Best Philippines Shore Excursions — Our Top 4

1.Shore excursion: Puerto Princesa Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend about eight hours island hopping in Honda Bay, visiting Cowrie, Lu-Li, and Starfish islands. Swim, sunbathe, and snorkel with rented gear, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Shared pickup from select Puerto Princesa hotels, a guide, boat transport, and lunch are included.

“First, our tour guide, Ana, was the best. She went above and beyond in every respect. She even personally cooked our masarap lunch. I wish more tour guides were like her. She took personal pride in representing her beautiful country. The tRead more”

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2.Puerto Princesa Honda Bay Island Hopping Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $173Top rated

Spend about seven hours on a private Honda Bay outing from Puerto Princesa Port. Visit up to three islands, including Cowrie and Lu-Li, with snorkeling gear, fees, and lunch included. Your guide meets you at the port gate and returns you there. TJ Echo may be your guide.

“We had a remarkable guide for our private tour for 6 people (we aren’t spring chickens), TJ Echo spoke perfect English (Spanish, too), stopped for what we needed, informed us of marine life, considered safety judiciously, and taught us many iPhone photo tricks. The lunch was lovely..”

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3.Intramuros Walking Tour by Don’t Skip Manila | Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $83Best value

Start at Pier 15 and spend four to five hours exploring Manila’s Intramuros with a guide such as Ann, Andrew, or Andrei. Visit Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, the Rizal Shrine, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and Casa Manila, with entrance fees, transport, water, and a horse-drawn carriage ride included for groups of more than four.

“Our tour was with ‘don’t skip Manilla’ a small tour company passionate about their city. Anne was a wonderful friendly and informative guide. She did a wonderful job of digesting 400 years of history into 4 hours. I learnt so much about ManRead more”

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4.Puerto Princesa Underground River Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $200

Travel from Puerto Princesa Port to the famous Underground River with a private guide, round-trip transfer, lunch, refreshments, and park fees included. Guides such as Brian, Roman, Vel, and Xander have earned praise for friendly service and clear explanations, though waiting times can vary.

“Excellent service as picked up and drop off to port gates. Our guide Roman was really friendly and informative. The underground cave was just amazing and the buffet meal afterwards super tasty. I would definitely recommend booking if you're on a cruise.”

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