Itinerary Cebu

December is one of the very best times to visit Cebu: it’s the dry season, with sunny days, low humidity, and lively local festivals in full swing. Excellent for beaches and adventure!

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	1400 USD
🏨 Accommodations	600 USD
🧳 Gear	100 USD
🗺️ On-site	320 USD
Total	2420 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇵🇭 Cebu City - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Magellan’s Cross ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  Iconic symbol of Cebu's Christianization; central location—go early to avoid crowds.

• [ ] 🏛️ Fort San Pedro ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  Oldest Spanish fort in the Philippines; good intro to local history.

• [ ] 🏙️ Colon Street ⭐ (~1h)
  Walk the oldest street in the Philippines; bustling local vibes.

• [ ] 🎨 Casa Gorordo Museum ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  Well-preserved 19th-century mansion with period exhibits.

• [ ] 🌳 The Heritage of Cebu Monument ⭐⭐ (~0.5h)
  Sculptural tableau—quick photo stop, visual storytelling.

• [ ] 🏛️ Basilica Minore del Santo Niño ⭐⭐⭐ (~1h)
  Home to the oldest religious relic in the country; active place of worship.

• [ ] 🏙️ Taboan Public Market ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  Famous for dried fish and local specialties—strong scents!

• [ ] 🏙️ Fuente Osmeña Circle & neighborhood ⭐ (~1h)
  Central hub, good for people-watching and ambiance.

• [ ] 🌳 Taoist Temple ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  Unique architecture, panoramic city views; peaceful vibes.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 La Vie Parisienne ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  Trendy French-themed wine bar/deli; lively after dark.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Sugbo Mercado ⭐⭐⭐
  Vibrant night food market—lechon, barbecue, fresh seafood; 10-15 USD/meal.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ SM Seaside City Cebu (~2-3h)
  Large mall; good for shopping, cafes, sea views.

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🇵🇭 Moalboal - 2 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏝️ Panagsama Beach ⭐⭐⭐ (~half-day)
  Snorkeling, lively beach bars/cafes, known for sardine run (year-round)!

• [ ] 🌊 Pescador Island ⭐⭐⭐ (~half-day)
  Top diving/snorkeling spot, turtles, coral, via organized boat trip.

• [ ] 🏝️ White Beach (Basdaku Beach) ⭐⭐ (~2-3h)
  Powdery white sand, calmer swimming; ideal for relaxation.

• [ ] 🏊 Sardine Run Snorkeling ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  Unique phenomenon—swim among millions of sardines just off the shore.

• [ ] 🤿 Freediving/Intro Dive Lesson ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  Accessible for beginners; many local schools.

• [ ] 🏄 Kayaking/SUP rental ⭐ (~1-2h)
  Active water fun; explore coastline at your own pace.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Chili Bar ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  Beachfront staple: casual vibe, cold beers, sunset views.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Ven’z Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐
  Home-cooked Filipino dishes—adobo, kinilaw, fresh juice; 8-12 USD/meal.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Moalboal Town Market (~1h)
  Stroll to see local produce and crafts.

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🇵🇭 Badian - 1 day

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏞️ Kawasan Falls Canyoneering Adventure ⭐⭐⭐ (~4-5h)
  One of the world’s top canyoneering sites—cliff jumps, turquoise pools, guided tour required.

• [ ] 🌳 Kawasan Falls Swim ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  Relax at the famous falls after adventure; packed midday.

• [ ] 🌿 Matutinao River ⭐ (~1h)
  Crystal-clear waters—chill by the riverside post-adventure.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Three Little Birds Bar ⭐ (~1.5h)
  Cozy spot for a drink and conversation after a big day.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Matutinao Canteen ⭐⭐
  Simple riverside canteen–grilled fish, halo-halo dessert; ~7-10 USD/meal.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Badian Market (~0.5h)
  Local snacks and fresh fruits post-adventure.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇵🇭 Cebu City

• [ ] 🎬 Metro Manila (2013) — ⭐ 7.7 — Gritty, moving look at Filipino city life — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 📺 Amo (2017) — ⭐ 7.0 — Fast-paced series on Philippines street life — Netflix

🇵🇭 Moalboal

• [ ] 🎬 The Dive (2004) — ⭐ 7.2 — Beautiful underwater documentary, Philippines’ marine wonders — YouTube
• [ ] 📺 Born to Dive (2016) — ⭐ 7.9 — Series on freediving and marine communities — iWonder

🇵🇭 Badian

• [ ] 🎬 Your Place or Mine? (2015) — ⭐ 6.0 — Romantic comedy partly set in Cebu countryside — Netflix

🍜 Local specialties

🇵🇭 Cebu City

• [ ] Lechon (roast pig)
• [ ] Puso (hanging rice)
• [ ] Danggit (dried fish)

🇵🇭 Moalboal

• [ ] Kinilaw (Filipino ceviche)
• [ ] Inasal na manok (grilled chicken)
• [ ] Mango shake

🇵🇭 Badian

• [ ] Sinugba (grilled fish/meat)
• [ ] Halo-halo (shaved ice dessert)
• [ ] Saging turo (caramelized bananas)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇵🇭 Cebu City

1. 🌤️ Magellan’s Cross
2. 🌙 La Vie Parisienne
3. 🛍️ Taboan Public Market
4. 🏨 Quest Hotel Cebu
5. 🍽️ Sugbo Mercado

🇵🇭 Moalboal

1. 🌤️ Panagsama Beach
2. 🌙 Chili Bar
3. 🛍️ Moalboal Town Market
4. 🏨 Quo Vadis Dive Resort
5. 🍽️ Ven’z Kitchen

🇵🇭 Badian

1. 🌤️ Kawasan Falls
2. 🌙 Three Little Birds Bar
3. 🛍️ Badian Market
4. 🏨 Matutinao Beach Resort
5. 🍽️ Matutinao Canteen

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Cebu City (Mactan–Cebu International Airport)
• [ ] 🚌 Cebu City → Moalboal
• [ ] 🚌 Moalboal → Badian
• [ ] 🚌 Badian → Cebu City
• [ ] ✈️ Cebu City → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Cebu City	2	Quest Hotel Cebu	220 USD
Moalboal	2	Quo Vadis Dive Resort	240 USD
Badian	1	Matutinao Beach Resort	140 USD
Total	5		600 USD