Top 15 Hikes & Treks in the Philippines

1.Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270Our pick

Join a group of up to seven for a four-day trek from Manila through Banaue, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan. You’ll hike six to seven hours a day over steep and sometimes slippery paths, sleep in a basic village inn, visit Tappiyah Waterfalls, and see the Ifugao rice terraces at close range. Guides such as Marvin and Jonathan have earned praise for their friendly local insight.

“It was such a great and unusual experience, and even better than I imagined. As a hiker, this was pretty moderate level of difficulty, but also a bit challenging due to some slippery parts because it rained when we were there. But the views arRead more”

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2.Day hike to Mount Daraitan with Tinipak River 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4 a.m. for a guided climb of 739-meter Mt. Daraitan, then cool off in Tinipak River. Your guide, possibly Asia, Joannah, Willy, or Alexis, leads a group capped at 15. Expect fine mountain views, slippery rocks, an early return, and door-to-door transport from many Manila hotels.

“I'm pretty sure I have already left a review. Is there another site? This was an awesome trip and we went on the weekday so there was no one else except my partner and me. Terrific experience and highly recommended. The tour guide was extremely helpful as well.”

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3.Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Leave Manila late at night for Mount Pinatubo, then ride a local 4x4 across lahar fields and hike about 6 km round trip to the turquoise crater lake. An English-speaking tour is arranged by Abraham Tours Philippines, with transport, entrance fees, and a local guide included. Bring your own food, water, sunscreen, hat, and cash.

“4x4WD with bank seats at back (6) was quite simple and not comfortable, and definitely not justified to the high price of tour (other tour operators provided landcruiser).”

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4.Day Hike Mt. Batulao 811 meters with transfers from Manila** 2024

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4:00 am for a small-group climb of Mt. Batulao, an 811-meter peak near Tagaytay. Expect about five hours on established trails, scenic viewpoints, steep sections, and local guides such as Alfred or Genesis. Hotel pickup is available from select Metro Manila locations, with a maximum group size of 15.

“The guides were amazing, Ellé picked me up and Alfred pur local guide practically danced up the mountain. The views were incredible. I needed some help coming down due to the steepness and Alfred was great. It’s an early start but completely worth it.”

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5.Skip the Line: Hike Eat Swim at Mount Purro Nature Reserve Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $130

Spend 2 to 10 hours at Mount Purro Nature Reserve in the Sierra Madre. Hike forest trails, swim, use the games room and playground, and join scheduled river, zipline, or Dumagat cooking activities. Lunch at Loli’s Kitchen is served from noon to 2pm. Guide Sonny is specifically praised for his hiking tours.

“Really great experience especially for a beginner hiker like me. Love the food as well as they were all presentable and sumptious. 2 thumbs up!!”

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6.Adventure Hiking Trip in the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $52

Hike from Budlaan through a local village, river, waterfalls, and steep boulder sections to Mt. Kang-irag Campsite. The five-hour outing suits fit hikers who want a real mountain challenge without leaving Cebu City. Guides such as Christian and Chris adjust the pace, while the waterfall swim and sunset view add welcome rewards.

“The hike was super nice and not too hard even though there is some rock climbing. Our guide was really nice and funny. I highly recommend if you are staying in Cebu city!”

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7.Osmeña Peak hike and Sardines Run Snorkel adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

You’ll combine a short sunrise hike to Cebu’s highest point with a snorkel near Moalboal’s coast, where huge sardine schools move in unison. Private transport, entrance fees, gear, an English-speaking guide, and photographer assistance are included. Guides such as Raul have earned praise for attentive service, while the early start and long drive require stamina.

“Hyvin sujui! Todella upeat maisemat ja snorklaus oli todella hauskaa”

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8.Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak Hiking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $90

Spend about nine hours hiking Cebu’s Osmeña and Kandungaw peaks from a private hotel pickup. Osmeña offers an easy 20 to 30 minute walk and jagged hill views, while Kandungaw brings steeper climbs, cliffs, and Tañon Strait scenery. English-speaking guides such as Jave and Raul have earned praise, but transport quality can vary.

“Our guide Jave was amazing. He was an amazing driver. He was very thorough and he was funny and he made our hiking experience Awesome. I highly recommend him for anyone wanting to have a guide in Cebu.”

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9.Day Hike: Mount Daraitan plus Tinipak River start point Manila** updated 2022

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $150

Join a small group from Manila for a full-day Mount Daraitan hike in Rizal. Guide Einstein and driver Pedro are named by the operator. Expect an 8-hour mountain activity, a 739-meter summit, possible sea-of-cloud views, Heart Peak, Tinipak River, and a moderately demanding trail. Breakfast and lunch are not included.

“My tour guide Einstein was great, as was the driver Pedro. Fun hike, though a bit challenging in places, ultimately the views were worth it. Locals were very friendly. Hot at the bottom during summer, but quite pleasant up top.”

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10.Nagpatong Rock Day hike + Tungtong Falls(with transfers**) 2023

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4:00 am for Rizal Province, where you’ll trek, scramble, pull, and sometimes crawl toward Nagpatong Rock’s summit before cooling off at Tungtong Falls. Hike Manila provides transfers for selected Manila areas. The route is active and scenic, so bring fitness, patience, and a willingness to get wet.

“It is a risky and very active half day. You climb, pull, trek, crawl and meet some pretty amazing people on top of a rock or bathing in a waterfall. Highly recommend to active and brave people.”

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11.Trekking to see the beautiful view of Cebu City

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $15Best value

Meet guide Zai or a fellow Tropang Trip guide at McDonald’s Paseo Arcenas, then hike 40 to 60 minutes toward a Cebu City viewpoint. You’ll walk with up to five people, use a trekking pole, and stop for coffee or buko juice at the top. Choose an early sunrise or late-afternoon sunset start.

“Zai couldn’t make it for the tour, so he introduced us to Jeemay and her friends instead. It felt like hiking with a group of old friends. Really fun!! We shared lots of smiles and laughters along the way. Even spotted a few adorable pups!”

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12.Coron Town Tour: Maquinit Hotspring & Mt. Tapyas Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $21

Explore Coron with an English-speaking guide, climbing Mt. Tapyas, visiting St. Augustine Parish Church, Lualhati Park, Cashew House, and Coron Town Plaza before soaking at Maquinit Hot Spring. The tour costs $21 per person, usually includes town hotel pickup, and may run closer to four hours than the advertised eight.

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13.Trek to Batak Tribe Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 5 hours

Travel 70 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, then hike 75 to 120 minutes through mountain trails and river crossings to a Batak village. Your English or Tagalog-speaking guide explains Batak customs and daily life. Guides Rich and Wilson have led especially well-received outings. Lunch is optional, and the hike suits active visitors only.

“Amazing tour with two enthusiastic and caring guides Rich and Wilson, very impressive to see how the batak people still live.”

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14.4 Day Banaue Ifugao Rice Villages Private tour Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $810

Spend four demanding days walking through Ifugao’s famous rice terraces, from Banaue to Pula, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan. Your private English-speaking guide leads 34km of mountain trails, with three nights in local homestays, a waterfall visit, private transport, permits, and time in villages far beyond the usual viewpoints.

“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.”

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15.Hiking in Batak Tribal Village tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews

Travel from Puerto Princesa into the mountains for a 1.5-hour jungle hike toward a Batak community. Meet a licensed guide, visit the Batak Visitor Center, watch a traditional dance, and learn about indigenous life and handicrafts. Guide Ricky and driver Romell handled one recent outing, though village access can change after storm damage.

“We took this tour as a cruise ship excursion from Puerto Princesa in mid-November, 2023. We met our guide Ricky and driver Romell outside the port gate on time. On the way to the Batak village, we stopped at a grocery store, at our request, to purchase groceries for thRead more”

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