How long should I spend in The Philippines?

How to decide your itinerary

The most important thing for you to do is determine the most important places you want to go:

Surfing, food and coconut palm forests - Siargao

Hiking hills and unique animals - Bohol

Dive culture and magical/voodoo history - Siquijor

Crystal clear lagoons, islands and wreck diving - Palawan

Resort Style Shopping and Beachfront Bars/Restaurants - Boracay

Waterfalls, Canyoning, Sardine Snorkelling - Cebu

Once you determine your priorities you can best plan you itinerary.

Itinerary Options

Taster Tour of the Philippines: 5 - 7 days

Some people on a trip of Asia will "stop in" to the Philippines and just see Boracay or Palawan (El Nido & Coron) and leave. However our recommendation would be a bit longer.

Discovery Tour of The Philippines: 10 - 14 days

To see the main attractions (Cebu - 4 days, Palawan - 5 days) and two extra spots (Bohol - 3 days, Siquijor - 3 days OR Siargao - 5 days) you need 10 - 14 days at least! You will leave feeling satisfied after exploring multiple different islands and having incredible experiences.

Immersive Tour: 3 - 4 weeks

If you want to explore further you could easily spend 3 - 4 weeks here. We spent 2 months here and still have much more to see.

People that work online can easily spend a month in Siargao because the surfy culture, great food and social scene make you feel right at home.

Main attractions of the Philippines to decide on for your itinerary?

• Cebu

• Palawan (Coron & El Nido)

• Siargao

• Boracay (for people that like resorts and the main tourism hub)

And then there are some bonus spots to see if you have time:

• Siquijor (Diving, relaxed, hidden gem)

• Puerto Princesa/Balabac

• Bohol (Chocolate Hills)

• Manila (for people interested in history)

• Romblon (If you want to go remote)

• Camiguin (Volcanoes)

• Malapascua (Thresher Sharks)

• Bantayan

• Southern Leyte (Ethical whaleshark encounters)

• and more!