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Busuanga Island, Philippines
Fly from Manila 17th Jan (booking.com) (Coron)
Fly from Manila to Busuanga Island and then take a 30 min drive to Coron Town
Can hike up Mt Tapyas before sunset
Island hopping boat trip - arrange in advance or at the harbour
Centre of town is best place to stay although won't be near beach
Coron was where we had our best island hopping tour experiences in the Philippines. If you can, spend a minimum of 3 days in Coron and take two island hopping tours visiting some of the most beautiful sites, such as Kayangan Lake, Banol Beach, and Twin Lagoon.
link for ferry from coron to el nido https://12go.asia/en/trip-page/PH09Xu09Xp6Aff0mk03SPY6d/2024-01-20-07-00-00?position=1&fromBestOptions=1&isRecommended=1
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El Nido, Philippines
4 hour ferry from Coron
El Nido island hopping tour is recommended - best to stay on beach
To do El Nido properly, and to see everything it has to offer, you need at least a minimum of 4 days, which will include a full day trip to Nacpan beach, and at least 2 or 3 island hopping tours, plus a trip to the Zip Line if you like to ride on that as well.
Las cabanas beach
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Boracay, Philippines
Travel from el nido by plane (flight at 1pm - airswift direct)
Travel to Cebu by plane (flight at 1pm - booking.com - FLEXI up to 24 hours before)
White beach
Bulabog beach - leaning palm tree
Puca beach ?
Station zero
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Cebu City, Philippines
Day 1 Moalboal - travel by bus from Cebu airport - 3 hours
Day 2 - canyoneering tour
Day 3 - travel onwards
- sardine run
- Kawasan Falls (40 min drive away) - go as early as poss - make sure to continue going upwards up the jungle trek to more falls
- Canyoneering
Crazy bear or chief mau for drinks
Staying in ohlala hostel - 6 bed mixed dorm
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Siargao Island, Philippines
fly from Cebu to Siargao (flight booked with booking.com - 11:50am)
Fly from Siargao back to Cebu and then 2 hour ferry to Bohol (5:30pm fastcat or 7:00pm with lite ferry)
- Surfing lessons in Cloud 9
- Island hopping tours - Naked Island, Daku Island and Guyam Island
- Magpupungko Rock Pools
- Sugba Lagoon for lagoon and swimming/diving although gets v busy
- Kawhagan Island - beautiful beach - tour
- See the sunrise or sunset at the Coconut “Top of the Road”, Burgos Coconut Road and Maasin River (Bent Coconut tree)
- Follow the dirt road to the Secret Beach – also known as Guiwan Beach, this beach doesn’t receive too much attention compared to other beaches Siargao
- Yoga classes!!!! super cheap and loads on the island
- Siargao Land Tour, which is great way to explore the beauty and culture of Siargao beyond the beach. This tour takes you to Coconut Road, Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko Rock Pools, and Maasin River.
https://projectgora.com/siargao-travel-guide/
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Bohol, Philippines
Fly to Cebu from Siargao and then 2 hour ferry from cebu - go to Tagbilaran by fast ferry
Stay on Panglao Island
- Bohol countryside tour
- Go dolphin watching/whale watching and snorkelling https://www.willflyforfood.net/on-chasing-dolphins-turtles-and-a-pop-up-seafood-bar-in-bohol-the-philippines/
- Go Stand Up Paddleboarding and Mountain Biking at Loboc River
- See the chocolate hills!
https://www.willflyforfood.net/the-first-timers-travel-guide-to-bohol-the-philippines/#travel-restrictions
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Siquijor, Philippines
1.5 hour ferry from Bohol - buy the ticket on the day
Waterfalls - travel around the island by motorbike
West coastline is a nice place to stay
- Cambugahay Falls 30/40 min scooter ride from town
- Lugnason Falls 10/20 min ride from san juan
- Paliton Beach - nice sand and good sunset spot but not the best for swimming
- JJ's backpackers = party every friday and saturday but can also stay there
https://everthewanderer.com/siquijor/
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Metro Manila, Philippines
Flying from Siargao on 4th with Cebu Pacific - 4:40pm