Philippines for travel agents.
Seven thousand islands. One dependable ground partner. Palawan lagoons, Coron wreck dives, El Nido karsts, Siargao surf — inter-island logistics handled end to end.
Islands that reward the curious.
The Philippines is a logistics puzzle disguised as a beach holiday. Seven thousand islands, dozens of inter-island flights that shift schedules seasonally, weather windows that open and close within days, and resorts that sit an hour's bangka ride from the nearest airport. That complexity is exactly where an experienced DMC pays for itself.
ILH has been operating in the Philippines since 2019 with office presence in Metro Manila. Our team knows which El Nido lagoons close to public tours after 10am, which Coron resorts have direct seaplane access, when Siargao's swell peaks, and how to sequence Palawan + Coron so your client doesn't waste a day in transit.
Brief us with your client profile — honeymoon, family, diving, surfing — and we return a routing matched to season and pace, with resorts, inter-island transport, and permit implications noted line by line.
Proven Philippine routings, ready to tailor.
Hidden Gems of Palawan
El Nido (Lagen or Pangulasian) + Coron. Private bangka island-hopping, seaplane between destinations. Nov–May.
Coron Wreck & Reef
Sunken Japanese WWII fleet in Coron Bay. PADI-partnered operators, twin lagoon circuit, Kayangan Lake.
Siargao Escape
Nay Palad Hideaway or Isla Cabana. Cloud 9 surf, island-hopping to Naked Island, Sohoton Cove.
Private Island Retreat
Amanpulo (Pamalican Island). Chartered flight ex-Manila, beach casita or treetop villa, house reef snorkelling.
Philippines essentials.
From private-island Aman to boutique eco-luxe.
Ultra-luxury & private island
Amanpulo · Nay Palad Hideaway (Siargao) · Balesin Island Club · El Nido Resorts – Pangulasian · El Nido Resorts – Lagen.
Premium 5-star
El Nido Resorts – Miniloc & Apulit · Shangri-La Boracay · Shangri-La Mactan Cebu · Two Seasons Coron · Discovery Shores Boracay · Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.
Boutique eco-luxe
Amansinaya (Anilao) · Atmosphere Resort (Dumaguete) · Bluewater Sumilon Island · Isla Cabana Siargao · Dedon Island Resort.
City & gateway
Shangri-La at the Fort Manila · The Peninsula Manila · Raffles Makati · Nobu Hotel City of Dreams · Marco Polo Cebu.
Agent questions, answered.
Is the Philippines visa-free for most nationalities?
Yes. Citizens of over 150 countries receive 30 days visa-free entry on arrival, extendable to 59 days. Longer extensions handled through Bureau of Immigration. ILH shares the current visa-free list with every quote.
When is typhoon season and how does it affect programs?
June through November, peak Aug–Oct. Palawan and Coron are less affected than eastern Luzon and Visayas, but disruption to inter-island flights is possible. We build 24-hour buffer days into typhoon-season itineraries.
Do you handle inter-island flights and seaplane transfers?
Yes. Every Philippines itinerary requires domestic-flight coordination — typically PAL, Cebu Pacific or AirSWIFT for Palawan routing. ILH monitors flight schedules daily and rebooks proactively for guests when disruptions occur.
Which resorts do you contract for luxury Philippines programs?
Amanpulo, El Nido Resorts (Miniloc, Lagen, Pangulasian, Apulit), Nay Palad Hideaway Siargao, Shangri-La Boracay, Shangri-La Cebu, Two Seasons Coron, Balesin Island Club (member basis).
What is a bangka charter and when do you recommend one?
A bangka is the traditional Philippine outrigger boat. Private bangka charters (day or multi-day) are our most requested inclusion for El Nido and Coron island-hopping. Custom routes, on-board chef service, sandbank picnics.
Which Philippine destinations sell best for honeymoons?
El Nido (Lagen or Pangulasian), Amanpulo for private-island seclusion, Siargao (Nay Palad) for barefoot luxury, and Boracay (Shangri-La) for beach-plus-nightlife. Palawan + Coron combo at 10–12 nights delivers the most complete Philippines honeymoon.
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