Philippines · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a bangka or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
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”
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!”
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…”
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!”
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.”
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”
Meet at 3 pm in Mandaluyong for a three-hour small-group food walk led by Chloe, Nel, Jian, or another local guide. Ride a tricycle, and sometimes a jeepney or motorbike, then sample 10 or more Filipino snacks, grilled meats, dumplings, drinks, and dessert. Come hungry: portions can be generous.
“One of the best food tour with Chloe. She was funny, informative and shared a lot of knowledge with us. Had a blast eating lots of food.”
This four-hour Manila tour links Makati’s financial district with Rizal Park, the American Cemetery, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago. An English-speaking guide such as Nori, Richard, Frank, or Stella leads the visit, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and admission to key sites included.
“Our tour guide, Fernando, did a great job! Rainy season but he still managed to stop at multiple locations and was very informative.”
Spend 8 to 10 hours traveling from Manila to cool Tagaytay, riding a jeepney to People’s Park in the Sky, sampling local food, then exploring Paco Park and Intramuros. Guides such as Mark, Ken, Nona, and John Ferdinand are praised for clear stories and friendly help, though heavy traffic can make this a long day.
“This one-day scenic tour was a highlight of our stay in Manila! The itinerary covered stunning viewpoints with plenty of time for photos. What really made it enjoyable were our guides, Claudine and JC. They were incredibly knowledgeable—sharing fascinating history, local insights, and fun facts throughout the day—always helpful, answering questions, offering tips, and ensuring everyone in the group was comfortable. Their enthusiasm was contagious and made our tour feel personal and engaging. The second half of the day we were lucky to have a personal tour inside the Intramuros, and see the gorgeous Manila Cathedral… Thank you Adrien for driving us through all the difficult traffic!”
Start with an early Oslob whale shark swim, then head to Badian for a guided Kawasan Falls canyoneering route. Guides such as Oslan, Arnick, Nil, and Ronaldo are praised for safety help and camera work. Expect a long day, crowded whale shark queues, a demanding water trek, optional jumps, and lunch by the sea.
“The only bad part are the long lines and waiting times , but that’s unavoidable with so much people, the whale sharks are incredible, a must on your bucket list, the canyon adventure is incredible but demanding, my guide practically showed me every single place to put my feet or where to grab on to, he took excellent care of me every single second”
Spend seven hours island hopping from Marber’s Beach Club to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Island, Nat Nat Beach, Paradise Beach, and Bukal Island. Swim, snorkel, and kayak in clear water with an English or Tagalog guide. Tour guides such as Mark, Jordan, Arnold, and TJ have earned praise for their friendly help and photos. Expect a packed lunch and extra fees for the environmental fee, lagoon entry, and kayak rental.
“We really enjoyed our tour D, it was the only one we did in El Nido but it seemed like the perfect pace, less touristic than others. In the Small Lagoon we were the only boat which I do not think happens very often in other places. Also the guide and entire crew was great, working hard and making sure we have a great day, whicb we certainly did!”
Spend eight hours around Coron Island with a guide such as Pang Pang, Ryan, or Bert. Swim in Kayangan Lake, snorkel at Las Islas De Coral, visit CYC and Sunset beaches, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Hotel transfers from Coron Town proper, permits, and life vests are included, while kayaks and snorkel gear cost extra.
“Everything was almost perfect. It could have been perfect if the waves had not been big at the end of the trip, so kayaking would have been fun. I would highly recommend it! The tour guides were amazing, especially Kuya Bert! The food was yummy.”
Pick an island, a reef or a canyon.
