Philippines · TOUR REVIEWS
Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: seven thousand islands, one flight home. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to dig further.
Spend eight hours in Bacuit Bay visiting the Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and a snorkeling site. A guide such as Buddy, Dexter, or John leads the day, with lunch and safety gear included. Kayaks, fins, aqua shoes, and entry fees cost extra.
“the tour guides will happily take photos for us on our phones”
Travel from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, ride a pump boat and paddleboat into the Underground River, and spot monkeys, monitor lizards, bats, and birds. Guides such as Jeff, Reggie, Sky, and Ate Ara are praised for friendly local insight. Lunch is included, with optional zipline, mangrove, and massage add-ons.
“The tour was fantastic! Our guide (Josh) was not only funny but also made sure we were well taken care of the whole time. The underground river? Absolutely breathtaking - definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of wonder. Just remember to bring some cash for the 150 PHP fee. The buffet food… well, let’s just say it filled the stomach, not the soul.”
Visit Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Man-Made Forest, and Loboc River in one well-managed day. English-speaking guides such as Christine, Dexter, Mary, and Mariel are known for clear explanations and friendly help. Transport is spacious and air-conditioned. The ₱950 river lunch cruise and ₱500 site fees are paid separately.
“We had the most Amazing day on this tour! Mary and our driver were both absolutely wonderful and facilitated a great day with additional stops and plenty of time at each stop! The lunch cruise was well worth it! We also had the best group we could have gotten on the tour that made the Boat cruise extra special for us! Highly recommend this tour and great value for what you pay!”
Join guides such as Joel, Ken, Mike, or Rona for a full day around Coron’s lakes, lagoons, reefs, beaches, and wrecks. Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, CYC Beach, Skeleton Wreck, and Coral Garden are included, along with lunch, safety gear, and hotel transfers within Coron Town Proper.
“Activity was super nice! Guides were great and food was yummy ^^ However since we have limited time, only 40 mins were assigned to each spot and you could not really have time to soak the beautiful views in. But we understand that with the number of spots that we had to visit there needs to be a time limit!”
Start before dawn for whale shark swimming in Oslob, then head to Badian for lunch and a three-hour Kawasan Falls canyoneering run. You will climb, swim, slide, and jump from cliffs up to 30 feet with local guides who often take photos and videos. Expect long drives, possible whale shark queues, and an energetic day.
“The canyoneering was a night light. I booked the tour for the whale sharks but the zip line is a must. Thanks so much”
Take an eight-hour private boat tour from Lualhati Park and shape the day around your interests. Your guide may be AJ, Norie, Hector, Hazel, Edison, or another member of the Marugen team. Choose from Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, beaches, caves, and coral gardens, with lunch prepared for your group.
“We had a great day on this trip. Our guide AJ and the rest of the crew went out of their way to ensure we had a fun, comfortable tour and saw everything we wanted to! The cave was amazing, and we used a glass bottom boat at twin lagoon which had incredible views. The snorkelling at the coral gardens was some of the best corals we have seen. AJ was super accommodating and took so many great pictures of us in the water and enjoying the scenery. Lunch was okay, i think the bulk of the meal is prepped in advance was it was a little cold but still…”
Follow the Matutinao River through Kawasan Falls by swimming, scrambling, sliding, and jumping from rock ledges. Guides such as JM, Sam, Patrick, and Anderson keep a close eye on you and take photos along the way. Hotel pickup, gear, shoes, and a homemade lunch are included, with an optional zipline available for an extra fee.
“The whole day was awesome and we had a great guide, Dale you were awesome and we had so much fun Jason & Jordan”
Spend 6 to 8 hours island hopping from El Nido with an English or Tagalog guide, stopping at Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach, and Matinloc Shrine. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a Filipino lunch, and dramatic rock scenery. Guides such as Angelo, Dexter, Prince, and Nathan have earned praise for safety help and good local stories.
“5 stars! Food was great, accommodated a vegetarian with a nut allergy! Guide was friendly and informative, our passengers were not bothered about the shrine stop so our guide instead took us to another snorkel spot where we saw two sea turtles and a spotted eagle ray! Very lucky I would recommend water shows and a dry bag for this tour for anyone wondering :)”
Spend up to 4.5 hours boating around Boracay with an English or Tagalog guide, stopping at Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Crocodile Island, Magic Island, and Crystal Cove. You can snorkel, swim, cliff jump, and enjoy a local buffet. Guides such as Mark, Justine, Edgar, and Patti are known for friendly help and great photos.
“everything was brilliant, timings were good, food was lovely, guides were excellent.”
Explore Intramuros by locally made bamboo bike on a 2 to 3 hour small-group tour. Guides such as Josh, Paolo, Prime, Chi, and Anj explain Manila’s Spanish colonial and wartime past at Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Puerta Real Gardens, and more. The route is flat, gentle, and finishes with a cold towel and ice cream.
“I enjoyed riding the bikes, I feel it let us see a lot more than we would’ve on foot, also our guide Josh was awesome and SO knowledgeable. He shared so much with us while making it fun and interesting as well!”
You’ll choose your own bamboo bike at Bambike HQ, then ride through Intramuros with guides such as Anj, Chi, JD, or Paolo. Expect an easy pace, frequent history stops, Fort Santiago, old gates, church landmarks, bottled water, weather gear, and Filipino refreshments at the end.
“This is a sightseeing and historical tour. The bike part is flat and easy, although the streets can be crowded with pedestrians.”
Spend a full day crossing from Cebu to Bohol for the Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Baclayon Church, Blood Compact Monument, and a buffet lunch on the Loboc River. English-speaking guides such as Jirah, David, Genesis, and Dolly add local stories and help with photos. Expect an early start, two ferry rides, and a packed schedule.
“The guide was amazing with a lot of passion and energy to share with us the highlights of Bohol! The transportation was very good (on time, nice van with a/c). The little Tarsiers and the chocolate hills view were memorable.”
This three-hour Manila tour takes you through Tondo Market, Binondo Chinatown, and Intramuros with English-speaking guides such as Floyd, Venus, and Jane. You’ll sample local food, ride jeepneys, tuk-tuks, and tricycles, and visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Binondo Church, and other historic sites. Expect plenty of walking, street life, and a close look at everyday Manila.
“This was a great tour. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed the walking tour a lot. Very interesting to go into parts of Manila that you would never have found on your own. The guides did a great job. Everyone should take this tour to familiarize themselves with Chinatown and Intramuros.”
Spend a full day from Puerto Princesa visiting Luli Island, Pambato Reef, and Cowrie Island. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a generous island lunch, and add a beach massage if you like. Guides such as Jed, Jeff, Echo, and Rowena are praised for their care and local insight, though equipment rental and a PHP 150 environmental fee cost extra.
“This was a great tour. I am a solo traveler, and we had a great group. I also enjoyed interacting with all the other groups that were touring Honda Bay that day. The food was also fantastic. That's not something that can usually be said for these types of tours. But the layout and presentation, as well as the quantity and quality of food, were just amazing.”
This English-language tour connects Makati’s financial district with Manila’s Spanish-era Intramuros. Ride an air-conditioned van, walk through Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, and visit the American Cemetery and Rizal Park. Guides such as Omar, Fernando, Richard, and Stella have led tours, with hotel pickup from Makati and the Bay Area.
“A good tour showing both sides of Manila With lots of good information given At the end of the tour we visited the American war graves and memorial ( which is very sobering) Are driver was very good and managed to get us around the insane Manila traffic I would recommend doing this tour while in Manila”
Pick an island, a reef or a canyon.
