15 Buffet Dinners in the Philippines Worth Booking

1.Chocolate hills tour with Tarsier & Loboc river Buffet Lunch (half-day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · from $79Our pick

This 5 to 6-hour private Bohol tour combines the Chocolate Hills, a tarsier sanctuary, Bilar Man-Made Forest, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact Monument, and a Loboc River lunch cruise with live entertainment. Guides such as Silo, Harvey, Randy, and Joemar are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible pacing.

“Our Bohol tour with Silo was absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, he set the perfect tone by singing us a welcome song, which was such a warm and unexpected touch. The tour covered all the must-see highlights—Chocolate Hills, a scenic Loboc River lunch buffet, and a visit to the Tarsier Conservation, where we got to see these fascinating little creatures up close. But what really made this tour stand out was Silo’s personal touch. He took us to a hidden, no-tourist spot to view the Chocolate Hills, giving us a peaceful and unique perspective away from the crowds. One of the most exciting and unexpected parts of the tour…”

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2.Sharing/Joiner Island Hopping Tour A w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Best value

Spend eight hours around El Nido’s limestone islands on a shared boat tour with stops at 7 Commandos Beach, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, and Payong-Payong Beach. You can kayak, swim, snorkel, and eat a buffet lunch. The route may change with weather, and lagoon and environmental fees cost extra.

“I spend really an amazing day with them. Highly recommended. The team is really nice.”

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3.Shared Island Hopping Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 83 reviews · 8 hours · from $30

Spend about eight hours aboard a licensed boat exploring El Nido’s limestone coast. Swim through narrow rock openings to Hidden Beach and Secret Beach, snorkel near Helicopter Island and Star Beach, visit Matinloc Shrine, and eat a buffet lunch chosen by your guide. English and Tagalog guides lead the trip.

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4.Bohol Chocolate Hills Tour with Loboc River Lunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 51 reviews · 8 hours · from $58

Spend eight hours exploring Bohol by shared vehicle, from the Blood Compact Monument and Baclayon Church to tarsiers, the Man-Made Forest, and Chocolate Hills. Your day ends with a two-hour Loboc River cruise and buffet lunch. The English-speaking driver handles transport, entrance fees, and fuel for $58 per person.

“I read other people comments of similar tours and knew what to expect, good experience. I went with group (11) to Chocolate Hill viewing platform while my 2 friends did the ATV activity. They had a blast and their photos showed this. Lunch on river cruise was delicious and entertainment excellent”

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5.El Nido Tour A – Group w/ Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $44

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting El Nido’s Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Payong-Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach. The group boat carries up to 50 people, with town pickup, lunch, lagoon and environmental fees listed, plus optional kayak and snorkel hire. Guides such as Albert, Ramon, and Willy are praised for safety and help.

“You get what you pay for when it comes to tours. Spend the extra cash - go private tour if possible! It’s a completely different experience. The TOUR Pros- it’s cheap - friendly staff Cons- long lines/wait times - getting into that boat from tRead more”

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6.El Nido Full Day Tour C with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $44

Spend 7 to 8 hours on El Nido’s clear waters, visiting Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Talisay Beach, and Helicopter Island. Expect a beach buffet, swimming, snorkeling, and optional kayaking. Guide Mark and the crew may adjust stops for weather, sea conditions, or access restrictions.

“It’s awesome, fun and beautiful scenery. Mark was a fun young guy with his nice and helpful team. Highly recommended.”

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7.Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · from $148

Travel from Cebu to Bohol by express ferry, then visit the Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Sanctuary, Butterfly Farm, Man-Made Forest, and Sikatuna Mirror of the World. Your private driver handles the route, while a Loboc River buffet cruise provides lunch and live cultural entertainment. Drivers such as Francis and Peds may also serve as your main guide.

“Francis our driver and main guide was brilliant, his knowledge of the island, people and places made the trip exceptional. He even over came a flat Tyre in record time that had no impact to our trip. The ATV is a must as an option, and the guides on route took amazing pics .. Thank you Francis for a brilliant day !”

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8.Coron Ultimate Tour – Private Tour w/ Buffet Lunch (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $160

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Coron’s best-known water sites with a private boat, guide, lunch, and flexible timing. You’ll visit Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Coral Garden, CYC Beach, and Beach 91. Guides such as Limuel, Ralf, and JoJo are known for helpful service and fresh cooked food. Bring your own snorkel gear.

“The Guide Limuel was very friendly and helpful. Also the two other men Ralf and JoJo. They showed us beautiful places for snorkeling and cooked a delicious lunch for us! Thank you for this great daytrip!”

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9.Private Linapacan Island Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $240

You’ll leave El Nido at 8:00 am for a private 8 to 9 hour island trip to Maosanon, Magransing, Cobra, Cagdanao, and Culaylayan. Expect white-sand beaches, snorkeling gear, a beach buffet with drinks, air-conditioned hotel transfers, and a licensed guide. Ask ahead for an English-speaking guide.

“Make sure you get a English-speaking guide! Very underwhelming from rxpectations. Food was good. Crew friendly but NO communication ability”

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10.Bohol Countryside & Buffet Lunch Exclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $162

You’ll leave your Cebu hotel with a private driver, cross to Tubigon by ferry, then visit Chocolate Hills, a tarsier sanctuary, Bilar Man-Made Forest, Loboc River, and Mirror of the World. Guides such as Jehu and Jessica provide transport, local context, and flexible help during this long 12 to 14-hour day.

“Pick up drop off on time Guide Jehu, was very informative and knowledgable of the attractions visited A really lively excursion Thank you”

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11.Island Hopping with Buffet Lunch & ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Spend eight hours snorkeling, swimming, eating a Filipino buffet, riding an ATV, and soaking in a hot kawa bath. The shared tour follows a seasonal route, with guides such as Lyn and Ejay praised for keeping the day friendly and organized. Optional stops at Crystal Cove and Magic Island cost extra.

“This was an awesome day! Everything went smoothly and it was well worth it! The best part of the trip was our tour guide Lyn. She was very helpful and made my wife and I feel right at home. 5 Stars!”

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12.Private Island Hopping Tour C w/BUFFET LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Spend eight hours on a private boat from El Nido or Corong-corong, with stops at Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, and Secret Beach. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guide Raphael and his crew have received especially warm praise, though routes and lunch locations can change with weather.

“El guia fue bueno y tambien toda la tripulación. los lugares visitados fueron espectaculares. Vale la pena la experiencia de tour privado. Creo que si ofrecieran el servicio de recogida seria aún mas completa la experiencia”

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13.Choco Tour + Loboc River Lunch Buffet + ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $121

Spend eight hours exploring Bohol from Tagbilaran City or Panglao. See the Chocolate Hills, ride an ATV for one hour along rural trails, eat aboard the Loboc River buffet cruise, visit the Tarsier Sanctuary, and stop at Bilar Man-Made Forest. Private transfers, site admissions, fuel, and an English-speaking driver are included.

“I had a lovely tour guide but the laboc river cruise was a bit rushed and not what I was expecting none the less I had a lovely day”

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14.Countryside Tour with Loboc (Buffet Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $87

Spend eight hours exploring Bohol by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Church, butterfly and python attraction, tarsier area, Chocolate Hills, and Loboc River, where a buffet lunch is served. Guides such as Rudy and Wilfred have earned praise for patience, good driving, and helpful photographs. Confirm the exact tarsier venue before booking.

“Driver was absolutely brilliant, friendly and chatty, couldn’t do enough for us. You’re offered an optional extra of ATV riding, which was excellent (but pack a change of clothes!). All stops were good apart from the tarsier stop. We paid a premium for this trip to visit the Tarsier Sanctuary (as advertised in the details), but was taken to the Tarsier Conservation Area. Very sad at this. :(”

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15.Island Hopping with Buffet Lunch & Helmet Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Set out from the seasonal meeting point for a shared boat trip to Puka Beach and Crystal Cove Island, then enjoy a buffet lunch and guided helmet walk along the sea floor. You can join without swimming skills. Snorkeling gear and a hot kawa bath are included, while snorkeling, Crystal Cove, and Magic Island fees cost extra.

“No one was there at the meeting point at 8:15 Guys around us told me the conductor is sick so we needed to move to bravo but it’s wrong info. Called several times and had to wait for her about 1 hour. After we got into the tour, the tour itself was amazing, especially helmet diving was super fantastic.”

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