Best of Philippines – MANILA | BOHOL | CEBU | BORACAY | EL NIDO | PUERTO PRINCESA

Welcome to Manila!
“Get lost in the heart of fun! Discover new experiences at every turn on the charming streets of Manila”

0900h – After breakfast, depart for Manila City Tour.

The tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s financial district, the City of Makati. Have a glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you drive through on your way to the capital city, Manila. Onwards Rizal Park on scenic Roxas Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and relics from Spain’s Conquistadores.

Sites to visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral

Proceed to DESTILERIA LIMTUACO MUSEUM, INTRAMUROS MANILA

If you love drinking liquors you may want to visit Destileria Limtuaco Museum which is located at 481 San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila. This place is known as the longest-running distillery or the Oldest Distillery in the
Philippines since 1979 and they only started to welcome guests last February 2018.

After the tour, transfer Manila Domestic Airport. Check-in at Manila Domestic Airport. Depart Manila for Bohol. Arrival in Bohol.
Meet and greet at the Airport and transfer to hotel.

Welcome to Bohol!
Bohol offers independent travelers a wealth of options both on and off the beaten track. This island province is promoted almost exclusively through images of cute bug-eyed tarsiers and the majestic Chocolate Hills, but there is much more to experience. Offshore there’s superb diving, and when you throw in jungle-fringed rivers perfect for kayaking and paddle-boarding and pristine white-sand beaches it is easy to understand the Bohol appeal.

A full day tour to the scenic countryside tour of Bohol. A beautiful showcase of history, culture and nature in one destination This tour brings you to Tarsier Sanctuary at Corella before visiting the century old Baclayon Church & Museum.

Enroute to the Chocolate Hills, you drive through the lush Mahogany Man made Forest and the green farmlands in Bilar and Batuan. In Bilar visit a butterfly farm which showcases a variety of Philippine butterfly species. View the awesome cone-shaped hills known as the Chocolate Hills from a viewing deck on top of one of these hills.

Drive back to Loboc for a 50-minute river cruise along nipa-lines River on board a native Catamaran. A sumptuous barbeque lunch is served on board. The river cruise will surely relax your body and mind as you view nature’s beauty of rolling hills,
graceful coconut trees and green nipa-palms lining the riverbanks.

Additional places to visit: Asin Tibuok (Bohol Salt making), Tablea de Bunsoy (Local Chocolate making), Broas (biscuit making and factory)

Early departure in the hotel. Packed breakfast is provided by the hotel (B/L)
An early morning boat trip to the seawaters southeast of Tagbilaran City on board a motorized outrigger boat – The Seawaters around Pamilacan Island is home to at least (6) species of whales and Dolphins. If you are lucky, these whales maybe sighted between February to August. Also residents in the area are different species of Dolphins.
It may be interesting to note that the crew and “spotters” for this tour are the former whale hunters, now trained “Spotters” who gave up their livelihood in favour of preserving the environment.

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal. Time of departure in Bohol for Cebu via Oceanjet Fast Craft
Time of arrival in Cebu.
Meet and greet at Cebu Ferry Terminal by Baron Travel Representation and proceed to Cebu City Tour.
Explore the city’s rich past with a visit to its historical landmarks.

Trace the journey of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan when he landed in Cebu on April 1521, till his defeat by chieftain Lapu Lapu in the Battle of Mactan. Visit major landmarks in Cebu like Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, Basilica of the Santo Nino and Casa Gorordo.
Cross over to Mactan Island to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rule; then drive to the final stop at the Liberty Shrine, site of the triumphant battle of Lapu Lapu over Magellan. This event is re-enacted & celebrated with a dance drama presentation called “The Battle of Mactan” every 27th of April

Packed breakfast provided by the hotel.
Early morning departure in the hotel for Oslob Whaleshark Interaction Tour.
Watching of whalesharkes in Oslob, Cebu is 99% guaranteed, Whalesharks can be seen in a small Barangay of Tan-awan which is approximately 10kms. away from the center town of Oslob. Get fascinated to watch these creatures of the sea as you enjoy watching and swimming with these gentle giants.

Check-out hotel and transfer-out to Mactan Cebu Airport. Check-in at Mactan Cebu Airport. Depart Cebu for Boracay. Arrival at Caticlan Airport. Meet and greet at the airport by the Resort Coordinator. After a short drive from the airport, proceed to Caticlan Jetty Port for boat transfer to Boracay Island (traveling time is approximately 10 minutes)

Welcome to Boracay!
Located in Malay, Aklan, Western Visayas, Boracay is just seven kilometers long, and less than a kilometer wide at its narrowest point, a postcard-sized tropical paradise.
Any iconic photos of Boracay you’ve seen are likely to be from the westward-facing White Beach, four kilometers of white, powdery fine sand dotted with resorts, shops, and restaurants.

0830h – Depart hotel and drop-off at the Activity Area for Boracay Island Hopping Tour *drop-off area is to be advised due to weather conditions *roundtrip drop-off/pick-up is provided by Coast Resort Boracay.

Boracay is home to more than a dozen undeveloped beaches, turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs. Feast your eyes on the amazing scenery, snorkel and get a glimpse of the thriving sea life. The boat trip is for 4hours with a stopover at some amazing places in Boracay where you can go snorkeling and swimming. Snorkeling gears will be provided for you.

Check-out hotel and transfer to Caticlan Airport. Check-in at Caticlan Airport. Depart Caticlan for El Nido via Air Swift.
Time of arrival in Lio (El Nido) Airport. Meet and greet at the Airport by El Nido Resort Representative and proceed to El
Nido Wharf.
Take the boat to El Nido Miniloc or Lagen Island (traveling time is 45 minutes)

Welcome to El Nido, 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 (packed lunch is provided by SEDA Lio) Continuation of the tour

Check-out hotel and transfer by land to Puerto Princesa. Traveling time is approximately 5-6 hour

Depart hotel for Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

A natural world Heritage Site, the Park is Puerto Princesa City’s premiere ecotourism destination. It was inscribed in the prestigious UNESCO world heritage Site lists for its outstanding universal value and ecological significance, and as a natural site of intense beauty. Its most outstanding natural feature is the magnificent Underground River that flows beneath a spectacular karst mountain before emptying into the South China Sea.
It is considered the “world’s longest navigable underground river” at a length of 8.2 kilometers.

Check-out hotel and transfer to Puerto Princesa Airport. Check-in at Puerto Princesa Airport. Departure Puerto Princesa for Manila
Arrival in Manila.
Meet and greet and proceed to International Airport for flight back home.