Port call · PHILIPPINES SHORE EXCURSIONS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend with the same itinerary: 4 philippines shore excursions worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the gangway goes down.
Spend about eight hours island-hopping in Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa. Swim and sunbathe at Cowrie and Lu-Li islands, look for fish at Starfish Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch. Shared hotel pickup, a guide, and transport are included, but snorkeling gear costs extra.
“Good trip, comfortable. Enjoyed the starfish island. Guide was helpful and provided information about the islands.”
Meet your guide at Puerto Princesa Port for a private Honda Bay outing lasting about seven hours. Visit Cowrie Island and Lu-Li Island, with up to three stops possible, plus snorkel rental, lunch, and all listed fees. Guide TJ Echo can provide careful safety help, marine-life tips, and iPhone photo advice.
“We had a remarkable guide for our private tour for 6 people (we aren’t spring chickens), TJ Echo spoke perfect English (Spanish, too), stopped for what we needed, informed us of marine life, considered safety judiciously, and taught us many iPhone photo tricks. The lunch was lovely..”
Spend four to five hours exploring Intramuros from Pier 15 with guides such as Anne, Andrew, or Andrei. You’ll visit Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, the Rizal Shrine, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and Casa Manila, with museum fees, transport, water, and a horse-drawn carriage included when the group has more than four people.
“Ann was very friendly and she was very good about telling us all of the history of the area and the sites we visited. There was a good variety of sites to visit and things to do.”
Travel from Puerto Princesa Port to the famous Underground River on a private cruise-ship excursion with round-trip transfers, a professional guide, park fees, lunch, and refreshments included. The six-hour outing suits visitors with limited time ashore. Guides named Brian, Roman, Vel, and Xander have helped make the cave visit informative and personal.
“Our guide nicknamed Brian gave us an excellent tour . Good information is provided throughout. Courteous and helpful. Driver was very pleasant as well . Great value when compared to our cruise organized tour. Highly recommended”
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