Philippines · CANOES & KAYAKS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 kayak trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Kayak Big Lagoon, snorkel at Shimizu Island, visit Secret Lagoon, and relax at Seven Commandos Beach on a value-packed El Nido day tour.
“Great tour. Stunning locations. Fun day. Be aware, it is very busy. We had to return to the big lagoon 3 times as there were no kayaks when we first went. We went to other places instead while we waited to return. Otherwise fantastic.”
Spend 15 minutes posing in a crystal kayak off Boracay’s White Beach, with a guide helping you capture bright, memorable holiday photos.
“Amazing, i highly recommend it. Got the best photos from this trip, my guide was great”
Watch thousands of fireflies from a paddle boat, enjoy dinner, and cruise Puerto Princesa’s river on this four-hour evening tour.
“Great evening activity. The guide was excellent, food was good, and the boat trip accords the bay way lovely and relaxing”
Kayak Bohol’s Abatan River through mangrove tunnels, watch synchronous fireflies, and enjoy a home-cooked Filipino dinner with local guides.
“This one one of the best holiday activities I’ve ever done. Pick up was punctual. The staff were all so so friendly, kind and informative. The kayaking around the mangroves was unreal, we saw hardly any other people. It is really pristine and peaceful. The food was great and generous portions. The night kayaking watching the fireflies was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen in my whole life. If you’re in Bohol this tour is certainly worth the money and time.”
Kayak Coron’s quiet lagoons, mangroves, reefs, and sunset with a local guide, then paddle back beneath the evening sky for $64.
“This is one of the best tours I’ve been on in a long time! Julius is super knowledgeable and friendly and knows how to organize the tour to avoid mass amounts of tourists. We saw a beautiful lagoon, kayaked through mangroves, watched the sunset with banana bread that his wife made and got to see bioluminescent plankton! After the sunset we kayaked back and we were the only ones in the water, it was incredible!”
A short Boracay crystal kayak photo session with pose help, a local guide, and sunset-friendly timing at a low per-person price.
“Very nice photos, the guy helps you and suggests the best poses”
Paddle Bohol’s Abatan River through quiet mangrove tunnels with local guides, small groups, transport, snacks, and a strong conservation focus.
“100% worth it. You don't feel rushed and see a lot of beautiful nature. It a quiet and serene experience. The guide told us a lot about the environment and the nature. The lunch was also delicious!”
Kayak Bohol’s Abatan River through mangroves, watch synchronous fireflies, and enjoy a home-cooked Filipino dinner on this eco-tour.
“it was really amazing to see all those fireflies illuminating on the trees. somehow it was like natural Christmas trees. the guides are knowledgeable and show us places to look at the fireflies quietly. this was a ecologically friendly trip and I believe it was a 5 star experience”
Kayak Coron's quiet north coast, snorkel clear reefs, and eat lunch on a secluded beach with expert local guides.
“vam fer la excursió amb el Julius, i va ser el tour que ens va agradar més era expectacular. Vam anar amb kayak per Coron passant per llocs increïbles on nomes s'hi pot accedir amb kayak. Racons amagats, tranquils, sense gent, envoltats d'una natura impressionant. Tot estava perfectament organitzat: ens portaven el menjar fins allà així que només ens vam haver de preocupar de gaudir del moment. una experiencia totalment unica, auntentica i super recomanable per a tothom. Sobretot si vols descobrir llocs especials fora de les rutes més turistiques. ho recomanem 100%.”
Explore Puerto Princesa’s Underground River, paddle through mangroves, taste Tamilok, and enjoy lunch on this full-day Palawan tour.
“Mediocre. I posti incredibili ma le guide mettevano molta fretta e non abbiamo potuto goderci a pieno il nostro tour.”
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