28 days in Philippines Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Asia visit planner
Start: Manila
Fly to Panglao Island, Bus to Tagbilaran City
1
Tagbilaran City
— 1 night
Bus to Panglao Island, Fly to Puerto Princesa
2
Puerto Princesa
— 2 nights
Drive
3
El Nido
— 3 nights
Fly
4
Manila
— 14 nights
+2
Fly to Mactan–Cebu, Bus to New Maya Port, Ferry to Malapascua Island
5
Malapascua Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to New Maya Port, Bus to Cebu City
6
Cebu City
— 2 nights
Drive
7
Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island
— 3 nights
Drive to Mactan Cebu International Airport, Fly to Los Angeles
End: Los Angeles
Wed, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 25
Edit
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
1
|
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
View full calendar
Tagbilaran City — 1 night
©
Tagbilaran, officially the City of Tagbilaran and sometimes referred to as Tagbilaran City, is a city in the Visayas group of islands in the Philippines. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, then Head underground at Hinagdanan Cave, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tagbilaran City road trip planning app.
Manila to Tagbilaran City is an approximately 3.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also take a bus; or ride a ferry. In March, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Puerto Princesa.
more
To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tagbilaran City road trip planning app.
Manila to Tagbilaran City is an approximately 3.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also take a bus; or ride a ferry. In March, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Puerto Princesa.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Mar 29 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
Puerto Princesa — 2 nights
©
City in the Forest
A convenient place to stay when exploring the island, the city of Puerto Princesa sits on the coast in the center of the landmass.Puerto Princesa is known for nature, parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the vivid underwater world at Tubbataha Reef, tour the pleasant surroundings at Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, take a leisurely stroll along Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park, and step off the mainland to explore Cowrie Island.
To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Puerto Princesa trip itinerary maker app.
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Tagbilaran City to Puerto Princesa takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or ride a ferry. In March, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to El Nido.
Find places to stay Mar 30 — Apr 1:
Highlights from your trip
El Nido — 3 nights
©
Heaven on Earth
The coastal region of El Nido includes a mainland area of jungle, beaches, and cliffs, as well as 45 limestone islands and islets.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nacpan Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Taraw Cliff, then explore the activities along Small Lagoon, then explore the activities along Big Lagoon, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Las Cabanas Beach.
To find photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the El Nido road trip planning tool.
Drive from Puerto Princesa to El Nido in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can fly to Manila.
Find places to stay Apr 1 — 4:
Highlights from your trip
Manila — 14 nights
©
Pearl of the Orient
The capital of the Philippines and the "Pearl of the Orient," Manila truly resembles a gem: rough on the outside, but glittering within.Change things up with a short trip to Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish in Quezon City (about 30 minutes away). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Intramuros, contemplate the long history of Fort Santiago, stop by SM Mall of Asia, and discover the deep blue sea with OceanZoneExplorers.
For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Manila trip planner.
Getting from El Nido to Manila by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and taxi; or ride a ferry. In April, daytime highs in Manila are 93°F, while nighttime lows are 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Malapascua Island.
Side Trips
Find places to stay Apr 4 — 18:
Highlights from your trip
Malapascua Island — 2 nights
Holidays on Malapascua Island rarely pass without a trip out to explore the bright blue waters that surround.Malapascua Island is known for wildlife, beaches, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Langub Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Vida Spa, and stroll through Bounty Beach.
To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Malapascua Island route site.
Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and ferry from Manila to Malapascua Island takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to travel to Cebu City.
Find places to stay Apr 18 — 20:
Highlights from your trip
Cebu City — 2 nights
©
Queen City of the South
The country's second city, Cebu City boasts a number of interesting colonial buildings, thriving commercial areas, and historic temples.Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): contemplate the long history of Magellan's Cross, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica del Santo Nino, then contemplate the long history of Fort San Pedro, and finally shop like a local with Ayala Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Taoist Temple, look for gifts at SM City Cebu, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Tops Lookout.
For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Cebu City online itinerary builder.
Getting from Malapascua Island to Cebu City by combination of ferry and bus takes about 6 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can drive to Lapu Lapu.
Find places to stay Apr 20 — 22:
Highlights from your trip
Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island — 3 nights
Learn about the first encounters and a historical clash of civilizations by exploring the shrines and monuments dedicated to the Spanish explorer Fernando Magellan and Lapu Lapu, the city's eponymous hero who defeated him.Lapu Lapu is known for wildlife, sightseeing, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, take in the spiritual surroundings of Virgen dela Regla National Shrine, stroll through Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, and make a trip to Mercato de Mactan.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Lapu Lapu road trip planner.
Lapu Lapu is very close to Cebu City. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in April, and nighttime lows around 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel back home.
Find places to stay Apr 22 — 25:
Highlights from your trip
Philippines travel guide
Pearl of the Orient Seas
Encompassing over 7,600 islands, the Philippines offer plenty of vacation ideas for active travelers. Though the island chain's location leaves it vulnerable to typhoons and earthquakes, it also endows it with plenty of natural resources and biodiversity. For most visitors, a Philippines holiday includes outdoor adventures like kitesurfing, mountain trekking, spelunking, and volcano hiking. Those with a taste for something more relaxing can build a Philippines itinerary around beaches, local fiestas, and the island cuisine, which blends influences from around the world and serves up dishes at once sour, salty, and sweet.
Palawan Island travel guide
Philippines’ Last Frontier; Tha (Spaniards’) Land of Promise
Metro Manila travel guide
Metropolitan Manila, commonly known as Metro Manila or simply Manila, is the official and administrative definition of the urban area surrounding the Philippine capital city, Manila. It is the capital region of the Philippines, the seat of government, and the second-most populous and most densely populated region of the country. Also officially known as the National Capital Region (NCR), it is composed of the City of Manila, Quezon City, the country's most populous city, and the cities of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, including the only remaining municipality of Pateros.The National Capital Region, with an area of 619.5 km2, has a population of, making it the second most populous region in the Philippines, as well as the 9th most populous metropolitan area in Asia. The total urbanized area, referring to its continuous urban expansion into the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Batangas, was listed as having a population of by Demographia, making it the 4th most populous urban area in the world. These 5 provinces, plus Metro Manila and Pampanga, sum to 30.7 million residents as of the newly counted census of 2015.
Source
Cebu Island travel guide
A long, thin island with a mountainous backbone running through its core, Cebu Island offers scenic nature and pristine beaches. Hikes in the hills offer fabulous views of waterfalls and the distant ocean amid lush greenery, while those who prefer urban entertainment can enjoy the bustle of the provincial capital. For more adventurous visitors, things to do in Cebu Island center mainly around water sports, such as kiteboarding, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, or taking a boat trip to look for whale sharks. History buffs will enjoy visiting a Portuguese-built Catholic church and then a shrine dedicated to the chieftain who killed Magellan.
