Top Cebu Day Trips

If you’re traveling solo, I can’t recommend booking a private tour enough. It was one of the best decisions I made during my trip. My guide, Abam, was incredibly kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable from the moment we met. One thing I really appreciated was that he wasn’t overly talkative, he knew how to read the room and let me enjoy the scenery while still sharing interesting information along the way. It was the perfect balance. As a solo traveler, getting good photos can be a challenge, but Abam went above and beyond. He happily took countless pictures of me and even knew creative camera tricks. At one point, he turned my camera upside down to create a really unique perspective, and the photos turned out amazing! Those little touches made the experience even more memorable. If you’re on the fence about booking a private tour, especially as a solo traveler, do it. I highly recommend this experience, and if you get Abam as your guide, you’re in excellent hands!

Bohol Island was a full day of checking things off the bucket list: Chocolate Hills: according to legend, they were formed from the tears of a giant mourning the loss of his true love. 👀 Tarsiers: the adorable mascot of Bohol. These tiny primates have giant eyes, look permanently surprised, and locals say they may have inspired Baby Yoda. Man-Made Forest: a beautiful stretch of mahogany trees that feels like driving through a real-life movie set. Loboc River Cruise: floating down one of the most beautiful rivers in the Philippines while enjoying local music, dancing, and incredible views. The lunch was serve at the boat. Speaking of dancing... I was invited to join a traditional Filipino dance. I tried my best, but judging by the number of toes I stepped on, I may have accidentally invented a new dance style. My sincere apologies to everyone involved. 😂 I also attempted to play a local string instrument. "Attempted" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. Tour Guide: Nel | Driver: Mel

This experience was truly once in a lifetime! From swimming with whale sharks to visiting Tumalog Falls, Sumilon Sandbar, and Pescador Island with its incredible sardine run, every stop was unforgettable. Our driver and guide, Abam, was punctual, friendly, and provided amazing recommendations that made the day even better. Our morning guide, Cherryl, was incredibly kind and informative, making sure we had a smooth and memorable experience. Thanks to both of them, everything was convenient, well-organized, and absolutely enjoyable—I highly recommend this tour!

This was a special experience! The guides were timely, friendly and thorough, but swimming with the Whale Sharks was an exceptional experience! They are so quiet and smooth in the water, you can't tell when they are behind you. Plus, the falls are truly beautiful. I highly recommend this tour!

Our trip was amazing! To start off, our driver Makoy was excellent and punctual, and drove us everywhere quickly. Our guides at the diving and canyoneering were also awesome and helped everything run smoothly and successfully. We highly recommend this experience, as it made the trip for us!

⭐ 5 stars. This was our favorite excursion of the entire trip. Alex was our driver and he got us from Cebu City to the canyoneering site safely and efficiently. The drive is long, but that is just part of getting to this part of the island and completely outside the control of the tour. When we arrived at the orientation area, we were a little unsure at first. It was behind the main road in a couple of older buildings and felt a bit hidden. Once the tour started, every worry disappeared. The guides were amazing. I wish we had gotten the name of our main guide because they took photos for us the entire time using my phone. They captured so many great moments while keeping my phone safe through jumps, swimming, and climbing. Our group had a mix of athletic and non athletic people and the guides stayed with everyone the whole time. One of the guides took such great care of my boyfriend’s dad, who was struggling in some areas. He helped him through the easier routes, made sure he felt supported, and even helped with his shoes. The service was truly next level. The canyoneering itself was incredible. I am afraid of heights and water, and so is my boyfriend, but something about the experience made us feel safe and adventurous. We ended up jumping off every cliff and doing the rope swing. For anyone not ready for that, there are alternate paths, so it works for everyone. The scenery was unreal. Blue water, waterfalls, hanging vines, canyon walls, wildlife. It felt like a movie. There were even a couple of spots along the way where you could grab snacks or water and pay later. After the adventure, we had lunch cooked by a local and it tasted homemade and comforting after hours in the water. We cannot recommend this excursion enough. It is a must do. The only con is the long drive, but it is absolutely worth it. WOW WOW WOW.

This tour was so much fun! Tyler was an excellent guide and Marvin was a great driver. It was a super quick tour that covered lots of the city highlights so you can see a bit of everything in half a day. We really enjoyed trying some of the local food along the way too - the fried banana is a must!! Thanks Tyler for taking such good care of us and making it a really fun and interesting day out where we got to learn lots about beautiful Cebu!

This was amazing!! What a cool experience to swim with whale sharks and likely millions of sardines! Highly recommend! And bring a go pro for those awesome shots! The boat guide was great in taking sick photos! Our driver Abam was also such a great driver and kept us safe during the long drive to and from Cebu City. This is a must do when visiting!