Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to the Philippines. Explore the Calamian Islands, climb Mount Halcon, swim with sea turtles in Southern Leyte, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps, and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to the Philippines.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Boracay Island's stunning White Beach to sinking into a blissful swimming hole at Anuplig Falls, and gawking at the emerald-green rice terraces in and around the villages of Banaue and Batad.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Philippines travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate the Philippines and connect experiences together with ease
- Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the rice terraces at Banaue and Batad; Jaro Cathedral; and Pagsanjan Falls
- Special features on picking your ideal island, Manila walking tour, activities guide
- Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with Philippines' culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
- Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
- Covers Manila, Around Manila, North Luzon, Southeast Luzon, Mindoro, Boracay & Western Visayas, Cebu & Eastern Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Philippines.
