Philippines

Philippines Travel Guide

Philippines welcomed 5.5 million tourists in 2024, a 12% increase from 2023, driven by visitors from South Korea, the USA, and China, with tourism revenue reaching $5 billion.

  • Capital: Manila
  • Philippine Peso
  • Visa on Arrival
  • Best: Spring (May–October)

About Philippines

Philippines welcomed 5.5 million tourists in 2024, a 12% increase from 2023, driven by visitors from South Korea, the USA, and China, with tourism revenue reaching $5 billion.

Quick facts

capital
Manila
currency
Philippine Peso
language
Filipino, English
population
115 million
arrivals (int’l)
~5.5 million (2024)
overnight stays
~20 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
May–October
Lush greenery, fewer crowds
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Philippines trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

Top attractions in Philippines

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Boracay, Philippines

Boracay

White sand beaches and vibrant nightlife

Palawan, Philippines

Palawan

Pristine lagoons and limestone cliffs

Chocolate Hills, Philippines

Chocolate Hills

Unique geological formations

Cities in Philippines

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

We build Philippines trips to order

We have not published a fixed Philippines itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
PHP
Cards
Accepted in tourist areas
EMV adapters
Type A, B, C
ATMs
Available in cities

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Generally safe, caution in some areas
Emergency
911

Philippines: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

The seasons we usually recommend are Spring (May–October). Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window or suggest a better one.

Visa on Arrival. Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

It depends entirely on your dates, hotel category and how many of you are travelling, so we quote live rather than publish a figure that would be out of date. Send us your dates and you will normally have a costed itinerary the same working day, free and with no obligation.

Ready to explore Philippines?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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