Philippines · HIKING & TREKKING
The 8 hiking & trekking trips you can book today, each with its price, its length and the kind of traveller it suits. The one at the top is there on merit, so start with it and work down.
Review of a four-day Banaue hiking tour from Manila, with rice terraces, village stays, waterfalls, overnight buses, costs, and packing advice.
“The most memorable moment was actually to see the rice terrace open up infront of you. Hiking there made an impression.”
Review of the Mt. Daraitan hike and Tinipak River swim, with Manila transfers, guide tips, price advice, trail warnings, and FAQs.
“Distance wise the hike is not challenging. What is challenging is all of the slippery rocks. During our hike, the ground was wet and it rained on the descent. I needed to move quite slowly to avoid falling. Physically anyone can do this hike, as long as they are comfortable potentially slipping on landing in some mud. I’m glad I want!”
Review of Mount Pinatubo from Manila: 4x4 riverbed ride, crater hike, costs, timing, comfort, food, and who should book.
“Very poorly organised. No communication and the guide was clueless and didn’t speak. Started off with a 45 min delay in the morning, got to the location and had to wait for 3 hours for a 4x4. The guide gave us no indication as to why we were waiting around until we all asked her. During the tour we got zero information about the mountain and the local community. we were told that the local guide didn’t speak English though the trip notes said that a guide was included. We walked in silence and left the place none the wiser. We were not told a single thing about it all.…”
Review of Mt. Batulao day hike from Manila, with early pickup, mountain views, small-group guiding, fitness tips, and honest value advice.
“I had a great hiking trip thanks to tour guide Jonathan, driver Loni (not sure about the spelling) and young local guide Sandor (not sure about this spelling either). Jonathan and Loni did pick me up at the hotel at 4 am as decided. The ride tRead more”
Trek from Puerto Princesa to a Batak village with a private guide, jungle walk, local lunch, hotel transfers, and cultural exchange.
“A very unique experience. I’m glad I did it! Just do it! Wear water shoes and bring a water proof bag!”
Review Coron’s $21 town tour, from 721 steps on Mt. Tapyas to St. Augustine Church, Lualhati Park, cashews, and Maquinit Hot Spring.
Trek from Puerto Princesa to a Batak village, meet community members, learn local customs, and cross mountain rivers on this private tour.
“Amazing tour with two enthusiastic and caring guides Rich and Wilson, very impressive to see how the batak people still live.”
Review the Batak Tribal Village tour from Puerto Princesa, including the jungle hike, cultural visit, price, access concerns, and booking advice.
“We took this tour as a cruise ship excursion from Puerto Princesa in mid-November, 2023. We met our guide Ricky and driver Romell outside the port gate on time. On the way to the Batak village, we stopped at a grocery store, at our request, to purchase groceries for thRead more”
