15 Private Tours in the Philippines, Priced and Timed

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach - Kayangan Lake, the postcard stop with a real climb

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $142Pick of the list

Review of Coron’s private boat tour, with custom stops, snorkeling, island beaches, lunch, fees, timing, and practical booking advice.

“Amazing experience overall. I highly recommend the private tour as you can tailor the route and everything according to your preferences and how crowded each place is. Our tour guide Nori and the rest of the crew (John John and Tuto) were super kind, discreet and helpful. Nori even took us photos in most of the places. 10/10 overall and super grateful to everyone involved ☺️”

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Cebu Tours, City Tours, City Tours in Cebu, Lunch Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

2.Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $75

Review of Cebu’s private 9-hour city tour, with historic sights, uphill views, Mactan, Sirao Garden, lechon lunch, and practical booking advice.

“Great experience! Good tour and driver operator. Overall, fabulous tour of Cebu' important historical and cultural sites.”

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Boracay Tours, Island Hopping Tours, Island Hopping Tours in Boracay, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

3.4 Hour Private Boracay Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $95Highest scored

Review of Boracay’s four-hour private island tour, with Crystal Cove, Magic Island, Puka Beach, snorkeling, lunch, costs, and booking tips.

“Great experience and value. The lunch was significantly more than we had expected. The snorkeling near Crocodile Island was good. We saw much more during the time we had than anyone else on the cruise. Great guide and boat crew. Read more”

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Manila Tours, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

4.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $30Most for the money

Review of a private MNL airport transfer to Metro Manila, with air-conditioned vehicles, driver updates, luggage rules, costs, and booking tips.

“My driver, Ken, was very kind and professional. Being in a new country and by myself, he provided a nice welcoming and made me feel at ease.”

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Cebu Tours, Kawasan Falls & Canyoneering, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Tours, Waterfall Tours in Cebu

Cebu: Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

5.Kawasan Falls Canyoneering & Cliff Jump Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $132

Review of Cebu’s Kawasan Falls canyoneering tour, with cliff jumps, private transfers, lunch, safety advice, costs, and practical tips.

“They were very accommodating and picked us up from the airport as we had wanted to make the most of our time in Cebu. Our driver was prompt and friendly. We started the day at Moalboal with the sardine run and turtle chase. Our guide Mark was very good. He took loads of lovely videos on our GoPro. We saw turtles and the sardines, an amazing experience! We then headed to Kawasan falls for the canyoneering. Upon arrival we were given lunch. We informed them we could not have non halal food to which they kindly prepared a vegetarian option. We were met by Mac and Ford as our tour…”

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Manila Tours, Private, Taal Volcano Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

6.Private Tagaytay Highlands and Taal Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · 7 hours · from $105

Review of a private Tagaytay and Taal Volcano tour from Manila, with mountain views, local food, flexible stops, and optional boat ride details.

“Marvin is super knowledgeable and friendly. He provided great insights into the area and the culture. I would recommend this tour to anyone. If you go in summer rest assured that the car has strong AC !”

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4-Day Experiences, Palawan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews

Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

7.Balabac Palawan Private Expedition 4 Days and 3 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 103 reviews · from $709

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.”

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Bohol Tours, Chocolate Hills & Bohol Countryside, Loboc River Cruises, Private, Tarsier Sanctuary Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

8.Bohol Private Tour: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Loboc River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 8 - 14 hours · from $58

Review of Bohol’s private countryside tour, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River, historic sites, optional ATV rides, and practical tips.

“We had a full-day adventure trip today with Rambo, and it was absolutely amazing. He drove us around all day, always friendly, cheerful, and full of laughter. You could really tell that he knows the area extremely well and shared great knowledge about the landscape with us. On top of that, he played awesome music, which made the whole experience even more fun and relaxed. It was a perfectly organized day trip, and we can highly recommend Rambo. Thank you for a fantastic experience!”

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El Nido Tours, Island Hopping Tours, Island Hopping Tours in Palawan, Palawan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

El Nido: Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

9.Private/Exclusive Island Hopping Tour A BEST PRICE!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Review of El Nido’s private Tour A, with Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, snorkeling, lunch, costs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The tour was great . The staff did a fantastic job . Our tour guide Jason , captain Jerry and the rest of the team are very friendly and professional. My wife and I had an unforgettable experience. The launch was delicious. We did not feel rushed at all. Thank you very much for delivering an excellent service .”

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El Nido Tours, Lunch Experiences, Palawan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch

10.El Nido Private Tour A w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $143

Review of El Nido Private Tour A with lunch, covering lagoons, beaches, private guides, costs, extras, pickup, and who should book.

“The tour to the island and its operator was great but do not use this company or Viator to book. They changed their rates and told us we needed to pay for our transfer, it was printed on our paperwork as 1900php but they said it was 25Read more”

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Manila Tours, Private, Taal Volcano Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfall Tours, Waterfall Tours in Manila

Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

11.Private Tour: Amazing Taal Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Tour (2in1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $125

Review of Manila’s Taal Volcano and Pagsanjan Falls tour, with practical advice on costs, timing, weather, rafting, guides, and what to pack.

“Allen Was such a good day and made the whole trip pain free and enjoyable. The sights were worth the trip and the trip to Pagsanjan Falls is an absolute must. The boat operators work so hard so show them some love.”

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El Nido Tours, Palawan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

12.Private tour of the highlights of El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $128

Review of El Nido’s private island-hopping tour, with Big Lagoon, Snake Island, Filipino lunch, kayaking, snorkeling, and practical tips.

“A really amazing trip with a great boat, crew and guide Paul. We enjoyed some of the prettiest places we’ve ever travelled to. It was relaxed, comfortable and a really great experience! Highly recommend!”

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Boracay Tours, Island Hopping Tours, Island Hopping Tours in Boracay, Private, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boracay: Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

13.Private Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Review of Boracay’s private four-hour island tour, with snorkeling, Crocodile Island, Puka Beach, seafood BBQ, costs, and practical tips.

“This trip was perfect from start to finish! Edgar and his team were incredible and gave us such a great memory in Boracay! All of the stops were beautiful and full of fun activities and it is 100% worth doing the private boat tour as everything feels much more personal and relaxed! The highlight of the trip though was meeting Edgar, he is the best! Definitely the highlight of our trip☺️”

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Coron Tours, Palawan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Palawan: Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour

14.Coron Island Super Ultimate Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $148

Explore Coron’s top lagoons, beaches, reefs, and wrecks on an 8.5-hour private island tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“We had an incredible private tour and booked the crystal kayak. Our guide was fantastic; he showed us every spot and explained everything to ensure we had a smooth and enjoyable experience. He genuinely cared for us and made sure we had everything we needed to have a fantastic day. From breathtaking views to great snorkeling spots, including a wreck, we had an unforgettable time.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, El Nido Tours, Manila Tours, Private, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Palawan: Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

15.Private Sailing Yacht Cruise in El Nido

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $124

Review of El Nido’s private 43-foot sailing cruise, with secluded beaches, snorkeling, lunch, sunset views, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Sailing with Sylvain was the best tour I did with my girlfriend in El Nido! He knows his craft and felt safe all along. He knows his boundaries as the Captain and let us do whatever makes us comfortable during the trip. He is an easy to be with skipper. We did snorkeling and used his kayak to see the beauty of Bacuit bay.”

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