Things to do in Philippines, Philippines: The Best Cultural Tours

November 20, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

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1. Puerto Princesa: Trek to Batak Tribe Village

Puerto Princesa, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Palawan Province, Mimaropa Corazon Travel and Tours
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The Batak people are one of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Their numbers are dwindling fast due to the rapid development of this part of the Philippines. Through this activity, you'll get to mingle with the tribe and learn their way of life in the most natural setting; in the outskirts of Puerto Princesa City.

Inclusions: Light refreshments, snacks and lunch, Private tour with professional local guide, Free pick up/drop off for hotels in downtown Puerto Princesa (within 15 kms of the airport) by private vehicle

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Pick up and drop off for guests checked in at hotels outside 15 kilometers from the Puerto Princesa Airport

Reviewed By dconetta

The stops are very scenic but tend to be crowded even with the regulations on the number of passes that are handed out each day. to access some of the sits you have to walk over submerged rocks that are very slippery. While it will be difficult to avoid all of the scrapes good water shoes will help to reduce them.

2. Beauty Of West Bali Tour

Rio Bali Tours
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West Bali is a hilly and mountainous area which is very fertile and good for plantation. Full Day Beauty of West Bali Tour is the Bali Full Day Tour Packages to enjoy one day trip visiting the amazing and beautiful tourist destination in western part of Bali islands. The west side of Bali islands also offers places of interesting worth to see during your journey in the islands of paradise. First visit during West Bali Tour which is the Royal temple Menguwi,Ulundanu Temple,Jatiluwih The biggest rice terrace,Batukaru Temple. Highlight  • Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city • Lunch included • Informative, friendly and professional staff • All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

Inclusions: Lunch at local restaurant, All taxes and service fees included, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By edwina83

I’ve been using Rio’s services for years and wouldn’t consider using any other driver. He will collect you from the airport and deliver you safely to your hotel. Rio has a happy and friendly disposition and can be relied upon to provide best prices and the most in-depth information. As a local, Rio is always happy to answer questions and while driving to your destination, provide cultural information with his amazing English. He’s a fantastic source for the best excursions at the best price.

3. Helicopter Tour to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Asian Aerospace Corporation, Lima Gate, Andrews Avenue, NAIA Complex,, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila, Philippines AirTaxi.ph
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 Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar attracts thousands of tourists every month with its cultural heritage, natural beauty, and restored luxury. Starting from 2003, Jose Acuzar was buying, restoring and collecting casas (houses) choosing them based on their historical, cultural and architectural value, as time passed by, the collection transformed into one of the most visited places in the Philippines.  Highlights • Fly to the Philippines during the era of Spanish colonization • Experience the best of Filipino heritage and culture • Watch the pocket performance, have a Calesa ride, Access Hotel de Oriente • Enjoy the lunch in any available dining outlet included in the package • Have a glass of refreshing calamansi drink in AirTaxi.ph VIP lounge  • Have a quick photo shoot before your flight • Enjoy complimentary snacks during your trip

Inclusions: Guided tour of the Heritage Houses, Scheduled pocket performance, Lunch at any available dining outlet, Calesa Ride, Access to Hotel De Oriente, Vicinity Map, All taxes and service charge, Bottled water, Coffee/tea at the comfortable VIP lounge, Beverages, Snacks, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase)

Reviewed By lordjiohan

Airtaxi.ph provides excellent service with reasonable rates since they are charging per minute. I was really satisfied on how the way they handled my booking and I cannot wait to fly with them again!

4. Cebu Simala & Historical Tour

Naidles Cruise & Tours
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Cebu one of the World’s Best Islands is proud of it’s rich in historical & cultural heritage. A private tour to a must see attractions & historical sites in the city.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By ikjm

Our trip started with a cancellation and then a no show which added to the journey time. Once out of Cebu City the roads are terrible so it was a very uncomfortable 2 hours. We arrived to chaos and frankly given how crowded you are on the boat as well in the water, it is simply not worth it. Too many people in the water vying for their video or picture. The Whale Sharks were delightful but only for a half hour. The waterfall was the same, crowded and uninspiring. The trip back took 5 hours as traffic was awful. I don't recommend this at all. I know people have to make money and they are all very nice but it simply isn't worth it.

5. Puerto Princesa: Shared Half-day Tour of the City

Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines Travel Cart Tours PH
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This half-day tour of Puerto Princesa City will take you to some of the most famous spots in the area. Get ready by bringing your water as the temperature gets hot midday. You'll get to stop by 8 destinations, each offering a glimpse of what the city is about. You'll also learn new information about the place as your guide will explain to you details of some of the spots. If you have a half-day to spare, this is a perfect tour to get to know more Puerto Princesa City and its people.

Inclusions: Lights snacks is provided at Baker's Hill, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Pick up and drop off for locations within 15 kilometers of Puerto Princesa Airport, Service of a licensed tour guide

Exclusions: Souvenirs, available for sale

Reviewed By tylersY4577AX

Great value for money you will have a lot of Fun and a great time very very good value for money simply a must do to those coming to the Philippines

6. Historical Manila with Chinatown

Jb Quemado
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Get a chance to learn Philippine history, culture and can be flexible in arranging special requests (slum visits, walking at local markets)

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 421nikik

I was travelling as a solo female and JB and his team put together a custom-made tour based on the places I wanted to see. From start to finish I was very well looked after, given additional experiences that I would not have thought of doing and felt very safe during the whole trip. The highlights for me were the caves tour and Rice Terraces/Waterfall walk in Sagada but the whole trip was amazing and I would recommend JB!

7. Full-Day Tagaytay City Tour from Manila

Asia World Enterprise

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a picturesque drive south of Manila to the city of Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 2,200 feet above sea level, the city offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Volcano. Savor this awe-inspiring vista from atop one of the rest houses of former President Ferdinand Marcos.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Lunch, 2 Bottles of water per passenger, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Optional activity costs, Tips or gratuities for the driver and guide

Reviewed By Viki7960437

We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!

8. Private Hiking tour in Batak Tribes village per vehicle group rate

Day Tour Puerto Princesa City Palawan Philippines WH Shore Excursions

The batak tribe is one of the endangered of the ethnic tribes in the philippines. There is a visitor center you will visit and you will see thier exhibit and a trek to the village in the mountains to see thier way of life. You will see a dance performance from the member of the tribe thier cultural dance. This is a community based sustainable tourism.  To help preserve the culture and living traditions of the Batak indigenous cultural communities and to create opportunities for livelihood from tourism activity, the Batak Visitor Center and Cultural Village was established and the Kultura Batak Tourism Producers Cooperative organized. The cooperative has an Arts and Crafts project that produces and sells ethnic crafts at the center’s souvenir shop, and traditional music and dances are showcased in cultural presentations to enhance the cultural experience and interaction with visitors.

Inclusions: Land Transportation from puerto princesa to batak tribe and return, Tourguide, Fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By annaepoc

The driver/guide should have at least a rudimentary knowledge of the places visited. As it was billed as a "City Tour" some information about Purto Princesa would have been nice. To be periodically informed of ones location during the tour would have also been helpful. Other than the Cathedral and the US Marines Massacre Site all other places were for private enterprises such as horse riding/ zipline ride, bakery etc. I accept Palawan is developing its Tourist Industry but needs to do better than the take it or leave it attitude one meets as standard here.

9. Camiguin Island Tour

Rio Travel and Tour

Nested in the northern Mindanao, Philippines, is a pear-shaped volcanic island of Camiguin, aptly called as the “Island Born of Fire”. It is roughly 100 kilometers north of Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental. It can be considered as the Hawaii of the South East Asia as this island was created by volcanic eruptions and land movements. It has a total of seven volcanoes, one of which is the active Mount Hibok-Hibok that last erupted in 1953. Having been blessed by natural wonders and historical treasures, the island is truly a paradise. Among the most famous landmarks of Camiguin is an uninhabited white island that is around two kilometers off the shore of Agoho. It is actually a sandbar that offers a picturesque view of Mt. Hibok-Hibok. This sandbar submerges substantially during high tides. Please Choose the Package/ Services that will suite you: 1. Camiguin Day Tour - No accommodation 2. 3Days and 2nights Camiguin Tour Package - W/ accommodation

Inclusions: Transportation, Boat for White Sand Bar, Guide and Driver, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, 2 nights accommodation (Optional - Select the Package with inclusion, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Gbemi O

Was a long day trip from Cebu city however certainly worth the trip. Beautiful view and a fantastic time quad-biking through the hills. Worth visiting the observation center and Tasier preservation reserve right after.

10. Bohol Island Hopping

Rio Travel and Tour

Jetlag? Shake that off in Balicasag. Here, palm trees tower in contrast with the multi-colored beach umbrellas. And the immaculate white beaches beckon, this is a piece of paradise you must have. Balicasag is your typical circular tropical island surrounded by white to crystal to deep blue gradient in your color palette. The aquamarine water hides the islands greatest spectacles: its dive sites, among the world’s best. For starters, its snorkeling sites are gorgeous and will allow you to see your first clown fish. Swim into a swarm of feeding jackfish, and gape at an occasional grumpy grouper shying its way from the party. With popularly rated dives sites around the island, one can have Divers Haven, Turtle Point, Cathedral Wall, Royal Garden and the Black Forest, just take your fill. And when you’re done with it, leave only footprints.

Inclusions: Lunch (optional- selected packages only, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off boat ( it depends on the Location), Local guide, Bottled water, Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Gbemi O

Was a long day trip from Cebu city however certainly worth the trip. Beautiful view and a fantastic time quad-biking through the hills. Worth visiting the observation center and Tasier preservation reserve right after.

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