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Sulu Archipelago Side Trips

Looking beyond Zamboanga City? These guided side trips take you from Zamboanga to destinations across the southern Philippines, including Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

Each trip offers a different experience, from the beaches and cultural sites of Basilan to the remote islands and heritage of Tawi-Tawi and Sulu. Explore the available tours below to see the itinerary, inclusions, and information for each trip.

Because travel conditions and access to some destinations can change, review the tour details carefully and confirm current arrangements before you request a trip.

Discover Tawi-Tawi tour, southernmost province of the Philippines

Discover Tawi-Tawi

Climb a sacred mountain guarded by wild macaques, stand at the birthplace of Islam in the Philippines, and walk the longest sandbar in the country. Discover Tawi-Tawi is a 3 day, 2 night guided trip from Zamboanga City into one of the least-visited, most storied corners of the Philippines....

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Basilan day tour, white sand beach at Malamawi Island

Basilan Day Tour

Kayak across glass-clear water, walk the white sand of Malamawi Island, and tour Isabela City's blue-domed Provincial Capitol, all in a single guided day trip from Zamboanga City. The Basilan Day Tour includes hotel-to-seaport transfers, roundtrip ferry and boat fares, lunch at Pahali Resort, and a DOT-accredited guide.

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Explore Sulu day tour, Tanduh Beach in Parang, Sulu

Explore Sulu Day Tour

Cross the Sulu Sea to a province most Filipinos have never set foot in. The Explore Sulu Day Tour visits the powder white sand of Tanduh Beach, the stilt cottages of Mang Sali Beach, the golden-domed Sulu Provincial Capitol, the Sulu branch of the National Museum, and the hilltop...

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Choose Your Side Trip

Each side trip offers a different experience and travel commitment. Review the individual tour pages to see the destinations, itinerary details, inclusions, and other information available for each trip.

Choose the destination that best fits your interests and travel plans, then review the details before submitting your request.

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Travel Advisory

Travel conditions and government travel advisories can change. If you are considering travel to Basilan, Sulu, or Tawi-Tawi, review the latest official travel guidance and the advisory provided on the relevant tour page before submitting your request.