Culturally and geographically removed from the rest of Southeast Asia, this green archipelago is best known for its pristine beaches. But, moving inland, there are many other places to visit on your holiday in the Philippines, as our specialists have discovered from their exploratory trips there.
With more than 7,000 islands, it can be hard to decide what to see in the Philippines. You might take a few days in Manila to explore the capital’s heady mix of Asian, Spanish and Middle Eastern cultures. Continue south and you can visit the rumbling slopes of Taal Volcano or the emerald crater lakes of Luzon, while in the north you can discover the vast and ancient rice terraces of Banaue. And, reserving the end of your trip for the Philippines’ telltale white sands, you can enjoy world-class diving through the World War II wrecks off Coron or the bright corals of Malapascua.
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Suggested tours for the Philippines
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to the Philippines could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for the Philippines
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience the Philippines.
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Full day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano ![View across the Taal Volcano crater and the surrounding lake, Luzon, Philippines]()
Full day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano
ManilaFull day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano
Taal Volcano and Taal Lake lie approximately 70 kilometres south of Manila. Once you reach the shore of the lake you will board an outrigger boat for the 30-minute trip across the lake to Taal Volcano Island, from where you'll trek uphill through the hardened black lava to the crater rim.
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Day trip to Corregidor ![One mile barracks, Corregidor]()
Day trip to Corregidor
ManilaDay trip to Corregidor
This fascinating offshore island fortress, 40 kilometres west of Manila, is a treasure trove of information for history buffs.
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Spend a day at Pagsanjan Falls ![Heading in to the Pagsanjan Falls]()
Spend a day at Pagsanjan Falls
Southern LuzonSpend a day at Pagsanjan Falls
This full day tour at the Pagsanjan Falls, includes the option to take a bamboo raft ride to experience the falls up close. A buffet lunch is provided during the day.
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Best time to visit
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The Philippines in pictures
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![El Nido Pangulasian Island Resort]()
Visit a traditional fiesta -
![Vegetable market, Manila]()
Sample the local cuisine -
![Diving in the Panglao Islands]()
Go diving in the Panglao Islands -
![Secluded beach in Palawan]()
Enjoy a day on a secluded beach -
![Lake Taal]()
Climb the active Taal Volcano -
![Rice terraces in Banaue]()
Photograph the stunning rice terraces of Banaue and meet the Ifugao people -
![Mayon Volcano in Luzon]()
See an active volcano -
![Tarsier, Bohol]()
Take in the nature and wildlife of Bohol
Our expert guides to travelling in the Philippines
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to the Philippines. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate the Philippines at its best.
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What to do in the Philippines: our highlights guide ![Cambugahay Falls, Siquijor]()
What to do in the Philippines: our highlights guide
What to do in the Philippines: our highlights guide
The Philippines offers a refreshingly different ambiance to its Southeast Asian neighbours. From the vibrant capital city of Manila where you can explore the dungeons and churches of a bygone era, to some of the best diving opportunities in the world in the Coral Triangle, the Philippines promises an eclectic mix of experiences.
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Southeast Asian cuisine ![Thai street food]()
Southeast Asian cuisine
Southeast Asian cuisine
Trade routes, historic connections, colonialism and common sources of ingredients have left many strong links between the dishes found throughout Southeast Asia. We investigate the very distinct national variations that have evolved in this region.
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