Manila-based Philippines DMC
Philippines destinations, from rice terraces to island lagoons
Pick a region, a travel style or a month. We turn it into a private trip.
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23featured places
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Popular picks
Where first trips start
Six places we know inside out, each with a full guide.
PalawanBest Dec to May
El Nido
Limestone lagoons by private island-hopping boat.
Explore El Nido
North LuzonBest Feb to May
Banaue
UNESCO rice terraces and village walks to Batad.
Explore Banaue
VisayasBest Dec to May
Boracay
White Beach, sunset sails and island-hopping.
Explore Boracay
VisayasBest Dec to May
Bohol
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and Panglao reefs.
Explore Bohol
LuzonBest Dec to May
Manila
Intramuros, food walks and the heart of the capital.
Explore Manila
Mindoro, near ManilaBest Nov to May
Puerto Galera
Beaches, reefs and dive sites close to Manila.
Explore Puerto GaleraFind your Philippines
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Choose what you love, then pick an island group.
Luzon
North Luzon
Feb to MayNorth Luzon · Feb to May
Banaue
UNESCO rice terraces and village walks to Batad.
Explore
Nov to AprNorth Luzon · Nov to Apr
Sagada
Sea of clouds, caves and hanging coffins.
Explore
Nov to MayNorth Luzon · Nov to May
Vigan
Spanish colonial streets and calesa rides.
Explore
Mar to MayNorth Luzon · Mar to May
Batanes
Rolling hills, stone houses and wild coastline.
Explore
Dec to AprNorth Luzon · Dec to Apr
Baguio
Cool mountain city of pines and markets.
Explore
North Luzon
Kalinga
Mountain villages and living tribal traditions.
ExploreManila and South Luzon
Dec to MayManila and South Luzon · Dec to May
Manila
Intramuros, food walks and the heart of the capital.
Explore
Dec to MayManila and South Luzon · Dec to May
Tagaytay
Cool ridge views over Taal Lake and volcano.
ExploreNov to MayManila and South Luzon · Nov to May
Puerto Galera
Beaches, reefs and dive sites close to Manila.
ExploreBicol
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Palawan
Dec to MayPalawan · Dec to May
El Nido
Limestone lagoons by private island-hopping boat.
Explore
Dec to MayPalawan · Dec to May
Coron
WWII wrecks, clear lakes and quiet sandbars.
Explore
Dec to MayPalawan · Dec to May
Port Barton
Laid-back bay with empty beaches and reefs.
Explore
Dec to MayPalawan · Dec to May
Puerto Princesa
Gateway to the UNESCO underground river.
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Visayas
Dec to MayVisayas · Dec to May
Boracay
White Beach, sunset sails and island-hopping.
ExploreDec to MayVisayas · Dec to May
Bohol
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and Panglao reefs.
Explore
Dec to MayVisayas · Dec to May
Cebu
Sardine run and island hopping.
Explore
Dec to MayVisayas · Dec to May
Moalboal
Sardine run and turtles right off the shore.
Explore
Dec to MayVisayas · Dec to May
Siquijor
Waterfalls, quiet coves and island folklore.
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Mindanao
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All places and guides, A to Z
Best time to go
Pick your month, see what shines
Dry season runs December to May on most islands. A few places peak at other times.
Dry season on most islands (Dec to May)Shoulder month: drying out, some late rain (Nov)Wet season, with local exceptions (Jun to Oct)
Great in October
Siargao’s surf season peaks September to November. Elsewhere it is still the wet season, so ask us for the right routing.
Popular combinations
Routes that work well together
Pairings that flow well. All fully private and adjustable.
12 daysTerraces and lagoons
ManilaBanaueEl Nido
Mountain culture in the north, then Palawan by boat.
10 daysPalawan in depth
ManilaCoronEl Nido
Wrecks and lakes in Coron, lagoons in El Nido.
13 daysHills and white sand
CebuBoholBoracay
Sardine run, Chocolate Hills and a beach finish.
13 daysNorth to Boracay
ManilaBanaueBoracay
Rice terraces first, then White Beach to unwind.
Why work with us
A Manila-based team that runs your trip end to end
Travelers and travel agencies get the same team from first quote to final transfer.
Usually one planner per agency, end to end
In most cases your agency works with the same planner from first quote to final transfer.
24/7 support while you travel
Our Manila team is on call while you or your clients travel.
Replies usually within the day
Quotes and changes come back fast, by email or WhatsApp.
Net rates for agents
Clear net pricing for FIT and group programs.
Guides in many languages
English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and others on request.
Tailor-made
Not sure where to go? Tell us your dates and style
Your planner replies with a route that fits, usually within the day.
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