THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines, island by island.
The 10 most popular things to do in the Philippines. Island-hopping, canyoneering, whale sharks, white-sand beaches, and the city days in between.
Tour A in El Nido hits Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos, Big Lagoon kayaking, and snorkeling for around $23 plus a few local fees.
“Loved the tour, so much to see & do! Food was good (better than some of the tours we have done in the Philippines) Our tour guide Mark, looked after us really well. Thanks Mark”
Puerto Princesa Underground River full-day trip: boat rides into the cave, wildlife sightings, buffet lunch, and optional Ugong Rock zipline.
“Beautiful experience. Well organised. No long waiting times. We felt great taken care of. The guides were amazing. The subterranean river is a must see in Palawan”
El Nido Tour C blends Hidden and Secret Beaches, Helicopter Island, and Matinloc Shrine with lunch, life vests, and snorkel time.
“I had such an amazing experience on the El Nido Island Hopping Tour C! 🌴 The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and every stop was unforgettable. A huge thank you to our tour guide and host Dexter for being so kind, fun, and professional — he really made the day special! Also, thank you to the…”
A 4-5 hour Boracay boat tour with beach hopping, snorkeling at Coral Garden and Crocodile Island, and a buffet lunch with views.
“Our tour guide Mark was an absolute legend the whole time we were on tour, he made sure everyone was getting the most out of their experiences. Mark made it a great tour and was very kind to everyone. Even though we had bad weather and rain during tour we still had a great time.…”
Bamboo bike through Intramuros with expert guides, see Fort Santiago and San Agustin, Japanese cannon stories, and ice cream after. 2-3 hrs $27.
“I enjoyed riding the bikes, I feel it let us see a lot more than we would’ve on foot, also our guide Josh was awesome and SO knowledgeable. He shared so much with us while making it fun and interesting as well!”
Bamboo-bike tour through Intramuros with WWII and Spanish-era stops, city-wall riding, snacks, and cold towel finish. Small group, easy pace.
“The tour itself was great, especially for people who enjoy biking. However, I want to share a few heads-ups for future guests. There was a strong sewage-like smell in the area for most of the tour. The bathroom at the Bambike office was vRead more”
A 3-hour Manila half-day tour linking Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros walls. Tricycle, tuktuk, jeepney, Fort Santiago, churches.
“We liked our tour guide. Floyd was so kind, informative and helpful. Amazing experience!”
Island-hop Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa with Luli sandbar, Pambato Reef snorkeling, Cowrie Island lunch, and optional beach massage for about $36.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the day! Great guide and driver. An experience we won't forget. We'll recommended! 😎😃”
A 4-hour guided loop from Makati’s skyline to Intramuros and Fort Santiago, with the American Cemetery and San Agustin Church.
“Weather was not good, but we still enjoyed the tour. Norie, our guide was excellent, as well as our driver, Paul.”
Private boat hire in Coron with market planning, snorkeling lagoons, and a picnic lunch cooked from your ingredients. Up to 4.
“Fantastic bespoke private tour, what more could you want!! Our host Elvin was brilliant. Fresh lunch cooked to order on the beach!”
