Upon arrival in the airport of Manila, a driver will be waiting for you outside the corresponding terminal to take you to your hotel near the Manila Bay, Manila Lotus Hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, you will have the chance to visit Intramuros. You will have the opportunity to ride a bamboo bicycle called Bambike to discover the ancient city built by the Spaniards. This will be an unforgettable experience for you.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Manila Lotus Hotel

For this day, you have the freedom to explore the streets of Manila and enjoy the city. - Go Museum-Hopping One of the best ways to learn about Philippine history and culture is by checking out the museum in Manila. The National Museum of the Philippines houses a vast collection representing various aspects of Filipino art, culture, and history. - Go on a Food Trip in Binondo Binondo is a vibrant and historic place to visit in Manila. Established in 1594, Binondo is the oldest Chinatown in the world. Like other Chinatowns, you will find bustling alleys filled with hole-in-the-wall joints, traditional bakeries, and budget-friendly streetside eateries, alongside family-style buffet Chinese restaurants in Binondo. - Shop in the Malls If you’re looking for a place where you shop, dine and find entertainment in air-conditioned comfort, malls are the best places to go to in Manila. The SM Mall of Asia (MOA), in particular, a shopping mall in the Bay City, Pasay, is the most popular spot for foreign and domestic travelers who like to go on a retail spree. In the evening, at 10pm, you will take the bus bound to Banaue. You're in for a long ride because it takes 9 to 10 hours to reach the destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel

After a night in the bus, you will arrive early morning in Banaue where your guide will be waiting for you. The mountainous Banaue in Ifugao province located in the northern part of Luzon has captured the interest of both local and international travelers because of its rich culture, cool weather, untouched mountain ranges and the warmth of the local Ifugao people. Banaue is also home to the most picturesque and awe-inspiring rice terraces that stretch for miles into the horizon. Amongst the most popular are the Banaue Rice Terraces and Batad Rice Terraces, the latter being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to the drop off location. From there, you will have a 4 hour trek to reach Pula Village. The walk is a mixture of trails and rice paddies.This village is a small village with very nice sceneries and not very touristic and you can swim in the river. After lunch, you will have another 2 hours trek to reach Cambulo Village where you will spend the night.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel

In the morning, after breakfast, you will leave Cambulo and head to Batad rice terraces. The rice terraces of Batad are undoubtedly the most beautiful and the most spectacular of all the Cordillera and Asia, they are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will reach the village after about 2 hours hike, and walk another hour to reach Tappiyah Falls where you can rest and even bathe if the water is not too cold for you. You'll need to walk around an hour and a half to go to Batad Village. On the way back, you will enjoy the panorama of the amphitheater. Batad gives the appearance of a place out of time, with its traditional Ifugao houses and the rites kept alive by the locals. Tonight, you will sleep in Hillside Inn, surrounded by the terraces and the view of the amphitheater. Don't miss the sunrise in the morning!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Hillside Inn and Restaurant

After breakfast, you will go on with the last part of your trek. This morning, you will first go to Bangaan, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit of Bangaan, your guide will drive you to Hapao Rice terraces with hotsprings and rivers so you can relax. you will be walking 2 more hours in total for Hapao rice terraces and the hotsprings until around 5pm, which is the end of the trek. After this, you will go back to Banaue where you will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Banaue Homestay

The adventure begins! After breakfast, you will head to Sagada. On your way, you will make a stop by Bontoc and its museum to see more and understand about the Igorot tribes. Bontoc Museum is a small establishment, but its collection of artifacts and photographs and its small reconstructed Ifugao village in the garden make it a perfect introduction to the traditions of the tribes from the Mountain Province and the Ifugao country. Then, you go to Sagada. Upon arrival, you will be having your lunch. We recommend you the Yogurt House, an excellent restaurant, renowned, for its homemade yogurts, obviously, and Masferré restaurant. After lunch, you will visit Lumiang Cave and Echo Valley where you can admire the hanging coffins, an ancient funeral tradition found in different places in Asia. After, you will leave Sagada and head back to Banaue. From Banaue, you will hop on the night bus to go back to Manila.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: White Knight Hotel Intramuros

Upon arrival, you may drop off your bags in the guesthouse: the White Knight, located inside Intramuros, next to Casa Gorordo and accross the San Agustin Church. You are free to wander in the streets of Manila or to rest from your trek in the rice terraces before going to your next destination. If you're a party goer, you might want to experience the nightlife in Poblacion. Poblacion, the old downtown area of Makati, has been revitalized into one of the hippest districts in the city. This trendy neighborhood is one of the top places to visit in Makati and is the cultural and entertainment heart of the city, catering to international travelers, ex-pats, and locals. Poblacion is also is very popular with the backpacker crowd. It is home to many hostels and artsy boutique establishments like Z Hostel, Lokal Hostel, Junction Hostel, and MNL Boutique Hostel. After sunset, Poblacion transforms into a vibrant club scene where you can do a pub crawl tour. The streetside restaurants, bars, and clubs in the area come to life. Within the vicinity, you can also find high-end shopping retail centers and venues for concerts and special events

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: White Knight Hotel Intramuros

The island of Negros is located in the western Visayas and divided into two provinces: Negros occidental in the south west part with Dumaguete as the capital city, and Negros Oriental in the North East part with Bacolod as the capital city. Upon arrival in Dumaguete airport, you will start our adventure around for a day tour in the countryside of Dumaguete, a mountainous and volcanic area with numerous lakes and amazing waterfalls. You will hit the road to Sibulan and then you will go to the Twin Lakes. On the way, you can admire typical sceneries such as rice fields, coconut trees, volcanos, beaches. Balinsasayao Park is a naturel reserve that offers a wide variety of animal and floral species. You can cross the first lake with a small paddling boat or walk all around it and then take a short walk to admire the second lake lost in the middle of the jungle. There is even a tower which offers a great overview of the two lakes. You will have your lunch in a traditional restaurant along the way down, that overviews the Tañon Straight and the valley below it. After lunch, you will take the van again and head to Valencia to discover the Pulang Bato falls and their iron waters coming from Mount Talinis, the highest peak of the province. You can swim under the falls and in the pool filled with source water. Before heading back to the resort, we will stop by a place so you can also enjoy the hot springs. Then, it will be time to head to your resort and check in in La Tortue Diving Center.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: La Tortue Diving Center & Beach Resort Dauin

Today, you're free to rest by the beach and relax, unless you might want to go diving or to go on a special adventure. If you opt for this day tour, you're leaving early to go to Oslob, in Cebu island. Oslob is now very famous all over the world for its whale-sharks. It’s one of the rare spots where you can watch and swim with the biggest fish of the world. You don't have to worry since these whale-sharks are friendly and harmless. You will have the opportunity to get a close encounter with this amazing animal. You will board small boats (bancas) that will bring you closer to these animals. Those who wish to swim with them will be allowed to do so with a snorkeling gear. After this unique encounter, you will be heading to Sumilon Island famous for its surreal sandbar: this tiny island has a lot of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered! Lunch will be served in Bluewater Sumilon, the only resort of the island. And in the afternoon, you will go back to Dumaguete and your resort.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: La Tortue Diving Center & Beach Resort Dauin

In the morning, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the port of Dumaguete where you will take the fast craft bound to Siquijor. Upon arrival in Siquijor, a vehicle will wait for you to take you to Nakabalo resort. If you dreamt of a peaceful place with white sand beach, blue sky and pristine water rich in corals with an amazing marine life, Siquijor is the place to go. The island of fire is one of the many nicknames of this little island of the Philippines. The place is respected and admired as a famous spot for witchcraft. Every year, many visitors, locals and foreigners gather together to purchase medicinal herbs and ointments. At night, you might want to have dinner in the guesthouse which offers a wide range of local and international dishes, unless you prefer to visit the surroundings of San Juan.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Nakabalo Guesthouse

For this day, you have the option to stay in the resort or go on a day tour and explore the rest of Siquijor. If you choose this option, you will leave the guesthouse on a tricycle and go around the island through the coastal road by jeepney. You will be charmed by the calmness and the beauty of Siquijor that was once called Isla del fuego by the Spaniards when they discovered it. They were indeed surprised by the fireflies in the talisay trees that light up the island at night. You will take the coastal road to take you around the island and visit an ancient convent and the Church of San Isidor de Labrador in Lazi. Then, you will head to a virgin coconut oil factory where you can of course get some supplies. After this, it will be time to take a dip in the Cambugahay Falls where you will be able to swim and refresh yourself in a 26°C water. You will feel like you just found your Eden. After that, it will be time for a little relaxation time in a fish spa at the foot of a century old balete tree. We will then go to Paliton beach for our lunch. After eating, you will be free to enjoy the beach and rest. On our way back to the resort, we will make a last stop by a shell museum. You will be back in the resort in the afternoon where you will still have plenty of time to enjoy the pool, the spa and the beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Nakabalo Guesthouse

Another day, another free day! You have the option to stay and relax or go on an adventure for this day. If you choose adventure, you will have the opportunity to take a boat trip and go to Apo Island. This rocky island is surrounded by extremely well-preserved coral reefs that you will have the chance to admire with a snorkeling gear, if you can take your eyes off the turtles. It takes over an hour to reach Apo Island and upon arrival, you will access the marine sanctuary, accompanied by a local guide, and swim with the turtles. Aside from turtles, Apo's coral reef is known for its underwater wildlife: Siliman University biologists have spotted over 600 species of fish and 400 species of coral, making Apo one of the 5 best snorkeling spots in the Philippines. Divers obviously also see this as a great opportunity. Lunch will be served on the beach at Apo Island Beach Resort. After eating, you will still have time to relax and swim in these crystal clear waters. You will be back at the resort in the late afternoon. It is also possible to rent scooters to explore what the island still has to offer: Mount Bandilaan (the highest point of the island at 600m above water level), the Cantabon cave, etc... The resort offers scooters for hire and you will also find them in the nearby shops.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Nakabalo Guesthouse

You will be leaving early since you will be visiting another destination. From Siquijor’s part, you will be transferring to Bohol via fast craft. Upon arrival, you will have a real taste of Bohol experience and a whole day of visits as follows : - Loboc Eco-tourism Adventure Park (optional) : a 520m long zip-line, 120m above the Loboc river, - Tarsier Sanctuary : watch the smallest primate in the world. - Chocolate Hills, - Bilar man-made forest - River-Cruise on a floating restaurant, - Baclayon or Alburquerque church - Blood compact You will arrive late in the afternoon in Loboc River resort where you will spend the night. Loboc River Resort is a charming resort along the Loboc river made of elevated cottages. You will have your diner facing the river in a calm and romantic atmosphere. After dinner, you may embark on a short cruise to see the fireflies in the Talisay trees.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Loboc River Resort

After breakfast, you will have time to enjoy the hotel swimming pool and take a canoe to cruise on the river. Late in the morning, you will leave the Loboc RIver resort to visit Panglao. You will stop by Hinagdanan Cave where you can refresh yourself before going to Bohol Bee Farm for lunch (optional). Bohol Bee Farm is a hotel-restaurant with its own organic garden: freshly harvest straight to your your plate. You will surely enjoy their flower salads seasoned with a homemade dressing, moringa butter, honey freshly harvested from their beehives and ginger ice cream. After lunch, your driver will drop you off at your hotel: the Scent of Green Papaya.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Scent of Green Papaya Resort

Another free day to enjoy! Once again, you will be given an option to tour around Pamilacan Island. If you opt for this adventure, you will discover Pamilacan, a small and traditionnal fishermen’s island. At sunrise, you will take a banca and on your way, you might see some dolphins ! You can do some snorkeling in their marine sanctuary or enjoy a hilot massage by the beach. Don’t hesitate to take a walk to visit the island. You will be back in Panglao later in the afternoon where you can either relax or go to Alona Beach, the famous tourist spot where most hotels, restaurants, bars, dive shops are located.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Scent of Green Papaya Resort

Today, you're free to wander around Alona Beach or rest at the hotel, chill by the pool. You might want to take this chance to go diving.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Scent of Green Papaya Resort

After breakfast, your driver will bring you to the port of tagbilaran to take the fastcraft (Ocean Jet) going to Cebu City. It takes 2 hours to reach your destination. Upon arrival, another driver will take you to the airport of Mactan-Cebu for your flight bound to Puerto Princesa, the capital and main city of Palawan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Puerto Pension, a quiet and nicely decorated hotel in bamboo. The restaurant on the 3rd floor offers a nice view on the bay of Puerto Princesa. In the afternoon, you may enjoy the baywalk, the Palawan Heritage Center and the Palawan Environment Enforcement Museum. For dinner, don’t miss the chance to try one of the best restaurants of the country: Kalui, unless you prefer to experience the magic of fireflies watching.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Puerto Pension Hotel

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park encompasses one of the world’s most impressive cave systems, featuring spectacular limestone karst landscapes, pristine natural beauty, and intact old-growth forests and distinctive wildlife. The highlight of this subterranean river system is that it flows directly into the sea, with its brackish lower half subjected to tidal influence, distinguishing it as a significant natural global phenomenon. The river’s cavern presents remarkable, eye catching rock formations. The property contains a full mountain-to-sea ecosystem which provides significant habitat for biodiversity conservation and protects the most intact and noteworthy forests within the Palawan biogeographic province. Holding the distinction of being the first national park devolved and successfully managed by a local government unit, the park’s effective management system is a symbol of commitment by the Filipino people to the protection and conservation of their natural heritage. You will leave in the morning from your hotel to discover this marvel of the world as well as Elephant Cave. Lunch will be served in Sabang.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Puerto Pension Hotel

You will leave Puerto Princesa late in the morning and head to Port Barton, a small bay still off the beaten tracks where you will spend a couple of days. You will have ample time to do some island hopping to discover the nearby islands. Unlike Palawan's most popular destinations, Port Barton has only a few resorts and restaurants. But its laid-back vibe, islands and waters make Port Barton an increasingly popular destination for beach lovers. Port Barton is quiet and stunning. The combination makes you feel what island paradise should look like and a day trip to Port Barton with its nearby islands certainly completes your provincial journey. If you're looking for a fun outdoor activity, there are a lot of things to do and spots to discover like mangrover river tour, waterfalls chasing, and kayaking. From Port Barton, kayaking to other neighboring islands, such as the Sandbar or Starfish Island, is possible as it's nearby.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Ausan Beach Front Cottages and Restaurant

Today is your free day! You are free to do whatever you want or you may go on an island hopping. If you choose this option, you will get on a bangka, the traditional fishermen’s boat with bamboo floaters on each side. During that day, you will hop from an island to another one and enjoy those surprising sceneries of the area and its relaxing environment.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Ausan Beach Front Cottages and Restaurant

Another free day to have enjoy and unwind. You will also have the chance to tour around Port Barton or discover the Long Beach, the longest beach of the Philippines. It is said to be three times longer than Boracay's famous White Beach. San Vicente's Long Beach offers a laid-back vibe, ideal for travelers who are interested in sightseeing, lounging at the beach for hours, and island-hopping. You can also have a tour in the Mangrove: Inandeng River Mangrove Cruise. Mangroves serve as breeding grounds for fish, mollusks and crustaceans. For fully understand the functions of mangroves and see their enchanting beauty, you will discover them by kayaking along the Inandeng River. It's a great break from all island-hopping and pool lounging.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Ausan Beach Front Cottages and Restaurant

You will leave Port Barton in the morning and hit the road again to go to El Nido. It takes about a little over 3 hours to reach El Nido. Upon arrival, you will go directly to your new resort where you will spend the next 3 nights , Royal Palm Inn. El Nido is a famous seaside resort also located on the island of Palawan. Renowned for its white sand beaches and coral reefs, it is a gateway to the Bacuit Archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Its highest point is on the island of Cadlao, 640 meters above sea level. The island of Miniloc, next to it, is known for its crystal clear waters, as for the lagoons (Small lagoon, Big Lagoon, hidden lagoon and secret lagoon), they are on the routes of the boat tours and will surely take your breath away. Nearby, the island of Shimizu offers fish-filled waters. The area offers many dive sites, including the long Dilumacad Island tunnel that leads to an underwater cave. In the afternoon, you can rest or discover by yourself the surroundings of El Nido.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: El Nido Royal Palm Inn

After breakfast, you will embark on a banca that will take you from beach to lagoon. You will spend the entire day at sea and will have the opportunity to swim and refresh yourself at each stop to enjoy both the scenery and the striking underwater fauna. Tour C includes the following stops: Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine, Secret Beach, Star Beach and Hidden Beach. After this great island hopping, in the afternoon, you will return to your hotel where you can rest until dinner time unless you prefer wandering around the streets of El Nido Town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: El Nido Royal Palm Inn

Today, you can enjoy Corong-Corong beach where your hotel is located. If you chose a different option, you can go on another island hopping adventure to discover different beaches and lagoons of Bacuit Bay. This tour is called Tour A and this includes : Small lagoon, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and 7 commando beach.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: El Nido Royal Palm Inn

In the morning, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and will take you to the port of El Nido to take the ship bound to the Calamian Islands. It takes about 4 hours to reach Coron, upon arrival, a shuttle will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel, the Sunz-en Coron where you will spend the next 4 nights. In the afternoon, you will go on a tour around the town, you will have the opportunity to swim in a natural hot spring (Maquinit) and you will enjoy the overview of the town and its bay from the top of Mt Tapyas. The sunset is just marvelous. After this tour, it will be time to take your dinner, either in the hotel or in the town.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Sunz En Coron Resort

You will be able to get a broad overview of the magnificent karst landscapes that characterize Palawan and the reason why it was awarded as the most beautiful island in the world. Many islands surround Coron, so you will take a banca, the traditionnal fishermen's boat with its two bamboo outriggers, and go on an island hopping to visit some of them. Today, you will make several stops, including Lake Kayangan, the twin lagoons, and Siete Pecados. After this wonderful day at sea, you will go back to the hotel where you can rest, refresh or enjoy the pool until diner time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Sunz En Coron Resort

You’ll have another free day or you may go to another island hopping. Coron was the scene of major battles during World War II between the Americans and the Japanese. These sea battles left a mark as many ships were torpedoed and sunk. They are still visible today, especially since the region is not known for its great depths. It is therefore possible to observe some of these wrecks without special equipment, but with a simple snorkeling gear. If you opt for this day-tour, you will embark again for a day at sea during you will have the opportunity to either observe a few of these Japanese wrecks only a few meters deep (Reef and Wrecks tour) or very beautiful beaches such as Malcapuya and Banana island and bulog dos island.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Sunz En Coron Resort

Every good thing must come to an end. But don’t worry since this won’t be the last tour you will ever have to experience. A driver will pick you up from the hotel and drop you off at the airport. Upon arriving in Manila, you may proceed to the terminal that will take you back home . Thank you for choosing Philippines!

Meals: Breakfast