Philippines · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Puerto Princesa’s Underground River by boat, spot Palawan wildlife, enjoy a Filipino buffet, and add a zipline or mangrove cruise.
“the tour guide is super nice and smart. He knows the area really well and we learnt lot. He is funny makes the trip fun. thank you!”
Review of Puerto Princesa’s Underground River day trip, with boat details, wait times, lunch, add-ons, costs, weather rules, and booking advice.
“The underground river was a very unique tour. Riding in a truly philippino boat paddled by ou Philippine guide was amazing. You are in a cave that has enough water to ride a boat. The cave is spectacular and my wife and I highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Palawan’s UNESCO-listed Underground River by van and boat, with hotel transfers, an audio guide, forest views, and optional side trips.
“Really a must-see when in Puerto Princesa! Our guide V was the best, so sweet and helping. Recommend!”
Review of Port Barton from Puerto Princesa, with island hopping, turtle snorkeling, BBQ lunch, travel tips, and honest value advice.
“Tivemos a oportunidade de visitar praias e corais maravilhosos .Port Barton é um sítio encantador . Devíamos ficar mais dias embora seja a 4 h de qualquer aeroporto , vale a pena A equipa da Corazón tours foi impecável.”
El Nido island hopping from Puerto Princesa brings lagoons, beaches, lunch, and a 10-hour road trip in one demanding day.
“We loved the tour when you actually arrive in El Nido which is sub-contracted by another company. The travel from Puerto Princessa probably was too long and travellers are probably best to make their own way down and use the tour companies available in El Nido.”
Combine Cebu’s Osmeña Peak hike with Kawasan Falls canyoneering, including guides, gear, lunch, and hotel transfers for $142.
“Canyoning was well worth it…just amazing. Osmeña Peak was terrible, was just 15 minute walk, the foggy everywhere which is what it looks like every morning due to the climate. Not worth it, don’t do it in the morning…check when the hike is before you do it.”
Swim with Moalboal sea turtles, watch the famous sardine run, and cool off at 98-meter Mantayupan Falls on an 8-hour Cebu tour.
“Overall the experience was cool, but that had less to do with the tour provider and guides than the actual activity itself. We had a driver/guides who spoke little English, if they even attempted to communicate. Little to no clarity around instruction. Our boat failed halfway through, but they got it working again. We were surprised to miss our third stop on the boat tour - again, no communication from the guides. The activities themselves were cool as hell, and the additional gopro purchase was well worth the money. The falls are gorgeous, and worth the addition. We really enjoyed it as a private tour with just us, and at…”
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