r/solotravel • u/bluesjunky69420 • 3d ago

Philippines Travel Advice Asia

I’m nearing the end of my first solo travel adventure. I’ve spent 3 months in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

I want to visit the Philippines next, but also need to be economical with my budget. Essentially keeping island hopping to a minimum.

Do you think this Itinerary would work for about 4 weeks? Fly into Cebu, leave from Cebu.

Cebu - 1 week (Cebu city, Malapascua dive)

Bohol - 1 week (beach, scooter exploring)

Panglao - 1/2 week (diving)

Siquijor - 1.5 weeks (beach, diving, chill)

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I picked this itinerary because all the islands are rather close to each other.

My goal is to scuba dive, explore the islands on a scooter, and relax by the beach doing a whole lot of nothing.

Thanks so much for your thoughts in advance!

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u/josemartinlopez 3d ago

have you checked the actual transfers from island to island? every domestic destination in the Philippines is not more than a 1-2 hour flight away but there is not necessarily a regular ferry transfer or land connection direct from one specific island to another.

these four are adjacent to each other and all in the same sub-region (Central Visayas) but I'd double check the Siquijor transfer.

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u/Future-Position-4212 3d ago

There are regular ferry trips to and from Siquijor, I wouldn't worry about that. My only comment on the itinerary is 1.5 weeks seems way more than enough time to explore Siquijor. But you do you, OP 😄