HIGHLIGHTS OF PHILIPPINES

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL IN MANILA 

Arrived in Manila in 18.10.

After Immigration and customs, our Friendly airport representative will be waiting at the Arrival Area with placard name.

Transfer to Hotel : Makati Diamond Hotel

Makati Diamond Residences is conveniently located at the Central Business District, giving you ease of access to your next commerce, leisure or dining destinations.

Check in hotel. Dinner on your own.

Free time at your own leisure time.

Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 02 : MANILA CITY TOUR + DEPARTURE TO PUERTO PRINCESA (B)

Buffet breakfast.

Check out. Departure to Hotel. Our English-Speaking Guide

Half day City tour in Manila :

Let's get to know Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The city is the economic, political and cultural heart of the Philippine archipelago. The first stop is the old city of Manila - Intramuros. The walls, gates and ruins of the Santiago bastion built by the Spanish colonial authorities in the 16th century vividly prove Manila's importance as a port and trading city.

Located in the heart of Intramuros, Plaza de Roma is flanked by Manila's most important buildings: the cathedral, the Ministry of Finance. Next, we head to Rizal Park. One of the largest urban parks in Asia has witnessed some of the most important events in Philippine history. In the 19th century, Jose Rizal, the Philippines' most famous freedom fighter, was assassinated here. In 1946, the Philippine Declaration of Independence was read out. In January 2015, Pope Francis celebrated mass for 6,000,000 people.

Transfer to Manila Airport. Flight Manila-Puerto Princesa (times to be specified).

We arrive at Palawan Island, Puerto Princesa. Free time for vacation.

Accommodation: Astoria Palawan.

DAY 03 : PUERTO PRINCESA + UNDERGROUND RIVER (B/L)

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Pick up at the lobby for the Underground River tour :

Today's excursion with lunch incl takes us to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park. The national park is located in the Saint Paul mountain range on the west coast of Palawan Island, about 80 kilometers north of Puerto Princesa City. The Puerto Princesa Underground River is considered one of the most impressive cave systems in the Philippines (6th in the world) and has a total length of 8.2 km. About 4.3 km of the underground river is open, the rest is too low in oxygen. Birds, bats and reptiles are not afraid of the complex living environment of the river.

During the excursion, we will look at limestone formations, some of which can be recognized, for example, a woman's figure, a dinosaur skull, a candle, etc. In addition to the limestone formations, we see numerous stalactites and stalagmites, breathtakingly beautiful crystals and minerals, and natural spaces reminiscent of Gothic cathedrals.

In the afternoon we return to the hotel, free time for rest.

Meals : breakfast, lunch

DAY 04 : PUERTO PRINCESA – EL NIDO (B)

Breakfast at the Hotel

We head to El Nido near the northern tip of Palawan Island.

Free time for vacation.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation : The Nest EL Nido Beach Resort

DAY 05 : EL NIDO, PALAWAN + EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR A (B/L)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Today we will devote ourselves to El Nido, on an excursion with a joint lunch we will visit places of natural beauty. El Nido is considered one of the world's most outstanding tropical paradises with crystal clear seas and unspoiled beaches.

We start at the so-called Big Lagoon on Miniloc Island, one of the most photographed places in the region, then explore the Secret Lagoon near the Little Lagoon, characterized by huge limestone cliffs and a bright white sandy beach. Next, we will visit two more islands - Simizu, a tiny island with a rich underwater world, and the wonderful Entalula island.

We end the day with a visit to 7 Komando beach. In the afternoon we return to the hotel, free time for rest.

Meals : breakfast, lunch

Accommodation : The Nest EL Nido Beach Resort

DAY 06 : EL NIDO – CORON, PALAWAN (B)

Breakfast at the Resort.

Proceed to Port for a Boat Transfer to Coron, Palawan. Free time.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Bacau Bay Resort Coron

DAY 07 : CORON, PALAWAN + CORON ULTIMATE TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the Resort.

Proceed for Coron Ultimate Tour (Subject to weather conditions) :

Today we will thoroughly explore Coron, starting with the Siete Pecados e Seven Sins Marine Park, which consists of seven rocky coves, a few hundred meters from the coast of Coron town. The area is considered an excellent diving spot.

Next, we head down the stairs to the breathtakingly beautiful Lake Kayangan with one of the cleanest waters in Asia, and from there to the location of the Irako shipwreck surrounded by impressive rocks. It is a Japanese shipwreck sunk in World War II, located just a few meters deep. A total of 12 Japanese warships have sunk in Coron Bay.

Next, we head to Twin e Kaksik lagoon, two dazzlingly beautiful lagoons between black vertical cliffs. Further on, the Coral Garden - thanks to the current, the water is crystal clear and, where they say, there are more corals than fish! Then the wonderful Banul Beach with turquoise water, white sand beaches and imposing cliffs and finally CYC Beach or Coron Youth Club Beach with beautiful limestone formations.

In the afternoon free time for rest.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Bacau Bay Resort Coron

Activity at the Resort : TBA

DAY 08 : CORON – CEBU (B)

Breakfast at the Resort.

Transfer to Busuanga Airport for your flight to Cebu

Arrival in Cebu. Transfer to Hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Maribago Blue Water, Cebu

DAY 09 : CEBU – BOHOL + CHOCOLATE HILLS (B/L)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Check out to hotel.

Proceed for your Ferry transfer to Bohol

Ferry Schedule : 0600 – 0800 or 0700 – 0900 via Oceanjet

Today we head to explore the island of Bohol, which is considered one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. It is one of the most unique places in the world where nature and human nature form a perfect combination. One day you can get to know the world's smallest primates in the jungle, on another you can admire the island's colonial architecture and on the third you can laze on an exotic beach.

Let's start with the so-called Chocolate hills, unusual 20-30 meter high geographical formations spread over 50 square kilometers, there are 1776 of them in total, and their name comes from their color - during the season, these cone-shaped hills turn chocolate brown. After exploring the Chocolate Hills, we head to the Bohol Mahogany

Forest, commonly known as the Bilar Artificial Forest - a reforestation project with white and red mahogany trees started 50 years ago. Next, we have a good opportunity to observe the actions of the world's smallest primates, tarsiers, in their natural environment. Then we visit one of the oldest in the Philippines, the Jesuit Baclayon Church (Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary), dating back to the 16th century, which has been rebuilt several times, most recently to repair the damage caused by the 2013 earthquake.

From there, we head to the Sandugo Blood Compact Shrine, a symbol of peace in Bohol province, a memorial to the signing of the peace treaty between the Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna of Bohol on March 16, 1565. At noon, we will enjoy a joint lunch on the Loboc River cruise, and there will be time to buy souvenirs.

Meals : breakfast, lunch

Accommodation : Solea Pangalo Resort

DAY 10 : BOHOL + Balicasag + Virgin Island Hopping Tour (B/L)

Breakfast at Hotel

Today's excursion with lunch incl will take us to two interesting islands in the Bohol region, they are Balicasag Island and Virgin Island (Pungtud, Pontod). On the way to Balicasag Island, you are likely to meet cheerful dolphins. Balicasag Island is considered a diver's paradise, mainly due to the abundance of sea turtles. Virgin Island is an iconic paradise island with an unusual shape.

In the afternoon we return to the hotel, free time for rest.

Meals : breakfast, lunch

Accommodation : Solea Pangalo Resort

DAY 11 : BOHOL – CEBU (B)

Breakfast

Today we head back to Cebu City by boat.

Ferry Schedule (subject to change): BOHOL – CEBU 1140 – 0140 via Oceanjet

Meals : Breakfast

Arrival in Cebu. Transfer to Hotel for check in.

Overnight at the Resort : Maribago Bluewater

Meals : Breakfast

DAY 12 : CEBU + CITY TOUR (B/D)

Breakfast

Today we visit one of the oldest forts in the Philippines, Fort San Pedro, a structure built by the Spanish military to protect against pirate attacks. Next, we head to the cross of Ferdinand Magellan, the "importer" of Catholicism, and then we admire the Santo Niño basilica dating from 1565 and the magnificent Cebu Taj Mahal - Leah temple with Doric columns.

Before leaving, we stop at the observation decks, admire the views and enjoy dinner together, saying goodbye to Cebu.

Transfer to the airport.

Departure at 02.40h

Meals : Breakfast and Dinner

End of the Tour