Philippines Tours in December 2025

What our customers ask about Philippines Tours in December 2025

• What are the best islands to visit in Philippines during December?

  The dry weather and calm seas in December make Boracay Palawan and Bohol top choices for visitors. El Nido and Boracay provide good conditions for water activities and beach time. Travelers consistently note the favorable conditions with one TourRadar visitor reporting "Boracay's White Beach was perfect in December with clear skies and calm waters." Places to stay include Hue Hotels and Resorts Boracay and Solea Coast Resort Panglao which serve as convenient starting points for island adventures.

• How crowded are tourist destinations in the Philippines during December?

  December brings peak crowds to the Philippines particularly during the holiday season. Expect higher visitor numbers at major spots like Boracay's White Beach El Nido's lagoons and Bohol's Chocolate Hills. One TourRadar traveler notes "book accommodations like Spin El Nido or Lex Hotel Cebu well in advance as December gets very busy." Early booking is essential for popular activities especially island hopping tours in El Nido and Boracay.

• What special events or festivals happen in the Philippines during December?

  The holiday season brings distinctive celebrations across the Philippines. San Fernando Pampanga hosts the Giant Lantern Festival while Manila and Cebu come alive with Christmas markets. In Cebu City preparations begin for the Sinulog Festival. Cities display traditional parols (Christmas lanterns) and evening celebrations take place in historic areas like the Intramuros district.

• What are the best outdoor activities to do in the Philippines in December?

  The dry December weather creates good conditions for outdoor exploration. Popular activities include island hopping in El Nido snorkeling in Boracay and tours of the Underground River in Puerto Princesa. A TourRadar visitor shares "the clear December skies made the Bohol countryside tour amazing especially at the Chocolate Hills." Evening activities like firefly watching in Puerto Princesa and sunset views at Las Cabanas Beach in El Nido are particularly popular.

• What type of accommodation is available in the Philippines during December?

  Accommodations range from high-end resorts to smaller boutique properties. Notable options include the 4-star Hue Hotels and Resorts in Boracay the beachfront Solea Coast Resort in Panglao and Savoy Hotel in Manila's city center. A TourRadar guest suggests "we loved staying at the Spin El Nido Resort but book early for December as the best places fill up quickly."

• What are the must-do activities in Philippines during December?

  The weather makes December ideal for water activities around El Nido and Coron exploring Puerto Princesa's Underground River and visiting marine sanctuaries. Tours often combine trips to hidden lagoons local villages and sunset spots like Las Cabanas Beach. Convenient bases include Spin Hostel in El Nido and Vienna Hotel in Coron. According to one TourRadar review: "The December island hopping tours were incredible - we saw the most beautiful lagoons and beaches with perfect visibility."