15 Philippine Day Trips Worth the Early Start

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches - Secret Lagoon: A Short Passage Into the Rocks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,572 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Pick of the list

Review of El Nido Tour A, covering lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, extra fees, crowds, guides, and value at $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 Tours, Lunch Experiences, Palawan Tours, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours

Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers

2.Coron Ultimate Tour: 7 Destinations with Lunch & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 754 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Review of Coron’s $46 Ultimate Tour, covering seven lakes, lagoons, reefs, beaches, lunch, guides, transfers, value, and practical tips.

“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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Boat Tours in Palawan, Coron Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Lunch Experiences, Palawan Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

3.Private Boat Hire with Guided Tour and Lunch on Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

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

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

4.El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 625 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Review of El Nido Tour C, with Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Matinloc Shrine, snorkeling, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Another great trip with our guide Dexter, we wanted to do more snorkelling so Dexter took us to a spot where we were able to see 5 sea turtles and a lot of marine life in general. Definitely recommend.”

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Boat Tours in Boracay, Boracay Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

5.Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 587 reviews · 15 minutes - 4.5 hours · from $20Most for the money

Explore Boracay by boat with snorkeling, beaches, lunch, and optional island stops. See costs, timing, tips, and whether this $20 tour fits you.

“It was great for us, it all started by meeting our guide and got informed about the trip, we then went on the boat which set sail for about 10min and we stopped for snorkelling/swimming, at this point our guide informed us that we have to pay 100php to get into a he water, some people weren’t happy about it but if you let 100php ruin your trip then this is not for you. After we visited a really nice island where you can join visiting for 300php or just chill/swim.Around midday we went on one side of boracay island for a nice meal and from there we went sailing…”

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Cycling Tours, Historical Tours, Historical Tours in Manila, Intramuros Tours, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

6.Intramuros, Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $27

Review of Intramuros’ bamboo bike tour, with historic sights, guide quality, route details, costs, practical tips, and who should book.

“This is a great tour! the bikes are beautiful and easy to use, the route is safe and not too arduous, the sites are super interesting and our guides Josh and Jenjie were super informed and helpful! highly recommend this tour.”

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Boat Tours in Cebu, Cebu Tours, Chocolate Hills & Bohol Countryside, Cruises & Boat Tours, Loboc River Cruises, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

7.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Review of Cebu’s Bohol countryside day tour, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, ferry transfers, and a Loboc River lunch cruise.

“trip was awesome, got a snapshot into life on Bohol and some of its main attractions and animals, our guide and driver was amazing in helping us navigate the island and seeing all its bueaty”

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Binondo Chinatown Tours, Half-Day, Intramuros Tours, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

8.Intramuros, Chinatown, and Old Manila Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 475 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Explore Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros by foot, jeepney, tuk-tuk, and tricycle on this lively Manila history tour.

“Very nice tour! It's good to see a side of Manila other than BGC/Makati. Local guide knows the area well. We never felt unwelcome anywhere we went on the tour. Taking public transit (trike, tuktuk, jeepney) was a highlight. Thank you Venus!”

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City Tours, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

9.Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

See Manila’s modern Makati, American Cemetery, Rizal Park, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago in one guided half-day tour.

“Weather was not good, but we still enjoyed the tour. Norie, our guide was excellent, as well as our driver, Paul.”

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Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Manila, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

10.Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $60Highest scored

Taste 10+ Filipino street foods, ride local transport, and explore Manila with a guide for $60 on this lively three-hour food tour.

“What a great way to be introduced to Philippine food. We definitely tried food and went to local places that I’m sure we wouldn’t have if we weren’t on the food tour. Our tour guide Jian was fantastic and very knowledgeable too! Definitely recommend it!!”

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Intramuros Tours, Manila Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

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

See Makati, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, and the American Cemetery on a practical four-hour Manila tour.

“Be aware that travelling around Manila takes time. We thoroughly enjoyed our day out visiting both the new and old parts of Manila. I would add a visit to the HQ of General Douglas Macarthur.”

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Full-Day, Manila Tours, Taal Volcano Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Spectacular Manila to Tagaytay: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

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

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

See Tagaytay’s volcano views and Manila’s Intramuros landmarks on a small-group day tour with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned van.

“I had a wonderful experience on the Tagaytay tour! My guide, Ken, was extremely knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories throughout the day, making the trip both informative and enjoyable. The excursion was very well planned, with a smooth itinerary that covered not only Tagaytay’s highlights but also some of the main sights in Manila, giving a great overall impression of the area. Everything was perfectly organized, and I really appreciated Ken’s professionalism and enthusiasm. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Manila!”

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Cebu Tours, Kawasan Falls & Canyoneering, Tour Reviews, Tours, Whale Shark Watching

Cebu: Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

13.Whale Shark Swim and Kawasan Canyoneering Tour

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

Swim with Oslob whale sharks at sunrise, then tackle Kawasan Falls canyoneering in one demanding, memorable Cebu day.

“Had an absolute blast! Both were awesome!! Had great guides for both activities. Driver was great as well! Both are highly recommended bad must dos!!”

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Boat Tours in Palawan, Cruises & Boat Tours, El Nido Tours, Palawan Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

El Nido: Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

14.Hidden Beaches and Lagoons Boat Hopping Tour D

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 301 reviews · 7 hours · from $23

Review of El Nido Tour D, with quieter beaches, Small Lagoon, snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, costs, and practical booking tips.

“Wow what a tour! We did tour A the day before and though that was good it was nothing on Tour D. We went to secret lagoons and the most stunning scenery around. The tour was so well organised and with not many people on it compared to the day before. The tour guide was attentive and funny making excellent experience for everyone on board. I really recommend this tour if you are in El Nido truly somthing from a movie!”

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