Philippines Culture, Countryside & Coast - 21 Days. After a Manila city tour, travel north to the spectacular mountain scenery of the Philippines Rice Terraces. Heading on to Palawan, explore the famous St. Paul's Underground River. Travelling north to El Nido, enjoy the spectacular limestone scenery as you island-hop around this archipelago.Moving on to Cebu, in the Central Visayas, tour the city, as well as Olango Island, with its nature reserve.On the island of Bohol, see the Chocolate Hills on a Countryside Tour, and also go in search of whales and dolphins off the coast of Panglao Island.
MANILA - BANAUE - SAGADA - PUERTO PRINCESA - SABANG - EL NIDO - CEBU - BOHOL - MANILA
Day 1 - Arrival Manila
Meet and Greet at Airport. Transfer to your Hotel.
Overnight in Manila.
Day 2 - Manila City Tour
Explore historic areas such as Intramuros and Fort Santiago. The historic heart of Manila is found inside the walls of Intramuros - the original fortress built by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi when he took control of the city on behalf of Spain in 1571. Casa Manila, a restored 19th century Spanish colonial house, is now a museum, and close by, alongside the Pasig River, is Fort Santiago - once the main defense fortress and centre of power for the Spanish colonial military.
Overnight in Manila.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 - Manila to Banaue
Overnight in Banaue
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 - Sagada Tour
Exploring Sagada township, the hanging coffins, Lumiang caves, and the picturesque surrounding scenery.
Overnight in Banaue.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 - Banaue Rice Terraces and Village Tour
Overnight in Banaue.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6 - Sagada to Manila.
Travel by road from Sagada to Manila.
Overnight in Manila.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 - Manila to Puerto Princesa
Flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 - St Paul’s Underground River Tour
St Paul's Underground River was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1999. This national park runs for five miles through a limestone cave before opening out into a lagoon. A sandbar separates the lagoon from the sea. The tour is taken in small canoe-style boats travelling for around 45 minutes through a network of caves.
Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9 - Puerto Princesa to El Nido
Travel by road to El Nido.
Overnight in El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 - Island Hopping and Snorkelling Tour
This is a tour by traditional bangka sailing around the stunning scenery of the Bacuit Archipelago. Stops are made on various islands such as Matinloc Island and Tapiutan Island, with a visit to the Secret Beach. You have a big chance to see Turtles.
Overnight in El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 11 - Free Time at Leisure
Free time at leisure in El Nido.
Overnight in El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12 - El Nido Kayaking Tour
El Nido Cadlao Island Kayaking Tour.
Overnight in El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 13 - El Nido
Free time at leisure in El Nido.
Overnight in El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 14 - El Nido to Cebu
Direct flight from El Nido to Cebu
Overnight on Mactan Island, Cebu
Meal: Breakfast
Day 15 - Cebu City Tour
Cebu City Tour Highlights include Sto. Nino Church, Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, San Diego-Yap Ancestral House, Museo Sugbo, Taoist Temple, & Heritage Monument.
Overnight on Mactan Island, Cebu
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 16 - Olango Island Day Tour
Olango Island has an international wildlife sanctuary and nature centre in an important wetlands area, being a main stopping-off place for migratory birds flying between Northern Asia and Australasia.
Overnight on Mactan Island, Cebu
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 17 - Cebu to Bohol
Travel from Cebu port to Bohol by fast ferry. Transfer to Panglao Island.
Overnight in Panglao Island Resort.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 18 - Whale and Dolphin Spotting and Island-Hopping Tour
Take an early morning bangka ride to watch whales and dolphins in the Bohol Sea with the local boatmen of Pamilacan Island. These boatmen are descended from whale hunters, although now they simply search to let you have sight of the magnificent wildlife that frequents these waters. An island stop-off follows, where you can explore, meet the locals, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch, and maybe have a swim or relax with a massage on the beach.
Overnight in Panglao Island Resort.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 19 - Bohol Countryside Tour
A Countryside Tour of Bohol includes Chocolate Hills, Butterfly Farm, Baclayon Church and Museum, a Loboc River cruise, Blood Compact Marker, Bilar Man-Made Forest, as well as an opportunity to see Tarsiers.
Overnight in Panglao Island Resort.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 20 - Bohol to Manila
Transfer to Tagbilaran. Flight from Tagbilaran, Bohol to Manila.
Overnight in Manila.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 21 - Departure
Transfer to airport for flight home.
Meal: Breakfast
End of Tour/ Services
QUOTATION - with 4 and 5 Star Accommodation:
PRICE: Contact us
* price quoted in USD, and depends on availability at the time of booking, based on 2 sharing a room
INCLUSIONS:
20 Nights Accommodation 4 and 5 Star Hotels /Resorts
Manila - The Bellmont Hotel - De Luxe Room
Banaue - Banaue Hotel - Suite Room
Puerto Princesa - Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa - De Luxe Room
El Nido - Huni Resort Lio Beach - De Luxe Room
Cebu - Crimson Beach Resort and Spa - De Luxe Room
Bohol - Henann Alona Beach Resort - De Luxe Room
Meals as Stated
All Internal Domestic Flights inclusive of 20 Kg Luggage Allowance per Passenger + 7 Kg Hand Luggage
Ferry Transfers
All Airport/Port - Hotel/Resort Transfers
Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Manila - Banaue - Manila, inclusive of driver, petrol and toll fees
Private Tours as Detailed in the Itinerary inclusive of all Fees
Local Tax, Service Charge, Tour Guides and Environmental Fee
QUOTATION - with 3 and 4 Star Accommodation:
PRICE: Contact us
* price quoted in GBP, and depends on availability at the time of booking, based on 2 sharing a room
INCLUSIONS:
Manila - Golden Phoenix Hotel Mall of Asia Complex - De Luxe Room
Banaue - Banaue Hotel - De Luxe Room
Puerto Princesa - Microtel Hotel by Wyndham - Standard Room - with Breakfast
El Nido Stunning Vistas Republic Beach Resort - Superior Room
Cebu - Be Resort - Cool Room
Meals as Stated
All Internal Domestic Flights inclusive of 20 Kg Luggage Allowance per Passenger + 7 Kg Hand Luggage
Ferry Transfers
All Airport/Port - Hotel/Resort Transfers
Private Air Conditioned Vehicle: Manila - Banaue - Manila, inclusive of driver, petrol and toll fees
Private Tours as Detailed in the Itinerary inclusive of all Fees
Local Tax, Service Charge, Tour Guides and Environmental Fee