunch included, long 16-hour day.

“One of the best experiences we have had as a family, I could not recommend this activity more. Everything ran like clockwork and the guides were fantastic. A must do for the adventurous family”

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Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach - Choosing Your Route Through Coron Island’s Big Stops

6.Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

Private Coron island boat tour with guide, snorkeling, and beach picnic lunch, meeting at Lualhati Park at 7:30 AM.

“We had one of the best days of our lives! We are a family of 5 and had the best crew led by Edison, our guide. The itinerary was entirely up to us and we were able to beat the crowds at all the sites we stopped at. We had a vegetarian and a shellfish allergy in the family so they happily tweaked the delicious lunch uniquely for us. The day couldn’t be any more perfect. Best snorkeling we have ever experienced. I couldn’t recommend the tour any more!! It was such a bonus that the private tour was a price no one can beat, even with the additional cost…”

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Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch

Cebu Moalboal: Kawasan Canyoneering Adventure with Lunch - Getting there from Moalboal: pickup, van time, and your first gear check

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine - Meeting at Marber’s Beach Club, then straight to El Nido Pier

8.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

El Nido Tour C hits Hidden and Secret Beaches, Helicopter Island, and Matinloc Shrine, with snorkeling time, lunch, and big scenery for a budget price.

“This tour was AMAZING. Everything from the boat, the crew, the places we went - it was absolutely stunning and well worth the money. I am so happy we choose this tour and we are foreverer grateful for the unforgettable experience we got. I would recommend this private tour for everyone, who goes to El Nido. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives! ❤️”

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Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Puka Shell Beach and Balinghai: quick photos, real sand time

Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour - Choosing your Bambike and getting comfortable fast

10.Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $27

Ride a handmade bamboo bike through Intramuros, Manila, with expert guides, top historical stops, and a cool towel plus ice cream.

“Great tour! We were quite late and they had someone waiting for us to catch us up with the group which we really appreciated, our guide was Paolo he was amazing and even gave us a quick catch up intro so we ended up not missing much they also have us a free ice cream at the end!”

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Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle – Ecotours

Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours - Getting started at Bambike HQ, choosing your bike and gear

Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch - Price value, what’s included, and the one fee you should budget

12.Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Cebu to Bohol day trip: Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and a Loboc River cruise lunch with hotel pickup, guides, and ferry transfers.

“Great. Relaxing loboc river cruise. But the optional bit about the ATV and the price for it could’ve been communicated to us before we reached Bohol. I enjoyed it nonetheless but because of it our time at the chocolate hills viewpoint itself was drastically shortened.”

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Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour - Meeting at Tutuban Center and using tricycle, tuktuk, and jeepney like locals

13.Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

See Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros in 3 hours. Tricycle, tuktuk, jeepney rides plus stops like Fort Santiago.

“We had a 9 hour layover in Manila and this was a fun way to fill in the time and see some Classic Manila. Highly recommend, to get an inside look into life in Manila and learn a bit of history.”

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Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage - The ride to Sta. Lourdes and the gear checklist

14.Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping & Optional Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $36

Honda Bay island hopping from Puerto Princesa: Luli Island sandbar, Pambato Reef snorkeling, Cowrie Island lunch, optional beach massage.

“Guide was super helpful and thoughtful. Due to some sport event in town, we had a delay. She even gave us extra time. We spent the proper time in each place, places are amazing”

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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour - American Cemetery and Memorial: the stop that slows your pace

15.Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

4-hour Manila tour from Makati to Intramuros and Fort Santiago, with the American Cemetery and San Agustin Church.

“Fernando is an excellent tour guide. He is so good at what he does when he explains different facts about the city I feel like I’m listening to a friend of many years explain his hometown to me, even though it’s a place I’m visiting for the first time. Hopefully when you take this tour you will have him as your guide. Awesome day and tour!”

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