Sunscreen? Check. Vaccine card? Double check!
It’s time to book tickets again and create new adventures all over the Philippines!
Finally, local tourism is starting to get back on its feet after almost two years of heavily regulated lockdowns by reopening premiere destinations for fully vaccinated tourists! Within the Philippines, here are eight locations now available for you to visit, with no RT-PCR tests required! Just make sure to bring your vaccination card or vaccination certificate ready at all times in your beach bag!
*Note: These destinations are for fully-vaccinated travelers who are able to present vaccination documents along with other travel requirements.
1. Batangas
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We all crave to travel, but Batangas affirms the fact that you don’t need to go far to enjoy new experiences. This Southern Tagalog destination is known for its beaches — from the white sand beaches of Nasugbu to the diving spots of Anilao. While in the area, make sure you try its famed Kapeng Barako and Loming Batangas.
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Batangas Travel Requirements
- For Fully Vaccinated: Vaccination Card
- For Unvaccinated: Negative antigen or RT-PCR results (3 days prior to arrival)
For more information, visit Batangas City LGU's official social media pages and website.
2. Camarines Sur
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Taking it a bit down South of Luzon, CamSur is also reopening its borders for tourists! If you’re interested in a more adventurous route, you can explore natural wonders like visiting any one of the twelve waterfalls found at the Mount Labo Watershed or explore centuries-old churches of the province!
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Bicol Region Travel Requirements
- Vaccination Card
- S-Pass
For more information, visit Camarines Sur LGU's official social media pages and website.
3. El Nido
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Anything to do with Palawan, we’ll always say yes to and El Nido is no exception. Explore different beaches and find your sweet spot because this vacation hotspot boasts azure waters and natural landscapes that will definitely take your mind of the bustling city life for as long as you let it. Don’t know where to book for your stay? We got you.
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El Nido Travel Requirements
- Vaccination Card
- Vaccination Certificate by VaxCertPH
- S-Pass
- Roundtrip Tickets
For more information, visit El Nido's LGU's official social media pages and website.
4. Dumaguete
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Don’t have Dumaguete on your travel bucket list? It’s time to include it. Aside from feeling at ease in this city dubbed ‘The City of Gentle People’, you’ll also enjoy discovering a variety of experiences here. Whether you’re a history junkie (visit the Silliman University) or someone who loves marveling at marine life (take a dive at Apo Island), you’ll find something memorable to do here.
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Dumaguete Requirements
- For vaccinated travelers: Vaccination Card/Vaccination Certificate by VaxCertPH
- For unvaccinated travelers: Negative RT-PCR Test Result (3 days prior to arrival)
- Valid Government-Issued I.D.
- Photocopy of all above requirements
For more information, visit Dumaguete LGU's official social media pages and website.
5. Guimaras
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If you haven’t frolicked at the beaches of Guimaras yet, this is your sign to book a trip and make it happen. Guisi, Tatlong Pulo, and Alubihod are just a few of the many pristine destinations to have on your list. Also, did you know the province has windmills too?
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Guimaras Requirements
- For vaccinated travelers: Vaccination Card
- For unvaccinated travelers (emergency cases only): Negative RT-PCR Test Result (3 days prior to arrival)
For more information, visit Guimaras Province LGU's official social media pages and website.
6. Bohol
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Yes, we’re wide-eyed as a tarsier too when we found out Bohol is also reopening! But we can’t wait to take you on a cruise through Loboc River, or to see the Chocolate Hills! Explore the City of Friendship, Tagbiliran which harbors local encounters that are worth a lifetime of memories. Either way, we’re ready to explore it again soon!
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Bohol Requirements
- For vaccinated travelers: Vaccination Card
- For unvaccinated travelers: Negative RT-PCR Test Result (3 days prior to arrival)
- Valid Government-Issued I.D.
For more information, visit Bohol Province LGU's official social media pages and website.
7. Samal Island
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Last but not the least, the largest resort city in the country joins our travel list. This paradise at the South also offers world-class resorts and beaches that you can finally visit, without RT-PCR tests! Just 2 hours away from Davao City, this magnificent island offers breath-taking beaches and lots of adventures that you will surely enjoy regardless if you’re a first-timer or a returning visitor!
Samal Island Requirements
- Hotel Booking
- Valid Government-Issued I.D.
- Health Declaration Form
- SafeDavao QR Code
- Traze App
For more information, visit Samal Province LGU's official social media pages and website.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
