Philippines Island Trio
Three of the Philippines' best islands in nine days, connected by short domestic flights.
Trip at a glance
- Duration9 days / 8 nights
- Starts inCebu
- RouteCebu · Boracay · El Nido (Palawan)
- Places3 destinations
- CountryPhilippines
- Ideal forIsland holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-BUX957
Best time to visit: December to May
Trip overview
Three of the Philippines' best islands in nine days, connected by short domestic flights.
The route spends 2 nights in Cebu, 3 nights in Boracay and 3 nights in El Nido (Palawan), so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits island holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Cebu
- Arrive via Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Moalboal sardine run: Snorkel with millions of sardines
Day 2Cebu: Bohol's Chocolate Hills and Snorkelling
- Bohol's Chocolate Hills: Day trip by ferry
- Snorkelling
Day 3Cebu to Boracay
- Transfer from Cebu to Boracay by ferry or short flight, depending on schedules
- Check in at your Boracay hotel
- Puka Shell Beach: Quieter northern beach
Day 4Boracay: Mount Luho and Paraw sailing
- Mount Luho: Island viewpoint
- Paraw sailing: Sunset outrigger sailing
Day 5Boracay: Sunset sailing and Snorkelling
- Sunset sailing
- Snorkelling
Day 6Boracay to El Nido (Palawan)
- Transfer from Boracay to El Nido (Palawan) by ferry or short flight, depending on schedules
- Check in at your El Nido (Palawan) hotel
- Big and Small Lagoons: Kayak into hidden lagoons
Day 7El Nido (Palawan): Secret Lagoon and Nacpan Beach
- Secret Lagoon: Lagoon reached through a gap in the rocks
- Nacpan Beach: Long, quiet beach
Day 8El Nido (Palawan): Shimizu Island and Island hopping tours
- Shimizu Island: Snorkelling stop
- Island hopping tours
Day 9Depart from El Nido (Palawan)
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to El Nido (Lio) Airport (ENI) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Ferries and boats booked with buffer time before flights
- No flight home on the same day as an outer-island ferry
- Snorkelling and reef trips planned for calm-sea days
- Rest days built in every few days
- Laundry stops planned
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Cebu: Oslob whale shark feeding is controversial; we suggest the Moalboal sardine run instead.
- Boracay: Fly into Caticlan for the shortest transfer.
- El Nido (Palawan): Tour A covers the lagoons; book a private boat to beat the crowds.
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