One month Philippine itinerary? Help?

Question

I"m flying into Manila in Oct and have a month to spend island hopping. Where should I go? Also, how much money should I bring?

Answer 1

One month in the Philippines, I'm jealous.

October is however touch-and -go with sea conditions if you are hopping islands.  Always leave a few days time buffer.  If you were more specific about what you want to do (diving, fishing, partying, a bit of each, etc.) and you mode of transport people could help more.

I personally would start in Puerto Galera and party and dive for a few days, then arrange a boat to Pandan Island on the West Coast of Mindoro for a few days, dive a bit and just hang out.  Then I would do an Apo reef dive on a day when both Pandan and Club Paradise are diving there, and would continue on with the Club Paradise Boat to Busuanga.

Depending on budget I would spend a night in El Rio y Mar or Vicky's (small inn in Decalchau), and go to Coron on the next day by jeepny.  I would then spend a night or two in Coron, a night or two in Sangat, then Popototan (Coral Bay), and Conception.

Depending on how much time you have left I would then either fly to El Nido for a few days and back to Manila from there, or just go back to Manila from Busuanga.

I have two other good alternative combos going throught the visayas, but it all depends on your mode of transport and budget.

Answer 2

there are a lot of things to do in the Philippines!!!

there's BORACAY:

you can do water sports with the kids, flyfish, parasailing, banana boat, etc, have a massage by the beach, eat great food, enjoy the view..

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or REEFWALKING

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or you can also visit SUBIC:

you can swim with the dolphins, with the fake killerwhale, feed the tigers, swim in the beach, jet ski, etc etc

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Go wakeboading in BATANGAS and meet Pinoy celebrities if you're lucky :)

or kneeboarding or water skiing or just plain swimming by the beach

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there's also CORREGIDOR:

a historic landmark

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and you can also have fun in ORTIGAS - FUN RANCH and ARK AVILON ZOO

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as for CAVITE, they offer Island Cove:

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you may also enjoy a day trip in at VILLA ESCUDERO in QUEZON:

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or have a cool weekend in TAGAYTAY:

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and have a great burger at Mushroomburger

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Answer 3

Bring an ATM card and at least one credit card.  Little cash, only enough for a few days at the time.  First timers to the country, females and non-Filipinos should never "wander" alone in the country,  except in well-secured areas, and don't go anywhere on a lark; always know exactly where you are and who to call if you get into trouble or become last.

Other than that, the following are interesting and fairly convenient places to see and experience:

Luzon Island: Metro Manila, Corregidor

Visayas: Boracay, Cebu City

Mindanao: Davao City  

Palawan Island

Answer 4

Thats good advice from Buwisit.  Try to work Bohol in on your schedule its near Cebu.

Answer 5

Accommodation in Manila... The cheapest!

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