We take care of your transfer from Manila airport upon your arrival. Your driver will be waiting for you at the exit of the terminal with a sign in your name and will take you to Manila Bay. You will stay for one night at the Bayleaf Hotel, in a Deluxe room. The Bayleaf Hotel is located in the old historic district of Intramuros, it is a recent hotel that offers a panoramic view of the city. The rooms are very comfortable and its terrace is particularly appreciated. Depending on the time of your arrival, you can explore the Intramuros district, the ancient Spanish colonial city, on foot (2 to 3 hours). You can visit successively: Rizal Park, the Church of San Augustine, the oldest stone church in Manila, Casa Manila (an old colonial residence reconstituted), the ramparts and if time allows, Fort Santiago. In the evening, you can dine in a traditional Filipino restaurant, on a pontoon, on Manila Bay, 10 minutes from the hotel (Harbor View Restaurant), or in a cabaret in the Intramuros district, presenting scénettes of Filipino folklore (Barbara) or more simply in your hotel itself which offers 2 restaurants.

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Raffaele Woodfired Pizza, The Bayleaf Hotel

You will leave the Bayleaf hotel early in the morning, just after breakfast to get to Manila Airport and fly to Cebu in the Visayas. The flight lasts about 1h20, a vehicle will be waiting for you at the exit of the terminal to take you to Moalboal. Passing through the city center, you can visit the historic heart of Cebu, you will see in particular the Fort San Pedro which adjoins the plaza Independencia, then you will discover the cross of Magellan and enter the oldest church in the country and Asia, the basilica Santo Niño where is housed the famous statuette of the holy child brought from Spain by Magellan himself. This statuette is the object of a real cult, so it will be for you the opportunity to realize the fervour of filipinos. Then we will take the direction of the south. On the way, we will make a stop by Carcar to visit the market and see the local specialty: The lechon baboy (pig grilled on a spit), then by the mantayupan falls which are almost 100 meters high. There are two waterfalls to admire! For lunch we will stop at a dragon fruit farm. You can therefore taste this fruit in the form of juice or shake during the meal. Then, we will not be very far from our destination: Moaboal. Located on the west coast of Cebu Island, this resort is acclaimed by the divers, but other tourists are offered a wide choice of activities. You will arrive there in the afternoon and can take possession of your "Casitas" room at Club Serena on White Beach. Then you can relax, enjoy the pool, discover Panagsama beach and its schools of sardines, make mask and snorkel, and this until dinner! We recommend the Lantaw in Panagsama for dinner, but there are obviously other restaurants. In particular, it is possible to choose a freshly caught fish and indicate how to prepare it.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Club Serena Resort

After breakfast, we will take the road towards Badian and the famous Kawasan Falls. It takes about 25 minutes to get to your destination. You go to the assault of the waterfalls for a day of canyoning. Provide waterproof water shoes, a bag and a waterproof camera. A life jacket and a helmet will be provided, you will be accompanied by 2 local guides. On this canyoning day, you will walk along the river and make jumps 15 meters high to finally reach the first level of Kawasan Falls, accessible to all. After this excursion rich in sensations, lunch will be served to you and then you will return to Moalboal, to your hotel where you can enjoy the beach and the pool until dinner time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Club Serena Resort

Today, you are free to organize yourself as you see fit. You can enjoy the beach freely (Panagsama and its schools of sardines as well as its turtles or White Beach) or, after breakfast, you can rent a scooter and take the road to discover the beach of Lambug in Badian or climb in the heights to the peak Osmeña, the most point top of the island of Cebu which culminates at 1013 meters above sea level. From above, you will have an incomparable viewpoint since you can admire on one side Negros on the West Coast, and on the other, Bohol, on the East Coast. You can also leave from the side of Aloguinsan and the Bojo River.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Club Serena Resort

Early in the morning we will leave for Oslob, about 2 hours drive. Oslob is a small town now known worldwide for its assembly of whale sharks, the largest fish of creation, visible only in a few places of the world. Whale shark watching is done from small pendulum boats called bangkas. These boats accommodate 6 to 12 passengers plus a guide. The observation lasts 30 mins. You can take pictures and get into the water with mask and snorkel (provided on site) to swim with these fabulous animals. This opportunity to swim a few meters from these giants of the seas is only possible in a few places of the world. After this unforgettable experience, you will leave Oslob to go to lunch (at your expense) in a traditional Filipino restaurant, by the sea, which is located next to the pier of Santander-Liloan from where you will take the ferry (or on Dumaguete according to the schedule). The crossing (25 minutes) will allow you to reach the island of Negros and the town of Dumaguete. This island offers majestic volcanic landscapes, ancestral tropical forests, sumptuous coastlines, the seabed of dazzling diversity and sugar cane fields as far as the eye cane! On arrival in Sibulan, you will be taken to your holiday resort: the White Chocolate Hills resort (cozy bungalow) about fifteen kilometers southwest of Dumaguete, along the side. You will therefore cross the city of Dumaguete, one of the most charming cities in the Philippines, with beautiful colonial facades, a lively evening walk by the sea and the imposing and green campus of Silliman University, the oldest American university in Asia, founded in 1901, including an interesting museum of anthropology. If you are interested, you can also cross the market of Dumaguete, right next to the cathedral and its bell tower.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: White Chocolate Hills Resort

The island of Negros, in the Western Visayas is divided into two provinces: Negros Occidental in the northwest with the capital, Bacolod, and Negros Oriental in the Southeast with Dumaguete as its capital. We find the largest sugar cane plantations on Negros which is one of the main producers in the world. This is also the reason why Negros was nicknamed Sugar Island We will start our adventure around 8:30 am, after breakfast for a day in the hinterland of Dumaguete, a region both mountainous and volcanic with many lakes and impressive waterfalls. So we will take the direction of Sibulan and then we will go up to the twin lakes about 900 meters above sea level. These lakes are ancient craters, on the way you can admire typical landscapes made of rice fields, coconut palms, volcanoes and beaches. Balinsasayao Park is a protected nature reserve with varied fauna and flora. You can cross the first lake by boat or simply go around it on foot to cross the jungle for 900 meters. It is not a long walk but in this tropical climate, nevertheless expect a good sweat. On the other side, a turret in height, allows you to admire the two lakes. We will then re-enter our steps to have lunch at the Azaléa restaurant, a traditional restaurant that offers stunning views of the Tañon Strait and the valley just below. After lunch, we will take the road back towards Valencia to discover the pulang Bato falls and their ferrous waters coming from Mount Talinis, the highest point of the province. You can cool off under the falls and in a basin filled with spring water. Before returning to the resort, we will make a stop a little further down, where you can enjoy the hot springs. Negros is one of four regions of the Philippines that exploit geothermal energy. The plant produces and supplies enough electricity for the city and even neighboring regions. We will be back at the hotel in the late afternoon. So you will still have some time to refresh yourself and rest before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: White Chocolate Hills Resort

Today you are free to organize yourself as you see fit and enjoy the beach and pool of the resort. Or, you can rent scooters to visit the surroundings, and go to the malatapay market for example and then push to Lake Balanan.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: White Chocolate Hills Resort

You will leave the Well Beach Dive Resort in the morning to go to the port of Dumaguete and take the boat to Siquijor. The crossing takes about 50 minutes, a vehicle will be waiting for you to take you to your resort. You will arrive in a very beautiful and spacious beach resort, built of traditional materials, along the large blond sandy beach of San Juan, on the east coast of Siquijor: Coco Grove Beach Resort. You will stay in a deluxe room. The resort is spacious and quiet. It has four pools, three restaurants, a spa, and a dive center. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the 700m long beach and the hotel amenities. The Tubod marine reserve in front of your resort presents an interesting sample of the biodiversity of the seas of the archipelago. Do not hesitate to equip yourself with a mask and a snorkel. If you dreamed of a quiet place with a white sandy beach, blue sky and crystal clear coral-rich waters with stunning underwater wildlife, Siquijor is the perfect place. The Island of Fire is one of the many nicknames given to this small island in the Philippines, recognized as being inhabited by many sorcerers and healers. Every year, many healers gather to stock up on herbs, roots, oils and medicinal concoctions. The traditional massage of the Philippines is better known as "Hilot" which means massage or healer in Tagalog. Hilot is not only a technique, it has a lot in common with acupuncture and aromatherapy. Its purpose is to improve blood circulation and of all body fluids, this contributes to a good emotional "digestion" of problems and traumas. In the evening, you can have dinner on the beach either at the Salamandas restaurant or at the Sunset restaurant, both within the hotel, or discover the surroundings of the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort

Today, we propose you to discover Siquijor and go around the island. You will be enchanted by the calm and beauty of Siquijor, which the Spaniards called La Puerta isla del fuego in reference to the clouds of fireflies that illuminated the talisays at night. We advise you to leave after breakfast and borrow the 80 km of the circular road, very little frequented, to discover the multiple beaches that stretch along the coast, such as that of Salagdoong. You will stop in particular by the church of Lazi and its convent, visit a factory for the extraction of virgin coconut oil, you can also make some purchases if you wish. You'll refresh yourself on the edge of Cambugahay Falls, discover as much as possible the amazing practices of local healers that give Siquijor its reputation as a mystical island, and also enjoy a fish spa in the shade of a banyan several hundred years old. And before returning to the hotel, we also recommend that you visiter, si vous cela vous intéresse un musée du coquillage, à proximité du resort. Une journée au grand air, entre nature et culture.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort

You can take advantage of this free day to go diving or simply loam in the hotel grounds. It is also possible to rent scooters to discover 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 rent and you will also find them in the nearby shops. If you prefer, you can also take the opportunity to discover Apo Island. You will make extraordinary encounters since you leave in this case for a boat trip on the island of Apo and will have the opportunity to swim with turtles! This rocky island is surrounded by extremely well preserved coral reefs that you will have the chance to simply admire with mask and snorkel, if you manage to detach your eyes from the turtles. Departure is scheduled at 8am from the hotel. The crossing is not very long since it is about 45 minutes. Upon arrival, you will access the marine sanctuary, accompanied by a local guide, and swim with the turtles. Apart from turtles, Apo's coral reef is known for its underwater wildlife: biologists at Siliman University have identified more than 600 species of fish and 400 species of corals, making Apo one of the 5 best spots in the Philippines for making PMT (palm, mask and snorkel). Divers obviously see this, too, as a great opportunity. Lunch will be served on the beach. 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, around 5pm. This day is organized by the resort, just inquire with the reception to know their availability. (indicative price: 1950 pesos/pers)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Coco Grove Beach Resort

You can enjoy the hotel again for a good part of the morning since you will leave the Coco Grove Resort around 11am towards the port of Larena to take the Ocean Jet from 12.30pm, to Tagbilaran. Upon arrival at the port, a vehicle will be waiting for you to take you to the banks of the Loboc River and more particularly to the Loboc River Resort where you will spend a night in a Forest View room. The Loboc River Resort is a very beautiful eco-lodge, consisting of cottages on stilts on the banks of the Loboc River. The tropical atmosphere, the magic of the river and the extreme friendliness of the staff give this small establishment of about twenty rooms an incomparable charm. Location is ideal fo discovering the interior of Bohol. Before or after dinner on the deck, you will embark on a small cruise to see the fireflies in the trees by the river.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Loboc River Resort

We will take you to discover the most interesting sites of the island. The itinerary thus includes: - Loboc Eco-tourism Adventure Park (optional, 450 pesos/person), a steel wire that connects the two banks of the river, 520m long, 120m high, to cross in a lying position for the bird's eye view of the river and for fun. - The sanctuary of tarsiers: the tarsier is considered the smallest primate in the world. It is an endangered protected species. The island of Bohol is home to two sanctuaries where we can observe some specimens that live in freedom (the tarsier is a fearful animal, nocturnal, which does not tolerate life in captivity) - Twin suspension bridges, - The chocolate hills, these amazing geological formations that form a sheepish landscape, chocolate color in dry season - A meal-cruise on the river Loboc, We have lunch on a barge, in a musical atmosphere by letting ourselves be seduced by the atmosphere of the surrounding tropical jungle - The church of Baclayon, the oldest stone church on the island, a place of memory - The Blood compact: a statue that commemorates the blood pact made by Legazpi and Sikatuna in 1565 to ratify the agreement made between the Spanish conquerors and the inhabitants of Bohol. In the late afternoon, you will arrive at your resort on Panglao: Bohol Beach Club where you will spend your last three nights in a Deluxe room.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bohol Beach Club

At sunrise, you will embark on a banca to take the direction of the small island of Pamilacan, known for its dolphin spot and for the hospitality of its population. She can be seen from the hotel beach. The captain and his crew will try to spot the dolphins. With a little luck, the show is magical... From the splendid white sandy beach of Pamilacan, you can snorkel in the marine sanctuary and coral garden. You will have a traditional lunch on the beach, prepared by the women of the village. You can then enjoy a traditional massage on the beach or stroll inside the island and along the huge deserted beach. The return to the Bohol Beach Club is scheduled around 3pm. So you will have the rest of the afternoon for free to enjoy the hotel or to go to Alona beach, the touristic and lively beach where there are many restaurants, hotels, bars, diving clubs etc.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bohol Beach Club

Today, you will be free to enjoy the hotel, its beach and swimming pool or to walk in the surroundings, to the beach of Alona for example or to the cave of Hinagdanan where you can refresh yourself.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Bohol Beach Club

Your driver will pick you up at your resort. You will leave the Amarela a little before noon to go to Panglao airport to take your flight to Manila before taking your return flight. To change terminals at MANILA NAIA Airport, take the free shuttle bus that connects Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 with each other.

Meals: Breakfast