THE PHILIPPINES · 1-DAY TOURS
The 15 single-day tours below are the ones we would book, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Underground River day trip, with cave boat ride, wildlife, buffet lunch, transport, optional zipline, and practical tips.
“Great day. Amazing your guide. Would love to do it again.”
Review of the Puerto Princesa Underground River day trip, including boats, cave time, waits, lunch, add-ons, price, and practical booking advice.
“We lucked out that we didn't have to wait to experience the underground river, but we have heard of very long wait times. The cave audio tour is fun and tLunch was a nice, big buffet and the zipline experience was so fun! I am usually scared of such an activity and I had a great time, it was managed very well.”
Explore Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO-listed Underground River with hotel transfers, boats, an audio guide, and time for optional Sabang activities.
“The river / cave is kind of a must see, and there is probably no better way to do it. But prepare for A LOT of waiting. We were picked up at 6.30 and dropped off at 18.00 - so nearly 12 hours for about 30 minutes on the river. Make sure to join as far north as possible; you will save at least an hour, probably more if you’re picked up last and dropped off first. We were the opposite. The minivan arrived 15 minutes BEFORE earliest agreed, so we rushed and ended up forgetting stuff. Zipline has questionable safety - main hook and backup / safety were attached…”
Review of Port Barton from Puerto Princesa: island hopping, turtle snorkeling, BBQ lunch, long road travel, price, and practical tips.
“alors activité moyenne dans l'ensemble.Le transport e van partage etait totalement horrible à l'aller:le chauffeur conduisait tres vite et etait anxiogèn.Un trajet stressant et horrible.Pour le retour,un peu mieux mais les chauffeurs conduisent vraiement trop vite. concernant l'activité,je n'ai ete pris en compte par aucun guide,juste placer parmi un groupe de personnes. Sur le tour en lui meme,pas trop mal mais les étoiles de mer ont l'air morte et nous n'avons pas vu ou tres peu vu de tortues. bref,beaucoup de routes et de grosses prises de risques pour une activité moyenne.A eviter ou à faire directement depuis Port Barton.”
Review of the Puerto Princesa to El Nido day trip, with lagoons, island hopping, costs, transport warnings, and practical booking advice.
“NO RECOMIENDO LA ACTIVIDAD. Nos vinieron a recoger al hotel de Puerto Princesa a las 3am, dejándonos en la playa del Nido a las 8am. Después de 1,30h esperando en la playa a que el barco zarpara, finalmente el barco salió con más pasajeros de los permitidos. El tour por el Nido estuvo bien, pero el precio del tour si se reserva ahí mismo es de 20 euros por persona, por lo que el precio ofrecido por Corazon es excesivo. Para acabar esta nefasta experiencia, cuando la actividad finalizó a las 4pm, nos dejaron tirados en la playa del Nido. Llamamos a la agencia y nos vino a buscar el…”
Review of Cebu’s Osmeña Peak hike and Kawasan Falls canyoneering, with practical advice on timing, safety, value, weather, and logistics.
“We did the Osmeña Peak and Kawasan Falls with Zip Line. Highly recommend both. The peak had a lot of clouds but we stuck around and saw a beautiful view after the clouds parted. The hike was short but very slippery. I would highly recommend using hiking boots. You can rent walking sticks there, which I would recommend as well. Kawasan Falls and the Zip Line were a blast. Definitely do the Zip Line. Just a heads up, you need to hop on the back of a motorcycle in order to get up to the Zip Line. It is pretty short so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Our…”
Review of Cebu’s Moalboal snorkeling and Mantayupan Falls tour, with turtles, sardines, practical tips, timing, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Underbar upplevelse rekomenrat stsrkt men billigare att boka på plats. Vår chaufför var fantastisk”
Review of a private Linapacan Island day trip from El Nido with snorkeling, five island stops, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Make sure you get a English-speaking guide! Very underwhelming from rxpectations. Food was good. Crew friendly but NO communication ability”
Review of Hidden Valley Springs from Manila, with hot pools, crater walks, Filipino buffet lunch, transport details, value, and practical tips.
“We loved our tour to Hidden Valley Springs with our favorite guides Omar and Oswald. The springs were very beautiful and there was a waterfall we hiked to. Would love to go back someday.”
Review of Puning Hot Spring from Manila, with a 4x4 Mount Pinatubo ride, volcanic mud spa, hot pools, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Superbe experience, l'entrée a Puning est a rajouter en plus du prix de l exurtion. Et bien que doublant le prix depensé a deux. Du coup ca comprends tout .. l entrée, le 4x4, les piscinnes, le spa, déjeuner. Ca vaut le coup ..”
Review of Cebu to Bohol private day trip with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River lunch, ferry transfers, costs, timing, and tips.
“This tour was everything i was expecting and more. I highly recommend the ATV around the Chocolate Hills. The tour guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable.”
Review of Cebu’s waterfall day trip to Inambakan, Kawasan, and Mantayupan, with swimming, transport, value, safety, and practical tips.
“We were only able to visit Mantayupan and Kawasan Falls. We found out just before departing Kawasan that the remaining waterfall was undergoing cleaning. We asked for a partial refund and received a £6.91 refund. So we paid £143.82 to visit 2 waterfalls. Wasn't happy.”
Review Villa Escudero from Manila: carabao rides, museum, dam-side lunch, spring pools, transport, price, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Beautiful grounds. Museum really helped put Filipino culture in perspective. The BBQ buffet was delicious and fun eating under the waterfalls. Wished we were able to see the traditional show. Recommend going on a weekend, to see the show.”
Review of Bohol’s top sights from Cebu, including Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River lunch, ferry rides, and practical value advice.
“Actually I am about to give an excellent score but the only problem is the way the driver drove to those windy and small road. But overall we had a great experience especially the lunch buffet at the floating boat.”
Review of Bohol’s 14-hour day tour from Cebu, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River lunch cruise, church visit, and optional ATV ride.
Pick an island, a reef or a gorge.
