Philippines · HIKING & TREKKING
The 15 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”
Trade Manila traffic for Sierra Madre forests, a guided hike, river time, swimming, games, and lunch at Mount Purro Nature Reserve.
“Really great experience especially for a beginner hiker like me. Love the food as well as they were all presentable and sumptious. 2 thumbs up!!”
Hike Mt. Kang-irag from Cebu City with waterfalls, bouldering, local guides, scooter transfers, and a 180 degree sunset view.
“It was amazing and unexpectedly adventurously fun experience! The thrill begins almost immediately with downhill terrain trails, reaching to an amazing waterfall, intermediate bouldering and finally ending with a beautiful panoramic view on the peak, chilling with ice cold beer to enjoy the calm sunset! Our guide, Chris, has been most amazing! Honest, fun and helpful! For those who seek a more adventure alternative in the heart of Cebu, must try it!”
Review of Cebu’s Osmeña Peak hike and Moalboal Sardines Run, with practical advice on views, snorkeling, transport, price, and what to bring.
“Very beautiful view of the whole island on the peaks. Sardine run was also very fun!”
Review the Cebu tour to Osmeña and Kandungaw Peaks, with route advice, hiking difficulty, price value, views, and practical tips.
“Horrendous experience: our driver was sleeping in the car at scheduled meeting time. We specifically booked this tour because we wanted to see the sunrise at Osmeña peak. A lack of foresight meant the driver choose a route which was unpassable because of rainfall the night before leading to an extra two hour drive to reach the starting point of the hike and resulting in us missing the sunrise. After Osmeña Peak our driver tried to find the way to the starting point of Kandungaw Peak Trail, but after a total of seven hours in the car he hired a local for 1.000 php to get us to the starting…”
Review Mount Daraitan day hike from Manila, with Tinipak River views, transport details, trail difficulty, costs, and practical booking advice.
“My tour guide Einstein was great, as was the driver Pedro. Fun hike, though a bit challenging in places, ultimately the views were worth it. Locals were very friendly. Hot at the bottom during summer, but quite pleasant up top.”
Review of Nagpatong Rock and Tungtong Falls from Manila, covering the hike, climbs, transfers, price, fitness needs, and booking advice.
“It is a risky and very active half day. You climb, pull, trek, crawl and meet some pretty amazing people on top of a rock or bathing in a waterfall. Highly recommend to active and brave people.”
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!”
Trek Cebu’s mountain trails for sunrise or sunset, local drinks, friendly guides, and city views in a small three-hour group.
“A complete failure and a waste of time. No one even bothered to show up at the pickup point at the scheduled time. Why provide availability and charge a fee if you then completely ignore it by not showing up at all? That's pretty poor in my opinion...”
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.”
Trek 34 kilometers through Banaue, Pula, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan with village homestays, waterfalls, and local guides.
“The hike from from Banaue through Pula and Cambulo to Batad was amazing! The rice terraces were absolutely beatuful. I also enjoyed swimming in the waterfall plunge pools.”
