Singapore and Philippines
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19th December 2023
Where to Stay
Things to do
Train
Where to eat
Flight From Singapore to Cebu on 20th December
06:20am - 10:00am 3 Hours 40 minutes direct
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Please note If wish to go to Siargo which is famous for surfing then the best route is a flight from cebu
To go into El Nido you either need to fly into Puerto Princesca and take a long bus up or fly into Coron then take a 3 day boat trip down to El Nido
To get back to Singapore for returning flight will need to fly into Manilla to do this.
Borocay is the most expensive and has couple and family vibes and beautiful beaches
Apps to download
Grab - can be used in Manila and Cebu
Where to stay in Cebu
If you are staying in Cebu city which I dont recommend as there I'd a lot of poverty and no beach there then you need maximum one night to catch up on sleep, ypu can go straight to moalboal from the airport but please note this is a 3 hour journey after a long flight.
Aleo an option what I done is I took a grab taxi back to a resort near the airport for approx 6=> pounds and booked a day pass at Solea Hotel and used the pool beach and facilities and had lunch there. The prices vary in hotels they can start from 1000 philippines pesos up to 2500 philippines pesos but its better than paying for an expensive night when 6ou can try out for the day.
Things to do in Cebu
Use 12go for transport
It takes 3-4 hours to get to Moalboal by Bus according to the app.
ypu can use mytrip.com or klook app.
Travel to Moalboal - 23rd December 2023 stay until 27th Decemeber and head to Oslob for whale sharks and ferry to either bohol or Siquijor
Where to stay in Moalboal
You can also do a day trip to the whale sharks and waterfall if you don't want to stay in Oslob
Where to eat
Day 2 in MoalboalÂ
Canyoneering in Kasawan FallsÂ
The earlier you can go here the better as gets busy. Some people are going 6am to 6.30am if you have own transport
Day 3 - Snorkel with turtles and Sardine Run
Moalboal is a great place for snorkeling and diving.
Sunset at White Beach - you can take a 20 minute Tuktuk here.
Day 4 - rent a Car, Waterfalls and Osmena Peak
Or you can book a guided tour.
Day 5 - 26th December 2023
Free day to organise going to Oslob/do some diving or free day.
Travel to Oslob for Whale sharks
Arange ferry to Bohol and accommodation
You can rent a car here, make sure you take international drivers licence
Bohol is also recommended for dolphin watching
And sea turtles
29th December 2023 - Take a ferry to Bohol
Things to do in Bohol
To Fly From Bohol To Puerto Princesa there is a stop over at Manilla from here you could also go to Boracay but again there is a stop over in Manilla. MOST FLIGHTS ARE WORKING OUT BETWEEN 2-300 PER ONE WAY
All flights are a stopover in Manilla so make sure you definitely want to go to the place you have chosen as its a long travel day.
Probably better off flying into Coron or El Nido rather than taking a 5-6 hour bus ride from Puerto princesca.
Can travel on 30th or 31st December 2023 or wait until the new year.
It takes 5-6 hours to get to El Nido by bus or van,
Stay 1 night in Puerto Princesca so that you can do a trip to the cave. Mixed reviews here
El Nido Tours
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El Nido Tour A the most popular
El Nido Tour BÂ
El Nido Tour C the most popular
El Nido Tour D
Top Places in El Nido
Please note all tours will be rammed crazy busy. I wouldn't recommend if you have been to coron and on the boat expedition you will be underwhelmed
Make sure you add the Zipline near Las Cabanas beach also.
Alternative El Nido
If you hire a moped and are looking for an alternative El Nido away from the tourists
If you hire a moped please go here
Where to eat
Take a ferry to Coron or Flight - its easier to fly into coron then get a boat trip down to El Nido sometimes.
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FYI ...
Tour A Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, Coral Garden Snorkel, Cyc Beach, Lunch
Tour B: Skeleton Wreck, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Lunch
Tour C: Malcapuya Island, Banana Island, Bulog Dos Island, Lunch
Tour D: Pass Island, Lusong Gunboat Snorkel, Lusong Coral Garden, Lunch Â
Things to do in Siquijor
It is best if you rent a scooter but if stopped by police and you don't have a proper licence it is a fine. I had the best time here and it is super easy to drive.
Please note this is not a party island but a chilled out island.
How to get to Siqujior
Due to Siquijor’s position near Dumaguete, Cebu, and Bohol, it isn’t that hard to reach the island. There are no flights, but it is easily accessible via ferry.
It is best to take a ferry from Dumaguete (40 min) or Bohol (90 min). Both locations are easy to reach by airplane. From Cebu City would require a bus trip (4 hours) down the island to the ferry point in Lilo-an. Please note that while departing, you have to pay a terminal and luggage fee.
Find your boat / bus tickets online. I recommend OceanJet.
It will be easier to go to Siqujior after Moalboal and oslob, Then you can fly from Bohol into coron or El Nido.
Bu Cafe - a hilltop cafe where you can watch sunset and lie in a hammock. It's amazing and not as busy with tourists...yet
After this, there is an option to fly back to Manilla and stay for one night then fly to Singapore and spend either a night before the flight or travel on the day and then hang out in the airport as the flight is 11pm at night.
It will depend on flight times.
El Nido has direct flights to Manila.
There is a 10.40am flight to Singapore on 15th which gets there for afternoon but may wish to travel to Singapore one day before to be safe and stay in Hotel and explore the rest of Singapore or train and relax before flying home
Not sure how reliable the flights are and whether they are delayed often.
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