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2-week Philippines itinerary 2026: Palawan, Cebu and Bohol

14 days to combine the lagoons of Palawan, the diving of Cebu and the Chocolate Hills of Bohol. Day-by-day itinerary, detailed budget and transport.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

14 days

Stops

5 places

Average budget

€1,700-2,700

Total distance

~1,500 km (domestic flights)

Profile

Versatile

Season

Dec-May

El Nido 3d · Coron 3d · Cebu/Moalboal 3d · Bohol 4d · Manila 1d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Philippines 2-week itinerary map: El Nido, Coron, Cebu, Moalboal, Bohol

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Detailed program

14 days, day by day

1

~€90/pers

Manila → El Nido · Heading to Palawan

  • Morning Arrival in Manila (MNL). Domestic flight to El Nido (Lio Airport, 1h20, AirSWIFT, €70-110).
  • Afternoon Check-in Corong-Corong. Sunset over Bacuit Bay.
  • Evening Seafood dinner by the beach.
🛌 🛌 Corong-Corong · e.g. Spin Designer Hostel (3 nights)·✈️ Domestic flight from Manila·Philippines guide →
2

~€50

El Nido · Tour A, the big lagoons

  • 9am Tour A (1,200 PHP, ~€20): Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island. Barbecue lunch included.
  • Evening El Nido night market.
3

~€55

El Nido · Tour C and Nacpan

  • 9am Tour C (1,400 PHP, ~€22): Helicopter Island, Secret Beach, Hidden Beach.
  • Afternoon Scooter to Nacpan Beach for sunset.
4

~€70

El Nido → Coron · The crossing

  • 8am Fast ferry El Nido → Coron (3h30-4h, ~€35). Sea often choppy.
  • Afternoon Climb Mount Tapyas (700 steps), then Maquinit hot springs.
🛌 🛌 Coron Town · e.g. Coron Hilltop View Resort (3 nights)·⛴️ Fast ferry
5

~€55

Coron · Lakes and wrecks

  • 8am-4pm Ultimate Coron tour (1,800 PHP, ~€28): Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Barracuda Lake, Skeleton Wreck.
  • Evening Grilled squid at Coron market.
6

~€60

Coron · Wreck diving or Malcapuya

  • Morning Diving on the Japanese wrecks in the bay (€35-45/dive), or trip to Malcapuya and Banana Island.
  • Evening Prepare the transfer to Cebu.
7

~€120

Coron → Cebu → Moalboal

  • Morning Flight Coron (USU) → Cebu via Manila (~€90), or direct depending on season.
  • Afternoon Van or car to Moalboal (3 h from Cebu City).
  • Evening Check-in Panagsama, dinner facing sunset.
🛌 🛌 Moalboal · e.g. Magic Island Dive Resort (3 nights)·✈️ Flight + 🚐 van
8

~€45

Moalboal · Sardine run and turtles

  • 8am Snorkeling at the Panagsama sardine ball (free from the beach), millions of fish in a cloud.
  • Afternoon Green turtles at Pescador Island, or wall diving.
9

~€50

Moalboal · Kawasan Falls

  • Morning Canyoning at Kawasan Falls (1,500-2,000 PHP, natural jumps and slides).
  • Afternoon Rest at Panagsama, last sunset.
10

~€90

Moalboal → Oslob → Bohol

  • 5am Early start to Oslob: swim with whale sharks (debated option, 1,000 PHP).
  • 1pm Ferry from Cebu (Liloan or Cebu City) to Tagbilaran, Bohol (2 h, €15).
  • Evening Check-in Panglao.
🛌 🛌 Panglao · e.g. Amorita Resort (4 nights)·🚐 Van + ⛴️ ferry
11

~€55

Bohol · Chocolate Hills and tarsiers

  • Morning Land tour: Chocolate Hills (1,268 conical mounds), tarsier sanctuary, mahogany forest.
  • Afternoon Lunch cruise on the Loboc River.
12

~€50

Bohol · Balicasag and Panglao beaches

  • 7am Boat trip to Balicasag: dolphins at dawn, snorkeling with turtles and fish schools.
  • Afternoon Alona Beach, relaxing.
13

~€55

Bohol · Diving or free beach day

  • Morning Diving on the Balicasag wall (€35-45), or paddle in the mangrove.
  • Evening Last seafood dinner at Alona.
14

Flight

Bohol → Manila → Return

  • Morning Flight Tagbilaran/Panglao (TAG) → Manila (~€60).
  • Afternoon A few hours in Manila (Intramuros) if a late connection, then return flight to Europe.
✈️ Domestic + international flights

How much

Itinerary budget (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€1,700

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight Europe: €800
  • 🏨 Guesthouse: €16/night
  • 🍜 Local food: €12/day
  • ✈️ Domestic flights + ferries: €350
  • 🎫 Boat tours + dives: €150
Recommended

Comfort

€2,200

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight Europe: €900
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €55/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restos: €25/day
  • ✈️ Domestic flights: €350
  • 🎫 Tours + dives: €250

Premium

€4,200

per person

  • ✈️ Upper-class flight: €1,700
  • 🏨 5★ resort: €200/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €55/day
  • 🚤 Private boat trips
  • 🎫 Private tours + dives: €500

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

1 week

1 week

Palawan: El Nido and Coron. The essential format.

You're here

2 weeks

2 weeks

Palawan, Cebu and Bohol. The full combo.

1 month

1 month

The grand tour: Luzon, Palawan, Visayas and Siargao.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

This itinerary combines 3 domestic flights, 2 ferries and a few vans. Flying is essential to link Palawan to the Visayas without losing whole days at sea.

✈️

Flight Manila → El Nido

€70-110 · AirSWIFT · 1h20

⛴️

Ferry El Nido → Coron

~€35 · 3h30-4h · Montenegro Lines

✈️

Flight Coron → Cebu

~€90 · via Manila · to reach the Visayas

⛴️

Ferry Cebu → Bohol

€15 · 2 h · OceanJet or Lite Ferries

✈️

Flight Bohol → Manila

~€60 · for the return connection

Adapt by season

Palawan or Visayas, depending on the month

This itinerary chains Palawan (west coast) then the Visayas (Cebu, Bohol). From December to May, everything works. From June to October, Palawan takes typhoons first: start with Cebu and Bohol, more sheltered, and keep Palawan for the end while watching the forecast. The Oslob whale sharks and Moalboal sardines are seen year-round.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In February 2025, the Moalboal sardine ball was visible by 8am just 5 fin-kicks from the beach: no boat needed, just mask and snorkel. The best free snorkeling of the trip.
  • • Stay in Panglao (Bohol) rather than Tagbilaran: beaches and boat trips are 5 minutes away.
  • • Keep Bohol for the end: gentler pace, perfect before the return flight.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Think twice about Oslob (fed whale sharks): some prefer to skip it on ethical grounds.
  • • Skip Coron if the weather turns and stay an extra day in El Nido.
  • • Add Siquijor from Bohol (1 ferry) if you have 2 extra days.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Is two weeks enough for the Philippines? +
Yes for a realistic Palawan plus Visayas combo. The archipelago has over 7,000 islands: in 14 days, two or three well-chosen zones beat ten rushed stops.
How many domestic flights are needed? +
Three: Manila → El Nido, Coron → Cebu (often via Manila) and Bohol → Manila. Ferries handle El Nido-Coron and Cebu-Bohol. Book flights early, they sell out.
Should you see the whale sharks at Oslob? +
It's a personal choice. At Oslob, whale sharks are fed to stay near the boats, which many travellers prefer to avoid. Donsol (in season) offers wild encounters.
Is this itinerary family-friendly? +
Yes if lightened: replace the very early Oslob start with a beach day in Bohol. The Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and Loboc cruise please children.
What's the best period? +
From December to May, dry season. Avoid August-October, typhoon peak which hits Palawan first.
How much does this 2-week trip cost? +
Count around €1,700 backpacker, €2,200 comfort and €4,200 premium, flight from Paris included, per person.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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