Best of Philippines – MANILA | BANAUE | VIGAN | BOHOL | CEBU | CORON | EL NIDO

Meet and greet at the Airport by our Travel Representative for your transfer to the hotel.

“Shoot the rapids” on dugout canoes and experience the wonder of nature. A two and half hours’ drive south of Manila through the scenic countryside takes you to Pagsanjan, Laguna. Be prepared to board a native canoe skilfully paddled by two boatmen and
maneuvered upstream through rocks and boulders amidst steep gorges and lush tropical vegetation.
You will swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls into a cave right behind its veil of water. Don’t forget to bring your favourite swimsuit and a towel! Your canoe-ride downstream is an exhilarating rush through the same rocks and boulders you passed on
your way upriver.

Rest the morning at leisure until check-out time.

Check-out hotel and transfer to NAIA Terminal 2 (Domestic)
1100h – Check-in at Manila Domestic Airport
1230h – Depart Manila for Laoag via Philippine Airlines PR#2196
1330h – Arrival at Laoag Airport
(Flight schedule is subject to change)
Meet and greet at the Airport and transfer to hotel

Welcome to Laoag, Ilocos Norte!
Laoag, Ilocos Norte was established in 1580 with St. William the hermit as its patron Saint, Chinese and Japanese merchants visited the area, which was renowned for its gold mine. Laoag eventually became the capital of Ilocos Norte and loyal Marcos Country.

Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

1000h – Check-out hotel and travel by land to Vigan, Ilocos Sur (traveling time is approximately 2 hours)
1400h – Arrival in Vigan, proceed to lunch at a local restaurant. Start of Vigan Heritage Tour

Spanish-era mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa (horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
Sights to visit: Archbishop Palace, St. Paul Cathedral, Mestizo District, Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery Factories Or Pagburnayan Jar making

Check-out and start of land travel to Banaue (travel time is approximately 6-8 hours)
Lunch at a local restaurant enroute to Banaue
Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon

Departure by exclusive local jeepney for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-an is a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-minute walk on a descending trail permits a closer look of the Ifugao world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the “8th Wonder of the World” & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago.

Visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves. Visit also Bontoc Museum founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Lunch enroute, and proceed back to Banaue.

Check-out hotel and transfer by land to Manila. Arrival in Manila late in the afternoon

Check-out and transfer to Manila Domestic Airport. Check-in at Manila Domestic Airport. Departure in Manila for Bohol.
Arrival in Panglao Island Airport, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

Welcome to Bohol!
Hills that looks like perfect mounds of chocolate. Primates so small, they fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Restaurants that float gently down a river. Take a trek from the peaks to the waves and discover countless wonders along the way.

Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

Start the tour to the scenic countryside of Bohol which showcases the history, culture, and nature of the province.
Sight to see:  Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon church & Museum, Chocolate Hills, Bilar Man-made forest, Loboc River (lunch during cruise)

Free day at leisure at Bohol

Check-out hotel and transfer to Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal. Check-in at Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal. Time of departure in Bohol for Cebu via Oceanjet Fast Ferry. Time of arrival in Cebu.

Welcome to Cebu!
Cebu is the traveler’s dream of a tropical island come true: balmy weather, pristine beaches, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living. The island-province of Cebu is where the sweetest mangoes can be found and where Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521.

Rest of the day is free at leisure

Check-out hotel and transfer to Mactan Cebu Domestic Airport. Check-in at Mactan Cebu Domestic Airport. Arrival in Busuanga Airport.

Welcome to Busunga, Palawan!
At the northernmost part of the Province of Palawan, Calamianes group of islands is found. The Municipality of Busuanga is the largest island. A majority of the land area of the Municipality of Busuanga consists of the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Yulo King Ranch.

Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

Check-out hotel and transfer to Coron Town Port. Check-in at Coron Town Port. Depart Coron for El Nido via Montenegro Fast Ferry, traveling time is approximately 5-6 hours. Arrival in El Nido Town. Meet and greet at the Port by El Nido Resorts Representative and transfer to the hotel.

Welcome to Palawan!
Palawan is an archipelago of 1,780 islands on the western part of the Philippines. It has the most concentration of islands but is the most sparsely populated region in the country. Because of its scenic landscapes and high biodiversity, Palawan is known as “The Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines”.
El Nido Resorts is a group of sustainable island resorts in the El Nido and Taytay municipalities in Palawan, Philippines. The resorts offer genuine, local hospitality, and unique and enriching experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscapes.

After breakfast, depart for guided island activities

El Nido is the primary base for exploring Palawan’s star attraction, the stunning Bacuit Archipelago. This place is gorgeously studded with breath snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand, plus jade-colored
lagoons that look miles away from the ordinary.
For island-hopping: Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payon-Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, Seven Commando Beach
*Island picnic lunch*

Check-out and transfer to Lio Airport. Check-in at Lio Airport. Depart Puerto Princesa for Manila.
Time of arrival in Manila and transfer to International Airport for flight back home.