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Philippines

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Philippines
Philippines 11 days

Philippines

Among the islands: Manila, the lagoons of El Nido, the lakes of Coron, the Chocolate Hills of Bohol and the Cebu sardine run

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Planning a trip to Philippines? Here you'll find our day-by-day itinerary (Island hopping: Palawan, Coron, Bohol and Cebu), plus the essential practical info to organise your journey.

At a glance

  • Currency — The currency is the Philippine peso (PHP)
  • Language — The official languages are Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English
  • Visa — You need a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival and a return or onward air ticket (checked at check-in and at the border)
  • e-SIM — The main operators are Globe and Smart, with good 4G/5G coverage in cities and tourist areas, patchier on remote islands

When to go to Philippines

Tropical climate, hot and humid all year. The dry season (roughly November-May) is the best time for the islands and the sea; the rainy and typhoon season runs roughly June to December, with possible flooding, cancelled flights and rough seas. Typhoons can upend plans: leave buffers between internal flights and follow the weather bulletins (PAGASA).

Practical tips

  • Internal flights and getting around — The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands: you move mainly by plane (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia) and by ferry/fast boat (bangka for island hopping)
  • Areas to avoid and terrorism — The classic stops on this itinerary (Manila, Palawan/El Nido/Coron, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, Siargao) are touristy and suitable for travel

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