Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago abundant in nature, rich in culture and filled with pleasant discoveries. Experience the Philippines, its 7,107 islands, its natural wonders, colorful histories and warm engaging people.

Faces Facts

Climate: Tropical, with March to May being the hotter months. The rainy season starts in June and extends through October. The cooler months are from November to February. Average temperatures are 25-32°C (77-90°F) and humidity of around 77%

Best time to dive: It is possible to dive all year round, but choose the area carefully.

What you can see: Sharks, whale sharks, whales, critters wrecks and amazing reefs

Visibility: 25-40m++ (82-130ft.)

Water Temperature: 26-29°C (78-85°F)

Languages Spoken: English and Filipino

Currency: Philippines Peso (PHP)

ATM’s and Banks: There are about 6000 ATM’s nationwide but cash withdrawals are usually limited to 5,000 pesos per transaction. Banks are widely available.

Time Zone: UTC+8

Voltage: 220V/60HZ

Health Regulations: Please consult your doctor or nearest health authorities for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.

Visa Requirements: British, Australian, Canadian, American and other EU nationals are not required to have a visa for stays of up to 21 days. All tourists wishing to stay longer than 21 days need a visa. Nationals not referred to above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements. For more up to date information on visa requirements check www.philippineembassy-usa.org

Top Tip

The Philippines has some amazing sites listed under the UNESCO world heritage list. These are well worth taking time to visit. Our favorites are the rice terraces of Philippine Cordilleras and Tubbataha reef Natural Park.