13 Countryside Day Tours in the Philippines That Hold Up on the Day

1.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144Our pick

Review of Cebu’s 14-hour Bohol tour, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, ferry transfers, and a Loboc River lunch cruise.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! My driver was so friendly and professional, and he went out of his way to make sure I had the best day possible. He even took a detour so I could go snorkelling in Moalboal and try some delicious lechon. The activities were fantastic – I was fast-tracked for the whale watching, which made everything smooth and easy, and I even had a whole tour guide to myself for the canyoning experience. It was a long and tiring day, but every moment was worth it. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!”

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2.Discover Tagaytay’s Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $85

Escape Manila for Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, fruit markets, local treats, and a relaxed half-day ride in a small group.

“We had a lovely half day tour to Tahaytay. Our guides Claude and Bella were so friendly and helpful. They also offered a lot of information about the areas we went to. Thank you also to our driver Marlon. His skills were amazing while maintaining a cheerful attitude. Thank you once again. Ian and Leigh”

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3.Tagaytay Countryside Wonders: A Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 187 reviews · 5 hours · from $72

Escape Manila for Tagaytay views, Taal Volcano, local fruit tastings, pineapple fields, and People's Park in the Sky in five hours.

“The guides Jace and Mark were excellent, very welcoming, friendly and gave us lots of information about sights along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Only down side is if you are a single traveller you are charged a lot more. Appreciate tasting all the delicacies along the way though on what is a great way to see sights outside Manila.”

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4.Chocolate Hills and Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 175 reviews · 10 hours · from $49

Review of Bohol’s 10-hour countryside tour, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, salt-making, SUP on the Loboc River, and Baclayon Church.

“It was an amazing Trip. Our tour guide was Jirah Jusoy& Raquel& a driver and they all were absolutely lovely. They showed us Bohol from their heart. We got loads of information about Bohol and also the Philippines. After hearing, that we are interested in trying some specialities, they did their best to organise everything. Book this trip& you won‘t be disappointed. Thank you again. Lisa & Erika”

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5.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Review of the Bohol countryside day tour from Cebu, with ferry travel, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, and Loboc River lunch.

“The tour to Bohol from Cebu City was well organized and had very friendly and professional staff that made our experience memorable. Bohol is beautiful and would definitely recommend this tour to anybody that wants to see the beauty of Bohol.”

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6.Taal Volcano Experience: Scenic Countryside and Volcano Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $140Top rated

Review of the Taal Volcano tour from Manila, with Tagaytay views, a bangka boat ride, local food stops, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Highly recommend this tour! Mark and Rency were wonderful. We learned so much about the history of Mt Tagaytay. They were so patient and accommodating of my 98 year old grandfather on the tour. Our favorite parts were the koi feeding and the fruit stand, the magoes were so ripe. This was the best tour we had ever been on and we will definitely recommend them to others”

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7.Bohol Countryside Day Tour from Cebu City or Mactan – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · from $155

Explore Bohol from Cebu by ferry with tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, a Loboc River lunch, churches, wildlife, and private transfers.

“+ unscheduled ATV tour by the Chocolate Hills was great fun (note that cost was extra) - bring extra clothes/shoes & socks as you will get dirty! + lunch cruise was cheesy but fun + tarsier conservation area was interesting and the animals Read more”

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8.Bohol Countryside Private Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · from $148

Review of Bohol’s private day tour from Cebu, with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River buffet, ferry rides, and practical tips.

“Francis our driver and main guide was brilliant, his knowledge of the island, people and places made the trip exceptional. He even over came a flat Tyre in record time that had no impact to our trip. The ATV is a must as an option, and the guides on route took amazing pics .. Thank you Francis for a brilliant day !”

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9.Bohol Countryside Tour with River Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $160

See Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River, butterfly garden, and Sikatuna Mirror of the World on a Cebu day trip.

“Sightseeing- highly recommend, especially the tarsier and chocolate hills. The mini zoo was not my thing. Guide - very organized & friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming Car- comfortable & convenient. Ferry- very bad, got twice a first row seat with knees touching the wall (I am even not 180cm tall) and without window light (seats 70, 71). I barely could walk after 1h30 locked into the wall. I recommend it but ensure to get a decent seat in the ferry.”

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10.Bohol Full Day Waterfall & Countryside Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $39Best value

Explore Bohol by scooter with waterfall swims, tarsiers, Baclayon Church, countryside roads, lunch, and flexible driver options.

“The tour guide Dave and Michael were really nice, helping with photos and easy company throughout the day. The Church was impressive inside with amazing colours. With the waterfalls enjoyable and nice to swim in. Overall really good fun day and I felt safe with the guides”

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11.Private Tour of Bohol Countryside | Cultural Tour w/ River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $104

Review of Bohol’s private countryside tour, with Baclayon Church, Loboc River lunch cruise, tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, and hotel pickup.

“Magnifique excursion, notre Guide Louis était au top, chaleureux et à l’écoute. Nous avons visité pas mal de spots intéressant comme le Baclayon Church, Xzootic Animal Park & Butterfly Garden. Le déjeuné et la croisière sur le fleuve Loboc était à couper le souffle, avec deRead more”

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12.Tagaytay Adventure: Volcano Views, Countryside, Market & Cruise!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $160

Review of Tagaytay’s small-group day tour from Manila, with Taal Lake, volcano views, Peoples Park, markets, transport, value, and tips.

“This 9 hour tour covers a large distance (up to 3 hours from Manila to reach Taal Island dock) so the visits to the Coconut shop, market and fruit stall were very rushed but there was adequate time at Tagaytay hill to see the view of the Read more”

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13.Budgeted Countryside with Buffet Lunch Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Review of Bohol’s private 9-hour countryside tour with tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, Loboc River buffet, churches, and hotel pickup.

“Our driver, Jehu, was friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating regarding our itinerary.”

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