Grand tour of the Philippines

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Culturally and geographically removed from the rest of Southeast Asia, this green archipelago is best known for its pristine beaches. But, moving inland, there are many other places to visit on your holiday in the Philippines, as our specialists have discovered from their exploratory trips there. With more than 7,000 islands, it can be hard to decide what to...

Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Culturally and geographically removed from the rest of Southeast Asia, this green archipelago is best known for its pristine beaches. But, moving inland, there are many other places to visit on your holiday in the Philippines, as our specialists have discovered from their exploratory trips there. With more than 7,000 islands, it can be hard to decide what to see in the Philippines. You might take a few days in Manila to explore the capital’s heady mix of Asian, Spanish and Middle Eastern cultures. Continue south and you can visit the rumbling slopes of Taal Volcano or the emerald crater lakes of Luzon, while in the north you can discover the vast and ancient rice terraces of Banaue. And, reserving the end of your trip for the Philippines’ telltale white sands, you can enjoy world-class diving through the World War II wrecks off Coron or the bright corals of Malapascua.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityManila
End CityManila

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Philippines

Attractions

  • Banaue
  • Manila

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Snorkeling

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Manila.

Day 2 : Manila

Arriving into Manila you will be met and taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3 : Manila

Enjoy a tour of the walked city of Intramuros - full of history and charm.

Day 4 : Banaue

Begin your northern Luzon round trip with a long drive up from Manila to Banaue's famous rice terraces.

Day 5 : Banaue

Take a local jeepney to small and remote villages, visit local markets and admire the stunning views of the UNESCO World Heritage rice terraces - they are the most dramatic in the world and have been here over 20,000 years.

Day 6 : Mount Data

On your trip through the beautiful countryside you will stop to see the Ifugao burial caves before finishing in Mount Data.

Day 7 : Baguio City

Spend the day exploring Baguio City including the large public market that sees villages from all over the region come to sell their wares.

Day 8 : Manila

Finish your tour today with the drive south back to Manila where you will overnight in the city.

Day 9 : Donsol

Fly to Legaspi today where you will be transferred to your beach resort in Donsol.Spend the day at leisure relaxing.

Day 10 : Donsol

Today you have an excursion to snorkel with the amazing whale sharks that inhabit the waters around Donsol.

Day 11 : Donsol

Spend the day at leisure relaxing or head out with the whale sharks again.

Day 12 : Bohol

Today you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight to the island of Cebu.From here you will catch your ferry onwards to Bohol.You will be met and transferred to your beautiful beach resort.

Day 13 : Bohol

Your private guide will take you on a tour of Bohol's main sights and attractions today including the spectacular Chocolate Hills and very rare Tarsier Monkey Sanctuary.

Day 14 : Bohol

You have a snorkelling trip today to the beautiful Pamalican Island to see some of the amazing marine wildlife in the area.

Day 15 : Dauin

You will catch the ferry to Dumaguete today where you will be transferred to the charming Atmosphere boutique resort.Spend the rest of the day relaxing, snorkelling or diving.

Day 16 : Dauin

Why not visit the amazing Apo Island today to snorkel or dive on the spectacular coral reef.

Day 17 : Dauin

Spend the day at leisure.

Day 18 : El Nido

Today you will take the ferry across to Cebu where you will transfer to the airport in time for your flight to El Nido. This flight is operated by El Nido Resorts and upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.The evening is free to relax or explore at your own leisure.

Day 19 : El Nido

Spend the day at leisure.

Day 20 : El Nido

Spend the day at leisure.

Day 21 : El Nido

Spend the day at leisure.

Day 22 : International return flight

Spend the morning at leisure before being transferred back to Manila for your flight home.

Day 23 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Last Updated: 0/12/2022

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