HIDDEN AND MAGICAL WORLD

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Description

This trip to the Philippines will give you a glimpse into a magical and hidden world in this virgin island state. Our hikes will take us to flooding waterfalls, active volcanoes, and famous rice terraces on foot or jeep. The must see El Nido Island, the chocolate terraces at Bohol and villages around,  whale watching, hiking on the island of Cebu and its surroundings. We will cruise to whale sharks, have a cruise to an underground river and won”t miss the amazing island for leisure time, Boracay. For the end of the tour, before our flight home we will have time to enjoy the vibrant capital city of Manilla.

  • Tour of Manila
  • Pasangan Falls
  • Taal volcano
  • rice terraces
  • Poa-day trip to the rice terraces
  • Bohol Island – Touring villages in the area
  • Bohol Island-Chocolate Terraces
  • Whaling
  • Puerto Princesa – Firefly trip
  • Cebu Island – a tour of the island and its surroundings
  • Whale sharks boating
  • An underground tour of one of the world’s longest rivers
  • El Nido Tour – two days of sightseeing, scuba diving and beach tour on the amazing island
  • Tour of Burkay Island-time to pamper yourself at the end of the trip in one of the luxurious resorts

Routes and Schedule

Customizable

Day 1: Arrive Manila

 Upon arrival, meet and greet at airport with our local representative and then proceed to hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight at choice of hotel in Manila.  

Day 2: Pagsanjan Falls 

After breakfast at the hotel, meet the driver and proceed to Pagsanjan Laguna. In  . Pagsanjan Falls experience an exhilarating boat ride through the famed rapids. The trip commences at Riverview Restaurant or Pagsanjan Falls Lodge, then winds through steep canyons and gorges abloom with lush tropical vegetation. Expert boatmen take you “shooting through the rapids” in an exciting downriver descent to end at the wondrous Pagsanjan Falls. Back to the jump-off point to have lunch at the restaurant.  After the tour, drive back to Manila.

 Overnight at hotel in Manila..  

Day 3: Taal Volcano Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the driver and proceed to Talisay to start our tour to Taal Volcano – discover the breath taking Taal Volcano situated in Taal Lake. The Volcano erupted in 1977, and has done quite a lot of damage even though it is considered to be, the smallest active volcano in the world. The tour takes us by boat across the Taal Lake, which surrounds the Volcano. Then the tour continues with horse riding up the mountain of Taal. Descend and transfer back to Talisay resort for lunch.

 After the tour, drive back to Manila.

 Overnight at choice of hotel in Manila.  

Day 4: Manila to Banaue via Cauayan

In the morning transfer to airport for domestic flight to Cauayan. Once arriving at Cauayan, meet the driver then transfer to Banaue. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. 

Overnight in Banaue

Day 5: Batad Day 

Meet the local guide then proceed to Batad Tour via local jeep. Batad Rice Terraces – feel like an adventurer as you trek to Batad Rice Terraces. From a distance, the terraces resemble an amphitheater with a village at its foot inhabited by the Ifugaos. You will be greeted by locals and other trekkers in the village of  Batad. After lunch in a local restaurant in the village we head back to the Point where a jeep awaits to take you back to your hotel.

Overnight in Banaue  

Day 6: Hapao Day Tour

After breakfast,  Proceed to Hapao Day Tour via local jeep. Hapao Rice Terraces – an easier trek through the terraces where paths are wider and not as steep as those of Batad. Visit Head Hunter Village, then last stop at the town market where you can have your lunch. Back to hotel, freshen-up before going back to Cauayan 

Overnight in Cauayan  

Day 7: Cauayan to Manila

 After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight back to Manila. Arrive Manila and transfer to your hotel.The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure (or have an optional Manila City Tour or Shopping Tour). 

Overnight at hotel in Manila

Day 8: Manila to Bohol – Countryside 

Early morning departure to airport for domestic flight to Bohol. Upon arrival at Tagbilaran, meet the tour guide then proceed to Countryside Tour. Bohol Countryside Tour – enjoy a full day tour to the scenic countryside of Bohol, a beautiful showcase of history, culture and nature in one destination. Visit the centuries-old Baclayon Church (Ruins) & Museum, view the Tarsiers, the oldest known smallest primate that lives in Bohol. Enroute to the Chocolate Hills, drive through the lush Mahogany Man-Made Forest and the green farmlands in Bilar and Batuan. In Bilar visit a Butterfly Farm. Drive back to Loboc, for a 50-minute river cruise along nipa-lined river on board a native catamaran.  A sumptuous lunch of local cuisine is served on board. . After the tour, proceed to hotel for check-in.

Overnight at hotel in Bohol.  

Day 9: Pamilacan Marine Life Tour with Dolphin Watching

Early morning departure for Pamilacan Island Tour. The seawaters around Pamilacan Island are home to at least 6 species of whales & dolphins.  If you are lucky, these whales maybe sighted between Februarys to August. Also, residents in the area are different species of dolphins. Other activity in this tour includes swimming & snorkeling around Pamilacan Island, a village tour. Picnic lunch will be served in the island. After the tour, transfer back to hotel.

 Overnight at hotel in Bohol.  

Day 10: Bohol to Cebu

 Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until transfer to Tagbilaran Pier for ferry to Cebu. Arrive Cebu Pier, meet the driver and then proceed to hotel for check-in. Free time at your own for leisure. Overnight at hotel in Cebu.            

Day 11: Oslob Whaleshark and Kawasan Falls Tour

 Packed breakfast from the hotel. Early morning departure for the tour of Oslo Whaleshark and Kawasan Falls Tour – at the South tip of the island of Cebu lies Barangay Tan-awan in the town of Oslob. It is the home of the whale sharks referred by many as the “gentle giants”. Enjoy swimming and encounter with the whale sharks. On to the next tour, proceed to Kawasan Waterfalls. Take in the thrill! Climb to the waterfall’s second level, plunge into its cool waters or balance yourself in a bamboo raft under gushing waters.  Have your picnic lunch under the trees and have time to relax amidst nature’s bounty. 

After the tour, transfer back to Cebu.

 Overnight at choice of hotel in Cebu.  

Day 12: Cebu to Puerto Princesa

 Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Puerto Princesa. Arrive to Puerto Princesa and proceed to hotel. In the evening, pick-up at hotel lobby for Firefly Watching tour with dinner Fi refly Watching Tour – is 30 to 40 minutes from the city proper. The wide range of forest mangroves of this place is the perfect habitat for fireflies where you can enjoy thousands to millions of these creatures dancing in the trees. 

After the tour, back to hotel.

Accommodation at choice of hotel in Puerto Princesa.

Day 13: Underground River Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up for shared Underground River Tour – one of the world’s longest underground rivers. The St. Paul’s Underground River is located within what has been designated Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park which is about 81 kilometers from Puerto Princesa City. From there, it is a 20-minute outrigger boat ride to the park where guests board smaller outrigger canoes for the journey inside the underground river. The boat travels three kilometers into the cave and one is exposed to a spectacular display of rock formations and cathedral-like chambers, which Mother Nature has sculpted for millions of years. The river has also been recently declared, as a World Heritage site and named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Lunch at a local restaurant. After the tour, a private van will take you to El Nido.

 Arrive El Nido, check-in to hotel.

Day 14: El Nido Island Hopping Tour

 After Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up for Island Tour. Tour A – takes you to three of the most beautiful lagoons located around Miniloc Island: Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon and Secret Lagoon. Swim and snorkel and enjoy the breathtaking views these three lagoons offer. Tour A also takes you to Shimizu Island where a white sand beach awaits eager sunbathers. Shimizu is also where you will stop for lunch and spend most of your time. Next stop will be 7 Commando Beach. This beach prides itself with its white sand beach. A little bar that will serve you refreshing tropical fruit juices as well as alcoholic drinks. 

 After the tour, back to hotel.

 Overnight at hotel in El Nido. 

 Day 15: El Nido Island Hopping Tour

After breakfast at the hotel Pick-up for Island Tour. First stop is at the Bacuit archipelago. Many people argue about its peculiar shape. Some say it looks like a helicopter, some a camel, a dolphin and even a dinosaur! Find out for yourself and let us know what you think.  Next stop is Matinloc Shrine. Walk around this abandoned convent and school and even climb a rock formation if you are adventurous! After lunch, you will be taken to three spectacular beaches: Secret Beach, Star Beach and Hidden Beach.

 After the tour, back to hotel. 

Overnight at choice of hotel in El Nido  

Day 16: El Nido to Boracay 

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until transfer to airport for flight to Boracay. Arrive to  Caticlan and proceed to resort .

 Overnight at choice of hotel in Boracay

Day 17-18: Boracay

 Free day in Boracay

 Overnight in Boracay 

  Day 19:  Boracay to Manila

 Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until transfer to airport. 

Arrive Manila and proceed to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Manila.

   Day 20: Manila Departure

After breakfast, have free time shopping until transfer to airport for departure.  

End of tour

 

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