Payment
Self-paid trips will be explained in advance and there will not be any additional surcharges beyond that. The Philippines has a culture of tipping.Tourist guide tip will be paid separately.The
In fact, there is no requirement to tip in the Philippines! It's just that under the influence of Western culture, it's already a habit to give tips.It is an affirmation for the service staff.
PhilippinesBanknotesThere are five denominations of P1,000, P500, P100, P50 and P20.Don't give coins.).
Usually, in massage parlors, taxis, restaurants, tour guides, boatmen, drivers, and other places where you enjoy services and care, tips are a great recognition and help to the locals.
- Daily room cleaning tip: PHP20-50/day.
- PHP20-50/piece for hotel staff to help carry luggage in and out of the room.
- Boatman's tip for sea activities: PHP 50-100/person.
- Massage Therapist: PHP 50-100/person
- Tips for local guide services PHP 50-100/person. (Don't let the whole group of five members come up with only 100 pesos, please!)
Weather
As Cebu is a tropical country, there are often short rain showers, so don't worry if you see heavy rain, it won't last long!
The weather changes at the time of departure. We will immediately contact our colleagues at the destination to confirm whether there will be any safety implications resulting in the suspension of the program.If there are no safety concerns, we will continue our journey.
Cebu has a dry season and a rainy season, which is the best time to stay in Cebu.fogtravellingThe season is December to May, and June to December is the rainy season and typhoons.SeasonThe rain will fall in the afternoon, but most of it will be mostly afternoon showers and will not last very long.
Tickets and Visas
Currently there are Eva Airways, Star Air, Cebu Pacific Air ,Air Asia There are direct flights from Taiwan to Cebu.
Please make sure to buy a round-trip ticket, otherwise you will be blocked by the ground crew before boarding the plane!
Currently, the only option to enter the Philippines is to apply for a paper visa at the counter, and to do so, you need to reserve a time slot online.
- MECO Taipei Philippine Visa Office. bit.ly/mecotpe Address: 2F, No. 55/57, Chau Tzu St., Neihu Dist.
- MECO Kaohsiung Philippine Visa Office. bit.ly/mecokhh Address: 9F, No. 80, Minzu 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
The following four items are required for a paper visa:
- Passport
- Passport Copy
- Little Yellow Card Shadow Book
- Photocopies of both sides of ID card
Pay $1200 and take the receipt back to the office after 3 days to get the visa.
Pre-trip Preparation
Wear it as comfortably as possible.
For water trips, it is recommended that you wear your swimsuit underneath your clothes before departure, and be sure to bring a personal towel and at least one set of personal change of clothes.
Top: Cebu is very sunny, especially when doing water activities, it is easy to get tanned.jellyfish suit The
Shoes: There are often coral reefs or rocks in the Cebu Sea, so it is recommended to wear shoes that can cut your feet easily.Beach Shoes & Slippers The
Snorkeling: hygiene considerations, we recommend preparing your own! Snorkel Mask & Snorkel Hose.
It is recommended to bring: umbrella, sunscreen, anti-mosquito liquid, waterproof bag, waterproof cell phone bag, waterproof camera, medicine for motion sickness and gastrointestinal medicine when traveling in Cebu.
Bags are recommended to have anti-theft features or at least a zipper to avoid pickpockets.
If you participate in snorkeling or island hopping, it is recommended to prepare your own snorkeling mask and snorkeling snorkel for hygiene reasons.
The plugs used in the Philippines are the same as those used in Taiwan.
However, the Philippine voltage is 220V.
3C products basically do not require transformers (cell phones/cameras/tablets/laptops/video equipment).
If it's an electric appliance such as a hair dryer or curling iron.Confirm that it can be used on 220V.
If it is not possible to use it on 220V, you have to do it by yourself.Prepare TransformerOnly then can it be used.
Reserve a Trip
A deposit will be collected from each participant before the trip departure and will not be refunded in case of cancellation due to personal reasons.
In the event that the tour cannot be carried out due to weather conditions, the tour will be carried out in accordance with the following conditions Before & After In addition, there are different refund or cancellation criteria.
- Before Departure: Trip cancellation, full refund without any charge.
- After departure: If you arrive at your destination and the trip cannot continue due to a sudden change of weather, we will only refund the cost of the tickets for that activity.
Since Sukumo has outlying island tours, if the ferry is canceled due to weather conditions after departure, and it is not possible to return at the scheduled time, and it is necessary to stay an extra day for accommodation and other expenses, such expenses will be absorbed by the customer.
Please let us know how long you expect to stay and what you have in mind, and we'll help you organize the best itinerary for you.
All of our trips must be booked and a deposit paid.
The number of people will affect the type of bus, meals prepared, and tickets purchased for the trip. Only a small number of trips can be added at short notice, so if you are interested, please be sure to sign up early.
Below are the recommended attractions in Cebu:
Cebu City Tour: Magellan's Cross, Cathedral of the Holy Innocents, Yap-Sandiego Mansion, Colón Street
Shiseido Island Caohagan Island Hopping Island Hopping
Whale Shark Swimming in Oslob
Moalboal Sardine Storm + Sea Turtle Sanctuary
Bohol Chocolate Hill in Mint, Cobra Monkeys, Roebuck River Cruise, Napaling Sardine Storm,Lila Whale-Shark Cruise (newest attraction)
Cebu Outlying Islands is recommended:
Sweet Potato Island Camotes (stalactite caves, caves)
Mom's Fear of Loofah Malapascua (beautiful beach, island hopping)
Bantayan (beautiful beach, island hopping)