
Philippines
7,641 paradise islands: secret lagoons, impossible beaches and the planet's bluest water
The Philippines is Southeast Asia's best-kept secret. An archipelago of over 7,000 islands where each seems designed for a postcard: turquoise lagoons, white sand beaches, chocolate hills and the world's most hospitable Filipinos.
El Nido, Palawan
Lagoons · World's most beautiful island
El Nido, Palawan
Impossibly blue lagoons surrounded by karst cliffs. Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Hidden Beach. The paradise that defines the Philippines.
Coron, Palawan
Shipwrecks · Crystal lakes
Coron, Palawan
Best WWII shipwrecks for diving. Kayangan Lake with crystal clear water. Twin Lagoon. Less touristy than El Nido, equally spectacular.
Bohol
Chocolate Hills · Tarsiers
Bohol
The 1,268 Chocolate Hills turning brown in summer. Tarsiers, the world's smallest primates. Panglao beaches. Colonial churches.
Siargao
Surfing · Island of the moment
Siargao
The surfing capital of the Philippines. Cloud 9 for experts, other waves for beginners. Natural pools, endless palm trees, relaxed island vibe.
Cebu and Oslob
Whale sharks · Kawasan Falls
Cebu and Oslob
Swimming with whale sharks in Oslob (controversial but possible ethically). Turquoise Kawasan Falls. Moalboal with sardine runs. World-class diving.
Banaue and Sagada
Rice terraces · Mountain
Banaue and Sagada
2,000-year-old rice terraces, World Heritage Site. Sagada with hanging coffins and caves. Mountain Philippines, Ifugao culture.
Where water changes colour
El Nido's lagoons have a blue that doesn't seem real. Water changes from turquoise to emerald depending on light, surrounded by vegetation-covered karst cliffs. It's the paradise you imagine when you close your eyes.
Experiences
The Philippines offers experiences combining spectacular nature, adventure and a uniquely hospitable culture in Asia.
El Nido island hopping
Boarding a traditional banca and touring the world's most beautiful lagoons. Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Beach, Hidden Beach. Each stop is a postcard.
Coron wreck diving
Japanese ships sunk in WWII are now artificial reefs. Diving through history while fish swim around you.
Chocolate Hills sunrise
Watching the sun rise over 1,268 hills that look like chocolate bonbons. In dry season they turn brown, creating a surreal landscape.
Kawasan canyoneering
Descending through canyons jumping into turquoise pools, sliding down natural rocks. The perfect adventure in Cebu, ending at Kawasan Falls.
Pacific paradise
The Philippines has over 7,000 islands, each with its own personality. From Palawan's lagoons to Siargao's waves, from Banaue's terraces to Boracay's beaches, there's a paradise for every traveler.
We work with the Philippines' finest resorts: from eco-resorts on private islands to boutique hotels with local charm.
Pangulasian Island Resort
El Nido (isla privada)
Miniloc Island Resort
El Nido (Big Lagoon)
Two Seasons Coron
Coron (isla privada)
Amorita Resort
Bohol (Panglao)