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Philippines

Cebu

Whale sharks, waterfalls and the cheapest diving certification in Asia.

When to go

Feb, Mar, Apr tend to be the best months here. Oct is usually the one to avoid.

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Feb
29° / 24°Wet
Mar
30° / 24°Wet
Apr
31° / 25°Wet

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 180,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 290,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 570,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
Visa-free entry
Airport
CEB

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Flying to Cebu

Typical journey time
8h 30m
Stops
1, usually via SIN, MNL, HKG
Usually flown by
Scoot, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines
Carbon, one way
273 kg CO₂

Things to book ahead

  • Best for tours and activities
  • Best for international esim card

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