Philippines in 12 Days
The Philippines is about islands. Twelve days lets you do three island groups if you accept that every move costs half a day. Palawan for lagoons, Cebu for culture and canyoneering, Siargao for surf and a slower pace.
12
Days
£45–£90 / $55–$115 per person per day
Per day
December–May
Best time
13
Nights
Your day-by-day plan
Download CSVArrive Manila, fly to Palawan
Morning · Land Manila, connect to Puerto Princesa
Afternoon · Arrive, transfer to El Nido (5–6 hours) or stay in Puerto Princesa
Evening · Early night in El Nido
El Nido island hopping
Morning · Tour A or C: lagoons, hidden beaches, snorkelling
Afternoon · Beach lunch on a private island
Evening · Sunset at Las Cabañas
El Nido to Coron
Morning · Fast ferry or flight to Coron
Afternoon · Town walk, hot springs
Evening · Sunset at Mount Tapyas
Coron wrecks and lagoons
Morning · Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon
Afternoon · WWII shipwreck snorkel
Evening · Beach dinner
Fly to Cebu
Morning · Flight to Cebu City
Afternoon · Check in, Magellan's Cross and Basilica Minore
Evening · Larsian BBQ or food market
Canyoneering and waterfalls
Morning · Drive to Badian for canyoneering
Afternoon · Kawasan Falls
Evening · Return to Moalboal or Cebu City
Moalboal sardines
Morning · Sardine run snorkel at Panagsama Beach
Afternoon · Pescador Island boat trip
Evening · Transfer back to Cebu City
Fly to Siargao
Morning · Flight to Siargao
Afternoon · Check in, General Luna town
Evening · Sunset at Cloud 9
Siargao island hopping
Morning · Sugba Lagoon
Afternoon · Naked Island and Daku Island
Evening · Beach barbecue
Surf or Magpupungko
Morning · Surf lesson at Cloud 9 or Jacking Horse
Afternoon · Magpupungko Rock Pools at low tide
Evening · Chill night in General Luna
Siargao slow day
Morning · Motorcycle loop to remote beaches
Afternoon · Massage, café, packing
Evening · Farewell dinner
Home
Morning · Flight from Siargao to Manila
Afternoon · International connection
Evening · —