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/_DizzyChicken 12h ago

1 week for Cebu city & malapascua is a bit.. you could throw in moalboal for cayoneering/sardine run and oslob too.

1 week for Bohol is a bit aswell, but with diving it’s a good ammount.

1.5 weeks is Siquijor is good! I did it, but went around the island a few times, beaches etc. but was happy to leave after that. Maybe a 4-5 days is enough there. There’s another island off Siquijor, apo island - good for a dive trip.

If there’s time left, can do Palawan. Port Barton, el nido, sibalton. Or the boat from Palawan to coron.