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Intramuros bike tour on bamboo bicycles: 8–10 historical sitesA 2.5-hour guided bike tour of Intramuros, Manila's historic walled city, on a bamboo bicycle of your choice, stopping at 8–10 major sites including Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. Small groups of 5–15 riders travel with a local guide, helmet, sunscreen and a cold towel included; a small amount of walking happens inside Fort Santiago. Children from age 6 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the history and context comfortably as you ride—this works for anyone who wants to understand what they're cycling past, not just pedal through it.
Manila Street Food Tour: Tricycle Ride & Local Eats CrawlYou’ll ride through Manila’s lively streets by tricycle, taste smoky grilled pork barbecue and deep-fried snacks from local vendors, laugh with your guide over new flavors (and maybe your Tagalog attempts), then finish with halo-halo under neon lights. If you want Manila as locals live it—with noise, warmth, and real street food—this is where you’ll find it.
Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Cebu: Jump & slide 3-4 hoursYou jump and swim downstream through Kawasan Falls for 3–4 hours, climbing rocks, sliding natural chutes, and swinging on ropes over pools. Transport, all safety gear, canyoneering shoes, and a homemade lunch cooked by a local mom are included. The group stays small and mixed with the family who runs it, which is what makes it feel less like a tour and more like you've been invited along.Is it for me?Right for swimmers and moderate-to-fit travelers who want a morning in the water without arranging their own transport or gear — and who'd rather spend the day with a family than a formal tour group. Not suitable if you have back or spine issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns.
Manila: Intramuros & Fort Santiago Day Tour with PickupYou’ll ride through Makati’s busy streets before wandering ancient Intramuros with a local guide who shares Manila’s tangled stories—pausing at Rizal Park, stepping inside San Agustin Church’s cool hush, then tracing footsteps through Fort Santiago’s battered stones. Expect moments of laughter, reflection, and real city energy along the way.
Manila to Tagaytay Full-Day Tour: Volcano Views & IntramurosA full-day sightseeing tour from Manila to Tagaytay covers the highland city's views, a jeepney ride to the highest point, a Spanish colonial cemetery, and Intramuros' largest church, with an air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup from central Manila included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and suits travelers with any fitness level who want both city and nature sights in one outing.Is it for me?This tour works best for small groups or solo travelers who have only one day to see both Manila's historical core and Tagaytay's highland scenery—the fixed route and included transport mean you don't build the itinerary or navigate between sites yourself.
Boracay Sunset Cruise: Party Yacht, DJ & Unlimited FoodYou’ll sail around Boracay on a party yacht with a live DJ, unlimited food and drinks, plus snorkeling and water sports at Angol Beach and Puka Beach. With gear provided (and even a babysitter for families), you’ll dance into sunset with new friends — maybe braver than you expected.
Cebu: Whale Shark & Sumilon Sandbar & Pescador Island Day TripYou swim with whale sharks for 30 minutes, visit Tumalog Falls and Sumilon's white-sand sandbar, snorkel Pescador Island's corals, and catch the sardine run in Moalboal — all in one day with hotel pickup, meals, boats and entrance fees included. The fixed itinerary means you don't arrange transport or timing yourself; the guide handles every transition.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see four major South Cebu attractions in a single day without arranging your own transport, boats or entry tickets — the guided itinerary and included meals mean you show up and the day unfolds on schedule.
Tagaytay: Half-Day Jeepney Tour, Taal Volcano & Local FoodYou’ll ride a classic jeepney up to Tagaytay’s highest point for sweeping Taal Volcano views (weather allowing), sample fresh pineapple at local stalls, stroll through lively markets tasting Filipino delicacies, and share laughs with your guide along the way. Expect cool breezes and unexpected moments that linger long after you leave.
Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour: Historic Sites & Uphill ViewsA private guided tour of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu City visiting nine heritage and scenic stops including Fort San Pedro, Magellan's Cross, the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, Temple of Leah, Tops Lookout and Sirao Garden, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and lunch at House of Lechon included. The tour runs nine hours and suits all fitness levels; a Department of Tourism accredited guide is available on request for an additional fee.Is it for me?Choose this if you're traveling with family or a small group and want one guided day covering both Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City's colonial and modern sites without making separate decisions about which stops matter most.
Bohol Countryside Day Trip from Cebu: Chocolate Hills & Loboc River LunchYou’ll start your Bohol countryside tour with pickup in Cebu and a quick ferry ride before exploring Chocolate Hills and meeting tarsiers up close. Drift along Loboc River during lunch on a floating restaurant while local musicians play nearby. You’ll visit Baclayon Church and learn about Bohol’s history from your guide—all with plenty of time to soak up those little details you’ll remember later.
Manila: Binondo Chinatown Food Tour & Dim Sum TastingYou walk through Binondo's side streets and alleyways with a local guide, stopping at six different spots to taste lumpia, handmade dumplings, mami noodle soup, classic dim sum, and hopia pastries. Drinks are included throughout. The tour takes you past the Binondo Church and down Carvajal Street, hitting both famous spots and the kind of places locals actually eat. You finish knowing why this neighborhood has been feeding Manila for centuries.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to eat your way through Binondo without figuring out which vendors are worth stopping at or what to order — the guide handles the navigation and the ordering, so you just show up hungry and taste six different things that matter to the neighborhood.
Whale Shark Encounter & Sumilon Sandbar: 4 Cebu sites in one dayA full-day guided tour from Cebu visiting whale sharks in Oslob, Tumalog falls, Sumilon Island sandbar and Kawasan falls, with private transportation, an English-speaking guide, light breakfast and lunch included. The itinerary packs four major attractions into a single day, with hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Cebu or Mactan. Tumalog and Sumilon close on the third Wednesday of each month for maintenance; Tumalog also closes on the second Wednesday.Is it for me?This is a shared-guide tour with fixed stops and timing, so the day unfolds the same way for everyone on the van. It suits travelers who want to see four major South Cebu attractions without renting a car or planning the route themselves—the guide handles the logistics and the sequence, so you move through the day without deciding what comes next.
Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Tarsier & Loboc River Lunch TourYou’ll ride through Bohol’s lush countryside with a local guide who knows every shortcut—and story—along the way. Expect to stand awestruck at Chocolate Hills, spot tiny tarsiers blinking from their branches, eat riverside while local music drifts past your table, and choose your own pace at historic stops like Baclayon Church or Blood Compact Monument. It’s not rushed—you’ll actually feel Bohol.
El Nido Island Hopping Catamaran Tour: Big Lagoon & BeachesA group island-hopping tour by catamaran from El Nido that visits Big Lagoon, Star Beach (a private beach exclusive to El Nido Yachting Club guests), Hidden Beach and Seven Commandos Beach over seven hours. The boat departs from El Nido Town Office on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 AM, with a minimum of six guests required. The tour includes a personalized guide in English, lunch, towels, life jackets and access to the operator's private beach; kayak rental is available as an optional add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in El Nido town and want a shared-boat experience on fixed days (Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays); choose the weekday schedule instead if those days don't work for your itinerary.
Taal Volcano Day Trip: Boat Ride & Tagaytay Countryside ViewsYou’ll cross Taal Lake by local bangka boat with your guide, feel volcanic heat under your feet, taste fruits from Tagaytay’s markets, and see how eruptions have shaped both land and lives here. Expect shifting views, honest stories from locals, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Boracay: Scuba Diving Lesson & Reef Dives with PADI InstructorYou’ll suit up right on Boracay’s White Beach and learn scuba basics from a patient PADI instructor before slipping beneath the surface for two guided dives — first in shallow water and then out by boat on a real reef. Expect small surprises: the hush underwater, bright flashes of fish, maybe even your own nerves giving way to quiet excitement.
Oslob Whale Shark & Moalboal Sardine Run: Licensed guide & GoProYou're picked up early from your Cebu hotel and driven to Oslob to snorkel with whale sharks, then continue to Moalboal to swim through a sardine school and see sea turtles. The tour includes all entry fees, equipment, insurance, and a certified guide, returning you to your hotel by evening. It's a long day — around 12 hours total — but you cover two of Cebu's best snorkeling spots without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both whale sharks and a sardine school in one day without arranging separate transport, entry fees, or guides — the early start and long drive are what make two premium snorkeling spots reachable in a single tour.
Caticlan Airport to Boracay Round Trip: 10-minute ferry includedYou’ll step off your flight at Caticlan and be met by a friendly local who handles everything—from water bottles to boat tickets—so you don’t have to worry about logistics or surprise fees. Enjoy a short drive, a classic bangka boat ride across Tablas Strait, then an e-trike or van straight to your Boracay hotel lobby. It’s smooth, simple, and lets you sink into island mode right away.
Puerto Princesa Underground River, Zipline & Mangrove TourThis 3-in-1 tour combines a guided boat ride through Puerto Princesa's UNESCO-listed underground river, an 800-meter zipline flight over the sea, and a mangrove forest walk, with hotel pickup, lunch and an English or Filipino-speaking guide. The entire day runs 8 to 10 hours and includes entrance fees, safety gear and an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?If you're staying at a hotel in Puerto Princesa without a rental car, the included pickup and drop-off means you don't arrange separate transport between three different sites — the underground river entrance is in Sabang, the zipline is nearby, and the mangrove forest is part of the same route, so everything connects without you managing the logistics or timing between stops.
Chocolate Hills Bohol: 8-hour tour with tarsiers & waterfallsYou get picked up at 8am from your hotel or the Tagbilaran port and spend the day moving between four stops: the Tarsier Sanctuary for close-up wildlife, the Bilar Forest drive, the Chocolate Hills viewpoint, and a swim at Pangas Falls. Lunch at a local restaurant and all entry fees are included, and the small-group format means the pace stays unhurried. The van is air-conditioned and the guide knows the island beyond the main routes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bohol's main natural attractions in one day without arranging transport, entry tickets, or figuring out which stops are worth the detour—the small-group format and local guide handle all three, which is what keeps the pace relaxed instead of rushed.
