🗺️ Plan your hops

Map the perfect island loop

See the Philippines' most-loved island-hopping routes on an interactive map. Pick a loop, then open it in the route builder to chain ferries, flights and stays.

Every connection ✈️ Flight ⛴️ Ferry 🚐 Van + ferry

Routes are illustrative — open any in the route builder for live transport, costs and stays, or browse ready-made trip ideas.

Popular loops at a glance

Four proven island-hopping routes. Tap one on the map above, or open it in the route builder to add real ferries, flights and stays.

Every island, by region

The 11 headline destinations on the map. Each links to its full guide.

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Palawan

Lagoons, limestone karst & wreck dives

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Visayas

White beaches, diving & easy ferry hops

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Mindanao

Surf, volcanoes & off-grid islands

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Luzon

The capital gateway & culture

Island-hopping, the smart way

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Short hops by ferry, long jumps by plane. Cebu–Bohol or El Nido–Coron are quick boat rides; Manila–Siargao should fly. Compare with our ferry vs flight tool.
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Order your islands to avoid backtracking. A clean loop saves whole travel days. Sketch yours in the route builder.
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Keep a buffer day per sea crossing. Weather can suspend ferries — check live conditions on weather & safety.
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Pack light. Small-plane and bangka routes have strict baggage limits; every town has cheap laundry.

Ready to build your route?

Turn any loop into a real itinerary with live ferries, flights, costs and stays.