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12 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia

The essentials of the Philippines

On this twelve day journey you will enjoy the beautiful beaches of the 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

Manila

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Visit Sagada and the surrounding area

2

Enjoy the Ethnological Museum

3

Discover the village of Banga-An

4

Enjoy a relaxing day at Coron Island

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Manila

Welcome to Manila! Your driver will greet you at Manila airport and bring you to your hotel to settle down. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure to rest and relax after your flight. You can also take a tour of the old city, Intramuros, or just do some shopping in the district of Makati. We recommend a few must-sees in Manila such as the Colonial Quarter and Fort Santiago, the Church of St. Augustine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Cathedral, the Rizal Park, the Chinese Cemetery and the Quiapo Market...

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila
Day 2

place Manila- Baguio

You leave Manila towards Baguio with your private driver. [Travel time: 5 hours] Upon arrival in Baguio at the end of the afternoon, settle into your hotel. If not too tired, why don't you take a walk around and visit the market of Baguio and the city center to see the main sights (Cathedral, Burnham Park, etc..).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Baguio Burnham Suites
Day 3

place Baguio- Sagada

You leave Baguio for Sagada via the famous Mountain Trail, a magnificent road through the mountains of Luzon. [Travel time: 7h] You visit Sagada and the surrounding area. You stop for a tour of the sacred funerary caves and hanging coffins, a weaving workshop and Echo Valley with its unique landscapes.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: St. Joseph Homes Calamba
Day 4

place Sagada- Bontoc- Banaue

Your private driver picks you up from your hotel, and you take the road to Bontoc. [Travel time: 1h30] Upon arrival in Bontoc, you visit the Ethnological Museum to learn more about the ethnic groups of the region. You leave Bontoc and head to Banaue, crossing the Pulis Mountain Pass. On the way, stop at a viewpoint at the top of the valley that overlooks the famous rice terraces. [Travel time: 2h30]

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel
Day 5

place Banaue

You go in a private jeepney to the village of Banga-An located in the heart of Ifugao country. You discover the village on foot and have lunch in a local Banga-an hostel. Then you continue on foot to the Batad Pass: walk to the village of Batad and admire its UNESCO rice terraces that form a natural amphitheatre. [Walking time: 1h30 return] Then return to Banaue in a jeepney. Included: activity , entrance fee(s) , local guide , lunch , transport , room (breakfast included)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel
Day 6

place Banaue- Manila

In the morning, you leave the small town of Banaue and head towards Manila. After a 9-hour drive, you arrive at your hotel in Manila and enjoy your afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila
Day 7

place Manila- Coron Town

You take a domestic flight from Manila to Coron, on the island of Busuanga. Welcome to Busuanga Island! Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you in a private car to your hotel. [Travel time: 40 mins] From the city of Coron, you set off in a traditional bangka boat for a day of island hopping through the islands of the archipelago. During your excursion, you will discover the magnificent cliffs that make the reputation of the archipelago and visit hidden beaches and lagoons. Many opportunities for snorkeling await you!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Corto Del Mar
Day 8

place Coron Town

Today, set off on your traditional bangka boat for a tour of Sangat Island. On this island, covered with virgin forest, you can kayak along the beach and set off with your mask and snorkel to see the Japanese shipwreck from the Second World War. After a cozy picnic lunch, you head to the wreck of Lusong. Next, you continue to North Kay Island, a splendid island where it is sometimes possible to see black-tip sharks while snorkeling.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Corto Del Mar
Day 9

place Coron Town- Club Paradise

Today, you leave Coron and head towards Club Paradise Island. After one hour and a half of car and boat transfer, you arrive at your beautiful hotel on an isolated island.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Club Paradise
Day 10

place Club Paradise

Enjoy a free day on the beaches of the hotel. There are plenty of opportunities for island hopping, discovering the forest on foot, taking a day trip to the Calauit Game Reserve or diving in the famous marine reserve of Apo Reef (any extra activities can be paid on the spot).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Club Paradise Palawan
Day 11

place Club Paradise- Coron Town- Manila

You leave Club Paradise and head to Coron on Busuanga Island by boat. [Travel time: 1h30] Your private driver will bring you from Coron town to Busuanga airport for your flight. You take a domestic flight from Busuanga to Manila.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila
Day 12

place Manila

According to your flight schedule, your driver will pick you up and bring you to Manila airport for your flight home. 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

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  • Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila
  • Baguio Burnham Suites
  • St. Joseph Homes Calamba
  • Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel
  • Corto Del Mar
  • Hotel Club Paradise
  • Club Paradise Palawan

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (11)
  • Lunch (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Welcome by your travel expert or our representative upon your arrival at the airport in Manila.
  • Transfers by private vehicle with driver.
  • Domestic flights

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • 24 X 7 assistance from our Travel Experts.
  • 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.
  • Anything that is not listed in the "Prices includes" section.

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