Things to do in Philippines

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El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

El Nido: Island Hopping Tour A Lagoons and Beaches

Spend the day island-hopping in paradise on an El Nido cruise to deep-blue lagoons and white-sand beaches. Explore Bacuit Bay, the Big Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach, the Secret Lagoon, and a snorkeling area. Enrich your trip with optional rental gear including aqua shoes, fins, and kayaks. Your day will include up to four stops in total. Start with the Secret Lagoon, a secret world hidden in the jagged rock walls. Continue on to Shimizu Island, a gorgeous beach with crystal-clear waters. Later, head to Seven Commandos Beach, lined with coconut trees and pure white sand. In between your adventure, enjoy lunch. Big Lagoon will also be one of your destinations - pay the premium destination fee and rent a kayak to enter.

From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

From Puerto Princesa: Underground River Full-Day Trip

Sail along the world's largest underground river at Puerto Princesa on a full-day tour. Learn about this incredible structure from your guide, look out for wildlife, and enjoy a restaurant meal.  Start your day with a convenient pick-up service from your downtown accommodation at 7:00 AM. From there, travel by land to the famous underground river.  Your guide will provide information about the area and Puerto Princesa City in general along the way, ensuring you get to learn as much as you can about this wonderful location. During the trip, a stop will be made at Buenavista, a delightful viewpoint where you can get a glimpse of Ulugan Bay. Arrive at Sabang Wharf at approximately 8:00 AM, and board a pump boat to the mouth of the cave. This place is home to Monitor Lizards, monkeys, snakes, and other forms of wildlife, some of which are exclusive to Palawan.  After a short walk, you'll ride a paddleboat to the underground river and marvel at this natural wonder. Once back at the wharf, lunch will be served at one of the restaurants in Sabang. Get to enjoy local cuisine and sample the taste Filipinos love.  An optional side trip to Ugong Rock Adventure Zipline and Spelunking is available after the Underground River Tour so that you can make the most of your day. Once back in the city, you'll be dropped off at your hotel. If you want a relaxing end to the day, select one of the massage options. Hotel drop-off after the massage can be provided with an extra charge, which can be booked as an add-on upon checkout.

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime swimming experience with whale sharks. Your guide will take you on a scenic journey from Cebu's East Coast to the town of Oslob to capture a sight of this magnificent fish. Snorkel and swim alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After swimming alongside your new fish friends, you'll arrive at Badian for lunch before your canyoneering adventure. You'll travel to the jump-off point and swim, climb, rappel, and more all over Badian's picturesque cliffs—don't miss an opportunity to jump off cliffs as high as thirty feet.  Come down from your heart-pounding jumps with a relaxing swim in the beautiful waters of the beautiful and serene Kawasan Falls. You'll be brought back to your hotel carrying priceless memories and the thrill of adventure in your heart.

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

El Nido Island Hopping Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrine

This unique tour will take you over the world-famous beaches of El Nido that include Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island, Talisay Beach and Matinloc Island. Your day begins with an early departure to El Nido Pier, where you'll travel to your first stop: Helicopter Island, named for its unique rock formations that from a distance looks like a helicopter. Visit Matinloc Shrine, which is also known as the Shine of Our Lady of Matinloc, a spritual oasis. After learning the stories behind this location, head off to the Secret Beach. Hidden away from the shoreline, it's like your own private paradise. Don't miss out on the chance to see and swim along El Nido's finest beaches.

Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

Manila: Historical Bamboo Bike Tour in Intramuros

Get on your bamboo bike made by local craftsmen to explore all major historical sites of Intramuros, the historical district of Manila. Start your tour by picking the best Bambike that fits you. Start your tour with the guide by riding to Japanese cannon, a complex inside Intramuros where you can find a Japanese cannon used in World War II. Spend time listening to your guide's explanation about Intramuros's history at Puerta Real Gardens, surrounded by local fauna. The next stop is Puerta Del Parian, one of the earliest gateways to Intramuros. You will then be directed to the Aduana Building, Manila Cathedral and Plaza de Roma, the historic center of Spanish colonial times of Manila. Refresh yourself with a cold towel and an ice cream after the tour!

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Bespoke Guided Tour

Coron: Private Boat Hire with Bespoke Guided Tour

Choose your own adventure with a selection of seven destinations within Coron Island for a bespoke guided tour including highlights like Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, and Barracuda Lake. Explore the island from a unique vantage boat with a private boat rental. Meet your tour guide at the local market (Coron Public Market) to shop for fresh ingredients for lunch. While on board, sit back and the crew will cook the ingredients you bought. Utilize the boat and its facilities for the time rented.

Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay

Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay

Enjoy a pre-arranged private transfer service between Caticlan Airport accommodation in Boracay. With this service, avoid the hassle of negotiating taxis fares or navigating the public transportation system with heavy bags. Meet your driver who will be holding a sign with your name on it, either at the airport or in your hotel lobby. If your accommodation is not accessible by a vehicle, you may be asked to wait on the main road.  If arriving at the airport, take the fast-track lane to process terminal fees, taxes, and ticket purchase for the public ferry ride from Caticlan Airport to the island of Boracay. Then, take a 30-minute electric tricycle ride between the ferry terminal and your accommodation in Boracay. (Itinerary is reversed for transfers to the airport). Choose to upgrade to an air-conditioned ferry or van ride instead of the tricycle as an add-on upon booking.

El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure (Tour A)

El Nido: Island Hopping Adventure (Tour A)

Visit El Nido on this guided tour, a must-visit destination in the Philippines known for its natural beauty, secluded beaches, and emerald lagoons surrounded by impressive rock formations. Follow your guide to four different locations that will allow you to commune with nature, embark on new adventures, and find fun under the sun. Visit Seven Commandos Beach, a stunning white-sand beach with turquoise waters, coconut trees, and a few beachside shacks. Play fun-fueled games like volleyball, or relax and dip in its pristine waters. Travel to the Big Lagoon, a location that feels straight out of a fantasy book with its emerald waters and enchanting scenery. It boasts some of the most dramatic limestone rock formations in the world. Rent a kayak and paddle your way through the opening of the lagoon and see the breathtaking views inside. Head to a snorkeling spot where you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and getting up close to local marine life. After snorkeling, you'll visit Entalula Island, a beach with dazzling white and powdery sand framed from behind by towering karst cliffs lined with lush green native trees. After island hopping, head back to town to cap off the day at the rooftop pool bar. Make new friends with participants who are solo travelers, fun-loving couples, and groups of friends who are excited and eager to meet people from all over the world.

Coron: Barracuda Lake, Skeleton Wreck, Twin Lagoon Boat Tour

Coron: Barracuda Lake, Skeleton Wreck, Twin Lagoon Boat Tour

With an early morning pickup, head out to the port and jump on the banca boat with your snorkel mask. You'll visit 5 popular destinations and the first is Skeleton Wreck, a popular snorkeling and diving site. It is a WWII-era Japanese ship which was sunk by the allied forces. The ship rests just 5 meters below the surface, so it's easy to enjoy this magnificent stop.  The next stop is Barracuda Lake where the water is a combination of saltwater and freshwater. Take a dip into its deep emerald water, cool on the top and warm like a hot spring on the bottom.  Enjoy a Philippines-style lunch buffet prepared by the boat crew at a popular sunbathing spot, Smith Beach. Snorkel at Reef Garden to see various marine animals and do not forget to take a snapshot of yourself with the beautiful view at Twin Lagoon. You will be back in Coron downtown around approximately 4:30 PM.

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Boracay: Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Explore Boracay in comfort and style with a 5.5-hour island hopping boat tour. Incorporate both exploration and relaxation into your day with opportunities to swim, snorkel and sunbathe at sites such as Crystal Cove Island, Crocodile Island, Magic Island, Puka Beach, and Balinghai Beach. Visit various white sand beaches, coves and little islands with your bilingual guide, who will escort you to the best snorkeling spots in the area. The island is surrounded by beautiful coral and diverse marine wildlife such as colorful wrasses, moray eels and sea snakes. The tour includes various stops. Visit Crystal Cove, a small private beach with two coves and white sand beaches. Splash around and snorkel in the clear, shallow waters just off the shore. Cliff dive and pose in front of clean waters at Magic Island, while you can sunbathe at the popular beaches of Puka Beach and Balinghai Beach.

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Our trip with Sam was simply great! He is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge about the country and its people and provided just the right amount of information - exciting and informative without being too overwhelming. His English is excellent (he is American), and he answered all of our questions patiently and understandably. The tour was well organized, the group size was pleasant and there were even additional options for those who were interested. It is particularly worth mentioning that Sam was very helpful and flexible in responding to individual requests. The time management was perfect - enough time to enjoy everything without long waiting times. The food was also very good and absolutely tolerable for European stomachs. The driver of the tour also did a great job. Overall, an all-round successful experience - highly recommended!

This was an amazing trip. We did the mangrove paddle boat tour add on, which was nice but would probably be better with higher tide. We had the best tour guide, Echo, who was very informative and friendly. The group size is great because it’s not too many people, and you get good value for your money. They picked everyone up and dropped off at everyone’s hotels, which was 1.5 hours drive from our destination. Lunch was provided and the experiences were unforgettable. Echo is also a marine biologist and photographer, which made our experience even better because he told us a lot about the marine life in Palawan, and took great photos for us. All in all, I would definitely recommend this company, they are organized and great people.

Hector made everything perfectly! Tour was wonderful and exactly what wee wanted. It was relaxing and adjusted to our small group. Food that we had on the boat was delicious. We are thankful for having Hector and his crew to take us on this boat trip to Coron Island.

The politeness and the skills of the crew are outstanding.The nature is devine.I had a great day of beauty and fun

Everything was ok and we had comfortable transfers.