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THE PHILIPPINES

LUXURY PHILIPPINES TOURS & TAILOR-MADE JOURNEYS

WHY TRAVEL TO THE PHILIPPINES WITH WAVE HOLIDAYS?

Islands, cities and reef-filled seas need a route built around transfers.


The Philippines rewards selectivity. Manila adds history and food culture; Palawan brings limestone lagoons and long boat days; Bohol combines coastal time with interior landscapes; Siargao suits travellers who want surf, mangroves and a slower rhythm. Domestic flights and ferries shape what is realistic, so we build the itinerary around connections, weather and the pace you want rather than treating every island as interchangeable.


PLAN MY PHILIPPINES TRIP


EXAMPLE PHILIPPINES TRIPS

Starting points only. We tailor the islands, stays and connections around how you prefer to travel.

12 NIGHTSMANILA, BOHOL & PALAWANSTART PLANNING 9 NIGHTSPUERTO PRINCESA & EL NIDOSTART PLANNING 7 NIGHTSBOHOL, PANGLAO & COASTAL DAYSSTART PLANNING 10 NIGHTSMANILA, BORACAY & EL NIDOSTART PLANNING 11 NIGHTSPALAWAN & SIARGAOSTART PLANNING TAILOR-MADECREATE YOUR OWN PHILIPPINES ITINERARYSTART PLANNING

 PLAN YOUR PHILIPPINES JOURNEY

 Tell us which islands interest you, and we’ll shape the transfers, stays and pace around them.

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 WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN THE PHILIPPINES

Island routes, city stops and coastal landscapes reward careful sequencing.


AN ARCHIPELAGO THAT CHANGES WITH EACH FLIGHT

The Philippines is best understood as a sequence of distinct places. Manila brings history and food culture; Bohol layers quiet coasts with rural landscapes; Palawan is shaped by limestone bays; Siargao slows the pace with surf, mangroves and small-island life.


Because flights and ferries set the rhythm, good planning means choosing fewer islands and giving each one enough time. We balance connections, weather and private touring so the journey feels varied without becoming rushed.



PALAWAN, BETWEEN LIMESTONE AND OPEN WATER

Palawan is the Philippines at its most cinematic: clear lagoons, steep karst walls, coral-rich water and long horizons between islands. El Nido suits travellers who want boat days and intimate coastal stays, while Puerto Princesa opens the way to the subterranean river and quieter natural landscapes.

Transfers deserve as much thought as the hotel. We plan realistic arrival windows, private land journeys and boat excursions around conditions, leaving room for both guided exploration and unhurried time by the water.

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MANILA THROUGH ITS FOOD AND HISTORY

 Manila rewards travellers who look beyond the first impression. Trace the walls and churches of Intramuros with a private guide, then follow the city’s story through markets, family kitchens and a contemporary dining scene shaped by the archipelago.
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KAYAKING BETWEEN PALAWAN’S LIMESTONE WALLS

In El Nido, an early start opens quieter channels between steep limestone cliffs. Paddle into clear lagoons, stop at small beaches and snorkel when conditions are right, with the route paced around tides, light and the day’s weather.
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BOHOL BEYOND THE BEACH

 Bohol’s coast is only one part of the story. Travel inland for the Chocolate Hills, meet local communities along the Loboc River and look for tarsiers with responsible guides, then return to Panglao for slower evenings beside the sea.

FAQs

The dry season from November to April is the easiest time for Manila, Palawan and Bohol, with generally calmer weather. Conditions vary by region, so Siargao and eastern islands need separate seasonal planning.
Allow 10 to 14 nights for a first journey combining Manila with two island regions. Shorter trips work best when focused on one major island group rather than chasing too many connections.
Yes. Manila, Bohol and Palawan combine well when flight schedules cooperate. We usually sequence the route to avoid backtracking and protect enough time for boat days and slower coastal stays.
Domestic flights and ferries determine what is realistic. We check operating days, connection buffers and transfer times first, then place private touring and hotel stays around them so the journey remains comfortable.
For a first visit, Palawan pairs dramatic lagoons with strong resort choices, while Bohol offers beaches and varied inland touring. Add Siargao for surf and a slower rhythm, or Boracay for an easy beach finish.