THE PHILIPPINES · 4-DAY EXPERIENCES
Good four-day trips sell out in the dry season and the best go first. Here are 9 to weigh up, what each includes and where they part company.
Explore Balabac’s white-sand islands, reefs, Onuk Island, and Molbog culture on a private four-day expedition from Puerto Princesa.
“The islands are beautiful and the boat staff nice and helpful and some nice snorkelling, Onuk island was stunning with lots of turtles but on the whole the experience wasn’t great.”
Review of the 4-day Sagada and Banaue tour from Manila, with caves, terraces, local culture, mountain hikes, costs, and practical tips.
“Our best days of our 3 weeks Philippine stay! We experienced, visited and learned so much about this splendid part of Luzon and its inhabitants! Major thanks to our perfect guide Zohan and his guys. Also we were lucky to spend time with all these interesting people joining our trip.”
Review of Balabac’s 4-day island adventure, with pristine beaches, Onok Island, camping, logistics, meals, costs, and practical warnings.
“Miejsca były piękne, ale organizacja pozostawia wiele do życzenia, łącznie z faktem oszustwa przy powrocie z miasta Balabac do portu na Palawan - przewodnik wykorzystując fakt, że uczestnicy wycieczki spieszyli się na samolot stwierdził, że nie odpłyniemy o czasie, ale jeśli zapłacimy dodatkowe 35 000 pesos, to już odpłyniemy bez problemu. Ta sama łódź, ci sami ludzie, dwie godziny później i dodatkowa opłata. Scam. Nie polecam korzystać z usług tej firmy.”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s 4-day tour package, including the Underground River, Honda Bay, firefly watching, meals, hotel options, and value.
“Incredible!!! You guys MUST book this 4 days tour! All of the highlights of Puerto Princesa is here!!! Good food, kind guides, incredible people! Love it!”
Review of the 4-day Sagada and Banaue tour, with cave hikes, hanging coffins, Batad terraces, meals, costs, and practical advice.
“This is a very physical tour with every hour packed with so much to see, hear, learn and hike to :). Zohan (also known as Marc), our guide, was the best guide I've ever had... so knowledgeable, so eager to share, and so passionate. I totally recRead more”
Trek 34 kilometers through Banaue, Pula, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan on a private four-day Ifugao rice terrace adventure.
“The hike from from Banaue through Pula and Cambulo to Batad was amazing! The rice terraces were absolutely beatuful. I also enjoyed swimming in the waterfall plunge pools.”
Review of a private 4D3N Balabac tour from Palawan, covering Onuk, Candaraman, sandbars, island camps, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“I booked a ticket from manila to puerto princesa with Natural Arts Travel and Tours and have our city tour with this agency. I find them very accomodating and they really entertained us well.They are very hospitable..”
Review of a 4-day El Nido tour with hotel, transfers, Tour A and Tour C island hopping, plus practical advice on value and comfort.
“Describe the service you experienced: Two stars. Delay in pick up in the airport. We were dropped off the moped terminal in dt. El Nido and we have to wait for 45 minutes for a transfer to our horrendous 1 star or no star hotel. We have Read more”
Review of a 4-day Palawan package covering Puerto Princesa, the Underground River, El Nido islands, meals, transfers, and hotel choices.
“It would a bit difficult for me to rate the tour because it has a several components, so I will break it down. 1. Puerto Princesa City Tour : 5 stars - We were amazed of the sceneries and the Wildlife Rescue an Conservation Center - zipline was nice - people were nice 2. UnderRead more”
Pick an island, a reef or a gorge.
