The 8 Best Philippines Hiking Tours

Bohol: Hidden Waterfall Hopping and Jungle Trek Adventure - Walking through rice fields and bamboo bridges

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · from $29Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Bohol’s rural side with guides such as Kenneth, RJ, Jane, or AJ. Walk through rice fields and jungle paths, cross rivers, swim in two to four waterfalls, and try supervised cliff jumps from several heights. Water shoes, fitness, and a taste for slippery rocks are essential.

“We were visiting three waterfalls out of four usually visited with this tour because one of them didn’t have enough water coming through. The local tour guide took us through this experience. These were really hidden gems with only few other visitors. Definitely recommend good water shoes for the experience, as the stones in the river are really slippery, flip flops aren’t really good option. To one of the waterfalls you also need to swim a bit. If you are interested into some high jumps from the cliff, there are some opportunities, but I didn’t use them. Nice experience, but would recommend to more adventurous souls, who are not afraid…”

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Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

2.Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270Best guided

Join a group of up to seven for a demanding four-day trek from Manila through Banaue, Cambulo, Batad, and Bangaan. You’ll ride an overnight bus, hike six to seven hours a day, sleep in a basic village inn, visit Tappiyah Falls, and see the famous Ifugao rice terraces from close range. Guides such as Marvin and Jonathan have led this route.

“It was such a great and unusual experience, and even better than I imagined. As a hiker, this was pretty moderate level of difficulty, but also a bit challenging due to some slippery parts because it rained when we were there. But the views arRead more”

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Day hike to Mount Daraitan with Tinipak River 2024

3.Day hike to Mount Daraitan with Tinipak River 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $130

Leave Manila at 4 a.m. for a guided climb of 739-meter Mt. Daraitan, followed by a swim in Tinipak River. Guides such as Asia, Joannah, Alexis, and Willy help set the pace, while door-to-door transport keeps this long day manageable. Expect steep, rocky ground, possible mud, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“Intense short hike with a great view from the top. The swim in the Tinipak river was a great way to cool off after with its clear and cool waters. Asia was knowledgeable about the area and a phenomenal guide for the day. Hike guide Willy was great as well and set a good pace over the rocky terrain on the way to the top. Highly recommend.”

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Manila: Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

4.Manila: Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Travel overnight from Makati to Mount Pinatubo for a 4x4 ride across lahar fields, a roughly 6-kilometer hike, and time beside the turquoise crater lake. Abraham Tours Philippines provides transport, entrance fees, and a local guide. Bring food, water, sun protection, sturdy shoes, and patience for a long, basic day.

“4x4WD with bank seats at back (6) was quite simple and not comfortable, and definitely not justified to the high price of tour (other tour operators provided landcruiser).”

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Cebu: Adventure Hiking Trip in the City

5.Cebu: Adventure Hiking Trip in the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $52

Meet at Gaisano Grand Talamban, ride by scooter to Budlaan, then follow a steep trail past a river, boulders, and waterfalls toward Mt. Kang-irag Campsite. Guides such as Christian, Jay, and Chris adapt the route to your ability. Expect scrambling, a possible swim, and a sunset view over Cebu City.

“It was amazing and unexpectedly adventurously fun experience! The thrill begins almost immediately with downhill terrain trails, reaching to an amazing waterfall, intermediate bouldering and finally ending with a beautiful panoramic view on the peak, chilling with ice cold beer to enjoy the calm sunset! Our guide, Chris, has been most amazing! Honest, fun and helpful! For those who seek a more adventure alternative in the heart of Cebu, must try it!”

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Cebu: Osmeña Peak hike and Sardines Run Snorkel adventure

6.Cebu: Osmeña Peak hike and Sardines Run Snorkel adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Start with a short guided hike to Cebu’s 1,013-meter Osmeña Peak for cool air and wide island views, then snorkel off Moalboal with huge sardine schools, turtles, coral, and other fish. Private transport, gear, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide are included. Fin rental costs 150 PHP.

“Hyvin sujui! Todella upeat maisemat ja snorklaus oli todella hauskaa”

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From Cebu: Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak Hiking Trail

7.From Cebu: Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak Hiking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $90

Travel from Cebu to Dalaguete for two mountain hikes. Osmeña Peak is a short 20 to 30-minute walk to Cebu’s highest point, while Kandungaw offers a steeper, more adventurous trail and views of Tañon Strait. Private pickup, entrance fees, water, and an English-speaking guide are included, but meals are not.

“The Kandungaw hike was challenging, but with a great view at the top. Would suggest a later pickup to let the fog/clouds pass by in the morning.”

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Manila: Mt. Kulis, Tanay, Rizal Hike and Scenic Adventure

8.Manila: Mt. Kulis, Tanay, Rizal Hike and Scenic Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · from $122

Leave Manila early for a private, English-guided hike to Mt. Kulis. You’ll cross dirt, grass, and rocky trail, reach viewpoints near sunrise, and see the Sierra Madre, Laguna de Bay, Noah’s Ark, and the Hanging Bridge. Pickup is included from Makati and Ortigas, with guides including Allan, his wife, or Raymond.

“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!”

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The 8 Best Philippines Hiking Tours

Bohol: Hidden Waterfall Hopping and Jungle Trek Adventure

1.Bohol: Hidden Waterfall Hopping and Jungle Trek Adventure

Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

2.Small-Group Weekend Hiking Tour to Banaue-Ifugao from Manila

Day hike to Mount Daraitan with Tinipak River 2024

3.Day hike to Mount Daraitan with Tinipak River 2024

Manila: Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

4.Manila: Mount Pinatubo 4X4 & Hiking Trip

Cebu: Adventure Hiking Trip in the City

5.Cebu: Adventure Hiking Trip in the City

Cebu: Osmeña Peak hike and Sardines Run Snorkel adventure

6.Cebu: Osmeña Peak hike and Sardines Run Snorkel adventure

From Cebu: Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak Hiking Trail

7.From Cebu: Osmeña Peak and Kandungaw Peak Hiking Trail

Manila: Mt. Kulis, Tanay, Rizal Hike and Scenic Adventure

8.Manila: Mt. Kulis, Tanay, Rizal Hike and Scenic Adventure

Pick a kind of walking day

Above the treeline

Water and rock

How you walk it

Trees and trails