It was a wonderful experience seeing the coral reefs, whale sharks, and schools of sardines, and I'm really glad I participated. I'm especially grateful to the guides for taking great photos and videos during each activity. It may be a tough tour, departing in the middle of the night, but it was worth it. I would recommend it to others.
I was picked up in Cebu City at 3:30am. It’s a long drive, so try to sleep — the sunrise on the way is beautiful. We arrived around 6am but our whale shark slot was 7:30, so the driver took us to the waterfalls first. It was cold that early, but the waterfall was stunning.
Then we changed into swimwear and went out by boat for the whale sharks. They come so close and you can even hear them underwater — an unforgettable 30-minute experience, even for non-swimmers. The guides are lovely and very helpful.
Traffic back took 4–4.5 hours, so starting early helps. I also had a flight the same evening and the agency kindly stored my luggage on the car and dropped me at the airport.
Tips: wear swimwear under your clothes, bring a change, don’t expect super clean changing rooms, and water shoes help, eye mask if light disturbs you and want to sleep. A must-do experience!
Scanning QR codes is fast and easy to set up. On this trip to El Nido, there were some areas where there was no signal or the signal was not very strong, but overall I think it was pretty good. After all, I don't use my phone all the time when I'm on a beach. The hotel's Wi-Fi was fast, so it wasn't a big problem for me.
Our driver arrived ahead of schedule on both dates. The car and van we rode were very clean. We had a comfortable trip to and from our hotel. It was also very easy to communicate with our driver when we had to change the schedule due to flight changes. We highly recommend booking this service!
Because the scene is quite chaotic when disembarking, the driver will be waiting at the exit with a sign and will take you directly to the car to pick you up and take you to the hotel. Recommended!
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Philippines Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Philippines year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 27.0–28.7°C, hot and humid climate, less rainfall. Common activities: Beach activities, diving, snorkeling. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, shorts, swimwear.
Summer (June–August): Average 27.4–28.2°C, hot and humid climate, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Water sports, island exploration, outdoor activities. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, shorts, sandals, sunscreen is essential.
Autumn (September–November): Average 27.6–27.8°C, hot and humid climate, more rainfall, October is the peak of the rainy season. Common activities: Indoor activities, cultural experiences, visiting museums. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear is essential.
Winter (December–February): Average 25.7–26.8°C, relatively cooler climate, but still humid, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Beach activities, diving, snorkeling, enjoying lower tourist numbers. Recommended clothing: Light long-sleeved clothing, long pants or skirts.
Philippines climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 27.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2188 mm / Summer humidity: 75%–85% / Rainiest month: October
Philippines monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
25.7°C
288.2
February
26°C
115.2
March
27°C
34.5
April
28.1°C
44.1
May
28.7°C
123
June
28.2°C
194.4
July
27.4°C
284.2
August
27.8°C
180.2
September
27.8°C
204.5
October
27.6°C
318.7
November
27.6°C
190
December
26.8°C
211.2
Philippines weather for the next seven days
2/1
Sunday
Moderate rain
25°C/24.3°C
2/2
Monday
Moderate rain
25.3°C/24.6°C
2/3
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
26.1°C/25°C
2/4
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
26°C/24.7°C
2/5
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
25.9°C/24.5°C
2/6
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
26.1°C/24.1°C
2/7
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
26.1°C/24.3°C
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