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13 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia

Break in the Visayas and Palawan archipelago

On this 13 day journey you will be able to relax and enjoy the most beautiful beaches in Philippines.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cebu City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Snorkeling/Diving

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Swim in the waterfalls of Cambugahay and Lagaan.

2

Swim with sea turtles at Apo Island

3

Snorkel at Shimizu Island

4

Explore Snake Island

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Cebu Arrival

Welcome to Cebu! Your private driver will welcome you at Mactan Airport in Cebu and bring you to your hotel in Cebu town. Take your time to settle down and rest at your hotel to recover from your long trip. Gateway to the Visayas, Cebu is the second-largest city in the Philippines after Manila. This modern metropolis is the oldest city in the Philippine archipelago and was the point of entry for Spanish settlers in the 16th century. Stroll through the city center: the Magellan Cross, the Basilica of Santo Nino and the Taoist Temple. For dinner, try a local specialty in one of the many restaurants in the city.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Montebello Villa Hotel Cebu
Day 2

place Cebu- Tagbilaran- Panglao Island

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel for a private transfer to Cebu Pier. At Cebu Pier, you embark on a hydrofoil to Tagbilaran on the island of Bohol. The crossing takes approximately 2 hours. *The Oceanjet hydrofoil baggage fee is 100 PHP per checked baggage. Anything in excess of 15 kg is taxed 20 PHP/kg per additional kg. The port fee is around 25 PHP/person. You arrive at Bohol Island! Your driver waits for you at the exit of the port of Tagbilaran and leads you to your hotel on the peninsula of Panglao. [Travel time: 40 mins drive]

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Alona Tropical Beach Resort
Day 3

place Panglao Island

Today, you will discover the treasures of Bohol! You'll be awestruck by the astonishing Chocolate Hills, one of the unmissable landscapes of the Philippines. Unusual geological formations, they are basically round green mountains that become brown during the dry season. Next, go on a cruise on the Loboc River and have lunch on board. In the afternoon, your local guide will show you the Baclayon Church, the oldest stone church in Bohol. You end this beautiful day by visiting the sanctuary of Tarsiers. A great opportunity to see these small leaping primates with really big eyes! Back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Alona Tropical Beach Resort
Day 4

place Tagbilaran- Siquijor

Today, your driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you to Tagbilaran Pier. [Travel time: 40 mins] You take the boat from Tagbilaran to Siquijor Island. [Travel time: 1h30]

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort
Day 5

place Siquijor

Start your day with breakfast on the beach, facing the blue sky and the crystal clear sea. Today, you will go on a tour to discover the beauty of Siquijor. Visit the church of Saint Isidore and the convent of Lazi. Ask your local Filipino guide to take you to see one of the many healers on the island for an atypical consultation. In the afternoon, refresh yourself with a swim in the waterfalls of Cambugahay and Lagaan. Back to the beach in front of your hotel for a snorkeling session at the end of the day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort
Day 6

place Siquijor

Today, you have a free day in Siquijor. This day is like a gift: completely at your own leisure to rest, swim and walk as you wish. A bicycle can be organised on-site if you would like to go along the coast on two wheels to discover other wild beaches. Why not take a walk on the Barangay mountain of Cantabon or simply jump in the water with a mask and snorkel for a snorkeling session in the crystal clear waters in front of your hotel. You have the opportunity to organise a number of activities directly with the hotel - if you haven't had a massage yet, why not treat yourself to one for complete relaxation? In the evening, sip a cocktail by the pool or by the sea as you watch the sunset.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort
Day 7

place Siquijor- Dumaguete

From the port of Larena on Siquijor Island, you embark on a hydrofoil to Dumaguete on Negros Island [Travel time: 1 hour] You meet your driver at the pier of Dumaguete (Sibulan) and take the road to your hotel. [Travel time: 40 mins]

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: El Dorado Beach Resort
Day 8

place Dumaguete

If you have always dreamed of swimming with sea turtles, this day in the Philippines is for you! You set out at 7.30 am on an excursion to the neighboring Apo Island, southeast of Dumaguete. This corner of paradise in the middle of the Visayas archipelago is accessible with a one-hour boat ride. Well known to scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, Apo is a small wild island that is classified as a natural marine reserve. With your mask and snorkel, jump in the water to discover the colorful corals, fish of all shapes and sizes and, if you are lucky, you'll even have a chance to swim with sea turtles!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: El Dorado Beach Resort
Day 9

place Dumaguete

Enjoy a free day in Dumaguete. You can explore the interior of the island: Casaroro waterfalls, the Twin Lakes on the flanks of the volcano or other hidden waterfalls. Do not hesitate to seek advice from the hotel who will be able to present you with many activity options! If you prefer to have a more relaxing day, set out on foot to visit Dumaguete town and visit its market, cathedral and the anthropology museum of Silliman University. Don't miss the Campanario monument, a vestige of the Spanish colonial era. In the evening, the waterfront of Dumaguete is a pleasant place to stroll and admire the sunset and scenes of daily life.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: El Dorado Beach Resort
Day 10

place Dumaguete- Cebu- El Nido

Your driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you to Dumaguete Pier. [Travel time: 40 mins] You take the ferry from the port of Sibulan to Cebu Island. [Travel time: 30 mins] Your driver greets you at the port of Liloan on Cebu Island and brings you to the airport of Cebu. [Travel time: 4 hours]  You take a domestic flight from Cebu to El Nido, on the north of Palawan Island. [Flight time: 1h40] Your driver meets you at El Nido airport and brings you to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Casa Kalaw
Day 11

place El Nido

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast before leaving for a day of exploration in Bacuit Bay. From island to island, discover beaches, caves, coral reefs and lagoons aboard your traditional banca boat. Snorkel at Shimizu Island, enjoy the beautiful Seven Commandos Beach, and discover another small secret beach. You will have a barbecue seafood lunch on the beach, with your feet in the sand. Back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Casa Kalaw
Day 12

place El Nido

Enjoy a free day of relaxation in your hotel. You can enjoy the hotel's facilities, choose a diving session, a kayak ride or simply sunbathe and catch up on some reading on the beach. From your hotel, the view of the karst cliffs plunging into the turquoise water is simply amazing. You can also go to some beautiful places such as "Snake Island" and see its huge sandbar or visit the "Cathedral Cave". In the evening, why not sip a cocktail in the sand and watch the beautiful sunset?

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Casa Kalaw
Day 13

place El Nido- Manila

According to your flight schedule, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the airport. Time to leave Palawan! Take a domestic flight from Palawan to Manila. End of our services. We hope you had a wonderful holiday in the Philippines and hope to see you again for your next Asian adventure!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Montebello Villa Hotel Cebu
  • Alona Tropical Beach Resort
  • Coco Grove Beach Resort
  • El Dorado Beach Resort
  • Casa Kalaw

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (12)
  • Lunch (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers by private vehicle with driver.
  • Domestic flights

Activities expand_less

  • Activities marked "included" as described in the program

Extras expand_less

  • 24 X 7 assistance from our Travel Experts.
  • Welcome by your travel expert or our representative upon your arrival at the airport in Manila.
  • Government taxes and service taxes.

Not Included expand_less

  • Visa fees and bank charges for payments using bank cards or during bank transfers.
  • International airport taxes
  • International flights.
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Other meals not mentioned
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses.
  • Entry fees, excursions and optional activities.
  • Repatriation assistance.

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$2,293.00 USD