Philippines 7 Days Itinerary/ First Timer

Day 1Old Manila Foundations

Morning Activities

Walk throughIntramuros

VIBE:heritage
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 13:00
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Thick stone walls enclose this historic Spanish-era citadel in the heart of Manila. Cobblestone streets lead past red-tiled roofs,

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EnterFort Santiago

VIBE:heritage
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 14:00
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Fort Santiago rises from Intramuros with stone walls, arched gates, and quiet courtyards. Moss darkens the old ramparts, while the

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Afternoon Activities

StudyNational Museum Of Fine Arts

VIBE:heritage
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 14:00
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The National Museum of Fine Arts stands in a grand neoclassical building near Rizal Park. Its tall columns, marble halls, and quie

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Cross intoRizal Park

VIBE:heritage
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:16:00 - 18:00
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Rizal Park opens wide in the heart of Manila, with lawns, fountains, gardens, and formal promenades. The Rizal Monument anchors th

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Evening Activities

Dine atToho Ancient Panciteria

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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Toho Ancient Panciteria features simple wooden tables and worn walls that show its long history. The dining room fills with the ri

Drink atThe Curator Coffee And Cocktails

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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The space blends industrial wood, brass accents, and low lighting into a sleek, intimate lounge. Exposed beams meet velvet seating

Day 2Cebu Spanish Quarter

Morning Activities

Fly toMactan-Cebu International Airport

VIBE:modern
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 16:00
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The terminal features high arches made of warm polished wood and large glass windows. Sunlight filters through the structure, cast

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VisitMagellan's Cross

VIBE:heritage
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 12:00
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Magellan's Cross stands inside a small stone chapel beside Cebu City Hall. The wooden cross rests in a tiled base under a painted

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Afternoon Activities

EnterBasilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebú

VIBE:spiritual
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 11:00
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Stone walls of grey coral and red clay tile define this sixteenth-century Spanish church in Cebu. Inside, crystal chandeliers illu

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TraceFort San Pedro

VIBE:heritage
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 11:00
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Low stone walls form a small triangular fort near the waterfront. Palm trees sway around grassy lawns and shaded paths. Old cannon

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Evening Activities

Dine atHouse Of Lechon Cebu

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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The dining room features contemporary Cebuano design with warm wooden accents and bright lighting. A glass-walled kitchen showcase

BrowseSugbo Mercado

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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Sugbo Mercado feels like Cebu after work, bright grills, plastic tables, and steady smoke in the warm night air. Stalls crowd the

Day 3Bohol Limestone Country

Morning Activities

Sail toTagbilaran City Port

VIBE:urban
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:08:00 - 11:00
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Tagbilaran City Port sits on the edge of the Bohol Strait. Ferries from nearby islands glide across the blue water and dock at the

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ClimbChocolate Hills Complex

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:06:00 - 09:00
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Over one thousand dome-shaped hills rise from the flat green plains of Bohol. During the dry season, the lush grass covering these

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Afternoon Activities

ObservePhilippine Tarsier Sanctuary

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 11:00
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Large green leaves filter the sunlight in this quiet, humid forest. Narrow dirt paths wind through thick bamboo groves and mahogan

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CruiseLoboc River Cruise

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:11:00 - 14:00
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Floating wooden boats glide along the jade-green waters of the Loboc River. Tall coconut palms and thick nipa groves line the stee

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Evening Activities

Dine atGerarda's Family Restaurant

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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Gerarda's Family Restaurant occupies a charming ancestral house in the heart of Tagbilaran. Warm light glows through capiz shell w

Day 4Palawan Arrival Coast

Morning Activities

Fly toEl Nido Airport

VIBE:modern
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:08:00 - 16:00
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The terminal features high thatched roofs, open-air wooden pavilions, and lush gardens. Warm tropical air and the scent of salt wa

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Afternoon Activities

Swim atNacpan Beach

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:13:00 - 17:00
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This four-kilometer crescent of cream-colored sand meets a quiet, coconut-fringed shore in northern Palawan. Warm, turquoise waves

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Evening Activities

Watch fromLas Cabanas Beach

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:16:00 - 18:00
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Las Cabanas Beach curves beneath coconut palms near El Nido’s limestone islands. Calm turquoise water meets pale sand, while boats

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Dine atTrattoria Altrove El Nido

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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Guests remove their shoes before entering this warm, wooden loft in the center of town. Soft light glows over low tables, creating

Day 5El Nido Lagoons

Morning Activities

PaddleBig Lagoon

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 11:00
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Towering limestone cliffs enclose a serene chamber of emerald water on Miniloc Island. The shallow channel is quiet, shaded by anc

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EnterSecret Lagoon

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 14:00
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Massive karst cliffs completely enclose a quiet pool of green water. To enter, visitors must crawl through a small opening in the

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Afternoon Activities

Snorkel offShimizu Island

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 14:00
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Shimizu Island features massive limestone cliffs rising from clear turquoise waters. Soft white sand lines the narrow beach where

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Land onSeven Commandos Beach

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 15:00
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Seven Commandos Beach curves beneath limestone cliffs, with pale sand and clear turquoise water. Palms line the shore, while ancho

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Evening Activities

Dine atHappiness Beach Bar

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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Hanging wooden swings replace bar stools under a high thatched roof in the heart of El Nido. Soft yellow lights glow over rustic t

Drink atSava Beach Bar

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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Sava Beach Bar sits directly on the sand along the El Nido shoreline. Warm lanterns illuminate low wooden tables placed right next

Day 6Coron Lake Circuit

Morning Activities

Ferry toCoron Port

VIBE:urban
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:06:00 - 17:00
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Outriggers bounce on clear blue water while limestone cliffs rise sharply in the distance. The air smells of salt and diesel from

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Afternoon Activities

Climb toKayangan Lake

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 12:00
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Kayangan Lake sits cradled by dramatic limestone cliffs on Coron Island. Sharp karst walls rise directly from the clean, emerald w

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Soak atMaquinit Hot Spring

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:17:00 - 20:00
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Rough circular stone pools sit at the edge of a quiet coastal mangrove forest. Steaming saltwater fills the basins, heated natural

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Evening Activities

Dine atLa Sirenetta Restaurant and Bar

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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This open-air pavilion stands on stilts directly over the calm waters of Coron Bay. Gentle marine breezes sweep through the rustic

Day 7Coron Karst Water

Morning Activities

Swim throughTwin Lagoon

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 12:00
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Towering limestone cliffs rise straight out of the clear turquoise water. The water changes temperature from warm to cool as the o

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Dive intoBarracuda Lake

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 11:00
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Towering limestone cliffs wrap around a deep basin of intensely clear turquoise water. Below the surface, jagged rock formations p

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Afternoon Activities

SnorkelSiete Pecados Marine Park

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:08:00 - 11:00
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Siete Pecados consists of seven karst limestone islets rising from the turquoise waters of Coron. Underneath the surface, colorful

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Beach atCYC Beach

VIBE:nature
DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:10:00 - 14:00
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CYC Beach features white sand and clear waters lined with low-lying mangrove trees. The shallow shore remains calm, offering a pea

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Evening Activities

Dine atKawayanan Grill Station

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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It features open-air bamboo pavilions and rustic wooden tables under a canopy of green leaves. The warm breeze carries the rich ar

Toast atNo Name Bar Coron

DURATION:1.5 Hours
PEAK:09:00 - 17:00
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No Name Bar welcomes patrons with its rustic bamboo walls and warm, dim lighting. Energetic music mixes with the chatter of travel