15 Three-Day Trips in the Philippines: the Shortlist

1.El Nido to Coron: 3-Day 2-Night Island-Hopping Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 343 reviews · 3 days · from $339Our pick

Review of Palawan’s 3-day El Nido to Coron expedition, with remote islands, snorkeling, Filipino meals, beach huts, costs, and practical tips.

“This expedition was AWESOME! The tour guides and crew onboard were so accommodating and helpful with anything we needed on this tour, the scenery and beaches all around were incredible! Definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is wants to disconnect and meet new people along the way ! Thank you WE ARE JUAN !”

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2.Banaue & Batad UNESCO 3days 2 nights Tour ( Private Group Tour Max 6 Travelers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $630Top rated

Review the 3-day Banaue and Batad tour from Manila, with private transport, homestays, local guides, terraces, and Tappia Waterfall.

“Wow!! What a great visit to the rice terraces! JP was an excellent guide/driver, and we also spent one day with another local guide. The ride was long, and pretty windy up in the mountains (if you get car sick, take some medicine with you!), Read more”

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3.Private Palawan Expedition, El Nido to Coron 3 Days 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $1,764

Review the private 3-day Palawan expedition from El Nido to Coron, with island beaches, snorkeling, meals, beach huts, and practical booking advice.

“RUN AWAY !! THE BALABAC EXCURSION WAS A TOTAL DISASTER”

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4.Bohol Tour Package: 3-Day Paradise Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $193

Review of Bohol’s 3-day island, snorkeling, Chocolate Hills, tarsier, and Loboc River tour, with practical advice on value and comfort.

“Very well planned tour on one of the most beautiful islands”

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5.3-Day Sagada, Baguio, & Banaue Rice Terraces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 3 days · from $214

Review of the 3-day Manila tour to Sagada, Baguio, and Banaue, with caves, rice terraces, mountain views, costs, comfort, and practical tips.

“It’s a great & Fantastic tour showcasing the Philippine Highlands. The Cave was the overall Winner for me. Plus theres hiking, a cemetery and rice paddies.There are some issues to be aware of. If you’re being transported in a Premium Van, under no circumstances should there be more than 12 passengers unless you want a painful journey. As well the tour should not depart Manila after 7pm. Also if you’re not a picky eater you’re introduced to Filipino cuisine! I do recommend this tour”

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6.3DAYS AND 2NIGHTS SNORKEL ISLANDS HOPPING EXPEDITION

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 3 days · from $360

Review of Palawan’s 3-day Coron to El Nido island expedition, with snorkeling, beach camps, meals, safety advice, pricing, and booking tips.

“El trato fue inmejorable, los paisajes son una pasada y las islas en las que duermes tienen un montón de encanto, los tipis están a primera línea de mar y te despiertas con el amanecer, en todas las paradas te dan opciones de hacer snorkel y nosotras vimos tortugas estrellas de mar corales… la tripulación es muy cercana y divertida. Repetiría sin duda y lo recomiendo.”

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7.3D2N El Nido Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $250

Review of the 3D2N El Nido trip from Puerto Princesa, with Bacuit Bay island hopping, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“Experience was extraordinary and the travel agency is friendly and always available if you have any concerns”

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8.Banaue Rice Terraces Escape: 3 Days, 2 Nights with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $500

Review the 3-day Banaue Rice Terraces tour from Manila, with Batad, Hapao, Tapiya Falls, hot springs, transfers, and homestay stays.

“The guides assigned to us were great. Do mine took us to Botad and Jimmy took us to Bogyah Hot Springs. We stayed at Japan’ Place at Bro Zone. We arrived early, but were welcomed by the Bustamante Family. We had all of our meals theRead more”

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9.Philippines Intro 3 days 2 nights Tour Best of Manila and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $800

Explore Manila, Tagaytay, Calatagan, Pagsanjan Falls, and Villa Escudero on a packed 3-day Philippines tour with transport and meals.

“Came on a Wednesday but as it's quiz night & pub absolutely hammered always pre-book table in restaurant.”

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10.3 Days Private Tour in Banaue Ifugao visiting Batad Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $625

Review of a 3-day private Banaue and Batad tour from Manila, with rice terraces, Tappiya Falls, local stays, costs, hiking, and practical tips.

“La peor y la más cara excursión que nos ha tocado en todo nuestro recorrido por Filipina. Transporte pésimo, defectuoso, con un coche que pretendía llevarnos unos 250 km con un defecto grave de motor y que tuvieron que parar cada 10 km para enfriar el motor a manguRead more”

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11.Puerto Princesa in 3 days: Tours with optional hotel rooms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 days · from $99Best value

See Puerto Princesa’s Underground River, Honda Bay, and city sights in 3 days, with shared transport, lunches, and optional hotel rooms.

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12.Banaue Rice terraces adventure (3 days 2 nights) from Manila***

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $370

Review of the 4-day Banaue and Ifugao trek from Manila, with village stays, rice terraces, waterfalls, costs, logistics, and honest advice.

“I am currently at a closed restaurant because the bus dropped me off somewhere to wait in someone. I compared my price which was 4 times what the others paid. No one is telling us anything. we are just waiting”

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13.3 Days & 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · from $300

Review of Coron’s 3-day island tour, with Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons, snorkeling, hot springs, town sights, price, tips, and drawbacks.

“The crew was amazing. The trip started very chaotic. Pick up should have been 7 a.m. at 8.30 we got picked up by tricy. He dropped us off at the departure area. Had a chat with the tourorganizer and they told us the boot was already ready and we could board. When we wRead more”

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14.Ilocos, Philippines: 3 Day Tour with Sand Dunes & Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 3 days · from $281

Explore Ilocos in three days with sand dunes, Pagudpud’s coast, Bangui Windmills, and historic Vigan from Manila.

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15.3D2N Luxury Resort & Island Hopping with Seaplane Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $5,500

Review of a 3-day Palawan island escape with seaplane transfers, pearl farm visit, island hopping, meals, and water sports for two.

“I would like to thanks Raymond and his team, the organisation was perfect, we flew from Puerto Princesa to Balabac, Port Barton, El Nido and Coron in 8 days and this was only possible by plane. Horizon Sun offer a tailor made service, everything can be customized and they Read more”

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