Tours to the Philippines from Moscow with flight

The State of the Philippines is located on the territories of 7,107 islands. During the guided tours according to the planned program, you can admire the beautiful landscapes and enjoy delicious exotic cuisine. There is a wide selection of hotels and sightseeing programs at local attractions.

Where are the Philippines located

The island state is located in Southeast Asia. It is an industrial country with a dynamically developing economy, with the capital in Manila and the largest city called Quezon City. The state is located on the western side of the Pacific Ocean, between Taiwan and Indonesia.

The largest and most significant islands of the archipelago are:

• Luzon and Cebu;
• Mindanao and Leyte;
• Samar and Bohol;
• Panay and Negros;
• Palawan and Mindoro.

The total territory of the country is 300,000 square kilometers, of which less than 1% is occupied by the water surface. The country is located on the territory of the Philippine Islands and belongs to a part of the Malay archipelago. The length of the Philippines in the north–south direction is about 2 thousand km, east – west 900 km.

The island archipelago is washed by reservoirs:

Island continents located relative to different parts of the world:

The total length of the island coastline is almost 36.5 thousand km, the total area occupied is about 300 thousand square kilometers. The island terrain is predominantly mountainous, with the largest peak located at 2,954 m. It is located on the island of Mindanao and has the name Apo volcano. The peaks are of volcanic origin, because the archipelago occupies the territory of the junction of oceanic plates.

The mountain peak entered the “Ring of Fire” of the Pacific Ocean and is characterized by high seismicity.

A distinctive feature of the Philippines is the presence of deep-sea trenches. Near the island called Mindanao is the Philippine Trench, which has a maximum depth of 10,830 m, it is the deepest depression of the World Ocean.

The time zone in the Philippines is +8, in the Moscow region +3, so the time difference between the countries is 5 hours. The geographical coordinates of the country’s location are 14°36’15.1″ s.w. and 120°58’55.2″ v.d. or 14.6042, 120.982. The average altitude of the location above sea level is 13 m.

When is it better to rest

It is better to buy tours to the Philippines according to the weather conditions at a specific time period. The climate in the Philippines is hot, the weather is approximately monotonous, and there is heat throughout the year. The year is conventionally divided into the rainy season and the dry season.

Average temperature values calculated taking into account the last few years:

According to the comfort rating, the most successful months for a trip to the Philippines are January and February. The beginning of the high tourist season is at the end of December, when the air begins to warm up to a temperature comfortable for humans. The water temperature during this period will stay at around +26.5°C to +27.5 °C.

The peak of the high tourist season falls on January and February, during this period the maximum number of tourists on the islands. The high tourist season ends in early March, at which time there are significantly fewer tourists.

The pros and cons of a vacation

Tours to the Philippines are sold at most travel agencies in major cities. The infrastructure is actively developing here and attracts with its accessibility.

There are several factors in favor of a vacation in the Philippines:

• The opportunity to relax without a visa for a period of less than 30 days.
• Wellness holidays are actively developing in the country. For reasonable prices, you can attend local massage sessions, spa treatments or chat with local healers.
• Excellent environmental situation in the country. There are a huge number of protected areas where you can see marine and terrestrial inhabitants in their natural environment.
• There are a large number of beaches in the Philippines that are clean.
• The country offers active recreation during kite surfing, daily diving or parasailing.
• A large number of excursion programs in order to visit as many interesting places as possible.
• Various festivals, sporting events, fairs and celebrations are often held in the Philippines.
• The state has favorable conditions for shopping, attractive prices and many shopping centers.

Of the disadvantages of holidays in the Philippine Islands, it can be noted:

• The unstable natural situation in the country: active volcanoes, sea disturbances and the presence of seismic threats.
• The instability of the country’s political situation and high crime.
• Periodic terrorist acts on the territory of the State.
• Unsanitary conditions in some areas.
• Expensive flights between the islands, it takes quite a long time to cross by ferry.

It is better to buy tours to the Philippines after getting acquainted with the culture and customs of the country. Despite the emphasized goodwill, the local population follows its own rules and customs, which must be respected.

How long to fly from Moscow

The distance from Moscow to the Philippines is 8,265 km or 5,136 miles. Under direct flight conditions, this distance can be covered in less than 10 hours, but due to the lack of demand for direct flights to the islands, there are no direct flights.

The main reason for the lack of charter flights is the lack of popularity of the country for recreation and, as a result, the lack of payback for flights. Approximately the travel time, subject to a transfer, will be about 20 hours.

The most popular Philippine airports where tourists arrive:

Transfers during the flight are carried out mainly in Bangkok, Seoul, Doha or Hong Kong. Flights are mainly operated by Asian and Middle Eastern carriers, as well as Aeroflot.

The cost of tours

Tours to the Philippines can be purchased in advance or take the opportunity to buy a burning tour, which will save money. Last-minute tours are purchased shortly before departure and arrival at the hotel, so travel packages that are not requested in advance are sold at a significant discount.

Last minute tours usually include:

• the cost of the plane;
• transfer from and to the hotel;
• hotel accommodation;
• meals according to the selected scheme.

You can purchase last-minute tours at one of the many travel agencies, including companies: Coraltravel, SaleTua or 1001 Tours.

The cost of a voucher for accommodation for 2 adults lasting 7 days and 6 nights:

The cost of burning tours for different time periods for 2 people with breakfast included in the price:

Recreation options

In the Philippines, you can practice various sports, including water sports. During the purchase of a tour to the island, you should ask about the availability of free time in order to pre-select the places you would like to visit.

Beach

Tours to the Philippines can be recommended for beach lovers. This is a great area for those who like to relax and soak up the sun.

To choose a comfortable place for yourself, you should familiarize yourself with the possible beach options:

Active leisure

There are a large number of unusual rock formations on the islands, which attract fans of adrenaline rush, engaged in rock climbing.

The most popular among them are the following objects:

• cliffs of El Nido Bay;
• in the Wawa Gorge;
• Illy Cave Caves;
• on Palawan;
• in the village of Contabaco, Cebu Island;
• in the city of Sagada.

Due to the variety of terrain and the presence of a large number of extinct volcanoes, the area is popular among trekking enthusiasts. There are a large number of routes here, calculated from several hours to a day.

The most popular climbing peaks are:

• a volcano called Pinatubo;
• Mount Anawangin;
• Cordilleras;
• terraces for growing Banaue rice.

Hiking trails along unique natural attractions are very popular in the country.

Trails that do not require special training run through the following objects:

• Nagkalit-kalit Waterfall and Nido Spruce;
• Hibok-Hibok and Taal volcanoes;
• Tirad Pass;
• Buntot Palos and Ambon Ambon waterfalls.

Rafting is becoming the most popular on the islands, and entertainment becomes possible when it rains regularly and the mountain rivers replenish. Diving and snorkeling are very popular. The best time to dive into the sea is in the early morning, when there are few tourists on the shore and the sea is calm.

Attractions

There are many natural and architectural attractions in the Philippines that should be visited:

You can also visit the remote mainland of Apo, which will have to be reached with transfers on several ferries. Here you can admire the untouched nature, where turtles are not afraid of people at all and swim very close to the shore.

You can watch turtles on the island of Bohol, which is much closer. Here they are more cautious, they swim at a depth of up to 4 m, so you can only see them from afar.

You can go to Cebu Island to explore the local nature, here near the village of Moalboal there is a place with the richest underwater fauna of the country. In the immediate vicinity there are starfish, colorful fish and unique living corals.

Other entertainment

There are many nightclubs, bars, karaoke and outdoor dance floors on the islands.

The centers of night parties are:

There are also quite a lot of entertainment venues in the microdistricts:

• Malat and Global City;
• Quezon City and Burgos Avenue;
• Morato Avenue.

Recommendations

In order for the rest to leave pleasant memories and not be overshadowed by ridiculous incidents, Russian tourists need to follow the rules of conduct in the country:

• clearly and without discussion, comply with the requirements of law enforcement and security services, regardless of location;
• have title documents with you and present them to a representative of the legitimate government of the country upon request;
• not to resist law enforcement agencies and not to discuss demands;
• We understand how to check the contents of bags, this rule applies to almost all government agencies in the country: banks, hotels or shopping malls.

In case of a misunderstanding that occurred in the Philippines, you should contact the Consular Department of the Russian Embassy in Manila, where, if necessary, a lawyer will be provided to protect the rights of a citizen.

The peculiarity and uniqueness of the tropical island state of the Philippines is that it is able to offer guests conditions designed for any category of citizens. There are tours that are specially designed for families with young children or older couples.

During their holidays, they need privacy and silence. There are travel packages aimed mainly at an active lifestyle and long-term travel around the country.

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