Discover Philippines
The Philippines has thousands of islands, with limestone lagoons in Palawan, rice terraces in the north and excellent diving everywhere.
Island-hopping by boat is the best way to explore, with private islands for the final days.
Experiences
Experiences picked by our Philippines specialists
Walk the temple paths of Kyoto at dawn
See the vermilion gates and moss gardens before the crowds arrive, then join a tea master for a quiet ceremony.
Cruise the limestone bays of northern Vietnam
Spend a night aboard a small junk among the karst islands, kayaking into hidden lagoons.
Watch sunrise over Angkor
Arrive early at the temples with an archaeologist and explore the quieter sanctuaries hidden in the forest.
Look for orangutans in Borneo
Follow river trails through the rainforest with naturalists who know where the apes are feeding.
Ride the slow boat down the Mekong
Two gentle days between Laos villages, ending in the monasteries and markets of Luang Prabang.
A word from one of our experts
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We enjoyed our first trip with Jacada and it surely won't be our last! Every detail and moment of our trip was perfectly planned. We were met every step of the way with courteous and knowledgeable drivers and guides. We really appreciated the local guides and the commitment they had to make every day special. Thank you Jacada for the…
Where to stay in Philippines
Lodges, camps and hotels our designers return to.
Why plan with us
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Designed around you
Every itinerary starts from a conversation, not a brochure, and is shaped by your pace, interests and budget.
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Specialists who have been there
Our designers plan the places they know first-hand, down to the right room and the best guide.
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Travel that gives back
We favour stays and guides that support local people, wildlife and the places you visit.
Trip inspiration
Ideas to start from; every one is changed to suit you.
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China
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Laos
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Meet your Asia team
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Cathy Jocubeit
Senior Concierge – Asia Pacific
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David D Arcy
Senior Travel Designer
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Ellie Khoury
Senior Travel Designer
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Georgina Bainbridge
Travel Designer
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Gilda Tang
Client Experience Manager for Asia Pacific
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Gita Widyasari
Asia Pacific Concierge
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Jessica Wijesinghe
Senior Asia Pacific Concierge
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Keith Jarman
Senior Travel Designer
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Leanne Anglo
Travel Designer
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Lucy Clarke
Travel Designer
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Rachel O Leary
Senior Travel Designer
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Rachel Rose
Travel Designer
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Rahma Adiningtyas
Asia Pacific Concierge
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Rosanna Convey
Travel Designer
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Taylor Williamson
Travel Designer
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Yvonne Green
Travel Designer
When to visit Philippines
Monsoons shape the seasons across much of Asia, but somewhere is always at its best. As a rule the winter months suit Southeast Asia, while spring and autumn are lovely in Japan, China and Korea.
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Southeast Asia dry season
November - April
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam's south.
Cherry blossom in Japan
Late March - April
Gardens and riversides in bloom.
Autumn colours
October - November
Japan, Korea and China at their most colourful.
Bali and eastern Indonesia
April - October
The dry season in the islands.
Borneo wildlife
March - October
Drier months in the rainforest.
The best time to visit Philippines
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