The Philippines · HIKING & TREKKING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 hiking & trekking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
A small-group trek from Manila to Banaue, Cambulo, Batad, Bangaan, with village stays, epic rice terraces, and steep daily hikes.
“The most memorable moment was actually to see the rice terrace open up infront of you. Hiking there made an impression.”
Small-group day hike to Mount Daraitan, then a Tinipak River swim. Door-to-door Manila pickup, early start, $130 value.
“Local tour guide and our primary tour guide were so friendly and welcoming! We had great conversations going on the hike. The hike itself was really hard! Not for beginners because of how muddy and slippery it was.”
A full-day Mount Pinatubo trip from Manila with a 4x4 ride, riverbed trek, and time at the crater lake, plus an Aeta community glimpse.
“Very poorly organised. No communication and the guide was clueless and didnāt 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 didnāt 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.…”
Early 4 am small-group hike to Mt. Batulao (811 m) from Manila with hotel pickup, local guides, and summit viewpoints.
“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”
Hike, swim, and refuel at Mount Purro Nature Reserve in Sierra Madre forests, with guided walks, river time, and a buffet lunch.
“A very good place to relax, recharge and reflect. Escape from the busy city life. The cottage was neat and staff are accommodating. Had a good swim in the pool. Also, the place is instagrammable. š Another thing is they had a great serving of delicious plated meals. We had great time and enjoyed our bonding. Surely we'll”
Hike OsmeƱa Peak for 360-degree Cebu views, then snorkel Moalboalās sardines run with turtles and clear water in 8 hours.
“Incredible day travelling around Cebu island! Raul, our driver, was great and attentive. The sardines run is a must see. Recommend to anyone that wants variety and adventure!”
Hike Mt. Kang-irag from Barangay Budlaan with Budlaan Falls, river boulders, and a Cebu sunset view in about 5 hours.
“What a blast! Local tour guide Christian made it one to remember, knowledgable on many routes and adapts to ability. He is very conversational and has lots to tell you about an area he likes to call his āplaygroundā! Sturdy footwear recommended”
Day hike to OsmeƱa Peak and Kandungaw Peak near Dalaguete, with big TaƱon Strait views, jagged hills, and convenient Cebu pickups.
“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 OsmeƱa 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 OsmeƱa 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…”
Sunrise hike to Mt. Kulis from Manila, with sea of clouds, Sierra Madre views, Noahās Ark, and a hanging bridge, plus private transport.
“allan and his wife are very kind and helped me a lot to have a amazing experience with a beginning hike. allan is very experience and gave me a lot of tips and tricks for my second hike for in the future, thank you guys!”
Small-group Mt. Daraitan hike from Manila with early pickup, Tinipak River views, sea-of-clouds scenery, and an 8-hour trek.
“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.”
Challenge up Nagpatong Rock in Rizal, then cool off at Tungtong Falls, with early pickup from Manila. Active climb, small groups.
“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.”
Private Batak village trek from Puerto Princesa with a guided jungle hike, Batak Visitor Center orientation, and included lunch.
“A very unique experience. Iām glad I did it! Just do it! Wear water shoes and bring a water proof bag!”
A small-group Cebu trek from McDonald's Paseo Arcenas for sunrise over the city or sunset on the mountains, with gear and deck drinks.
“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...”
Coron Town tour hits Mt. Tapyas 721 steps, a 1901 church, parks and cashews, then Maquinit saltwater hot spring.
Private 5-hour Batak trek from Puerto Princesa, river-crossing hike, village visit with a token gift, and optional lunch for up to 4.
“Amazing tour with two enthusiastic and caring guides Rich and Wilson, very impressive to see how the batak people still live.”
Pick the island first. The kind of day sorts itself out after that.
