Tours in Philippines

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $105

Dumaguete: Twin Lakes Balinsasayao nature adventure and city tour

When Ben from our team ran this Dumaguete tour, we hiked out to Balinsasayao's twin freshwater lakes tucked into Negros Oriental's forested interior. The 4–8 hour experience pairs a guided walk through lush pathways with time at the water's edge, where you can wade in and let small fish nibble your feet—a quirky highlight that breaks up the hiking. It's a slice of proper nature just outside the city's bustle, with native birds and quiet forest canopy the whole way. Moderate fitness is a genuine prerequisite; this isn't a casual stroll.

🛕 Culture & History

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $204

Manila Social and Political Walk

When Jake from our BugBitten team did this walk through Manila, it became clear this isn't your standard sightseeing tour. Over 2.5 hours, a socio-political expert walks you through the Philippines' modern history—from state formation to today's pressing issues—with a documentary-style pace that demands engagement. You're moving through the city while unpacking decades of context: the good, the complicated, the uncomfortable. It's Manila as a text, not a backdrop. Pitched at travellers who want to understand what they're actually looking at, not just tick boxes.

Siargao - Sunset 2 Hours Guided Electric Skate Experience

When Tom from our team tried eSkate Siargao's sunset tour, we found a genuinely clever way to cover ground without melting in the midday heat. You're on an Exway Atlas board with a hand remote—throttle and brake at your fingertips—rolling through Siargao's countryside and coastal stretches as the light softens. It's the island's first electric skateboard outfit, and the two-hour loop clocks about 10–15 kilometres, blending adrenaline with proper instruction for first-timers and experienced riders alike. The vibe is calm rather than chaotic, which sets it apart from the usual tourist grind.

Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class

When Mia from our BugBitten team booked into this four-hour cooking class at Hadsan Cove Resort in Lapu Lapu City, she expected a standard lesson — instead it was a proper hands-on run through Filipino staples. You're learning to cook four signature dishes plus a local dessert alongside skilled chefs who walk you through technique and ingredient selection, all using fresh stuff sourced locally. The resort sits right there with water views, and the whole vibe is relaxed enough for kitchen newbies but substantive enough if you actually know your way around a stove. Lunch is included, which means you're eating what you've made.

Bohol Chocolate Farm with Chocolate Hills &Tarsiers

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this Bohol tour, we hit the Chocolate Hills and a working cacao farm in one afternoon — two things most visitors tick off separately, if at all. The farm part is the real drawcard: you're not just looking at chocolate plants, you're actually processing cacao pods, sorting beans, and getting hands-on with how chocolate gets made. The Chocolate Hills themselves are the postcard-famous geological formations, but the farm gives you something to do between gawping at the view. It's a solid five to six hours with local guides steering you toward the less-trampled angles of Bohol's interior.

🐠 Water Activities

Boracay Parasailing Experience

When Charlie from our team tried the parasailing experience on Boracay, it was a straightforward 15-minute flight that delivered exactly what you'd expect: a harness, a parachute, and a boat towing you along the shoreline. Boracay's the kind of island that looks even better from 300 metres up — white sand, turquoise shallows, the works — and the crew kept things ticking over smoothly. It's not a lengthy adventure, but it's the sort of thing that takes five minutes to do and stays with you a bit longer than that.

15 minfrom AUD $116

3D2N El Nido Experience

When Lily from our team did this 3D2N El Nido loop, she got a genuine taste of Palawan's limestone islands without burning three weeks chasing them. The itinerary banks on an early flight into Puerto Princesa, giving you an afternoon to settle into the laid-back resort town before the real action kicks off. Day two is the centrepiece—island hopping across Bacuit Bay with a mixed crew of travellers, lunch cooked on the boat, and enough turquoise water to make you forget there's anywhere else. Day three is the return slog home. It's tight, it works, and you're not overstaying a place that shines brightest when you're actually out on the water.

3 daysfrom AUD $352

Legazpi Philippines Half Day Tour w/ optional Mayon ATV

Legazpi Philippines Half Day Tour w/ optional Mayon ATV

When Charlie from our BugBitten team ran this half-day tour around Legazpi City, it delivered the two must-see stops without any fuss: Lignon Hill for that famous cone-shaped Mayon Volcano view, and Sumlang Lake to see what the landscape actually offers beyond the postcard shots. Five hours is tight but honest for the distance. You're travelling through Bicol's main town with a local driver who knows the roads, picking up at either Legazpi Centro or Daraga Centro. The vibe is straightforward sightseeing — not rushed, not luxe, just practical access to what makes the area worth your time.

Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces 4-Day Tour

When Tom from our team ran this 4-day loop through Sagada and Banaue, it was clear why these mountain regions have held onto their character. You're heading into genuine Igorot and Ifugao territory — the kind of place where traditional life still anchors everything, from the way rice terraces blanket the valleys to how the local communities maintain them. The tour threads you through Sagada's cave systems and its famous cliff-hanging coffins, then down to the UNESCO-listed rice terraces around Banaue and Batad, with a waterfall stop thrown in. Expect a solid mix of trekking, cultural context, and some seriously steep terrain. It's not a casual amble — you'll need decent fitness to get the most from it.

4 daysfrom AUD $506

Bohol Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers with roundtrip ferry from Cebu

Bohol Chocolate Hills & Tarsiers with roundtrip ferry from Cebu

When Ben from our team tackled this 12-hour Bohol loop from Cebu, we packed a lot into one day: the Chocolate Hills (1,200+ cone-shaped lumps that go brown and dusty in dry season), Philippine tarsiers in their sanctuary, a river cruise, and several heritage stops. You're up early for the 8:20 AM Oceanjet ferry, guided around the island once you land, and back on the water by 5:40 PM. It's a solid sightseeing sprint rather than a slow ramble — the kind of tour that works if you want to sample Bohol's standout bits without staying overnight.

12 hoursfrom AUD $293

Full-Day Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $84

Full-Day Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

When Tom from our team ran this tour, we got the full Puerto Princesa experience—a 7–8 hour day that hits the Underground River, the main drawcard, but also opens up the wider landscape of Palawan. The river itself is genuinely striking: a limestone cavern with a boat ride that feels both serene and a bit surreal, with stalactites overhead and the sound bouncing off wet stone. The town sits on the northwest coast and attracts a mix of adventure seekers, families, and slower travellers. Our guide was knowledgeable, and the pace felt unhurried—you're not being rushed through.

★ 5.0 (6)

🐠 Water Activities

Darocoton Island Day Trip

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this day trip, Darocoton Island delivered exactly what we needed: a quieter slice of the Philippines without the El Nido madness. The 8.5-hour loop hits snorkeling at a shipwreck and coral reef, white sand, a local village walk, bracelet-making with islanders, and lunch. You're picked up in town, ferried out by boat, and back by late afternoon. It's the kind of day that feels properly arranged—guides know the area, the pace lets you breathe, and you're never fighting crowds.

2 Days Private Bataan Tour with Corregidor

When Ben from our team ran this two-day private tour, we traced the Philippines' WWII footprint across two distinct sites. Day one covers Bataan's Death March memorials on the mainland; day two takes you by boat to Corregidor, the island fortress where fierce fighting unfolded. It's pitched squarely at history enthusiasts keen to understand what happened here during the war, with a guide who walks you through the battlefields themselves. The whole thing runs on your own schedule in a private car and includes overnight accommodation—no rushing between group pickups.

2 daysfrom AUD $1617

Little Boracay Beach with Floating Bamboo Cottage & Picnic Lunch

★ 5.0 (6)

Little Boracay Beach with Floating Bamboo Cottage & Picnic Lunch

When Tom from our BugBitten team tried this, he went for a private, 12-hour day out of Manila that stitches together three quite different moods. The morning starts with a hotel lobby pickup and a scenic drive to a ridge in Tagaytay City, where you look across at Taal Volcano and its lake. From there it's out to The Little Boracay, a sandbar that only really shows itself at low tide, for swimming, a visit to the Starfish Sanctuary and some snorkelling. The day finishes on a floating bamboo cottage out over the water, where brunch and a grilled lunch arrive without you lifting a finger. The area feels like three destinations in one: upland viewpoints, volcanic lake scenery and a shallow, sheltered sea. Tom found the variety more satisfying than he expected, though it's a long day and plenty of it happens in the car or on the water. Our BugBitten verdict: a strong pick if you want range rather than a single beach day.

12 hoursfrom AUD $230

Palo Half Day Historical and Yolanda Tour in Leyte

★ 5.0 (6)

🛕 Culture & History

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $40

Palo Half Day Historical and Yolanda Tour in Leyte

When Tom from our team ran this half-day tour around Palo, Leyte, we got a solid grounding in the region's modern history and local character. The itinerary weaves together colonial-era landmarks with accounts of Typhoon Yolanda's impact, shared by people who lived through it. You're driven through town in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping to explore key sites and chat with locals. It's a 4–5 hour outing that suits anyone keen on Filipino history without needing specialist knowledge. Families, older travellers, and wheelchairs are well catered for—the whole route is accessible, and the pace is manageable.

★ 5.0 (5)

🐠 Water Activities

Cebu Whaleshark Tour

When Tom from our team ran this Cebu whaleshark tour, we headed south from the city for a full-day aquatic mission. The 3-hour drive lands you in Oslob, where you suit up for a 30-minute swim with whale sharks—genuinely massive and unexpectedly graceful up close. From there, it's island-hopping: snorkelling around Sumilon Island's coral sanctuary (where clownfish hang out), then freshwater dips at Tumalog Falls before the long drive back. The pace is full-on, and weather plays a role in sightings, but it's the kind of day that sticks with you.

12 hoursfrom AUD $217

Bohol Airport or Tagbilaran Seaport Private Transfer (one-way)

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

15 min – 20 minfrom AUD $21

Bohol Airport or Tagbilaran Seaport Private Transfer (one-way)

When Lily from our team booked this one-way transfer, she wanted the simplest way to get from Bohol's airport or the Tagbilaran seaport to her accommodation without wrestling with local transport. The service is a private, air-conditioned ride, with a driver who greets you on arrival and a journey that runs about 15 to 20 minutes. The areas involved are a mix of busy arrival points and the laid-back coastal stretches around Panglao, where resort strips, dive shops, small cafés and roadside stalls sit alongside quieter residential lanes. You'll share the roads with tourists heading to beach hotels and locals going about their day. This is a practical service rather than a sightseeing trip, and that's exactly the point after a flight or a ferry crossing. Passenger insurance is included, which is a nice bit of peace of mind for the first hour in a new place.

Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience and Tasting

★ 4.9 (31)

🍜 Food & Cooking