Day Trips & Excursions in Philippines

The Chocolate Hills are one of the most recognisable sights in the Philippines. Discover the natural attractions with ease during a stress-free day trip from Cebu, which includes lunch at a floating restaurant and air-conditioned transfers between landmarks. Ideal for first-time visitors and nature lovers, this excursion eliminates the hassle of car hire and allows you to relax from start to finish.

Trek on Taal Volcano and discover one of the most scenic areas in the Philippines. You'll ride a boat across Taal Lake to explore Volcano Island, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and considered one of the country's most active volcanoes. Afterward, visit the Palace in the Sky and City of Tagaytay. From its mountaintop vista, Tagaytay offers a look at Taal Volcano and Taal Lake from a different perspective. This full-day adventure includes round-trip hotel transport from Manila, located an approximate 2-hour drive away.

See more of Bohol's natural and cultural wonders on a full-day sightseeing tour from Tagbilaran City, a stress-free way to see more sights in less time. With just your private guide and party, you'll travel between a wildlife refuge in Corella, the 16th-century Baclayon Church, the Manmade Mahogany Forest, and the famous Chocolate Hills. Plus, you'll enjoy lunch during a cruise on the Loboc River. rOund-trip hotel transport are included.

Escape to Sumilon Island on a full-day tour from Cebu City, and spend the day exploring white sand beaches, coral reefs, and lagoons. Swim, soak up the sun, or hike to a historic lighthouse with sweeping views of the ocean. This 10-hour tour includes lunch and transport, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in Cebu City or Mactan.

Start your Mt Pinatubo tour in the predawn hours for an early start on this full-day action-packed adventure. Combine a 4WD off-road experience with a 1.5-hour hike to Pinatubo Crater where you're treated to supreme views of the emerald-colored lake. You'll drive your 4x4 over terrain made of lahar - the mudflow remains of Mt Pinatubo's 1991 eruption - then follow the same routes back to base camp. You're rewarded with a Filipino-style lunch (and a shower) before hotel drop-off in Manila.

Discover the natural beauty of Taal Volcano - one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes - on this 8-hour tour. You'll take a boat ride to the volcano island and admire the setting of the crater and surrounding Taal Lake on a horseback ride with guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Manila and Makati.

Admire Taal Volcano on a personalized day trip, including private hotel transport from Manila. Select ingredients from a local market for a picnic lunch at People's Park in the Sky, then ride a boat to the active volcano on Taal Lake (own expense). Before dinner at a local restaurant you have the option to pay an additional fee for entry to the Sky Ranch Pampanga amusement park.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Bohol Island from Tagbilaran, traveling with an informative guide around the stunning island. Relax during a lunch cruise on the Loboc River, where you'll have the opportunity to spot indigenous Philippine tarsiers, some of the smallest primates in the world. Visit a butterfly sanctuary and historic landmarks such as Baclayon Church, a Spanish colonial edifice from the 16th century, then take in the Chocolate Hills from several vantage points. You'll also see daily life in villages and farms for a comprehensive island experience.

Cover more ground in less time with an El Nido island-hopping tour. In one hassle-free day, check off sights, such as the Big Lagoon, a breeding ground for fish and crustaceans; The Beach-like Secret Lagoon; Simizu Island, famous for bird's nest soup; and Seven Commandos, named after seven World War II-era Japanese soldiers that remained after the war. Your guide shares in-depth commentary and prepares a meal while you're snorkeling a reef.

Manila is a massive city, but getting around and seeing the top sights is easy on this tour. Visit must-see attractions like the Mall of Asia, the colonial-era walled city of Intramuros, and important museums. Relax while you're transported around the city by air-conditioned coach and your English-speaking guide tells you about Manila's long history.

Visit the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and paddle down the Puerto Princesa Underground River on this 8-hour tour. This underground river is one of the longest underground rivers in the world. Board a boat at the mouth of the cave at Sabang Wharf, and stop at the Buenavista viewpoint for views of the Ulugan Bay. You can also choose to upgrade to include a group or private trip to a ziplining experience at Ugong Rock Adventure Zipline and Spelunking.

Enjoy a day trip to Bohol with an expert guide who shows you the natural beauty of the Philippine islands, far from the bustle of Cebu. Relax in air-conditioned comfort as you travel throughout the island, taking in sights that include the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Chocolate Hills, 16th-century Spanish colonial churches, and the tranquility of a Lomboc River lunch cruise. Enjoy local folk music aboard the cruise, and learn about the island's history and wildlife while sightseeing with your guide on this full-day tour.

Bohol is an island paradise of rolling hills, colorful wildlife, and rich colonial history, but exploring independently from nearby Cebu is tough. On this tour, reach Bohol with ease from your Cebu City or Mactan hotel, with ferry tickets and all transportation included. Discover sites including the Blood Compact Monument, the Chocolate Hills, and the 15th-century UNESCO-listed Baclayon Church, and see the best of Bohol in one adventurous day.

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Ride over rapids in a dugout canoe to Pagsanjan Falls, surrounded by the lush landscape of Pagsanjan Gorge National Park. You can swim in a hidden cave and enjoy lunch while you're entertained by live music. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this exciting day trip from Manila and Makati, led by a guide.

Choose your own adventure at Danasan Eco Adventure Park on this full-day tour with round-trip transportation from Cebu. Admission to the park provides access to all of the activities offered, including ziplines, wakeboarding, rappelling, and access to multiple water features. Midday, refuel with a provided lunch and beverages on this all-inclusive tour.

If you've got an appetite for outdoor adventure then look no further than this private trekking tour of the Mt. Pinatubo Crater from Manila. Travel through the lunar landscapes that surround the volcano during a 4x4 ride and moderate hike, and marvel at views of the halcyon-blue crater lake. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

Take a motorized outrigger boat from Cebu to a nearby marine sanctuary for guided snorkeling. Feed an abundance of colorful fish then zip away to Olango Island, a bird sanctuary featuring the largest concentration of migratory birds in the Philippines. After bird watching, learn from the locals about coconut winemaking  and cassava bread, followed by an island barbecue for lunch.

Find out what rural Filipino life is like on an easy day trip from Manila, on this day tour to Villa Escudero. You'll receive personalized attention on a private tour, so you can ask your guide questions and get the most out of the experience. Tour the private museum at the villa, and learn all about the Spanish colonial days. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local food beside a man-made waterfall.

Explore scenic Panglao Island on a 5-hour, small-group tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees at sites around the island. Enjoy the personalized experience of a small group that's limited to 15 guests as you go deep into Hanagdanan Cave, learn about local bee keeping, take in historic sites, and tour a shell museum, then see Panglao's untouched nature at a pristine white sand beach and a dramatic waterfall.