Philippines · PRIVATE DRIVERS
Here are 15 private car days worth the money, with what each costs, what the boat or van actually stops for, and the detail that decides between two that look identical.
Review of Manila airport private transfers: clean vehicles, clear WhatsApp updates, airport waiting time, luggage rules, value, and key drawbacks.
“Jobert was an amazing driver. He was prompt and picked my friend and I up from the airport. I had limited mobility with my knee due to injury and he so kindly helped me up the steps.”
Explore Coron’s Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, coral gardens, beaches, and wrecks on an affordable shared boat tour with lunch and transfers.
“Lovely well spaced out tour with plenty of time at the main attractions of Kayangan and Barracuda Lake and the Twin Lagoons. Joel, our tour guide was so enthusiastic about showing us the places and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone got the most out of the trip.”
Review of Cebu’s Kawasan Falls canyoneering tour, including jumps, river swims, lunch, transport, safety gear, cost, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing once in a lifetime experience. Great guides and they keep you safe all the time. They also take good pictures and videos which are worth sharing. It was an adventurous and crazy unbelievable experience. Must try at least once in your lifetime.”
Review of Manila airport transfer service, covering pickup, vehicles, price, traffic, reliability, and whether the private ride is worth $50.
“I was picked up in a van not a SUV like always . Just did not feel the same service as all my previous trips for pick up and drop off. I felf for what i paid it should have not been a old vn with a smashed back end.. The personal was great and nicRead more”
Review of Manila’s private airport transfer, with direct hotel drop-off, Wi-Fi, name-sign pickup, pricing, service strengths, and key risks.
“Rommel met me at arrivals with my name on his sign - he drove meticulously to my hotel and en route shared a number of interesting facts about Manila and the Philippines. I felt safe in his clean, up-market Toyota! Highly recommended indeed!”
Review the private El Nido to Puerto Princesa transfer, with comfort, timing, vehicle choices, Underground River stop, price, and booking tips.
“Comfortable seats and friendlyndriver and accomodating big Van fit for a froup of 10people. Not like the van that we have from puerto princesa airport to el nido . The van and seats are uncomfortable and small van”
Review of a private Mactan Cebu Airport transfer to city hotels, with pricing, pickup advice, vehicle comfort, value, and booking tips.
“On time pick up which made our travels easy! Booking with Viator is highly recommended for reliable travel.”
Review of Coron’s Calauit Safari and Black Island day tour, with giraffe feeding, caves, lunch, transport, costs, drawbacks, and practical tips.
“If you want a break from water activities this is the perfect thing to do in Coron. I went scuba diving the first two days and tried to find something to do for my last day and this was the perfect thing to fill that void. It honestly was almost better than scuba diving haha. 10/10 experience overall! The sanctuary was so fun and interactive and the beach was unreal.”
Explore Siargao’s rock pools, Sugba Lagoon, Maasin River, coconut views, Secret Beach, lunch, transfers, and practical tour tips.
“Très bonne activité à faire sur Siargao en peu de temps vous voyez pleins d’endroit intéressant avec un guide et un chauffeur super. merci”
Review of El Nido Tour A, covering lagoons, beaches, lunch, transport, extra costs, practical tips, and whether $50 is good value.
“Mieszkaliśmy po za punktem odbioru. Zapytałem organizatora wycieczki na whatsapp czy możemy liczyć na darmowy transport czy mamy ogarnąć go na własną rękę. Organizator opowiedział że przyjedzie po nas bus i to nie problem. W dniu wyjazdu na wycieczkę nie przyjechał pod nas bus tylko tuktuk, kierowca chciał nas oszukać na 250 pesos. Musiałem sie z nim posprzeczać że transport miał być darmowy. Wycieczka zawierała podatek środowiskowy, jeden z opiekunów wycieczki próbował wyciągnąć ode mnie 400 pesos, mimo że już zapłaciłem. Wynajęliśmy podczas podróży kajak za 500 pesos dla 3 osób, okazał się uszkodzony - był dziurawy, woda wpadała w kokpit kajaka i ciężar wody przechylał go i finalnie kajak…”
Review of Port Barton’s $50 island-hopping tour, with snorkeling, turtles, lunch, hotel transfer, reefs, sandbars, and practical tips.
“Był czas na wszystko , nie byliśmy poganiani. Mogliśmy w spokoju posiedzieć na plaży i cieszyć się odpoczynkiem”
Review of the 2-day Kalanggaman and Malapascua tour from Cebu, with island lunches, snorkeling, transport, overnight stay, and practical booking advice.
“Tout était incroyable, je recommande. Seul bémol, au retour, le chauffeur est venu pour chercher avec 1h de retard au port, il a par ailleurs fait plusieurs arrêts, chez lui ainsi que dans un 7-eleven, nous avons donc mis 5h au total pour rentrer à Cebu au lieu de 3h30 max…”
Review of Honda Bay’s 8-hour island tour from Puerto Princesa, with snorkeling at Starfish, lunch on Cowrie, and beach time at Luli.
Review of Port Barton island hopping by seaplane from Puerto Princesa, with snorkeling, turtles, Bigaho Falls, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“Horizon Sun Charters is an unequaled and totally unique solution for alternative travel on the beautiful island of Palawan. We thoroughly recommend Raymond and team and see this charter become more popular”
Review of the private Sabang to El Nido transfer: costs, comfort, timing, stops, drop-off fees, vehicle details, and who should book.
“We didn’t plan our transport very well ahead of time but were able to book this private van from our remote resort up to El Nido. And it saved us! I would highly recommend going this route, although more expensive than the bus. Because you get the van to yourself, (I’m cRead more”
