10 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia
You are heading to the Central Visayas, an archipelago in which you can hop from an island to another island and have extraordinary encounters. You can indeed swim with the whale-sharks, see a school of sardines and observe amazing coral reefs. Waterfalls, tropical jungle, coconut trees, sand bars b... Read More
By Jennylene, Brian Jan, Jela Mae and Kevin
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Chocolate Hills and the Tarsiers of Bohol
Cambugahay Falls and fish spa under the Enchanted Balete tree
Whaleshark watching & Sumilon Sandbar
Balinsasayaw twin lakes natural park
Chocolate Hills and the Tarsiers of Bohol
Cambugahay Falls and fish spa under the Enchanted Balete tree
Whaleshark watching & Sumilon Sandbar
Balinsasayaw twin lakes natural park
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Manila - Cebu : Welcome to the Queen City of the South
Welcome to Cebu, the Queen City of the South! You will be arriving in Cebu from Manila. Cebu Island is in the middle of the Visayas Region, on a 240km long island, its width doesn’t exceed 40km. This is one of the main cultural and economic hubs of the Philippines. Cebu is also the oldest city of the country. From the airport (Mactan Cebu International Airport), the driver will be transferring you to your hotel and you can rest for the rest of the day.
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Cebu - Samboan : Transfer to Southern Cebu
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel to head South. Today, you're taking the coastal road to go to the tip of Cebu Island. On the way, you might want to stop by the Carcar market, Mantayupan Falls and Delcio's (a dragon fruit farm, etc...) You will be staying in Fantasy Lodge, Samboan for the next 2 nights in a superior couple room.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Samboan : Whale Shark watching and Sumilon Island
You will be leaving early for this day as you will be meeting with the whale sharks in Oslob, Cebu. 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 be afraid as these species are friendly and will not harm any humans, unless attacked. 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 snorkelling 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! You will be having your lunch in Bluewater Sumilon, the only resort of the island. And in the afternoon, you will go back to Samboan and your resort where you might want to enjoy a Kawa bath (hot bath with essential oils heated up with woodfire) best followed by a massage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Samboan - Siquijor: Transfer to the Island of Fire
Another day, another adventure! Your driver will be picking you up from your resort and take you to the port of Santander-Liloan where you will will take the ferry bound to Sibulan for a 25 minutes boat trip that will allow you to go reach negros Island. 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 Sibulan port, you will start our adventure for a day tour in the countryside of Dumaguete, a mountainous and volcanic area with numerous lakes and amazing waterfalls. You will be visiting the famous Twin Lakes and Balinsasayao park, naturel reserve that offers a wide variety of animal and floral species. After this, you will take the van again and head to the port of Dumaguete. From there, you will board on the fast craft (Ocean Jet) to go to Siquijor. Upon arrival, a vehicle from the resort will take you to Coco Grove Resort, where you will be staying for the next nights. 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Siquijor: Day tour around the isla Puerto del fuego
You will leave the guesthouse and go around the island through the coastal road with either a tricycle or a multicab (the modern and smaller version of the 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. 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. Right after, you will have the chance to take a quick dip in the Cambugahay Falls where you will be able to swim and refresh yourself. You will then also experience a little relaxation time in a fish spa at the foot of a century old balete tree. You will have your lunch at Paliton beach and before going back to the guesthouse, you will be stopping by the Shell Museum. You still have a lot of free time so you can enjoy the resort and their amenities for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Free day (or in option: Swimming with the turtles and visit of Apo Island)
Today is your FREE DAY! You will be given the option to visit Apo Island, where you can enjoy many activities. 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. You will be departing early since it takes an hour and a half to reach Apo Island. 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. Lunch will be served on the beach at Apo Island Beach Resort. You still have enough time to swim in the crystal clear waters of this marvelous island. Other than the Apo Island tour option, 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
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Siquijor - Bohol : visit of Bohol and transfer to Loboc
You will be leaving early again today as you will be visiting Bohol. From the resort, the driver will take you to the port of Siquijor and will ride a fast craft bound to Bohol. 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. Late in the afternoon, you will get to the 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 will embark on a short cruise to see the fireflies in the Talisay trees.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Loboc - Panglao: transfer to Panglao
You still have time to relax and enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool after breakfast or just prepare for your next trip. 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 next hotel, Bluewater Panglao.
Meals: Breakfast
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Free Day or Dolphin watching and Pamilacan Island (optional)
Another free day to enjoy! You can book a complimentary massage or you may relax and unwind. 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 traditional 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 alater 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
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Panglao - Manila : back to Manila
There is always an end to every adventure but you don’t have to worry, the memories will forever stay. Depending on your flight schedule, a driver will pick you up at your hotel to send you to the airport so that you can take your flight bound to Manila and then your international flight.
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