Travel and transport agencies Philippines

From Manila, three flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 11 pm. Return from El Nido at 13 pm. 1 hour 30 min of flight. The aircraft operating on this route are Dornier of 19 places. Take your camera with yourself to make beautiful shots in flight. 10 kg of authorized baggage. In the low season there is no flight a priori.

The only city served is Caticlan: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in Cebu at 13 p. m., from Caticlan at 11 p. m.

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Manila-Iloilo

A departure from Manila every Friday at a. m. from Davao to Manila every Tuesday at the same time; close to 45 hours of travel. Departure from Iloilo every Friday at a. m. and towards Iloilo every Wednesday at 20 p. m. The journey takes about 20 hours and 30 minutes, and there is a departure on Friday at 3 a. m. from General Santos City and at 19 p. m. from Davao; 11 hours and 15 min of journey.

Bookaway.com is a comparison site widely used in many countries, particularly in Asia, and can be very useful for booking bus and boat tickets in the Philippines, or just for consulting timetables. The site gives a good overview of routes and distances to be covered, the different price categories, and tickets are generally sent by email in the form of a QR code or e-ticket (no need to print anything out). It's an easy-to-use, secure and reliable platform.

Ultramarina is a specialist in scuba diving and holidays on little-visited tropical islands. Over thirty years' experience has given us an excellent knowledge of the destinations we offer. Our staff will give you all the advice you need to make your trip an unforgettable one. In addition to its head office in Nantes, Ultramarina has several offices in Paris, Lyon and Marseille, as well as in Geneva, Switzerland. All practical information is available on the website. A benchmark for diving holidays.

Espace Mandarin, a specialist in à la carte travel, also offers guided itineraries for couples or small groups of friends. Tours in private vehicles with driver and private guide are available on a choice of breakfast, half-board or full-board basis, for in-depth discovery of several regions of a country. The agency also offers a number of original tours, such as Gujarat or Goa, or themed tours such as a train trip, or tours focusing on the one-horned rhinoceros or the tiger.

Specialist in India, but also in the rest of Asia, from Tibet to the Maldives, Comptoir du Monde offers regular flights all over the world and a wide range of à la carte services for all budgets (hotel, apartment, car rental, motorcycle, visits and excursions, train reservations, domestic flights...). Comptoir du Monde also offers tailor-made tours in Rajasthan of 10 days and 13 days.

Adeo... latin for "I'm going towards". To other places, other countries, but above all to others.

Aquarev now offers just one type of holiday in Malaysia, but not the least enjoyable. For 11 days, you'll set off for Layang-Layang Island, 1 hour from Kota-Kinabalu. Here you can observe fascinating marine flora and fauna: hammerhead sharks, schools of barracudas, turtles, spotted and manta rays, ghost pipefish and a collection of magnificent nudibranchs. Diving is provided by a PADI center, and many other activities are on the program: swimming, birdwatching, kayaking, windsurfing and cycling.

Climats du Monde offers a wide range of tours, and can also help you tailor a trip to suit your desires and budget. Themed tours to suit every taste. Request a free online quote. A passionate, professional team is on hand to answer your questions and help you create a trip that's 100% your own. The "Orchids" and "Unusual Thailand" tours will let you discover the mysteries of Bangkok for a week or 10 days.

This agency organizes day tours in Manila (Intramuros, Rizal Park, Quiapo, Chinatown) and Cebu but also elsewhere in the country, to the Pagsanjan waterfalls or to volcanoes like Mount Pinatubo or Taal volcano. They also offer trips of a few days from Manila to Sagada and Batad. For tour dates and prices, see their website. A good way to get around safely.

This French-Filipino incoming tour operator is the ideal partner for organizing your stay anywhere in the Philippines... and in French, please! Adventure trips, corporate tours or à la carte: trekking in northern Luzon, kayaking, diving, tours to meet indigenous tribes... Asiaventure also acts as a booking office for a number of hotels and luxury villas. The team has been based in Manila for many years and knows the country very well, having built up strong relationships with local partners.

Flights to Batanes, Binalonan, Maconacon, Palanan and Tuguegarao.

Monde Authentique allows you to build your own trip, according to your desires and your budget, a trip that looks like you, that meets the least of your requirements, that comes as close as possible to your imagination. The team of creators also offers you ideas to enhance your trip, examples of discovery tours, but also a selection of accommodations to design your itinerary together. Monde Authentique is designed for travelers with a deep knowledge of travel and a taste for new experiences.

Privilèges Voyages is a travel agency located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. With more than 30 years of expertise, it offers tailor-made trips all over the world. The Privilèges Voyages team emphasizes refinement and luxury, and is committed to creating unforgettable experiences for its customers. The agency offers ultra-personalized service at every stage of the trip, with a dedicated advisor to accompany customers before, during and after their journey. Privilèges Voyages is also a partner of major hotel chains, offering exclusive benefits to its customers. In addition to travel booking, the agency offers a range of complementary services such as visa handling, online seat reservation and check-in, organization of private excursions and exclusive tours, and much more. Privilèges Voyages is registered with the "Atout France" tourism development agency and has financial guarantees.

This is the agency recommended by the tourist office to organize your expeditions around Dumaguete. They are available by phone or you can go directly to the place, next to the Hayahay restaurant. Among the proposed tours: a day (all inclusive) at Apo Island to snorkel with the turtles, the Twin Lakes by kayak and trek, or the famous Casaroro waterfalls also as a trek. A certified and professional agency.

Terre et Nature Voyages is a specialized agency for all lovers of the sea. Led by a team of enthusiasts, the agency uses its expertise to offer unique stays. Whether kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing or diving, this tour operator scours the oceans for the best spots. Terre et Nature Voyages offers adventure, discovery and culture. Trekking, hiking, dog sledding, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, trail running, multi-sport raids, cruises... all await you! Several emotionally-charged stays.

Destination Philippines is a Franco-Philippine incoming agency based in Manila. Since 2012, under the impetus of Jean-Luc and Tez, the agency has been offering discovery itineraries and themed stays throughout the archipelago, from the rice fields of Banaue to the bay of El Nido, via the islands of the Visayas. The service and welcome are personalized: à la carte tours, French-speaking guides, scheduled departures, diving, hiking and more. Our advisors and owners will be delighted to help you make your trip an unforgettable one.

Created in 2010, AirAsia Philippines is the local subsidiary of the Malaysian low-cost carrier, which has been operating since 1993. Somewhat criticized for its customer service, which sometimes leaves something to be desired, the airline nevertheless offers a multitude of destinations in Asia. In the Philippines, it serves Manila, Cebu, Davao, Kalibo (Boracay), Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Tacloban, Tagbilaran (Bohol), San Fernando, La Union, Busuanga (Coron), Legazpi, Virac and other Asian cities. Prices are very attractive if booked early.

With Terres de Charme, go on a tailor-made or organized trip to discover the wonders of Myanmar, in "the footsteps of Buddhism" and according to your desires. A stay in 13 days and 10 nights where you will travel through Burma through the usual more or less traced path. From Yangon, to the marvellous plain of Bagan, its temples and ruins. Then of course, the Inle Lake, its acrobatic fishermen and floating gardens, before coming to seek the calm of the Bay of Bengal on the superb beach of Ngapali for a few nights.

Located 5 km from the center of Angeles, it has grown considerably in recent years and in 2021 it was even nominated for the Prix de Versailles to become the best airport. Much smaller than Manila, some travelers prefer to land there before leaving for the rest of the archipelago. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines operate domestic flights. Internationally, Air Asia offers flights to Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu (on Borneo). Tiger Airways flies to Singapore, Seoul and Macau. Cebu Pacific flies to Singapore, Bangkok and Seoul.

Sonia started her travel agency/guesthouse a few years ago. With a team of professional guides, she organizes all-inclusive expeditions (transfer, meals, jeep, trek and night) to Mount Pinatubo, in private or shared groups. Some of the two-day expeditions leave directly from Manila, others from Angeles, Subic Bay or Tarlac City. The trek to the crater of the volcano requires a certain level of physical fitness and is therefore only suitable for travelers who are at least athletic.

A professional agency to organize your excursions. In Coron, we recommend the Super Island Ultimate Tour, which takes you to seven key spots including Twin Lagoon, Barracuda and Kanyangan Lake. The meal (prepared with brilliance by the cook during the cruise) is enjoyed on a beautiful beach. A turnkey excursion (hotel transfer included). We regret a little the "crowded" side. At each place, tens of boats which pour their flood of tourists. But really, it does not take anything away from the magic of the experience and the beauty of the landscapes.

This is the most common means of transportation used by travelers in the capital. It is essential to use only official cab companies (they are usually yellow or white) and to ask the driver to set the meter(metered) before the trip to avoid unpleasant surprises.If the driver refuses to set the meter or to announce the price in advance, do not hesitate to get out of the car or to take a picture of the cab's plate and number. Payment is made in cash and it is good practice to leave your change.

Minibus station located in front of the huge SM City shopping mall. The vans serve the towns of the Bicol region (Naga, Donsol, Pilar, Tabaco...) and leave when they are full (about 12-15 people). Sometimes you can wait a long time, that's part of the experience. Anyway, don't hesitate to announce yourself to any driver of the terminal and tell him where you are going, sometimes a bus going to another city will pass by your destination. Count for example about 1h30 from Legazpi to Donsol (120 PHP).

GRAB is a very popular mobile application in Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines. We advise you to install it on your cell phone as soon as you arrive at the airport. It is mainly used as a VTC transportation application on the same model as Uber. The advantage compared to a classic cab is that you know the amount of the race in advance, that you can enter a precise address and that you are sure, in the big cities like Manila and Cebu, to find a driver at any time of the day and night. A must.

As in the rest of the archipelago, it is one of the most used and convenient means of transportation to travel short distances in the capital at a very low cost. Moreover, at the entrance of Intramuros, tricycle drivers (they like to call their "Lamborghinis") offer guided tours of the historic district with stops and explanations at the main points of interest (PHP 350/30 minutes). For a global overview you should count 1h-1h30. If you speak English, it's a nice way to discover the historical heart.

Company in particular for the night journeys towards Banaue and the rice fields. The Quezon train station is not very pleasant but it is always crowded so there is no security concern, the cabs know it well. Be there at least 30 minutes in advance. There are buses with and without toilets, so don't drink too much; take something to cover yourself with because the air conditioning is sometimes VERY loud; also take earplugs (the driver can leave his music on loud during the whole trip... an original concept for a night bus). Very random schedules, be patient.

How about a multi-day boat trip from Coron to El Nido (or vice versa)? This is one of the most popular activities of a trip to Palawan. And Tao Philippines is one of the pioneer agencies in this field since 2006. With them, you benefit from their professionalism and a well-functioning organization (no need to worry). All this has a cost: about 400 € for 3 days on a boat with 25 people. But on the program, snorkeling, unforgettable meals, deserted islands... A dream adventure awaits you!

Tribe Banua organizes banca expeditions from El Nido to Coron (and back) in 3 days and 2 nights. Compared to the big agencies, Tribe Banua offers a more authentic experience, in small groups (10 people max.). The supervision is professional, the meals are excellent, the crew is dynamic and the guide (Lorex) takes care of his clients. Night in a tent and in a hut, snorkeling with turtles, exploration of deserted islands, sunsets and fire on the beach... An adventure so exceptional that we quickly forget the lack of comfort.

This agency specializes in exceptional trips, and more particularly in the most beautiful diving destinations. The team is made up of passionate divers who have already visited the proposed spots themselves. With them, you can explore the wilds of Asia, tour India by motorcycle or simply relax in a luxury hotel in the Maldives. The team is made up of travel consultants who specialize in certain destinations, and give sound advice on safety, region by region.

Every day at 10 p. m. and 18 p. m. from Dumaguete to Larena, 1 hour 30 min drive, 136 or 163 P per person according to comfort, 170 P cycling and 680 P the bike.

Fat Lips is a useful address in Siargao. Part surf and goodie store, part board, scooter and snorkeling equipment rental, this family-run business has been on the island since 2015. The owner-couple are curious, humane and very involved in the circular economy; they only work with locals. In parallel, they have developed their own agency My Siargao Guide and organize tours on and around the island: lagoon visits, Stand Up Paddle, snorkeling, island hopping... Best guide in town!

Located in the heart of Puerto Princesa, Corazon travel & tours offers more than 15 tours and many services all located on the island of Palawan. Flexible, you will find drivers and guides, on land or sea, in private or in groups, and at competitive prices. The team is professional and available to meet all your expectations. Among the tours not to be missed: the nightly firefly tour and the underground river kayak tour or the day trip to the islands of Honda Bay.

Îles philippines is run by Anaïs, a Frenchwoman married to a Filipino, both based in Manila. They offer a wide range of tours throughout the country, each hand-crafted to meet the needs and desires of each traveler, while continuing to discover new destinations, unique excursions and authentic regions. On their site you'll find ideas for organized and already-tested tours, as well as destinations to inspire you and create your own tailor-made trip.

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

Go Paradise Travel & Tours is located in downtown El Nido, in the heart of Palawan province. It is the gateway from island to island in the fabulous Bacuit archipelago, as well as diving adventures. The team also offers assistance for reservations and travel on the coast of Palawan, its fishing villages, the labyrinth of the uninhabited islands of Palawan and also outside Palawan to Coron and beyond.

To extend your visa, all you need is one or two hours. However, the wait can be (much) longer, in which case you'll be told when to return to collect your passport. The Intramuros immigration office is the main office, but there are numerous regional branches in Cebu and the islands. As a reminder, it is possible to travel to the Philippines for 1 month without a visa, and to apply locally for a 29-day extension for PHP 3,000. For stays longer than 2 months, a visa is required before departure.

The telephone companies are grouped alongside the port, on the main square. For Internet, count from 20 P the time of connection.

There is a telephone for international calls on the port.

A serious local travel agency to help you organize all your excursions around Legazpi and the Bicol region. They offer day trips such as a trek to the Mayon volcano (weather permitting) or a visit to Legazpi as well as multi-day trips to see whale sharks in Donsol, dive in Ticao or explore the Caramoan Islands. Rates are on a sliding scale depending on the number of people and they are quite responsive by email. Remember to book in advance.

Several Internet cafés on Real Street and elsewhere in the city. Many hotels and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi, even if it is very random. That of El Nido boutique and Artcafe is one of the most reliable.

Internet cafe to connect or print a ticket.

A small, air-conditioned cafe with over computers in free access and each with a high-calibre internet connection.

Shanti Travel is a local and French-speaking travel agency specialising in Asia and committed to sustainable tourism. It has bases in Delhi, Pondicherry, Leh, Colombo, Kathmandu, Rangoon, Bali and Hano. Its catalogue is full of suggestions adapted to all desires: go on an adventure trekking adventure, choose well-being and spirituality, meet local populations, offer yourself a total change of scenery... As a couple, with friends, with family, everyone will find their way. The agency offers the advantage of excellent follow-up and after-sales service, with a concierge service available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.

UMI Travel and Tours is a licensed travel agency based in El Nido, specializing in the region and other Palawan destinations of your choice. We offer fixed-price packages, as well as accommodation, transfers and transportation to suit your needs. The guides are professional and enthusiastic, they'll make your expedition an outstanding adventure, the meals prepared on the banca are fresh and delicious, and they provide all the necessary equipment (mask, snorkel, water shoes, vest). A good local agency.

The agency, owner of two vessels, offers real diving adventures, with the discovery of incredible sites all year round. Discovery Fleet offers a total experience with a full program of dives and activities. After cruising the Caribbean, the boat was completely refurbished in 2013 to offer state-of-the-art facilities. 7 or 8-day cruises sail to Coron, Apo, Cebu, Malapascua and of course Tubbataha between March and June... On board, you'll find all the comforts you need.

Managed by a young, dynamic and French-speaking team passionate about adventure, this agency offers several tours throughout the country focusing on adventure, curiosity and meeting local cultures.