To travel around the world, you can opt for a trip to the Philippines. Indeed, your next trip will be to discover this archipelago of 7,107 paradise islands at the end of the world. Thus, taking a trip to the Philippines consists of looking for the best deals before leaving.
Moreover, you will find tailor-made trips, cheap last-minute plane tickets offered by airlines. Similarly, you will find promotions concerning family travel, honeymoon, a trip of a few weeks or a few days… Moreover, you will live, during the trip to Southeast Asia, to the rhythm of the Filipinos with a rich and mixed cultural identity. In addition, the Philippines offers kilometers of the most beautiful white sand beaches, such as on the Bacuit archipelago or in the lagoons of Palawan Island. On the other hand, there is no shortage of activities and leisure activities. Indeed, you can choose the beaten track to discover the must-see spots in the Philippines, far from the big cities. So, you can do scuba diving which is very popular with divers because of the seabed rich in whale sharks and rays. Likewise, you can go hiking off the beaten track or trekking in the rice terraces of the Northern Cordillera or one of the volcanoes, such as the Mayon Volcano. Finally, you should contact your travel agency to go on vacation with an organized tour, at the best prices, and finish all the formalities.
When to go to the Philippines?
At first glance, the peak tourist season, and the best time to travel to the Philippines, starts from early November to late February, early March. However, the low tourist season runs from June to October. Indeed, this monsoon period is usually punctuated by several typhoons crossing the country. On the other hand, many travelers and tourists have traveled in August-September and had very good weather, especially in Palawan. Moreover, the Philippines can be renamed the archipelago of festivals. Indeed, the locals invite visitors to share their food, in addition to some good times. Thus, you will enjoy one of the many festivals, no matter when you visit the Philippines. Moreover, the Philippines is generally characterized by a tropical climate, hot and humid, throughout the year. In short, the monsoon climate with a dry season is suitable for tourism from November to March, with the exception of southern Mindanao with its equatorial climate.
Tips tricks for going to the Philippines
Organized tour to the Philippines
A priori, the majority of tours in the Philippines last 2 weeks. However, you should count about twenty days for a big tour of the archipelago. In addition, travel agencies and tour operators offer different themed stays over two weeks. Thus, you can opt for a discovery and trek tour around the rice terraces and volcanoes. Similarly, you can choose a circuit trip around the beaches and diving, for example.
To go alone to the Philippines
First of all, the Philippines presents few risks for solo travelers. Indeed, the many flights allow you to venture into the archipelago. However, it is preferable to leave your valuables in a safe at the hotel, especially in Manila. In Mindanao, there are some risks. Indeed, some areas, such as Zamboanga, consider themselves the stronghold of armed groups organizing kidnappings for ransoms. Finally, the rest of the Philippines poses no risk for an individual trip.
Getting around the Philippines
To go on a trip to the Philippines, you must organize your trip, especially your travel and stopovers. However, you can easily travel by plane in the Philippine archipelago as well as by boat or ferries. Moreover, the most typical means of public transport remains jeepneys (jeeps abandoned by the American army and converted into minibuses). In addition, you will find, by extension of sea jeepneys, bangkas. These are small wooden boats making connections between the islands that you can also rent for the day.