Day 01 : Manila - Pampanga Heritage Tour (L/D)
08.30h Leave Manila for Baguio City passing through several towns each known for being rich in agricultural plantation. Stop in Bacolor Church also known as San Guillermo , a sunken church, which was buried during the Mt Pinatubo eruption in 1981. It was slowly restored and at present the remains of upper roof serves as the main church. Complete service and mass celebrations are scheduled and well attended, a manifestation of the local folks religiosity, then to the town of San Fernando, passing Death March markers. See an old train station, rolling tour of town proper and see century old Heritage Houses. Last stop at Lantern making factory and witnessed how the colorful and bright Christmas Lanterns are being assembled. Lunch, then proceed to Baguio City.
Check-in. Dinner in the City.
Overnight in Baguio.
Day 02 : Baguio City tour - Sagada (B/D)
American or Filipino breakfast in the hotel.
09.00h Tour Baguio City. Visits include the cathedral, market and sample fresh farm products, watch silversmiths and native weavers fashion their crafts or mingle with the friendly locals. Proceed to Sagada amidst towering trees and vegetable terraces.
Dinner and overnight at St Joseph Inn or similar
Day 03 : Sagada - Banaue - Discovery (B/L/D)
American or Filipino breakfast at the hotel.
In Sagada , see the hanging coffins at Echo Valley, and Lumiang cave. Lunch then move on for a more thrilling trip to the hinterland through rugged roads with the view of formidable mountains and vegetable terraces to get to Banaue. Stop in Bontoc to visit the museum founded by a Belgian sister which houses collection of authentic artifacts and photos.
Dinner and overnight In Banaue.
Day 04 : Rice Terraces - Village Experience (B/D)
American or Filipino breakfast in the hotel.
0830h Leave onboard a local jeepney to the viewpoint and witness the panoramic “Rice Terraces” acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, onto Bang-an village taking some treks to see the inner lives of the Ifugaos and a chance to have an interaction with them. Back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight In Banaue.
Day 05 : Banaue - Manila Journey (B)
American breakfast in the hotel.
0730h Depart Banaue for Manila passing through land locked evergreen towns. Stop in Dalton Pass, a historical landmark. Lunch (own account) enroute.
Arrive Manila, drop to hotel.
End of the Tour
Our services include :
- Overnight with breakfast at Microtel Inn & Suites in Baguio or similar
- Overnight with breakfast and dinner at St. Joseph Inn or similar
- Two nights with breakfasts and dinners in Banaue
- Round trip aircon transportation
- Pampanga Heritage Tour with Lunch
- Baguio city tour with dinner in the city
- Bontoc - Sagada tour with lunch
- Viewpoint - Banga-an village tour by local jeepney
- English speaking tour guide throughout
Our services do not include :
- International flight
- Other meals and services which are not indicated in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out charges from the hotels
- Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature such as incidental deposits, drinks, souvenirs, laundry & tipping etc.
Accomodation :
- Baguio : Microtel Inn & Suites in Baguio or similar
- Sagada : St. Joseph Inn or similar
- Banaue : Banaue Hotel or similar
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Manila :
Start your journey in Manila, the bustling capital city, where you can explore historical sites such as Intramuros, Rizal Park, and Fort Santiago. Dive into the vibrant street food scene at Binondo, the world's oldest Chinatown, and discover the city's cultural heritage at the National Museum of the Philippines.
Palawan :
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Boracay :
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Cebu :
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Banaue Rice Terraces :
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Siargao :
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Practical Tips :
Weather : The Philippines has a tropical climate, with a wet season from June to November and a dry season from December to May. Typhoons are common during the wet season.
Currency : Philippine Peso (PHP).
Language : Filipino (Tagalog) and English are the official languages, with English widely spoken in tourist areas.
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