Destination guide

Philippines trip planner

7,000 islands, coral reefs, and the friendliest people in Asia.

The Philippines is beach paradise for divers, island-hoppers, and sunset chasers. Palawan's limestone lagoons, Siargao's surf, and Cebu's whale sharks headline the archipelago.

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Best time to visit

Dec–May

Currency

Philippine Peso (PHP)

Language

Filipino, English

Top experiences in Philippines

Palawan

El Nido and Coron — turquoise lagoons, limestone cliffs, and shipwreck diving.

Siargao

Surf capital with Cloud 9 wave and chill island vibes.

Bohol

Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, and Alona Beach.

Banaue Rice Terraces

2,000-year-old terraces carved into the Cordillera mountains.

Average temperatures in Philippines

Manila — tropical; typhoons Jun–Nov.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	30° / 86°F	31° / 88°F	33° / 91°F	34° / 93°F	34° / 93°F	32° / 90°F	31° / 88°F	31° / 88°F	31° / 88°F	31° / 88°F	31° / 88°F	30° / 86°F
Low	23° / 73°F	23° / 73°F	24° / 75°F	25° / 77°F	25° / 77°F	25° / 77°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	24° / 75°F	23° / 73°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Manila — Intramuros walking tour, lechon dinner.
Days 2–4: El Nido — Tour A and C island hopping through lagoons.
Days 5–6: Coron — WWII shipwreck dives, Kayangan Lake.
Days 7–9: Siargao — surf lessons, island hopping to Naked/Daku/Guyam.

Foods to try

AdoboLechonSinigangHalo-haloSisigPancitUbe desserts

Travel tips

Domestic flights via Cebu Pacific or PAL connect the islands.
Typhoon season is Jun–Nov; check forecasts.
Cash is essential on smaller islands — ATMs are unreliable.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen; many marine parks require it.

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