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FAQs for Philippines Tours
- 1. FAQs for Philippines tours?
- The answer of Yes or No depends on your nationality, how long you will stay, what you come to Philippines for and some requirements for exemption…
- 2. How long is the average tour in Philippines?
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It is hard to exactly estimate how long is enough for a Philippines tour. Since Philippines is endowed with thousands of natural beauties, the country can mesmerize any tourists visiting here. So, adjust the tour length based on your preference. However, below are some advices for you to arrange your very best Philippines tour:
- Less than one week: for people who only can spend time for a short holiday, you can still customize a few days trip visiting the main tourist city in Philippines such as Hanoi the capital, Ho Chi Minh city, North or South Philippines soft active tours…
- From 7 to 14 days: you can visit 2 to 3 parts of Philippines, along from Northern to Southern, with a step closer to local culture exploration.
- From 15 to 20 days: it is perfect for an adventure tour of authentic experiences.
- Over 20 days is suitable for those who are seeking for a true Philippines experiences, you will have enough time to visit Philippines’s top highlight tourist attractions along to the country.
- 3. How much cost for Philippines tour?
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The cost of Philippines tour is depended on many elements. First of all, you need to determine how many people participating the tour, then how long will you stay, rate of accommodations, places to visit and activities during the tour…
Traveling as a group will help the members save their money since people can share the cost of transportation, tour guide and so on…
- 4. Is tipping customary in Philippines?
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Tipping is not customary in Philippines, but a small amount of gratuity would be appreciated by servers, drivers, tour guides since they would know that their customers has been satisfied with their works
Since tipping is not mandatory in Philippines, there is also no specific amount of gratuity that you should tip. You could tip to the staffs based on your satisfaction to the services.
Also, tipping is more common in the main cities of Philippines, such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city and Da Nang than in the rural area of Philippines.
- 5. What to pack for Philippines tour?
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- Visa and required documents
- A backpack for outdoor activities
- Suitable clothes for season and activities
- Personal medical kit (with recommended items)
- Electronic devices and chargers
- Comfortable sneakers
And some optional things to pack to Philippines…
- 6. Do I need a visa for Philippines tour?
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“Do I need a visa for Philippines?”
The answer of Yes or No depends on your nationality, how long you will stay, what you come to Philippines for and some requirements for exemption…
- 7. Is Philippines safe to visit?
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The answer is “Yes”. Philippines is considered as one of the safest countries to travel to in the world, based on many reasons
- Philippines’s politic condition is stable, with a one-party system, no violence, protests and worry-free from terrorism
- Muggings, robberies, pickpockets, sexual assaults are rarely happen in public. The police always try their best to guarantee safety condition in public and residential areas.
- Scams toward tourists might happen in some tourist attractions, especially the main ones, but nowadays are well controlled by Government and become better and better
- The locals are really friendly and hospitable. You will feel safe while visiting Philippines and everyone around is always willing to help.
- 8. Is Philippines friendly to foreigners?
- Philippines people are very kind and welcoming to foreigners. The country was also listed in top 10 countries worth living with foreigners. Hospitality is like a signature of Philippines people, since the parents always teach their young children that they should have the sympathy, and help others whenever they are able to.
- 9. Is Philippines LGBTQ+ friendly destination?
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The LGBTQ+ community is now gaining more and more recognition and support in Philippines, with gay pride parade becoming annually celebrated. Homosexuality has never been criminalized in Philippines, and recently, in 2015, the National Assembly passed a bill that would make it legal for transgender individuals to change their gender on legal documents to reflect their true gender identity.
However, the Pride is still a “new” in Philippines and the country is somewhat still conservative. But not only with gay couples. It is generally recommended that both gay and straight couples resist showing public displays of affection.




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