16 days in Philippines Itinerary

The country's second city, Cebu City boasts a number of interesting colonial buildings, thriving commercial areas, and historic temples.

Explore Cebu City's surroundings by going to Lapu Lapu (Scuba & Snorkeling, Spas, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Basilica del Santo Nino, admire the masterpieces at Paulina Constancia Museum of Naive Art, contemplate the long history of Magellan's Cross, and head outdoors with Ocean Gems Academy.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Cebu City trip tool.

Boracay to Cebu City is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of ferry and flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. When traveling from Boracay in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Cebu City, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Camiguin.

Get in touch with nature on a vacation in Camiguin, a peaceful Philippine island known for the many volcanoes that dot its verdant landscape.

On the 5th (Thu), explore the activities along Macao Cold Springs, step off the mainland to explore Camiguin Island, and then step off the mainland to explore Mantigue Island. On your second day here, enjoy the sand and surf at White Island, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sto. Rosario Church, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Tuasan Falls.

For reviews and tourist information, you can read our Camiguin vacation app.

Fly from Cebu City to Camiguin in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Anda.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): explore the fascinating underground world of Lamanok Caves, take in the dramatic natural features at Kaligoon Cave Pool, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Santo Nino de Anda Parish Church, and finally stroll through Quinale Beach.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Anda route builder tool.

Getting from Camiguin to Anda by journey takes about 4.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Loboc.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Tarsier Conservation Area, then take in nature's colorful creations at Philippine Tarsier Recreation Inc., then explore the striking landscape at Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Sta. Monica Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a peaceful walk through Mahogany Forest, then contemplate the waterfront views at Loboc River, then look for all kinds of wild species at Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Our Lady of Assumption Church.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Loboc attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Anda to Loboc takes 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Loboc can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel to Manila.

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 these side-trips from Manila: Santuario de San Ezekiel Moreno (in Las Pinas) and Ayala Triangle Gardens (in Makati). And it doesn't end there: admire all the interesting features of Fort Santiago, take a stroll through Intramuros, stop by SM Mall of Asia, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Manila Ocean Park.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Manila tour itinerary maker site.

You can fly from Loboc to Manila in 6 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and ferry. In December, daytime highs in Manila are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Port Barton.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): head off the coast to Cayoya Island and then step off the mainland to explore Cacnipa Island.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Port Barton online holiday planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Manila to Port Barton. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car to El Nido.

The coastal region of El Nido includes a mainland area of jungle, beaches, and cliffs, as well as 45 limestone islands and islets.

El Nido is known for beaches, nature, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, contemplate the waterfront views at Small Lagoon, kick back and relax at Seven Commando Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Las Cabanas Beach.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our El Nido online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Port Barton to El Nido takes 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.