9 days in Cebu Island Itinerary

The country's second city, Cebu City boasts a number of interesting colonial buildings, thriving commercial areas, and historic temples.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cebu City: Lapu Lapu (Scuba & Snorkeling, Spas, &more), Cebu Happy World Museum (in Cordova) and Pescador Island (in Moalboal). There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Ayala Mall, see the interesting displays at Basilica del Santo Nino, enjoy the sand and surf at Vano Public Beach, and steep yourself in history at Magellan's Cross.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Cebu City trip planner.

Quito, Ecuador to Cebu City is an approximately 34.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Ecuador Time (ECT) to Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is usually a 13 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Quito in October, with highs in Cebu City at 36°C and lows at 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.