Best of the Philippine Islands Holiday - 21 Days. After touring the Rice Terraces, we head south to Bicol, seeing Legaspi's Mayon Volcano, & the Whale Sharks of Donsol. Next we visit the Central Visayas - Bohol, Cebu, and the lively island of Boracay, before exploring the westerly island of Palawan, including stunning El Nido.
MANILA - BANAUE - SAGADA - DONSOL - LEGASPI - BOHOL - CEBU - BORACAY - PUERTO PRINCESA - SABANG - EL NIDO - MANILA
Day 1 - Arrival Manila
Meet and Greet at Airport. Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight in Manila.
Day 2 - Half Day Manila City Tour and Evening Cultural Dinner Show
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. American bombing destroyed much of the city in the Battle of Manila at the end of World War II, but San Augustin Church survived. The church was nominated as a World Heritage site in 1993 due to its historical and cultural value.
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.
Containing various personal effects of the national hero, Dr Jose Rizal, is the Rizal Shrine. Here, he was imprisoned, writing his final farewell (Mi Ultimo Adios) before being executed on 30th December 1896.
Rizal Park is located in the centre of Manila at the northern end of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay. This is a major tourist attractions of Manila, with regular concerts being played at its open air auditorium.
Overnight Manila
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 - Manila to Banaue
Travel by private vehicle 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
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5 - Banaue Rice Terraces and Village Tour
Tour includes trekking some of the pathways.
Overnight in Banaue.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 - Banaue to Manila.
Travel by private vehicle back to Manila.
Overnight in Manila.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 - Manila to Legaspi
Arrive Legaspi. Transfer to Donsol.
Overnight in Donsol Resort.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 - Donsol Whale Shark Interaction & Evening Firefly Watching Tour
Early morning sailing by traditional bangka (Philippines style boat with outriggers), with local boatmen in search of whalesharks.
Evening fire fly watching river tour, sailing along the Sogod River to witness the spectacle of fireflies.
This is a fascinating area for birds also and you could see colourful kingfishers etc.
Overnight in Donsol Resort.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9 - Tour of Albay Province
Tour of Albay Province includes Legaspi, Mt Mayon Volcano, Mayon rest stop and Planetarium, Cagsawa Ruin, Ligñon Hill etc
Overnight in Legaspi.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10 - Legaspi to Bohol (via Manila or Cebu)
Arrive into Tagbilaran, Bohol. Transfer to Panglao Island.
Overnight on Panglao Island.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 - Bohol Countryside Tour
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 on Panglao Island.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 12 - Bohol to Cebu
Travel from Bohol to Cebu by fast ferry.
Half Day 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 in Cebu.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 13 - Cebu to Boracay
Flight to Panay Island. Ferry transfer from Caticlan Port to Boracay Island.
Overnight on Boracay.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 14 - Boracay Island Hopping
Boracay Island Hopping Tour, joining small group, sailing by traditional bangka around the island of Boracay and stopping off at neighbouring island spots, such as Magic Island, plus Swimming and Snorkelling at Crocodile Island, and Sight-seeing at Puka beach (weather dependent). Trip includes lunch. Trip includes lunch.
Overnight on Boracay.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 15 - Boracay
Free time at leisure on Boracay.
Overnight on Boracay.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 16 - Boracay to El Nido, Palawan
Direct Flight to El Nido.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 17 - 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 Resort.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 18 - El Nido to Puerto Princesa
Check out. Travel to Puerto Princesa by private vehicle.
Check in Hotel/Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Day 19 - 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 traveling for around 45 minutes through a network of caves.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 20 - Puerto Princesa to Manila
Flight back to Manila.
Overnight in Manila.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 21 - Departure
Transfer to airport for flight home.
Meal: Breakfast
End of Tour/ Services
QUOTATION - with 3 and 4 Star Accommodation
PRICE: Contact us
* price quoted in USD, depends on availability at the time of booking, based on 2 sharing a room.
INCLUSIONS:
20 Nights Accommodation:
Manila - Golden Phoenix Hotel Mall of Asia Complex - De Luxe Room
Banaue - Banaue Hotel - Standard Room
Donsol - Elysia Beach Resort - De Luxe Room
Legaspi - Casa Simeon - Double Room
Boracay - Boracay Astoria Current Resort - Standard Room
Cebu - Be Resort - Cool Room
Bohol - Lost Horizon Resort - De Luxe Room
Puerto Princesa - Microtel Hotel by Wydham - Standard Room Beach or Lagoon View
El Nido - Stunning Vistas Beach Resort - Standard Room
Daily Meals as Stated
All Internal Domestic Flights inclusive of 20 Kg Luggage Allowance per Passenger + 7 Kg Hand Luggage inclusive of hand luggage
Ferry Transfers
All land Private Air-Con Vehicle Transfers
Tours as Detailed in the Itinerary
Local Tax, Service Charge and Tour Guides
QUOTATION - with 4 and 5 Star Accommodation
PRICE: Contact Us
* price quoted in USD, depends on availability at the time of booking, based on 2 sharing room
INCLUSIONS:
20 Nights Accommodation:
Manila - The Manila Hotel - Superior De Luxe Room
Banaue - Banaue Hotel - Suite Room
Donsol - Elysia Beach Resort - De Luxe Room
Legaspi - The Oriental Hotel - De Luxe Room
Boracay - Boracay Henann Prime Resort - De Luxe Room
Cebu - Crimson Beach Resort and Spa - De Luxe Room
Bohol - Amorita Resort - De Luxe Room
Puerto Princesa - Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa - De Luxe Room
El Nido - Huni Resort Lio Beach - De Luxe Room