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The Top 15 Tours & Day Trips in the Philippines, Compared

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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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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

2.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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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

3.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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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

4.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

6.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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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

7.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

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

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

9.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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Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food - Start at California Garden Square, then get street-smart quickly

Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago - The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial: WWII you can read in names

11.Manila Old and New: Sightseeing Tour Including Intramuros and Fort Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 377 reviews · from $103

AC half-day tour mixing Makati and Old Manila, with Rizal Park, UNESCO San Agustin, Intramuros, Fort Santiago, and the WWII American Cemetery.

“Small group tour. Just 3 of us. We had an excellent guide in Richard who was very knowledgeable. Interesting to drive through and hear about some of the different neighbourhoods of Manila. Be prepared for the tour take more than 4 hours, due to the traffic.”

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Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Stop 1: Tagaytay Point for Highland Air and a Slow Start

12.Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $105

A full-day small-group tour from Manila to Tagaytay, with jeepney views at Peoples Park, plus Intramuros stops and cathedral sights.

“The tour covered a lot if ground and simplified a lengthy itinerary into multiple fun stops. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants to see the countryside. Tagaytay was really beautiful and it was such a change of pace from Manila. It was nice seeing the market, some of the farms and most of all I loved the People's Park in the Sky. You get this amazing view of the volcanic lake and can see all the way to Manila an hour away. The guide Mark seemed to know everything about each spot and gave some very interesting history of the country in each. It was very comfortable,…”

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Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour - The Early Pickup and Waiting Game, and How to Make It Bearable

13.Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 318 reviews · 1 day · from $106

Sunrise whale shark swim in Oslob and thrilling Kawasan canyoneering from Cebu, with gear, lunch, and early pickup.

“This was one of the most memorable tours that you’ll get to do and I highly recommend it. The tour accompany was fantastic so accommodating and had a great time to teenage daughters. The car trip from Mactan was horrific but the adventure eclipsed that pain.”

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El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D - Getting Started at Marber’s Beach Club, and What That Means for Your Day

Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch

Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch - Hotel pickup and boat departure: where days go smoothly

15.Coron Tour A: Kayangan Lake & Quin Reef Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 285 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Coron Island island-hopping to Kayangan Lake, CYC Beach, Sunset Beach and Las Islas de Coral, with lunch and hotel transfers.

“So beautiful & the lunch was delicious. Really good value for money. However, they don’t do head counts/check everyone is on the boat before leaving so always be aware of where the boat is (saying this because I got left behind snorkelling at the first stop).”

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