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- 12 Days Ultimate Manila and Cebu - Philippines Island Hopping (Independent Tour)
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12 Days Ultimate Manila and Cebu - Philippines Island Hopping (Independent Tour)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was amazing and recommended, but for future travelers, we recommend the following changes to the itinerary.”
Nahman, traveled in February
This 12-day Philippine adventure covers 249 miles from Manila's capital. Internal flights lead south to Bohol, followed by ferry hops to Dumaguete, Moal Boal, and Cebu City. Private vans and boats handle daily inter-island transport, with 20kg luggage allowance on flights.
Duration 12 days Destinations Manila, Cebu City, Bohol, Dumaguete, Siquijor, Moalboal Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Do You Travel From
- NZ$5,361
10 Days Philippine Tour
36 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hotels and hotel employees were kind and accommodating. Thank you for a lovely trip!”
Mary, traveled in March
A 10-day tour from Manila encompasses 5 major Philippine cities with 4 domestic flights. The route connects Manila to Boracay's White Beach, Cebu's whale shark encounters, Puerto Princesa's Underground River, and El Nido's limestone cliffs before returning to Manila. The package includes airport transfers and guided tours.
Duration 10 days Destinations Manila, Boracay, Cebu City, Puerto Princesa, El Nido Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator CTPH TOUR From
- NZ$2,068+$24 local payments
Duration 10 days Destinations Manila, Boracay, Cebu City, Panglao Island Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From $2,456
5% Off- NZ$2,334You save $123
13 Days Philippines Explorer with Boracay (Independent Tour)
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was amazing and some of the places we stayed were just superb!”
JuliaSimpson, traveled in November
A historic bamboo bike tour through Manila's Intramuros sets off this 13-day adventure across 9 major Philippine cities. Internal flights connect Manila to Boracay, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, and back, while van transfers and ferries handle inter-island transport. The route covers approximately 1,200 km.
Duration 13 days Destinations Manila, Boracay, Cebu City, Oslob, Badian, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, El Nido, Coron Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Do You Travel From
5% Off- NZ$4,562
Duration 8 days Destinations Manila, Cebu City, Siargao Island Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator CTPH TOUR From
5% Off- NZ$2,259
16 Days Philippines Adventure with El Nido to Coron Island expedition (Independent Tour)
51 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Bohol the dolphin watching was amazing, Port Barton i just loved the island hopping and beach camping at Giligans. In Cebu the whale sharks and canyoneering was just so amazing!!”
ShakiraVanDeCorput, traveled in March
A bamboo bike tour through Manila's historic Intramuros launches this 16-day Philippine adventure covering 10 destinations before reaching Siargao Island. Internal flights link major stops including Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Cebu, and Siargao, while vans and boats handle shorter transfers.
Duration 16 days Destinations Manila, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Port Barton, El Nido, Coron, Cebu City, Oslob, Moalboal, Siargao Island Age Range Ages 18-60 Operator Do You Travel From
5% Off- NZ$4,449
Duration 10 days Destinations Manila, El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Cebu City, Bohol Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From $3,015
5% Off- NZ$2,864You save $151
Duration 10 days Destinations Manila, Bohol, Cebu City, Boracay Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From $2,439
5% Off- NZ$2,317You save $122
From Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport, tourists visit the historical Intramuros district before flying to Puerto Princesa. El Nido's limestone cliffs and white-sand beaches await, before returning to Manila via Puerto Princesa Airport, covering key Philippine destinations over 1,200km.
Duration 7 days Destinations Manila, El Nido Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Intertrips From
5% Off- NZ$2,261
Best of the Philippines
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had a very diverse group, and his was extremely good with everyone. He continued to go out of his way to do lots of extras for everyone.”
Joann, traveled in November
Duration 10 days Destinations Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $3,259
10% Off- NZ$2,933You save $326
What people love about Philippines Tours from Manila
- PhiIippines in a Week
Generally the itinerary is very good and operating company is willing to assist as possible.
- 16 Days Philippines Adventure with El Nido to Coron Island expedition (Independent Tour)
Had the best time on this trip. Would do it again in a heart beat!
- 13 Days Philippines Explorer with Boracay (Independent Tour)
By far the best tour I've been on across the country. This tour not only provides epic fun,education about the Philippines,clean and safe accommodations but gets people together and new relationships are formed. They take good care of you and will do their best to provide your needs
What our customers ask about Philippines Tours from Manila
What should I explore during my first day in Manila before starting the tour?
Manila's historic Intramuros district offers essential first-day stops at Fort Santiago Rizal Park Manila Cathedral and San Augustin Church. The Casa Manila museum provides context about colonial life while the Sky Deck at Bayleaf Hotel offers city views especially at sunset. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The historical sites in Intramuros were fascinating and gave us a great introduction to Filipino culture before heading to the islands."
What's the average length of tours starting in Manila?
Most Manila-based tours run 8-13 days combining city exploration with destinations like El Nido Bohol and Coron. Tours often start at the City Garden Grand Hotel before moving to beachfront properties such as El Nido Resorts Miniloc Island. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The tour length was perfect - enough time to see everything without feeling rushed."
What are the most common starting points within Manila for tours?
Tour departures cluster in three main areas: the Makati district near Z Hostel and upscale hotels the historic Intramuros area by The Bayleaf Hotel and Bonifacio Global City close to Seda BGC. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Starting from Makati was ideal - it's safe central and has great access to Manila's main attractions."
What type of accommodation can I expect in Manila?
Tour accommodations in Manila typically include 4-5 star properties like the City Garden Grand Hotel in Makati or The Henry Hotel Manila. These properties provide well-appointed rooms modern conveniences and strategic locations for city exploration. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The City Garden Grand Hotel was a perfect starting point - great location and facilities to recover from the long flight."
What's the best time of year to start a tour from Manila?
The dry season from November through April provides optimal conditions for Manila tours and island activities. The months of December to February bring cooler temperatures ideal for exploring sites like Intramuros. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "We started in Manila in February - perfect weather for both city exploring and beach time."
How long do most tours spend in Manila before heading to other destinations?
Tours generally allocate 2-3 days to Manila allowing visitors to explore landmarks like Manila Cathedral Rizal Park and the Muslim Quarter before continuing to places like Palawan or Bohol. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Having two full days in Manila was perfect - enough time to see the main attractions and get oriented before heading to the islands."