Itinerary Page for Travel to The Philippines

21 day itinerary + 2 travel days

Assumptions: Plan on traveling light, essentially backpacking throughout the Philippine islands. Carrying a large backpack as a personal item is optimal to avoid lugging around heavy luggage and accumulating baggage fees. Items suggested are about a week’s worth of clothes, travel sized toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap bar, repellent, sunblock), swimsuit, waterproof sandals, electronics (phone, camera, chargers), wallet and important travel documents. Launder clothes as necessary, however it is estimated an approximate of 5-6 launders will be needed. Expect to pay around 50 – 150 Peso for a meal, which is approximately $3 USD.

For the sake of finding airfare, dates will not be accurate as many flights or locations are simply not available/open, so we will proceed with estimates.

Day	Date	Transportation cost	Activity / Cost	Activity Picture/Map	Lodging Picture/Cost
1	05/30	Omaha to Manila 831USD Tricycle Ride: 8-10PHP Jeepney: 3-5PHP	Flight out of Omaha to Manila; arrive 03:40am Depart Manila Airport, take desired transportation to hostel, rest After resting, explore Manila, stroll along Baywalk during sunset (free)
2	06/01	Flight to Coron: 22USD Hostel: 10USD	Fly to Coron Hike to top of Mt Tapyas, 742 steps to summit See the Hollywood style “Coron”.
3	06/02	Ultimate Coron Tour: 28.69USD Hostel: 10USD	Kayangan Lake, swim in lake then travel to Siete Pecados Marine Park snorkeling and explore Skeleton Wreck. Lunch on beach Twin Lagoon swimming		Same Hostel: 10USD
4	06/03	Beach hopping in Coron: 31.65USD FilCan Hostel stay: 10USD	Tour C, involves visiting Malcapuya Island and Bulog Dos Island sand bar. Departs 9 am ETA 10am		Same Hostel: 10USD
5	06/04	N/A	Spend the day on Banol Beach End day at Maquinit hot springs		Same Hostel: 10USD
6	06/05	Ferry cost to El Nido: 1400PHP (26USD) Tuk-tuk price 100 PHP (2USD)	Early morning ferry to avoid delays Upon arrival to El Nido, get a tuk-tuk from harbor to hostel Explore El Nido town center
7	06/06	Island Hopping in El Nido Day 1 Tour A cost: 17.50USD	Tour A Activities: Hit main landmarks on El Nido Tour A; Explore Miniloc Island, followed by Shimizu Island, end day snorkeling in waters of Seven Commando Beach Tourist attractions
8	06/07	Island Hopping in El Nido Day 2 Tour B cost: 17.50USD	Tour B Activities: Snake Island snorkeling Visit historical caves that played significant role in WWII
9	06/08	Free	Hike Taraw Peak in El Nido in the dark to arrive during sunrise Visit Nacpan Beach, swim or walk the 4km beach		Tita’s Backpacker Home
10	06/09	Kayak rental cost 16.80	Kayak to Rainbow and Seven Commandos beach		Same Hostel
11	06/10	Flight to Cebu: 15.81USD travel to Moalboal via Jeepney: 3$USD	Early Morning trip taking 4 hour bus to Puerto Princesa Airport, from there fly from Palawan to Cebu Explore Cebu City Visit town of Moalboal from Cebu City		CheRi Backpackers Hostel
12	06/11	Moalboal and Pescador Snorkeling Tour Cost	Feed and Swim with fish at the Pescador Island Marine Sanctuary Snorkeling gear rental: 200 PHP		CheRi Backpackers Hostel 6$
13	06/12	Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls 1$USD Jeepney	45 minute Jeepney ride to Kawasan Falls, entrance fee .40centsUSD 3-4 hours of fun canyoneering at the falls		Same hostel 6$
14	06/13	1$USD Jeepney	Waterfalls chasing and Osmena Peak hiking		Same hostel 6$
15	06/14	1$USD Jeepney	4 hour journey from Moalboal back to Cebu City See the town, explore Fort San Pedro
16	06/15	Surf in Siargao	Visit Cloud 9 beach to see surfers		Monday June 15-Fri June 18
17	06/16	Tuk-tuk: 1000PHP Bathala Eco Tour: 2000 PHP	Island hopping for surfing in Siargao Learn about local cuisine, weave basket and visit the fiheran villages on Bathala tour
18	06/17	Tuk-tuk: 1000PHP	45 minute moped ride from Siargao hostel to Magpupungko Rock pools, Explore the island
19	06/18	1$ Jeepney	Siargao Pier, named Santa Monica Pier watch sunset Enjoy nightlife at Rum Bar, islands most popular hangout spot
20	06/19	14$ Jeepney	Wake up late, go to airport to fly out Tuguegarao, partake in Ifugao customs like consuming traditional Ifugao cuisine, or exploring the native Ifugao culture
21	06/20		Spend the day at the Ifugao Rice Terraces
22	06/21	Transportation fare: 30$	Early roadtrip back to Manila, then flight home
23	06/22	Roundtrip flight cost already accounted for	Fly back to Manila then back home