11-Day Highlights of the Islands
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Trip Overview
Consisting of 7,641 islands, the Philippines is a one-stop country that can give you a full package from its rich culture, variety of wonderful islands, endless diving spots and stunning beaches.
From Manila, you'll explore some of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines, from well-known, famous spots to the more intimate, lesser-known beaches where you'll almost feel alone. Along the way, you'll swim, snorkel, dive, zipline and trek to experience the diversity of the wildlife here. Throughout this holiday to the Philippines you'll also have ample free time to sit back and soak up the precious moments on our beautiful islands.
From Manila, you'll explore some of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines, from well-known, famous spots to the more intimate, lesser-known beaches where you'll almost feel alone. Along the way, you'll swim, snorkel, dive, zipline and trek to experience the diversity of the wildlife here. Throughout this holiday to the Philippines you'll also have ample free time to sit back and soak up the precious moments on our beautiful islands.
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Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN MANILA
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Let your delightful holiday to the Philippines begin! When you land in Manila, you will go to immigration to process your pass to the Philippines. For your transfer, a car is waiting for you and will pick you up to take you to your hotel.
Accommodation
Savoy Hotel Manila★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Savoy Hotel Manila
Destinations
Pasay
Day 2
FLIGHT TO BOHOL + COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
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Today, you will fly to Bohol. Arriving in Bohol, you will be picked up by your tour guide from the airport and from there, you will continue to your Bohol countryside tour and the infamous Chocolate Hills. After that, you will be dropped off at your hotel and will have the evening free.
Accommodation
Bohol Beach Club★4 star
Activities
Countryside Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from Savoy Hotel Manila to NAIA Terminal 3
Plane from NAIA Terminal 3 Departure Area Ramp to Panglao International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Pasay
Carmen
Panglao
Day 3
ISLAND HOPPING BALICASAG
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Today, you will visit nearby islands in Panglao. Some of them are Virgin Island, famous for its sandbar and floating market and Balicasag Island, a world-famous diving spot; when you go early, you will see dolphins and abundant sea turtles.
Accommodation
Bohol Beach Club★4 star
Activities
Island Hopping to Balicasag
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Panglao
Central Visayas
Day 4
FREE DAY IN BOHOL
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You'll have the day free to enjoy the beach. Alternatively, you could book a tour to explore Bohol and the surrounding islands, go on a diving trip to explore life below the surface, or just enjoy the facilities in your resort!
Accommodation
Bohol Beach Club★4 star
Activities
Free Day in Bohol
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Panglao
Carmen
Day 5
FERRY TO CEBU
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Today, you will board the ferry to Cebu, one of the Philippines most famous and most visited island. Once checked into your hotel, you'll have free time to enjoy the beach and stunning scenery.
Accommodation
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu★5 star
Transportations
Minivan from Bohol Beach Club to Tagbilaran City Port Terminal
Ferry from Tagbilaran City Port Terminal to North Reclamation Area
Private Driver from North Reclamation Area to Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Panglao
Lapu-Lapu City
Day 6
OSLOB + KAWASAN CANYONEERING
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Today, you will wake up early in the morning and proceed to Oslob, Cebu for a once in a lifetime encounter with giant whale sharks. After that, you will join the exciting adventure of canyoneering in the famous Kawasan Falls of Cebu. You will eat lunch after the activities and return to the hotel.
Accommodation
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu★5 star
Activities
Oslob Whalesharks + Kawasan Canyoneering
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Lapu-Lapu City
Cebu City
Day 7
FREE DAY IN CEBU
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This is a free day in Cebu. Recommended activities are island hopping, shopping or taking a tour of Cebu City. Alternatively, you can relax and enjoy the nearby beaches.
Accommodation
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu★5 star
Activities
Free Day in Cebu
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Lapu-Lapu City
Cebu City
Day 8
FLIGHT TO CORON
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Today, you will fly to Busuanga in Coron. When you arrive, you'll be transferred to the hotel to check in. Then, it's time to relax and enjoy what is said to be the most beautiful island in the world!
Accommodation
Bacau Bay Resort Coron★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu to Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Plane from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Francisco B. Reyes Airport
Private Driver from Francisco B. Reyes Airport to Bacau Bay Resort Coron
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Lapu-Lapu City
Coron
Day 9
ULTIMATE ISLAND HOPPING
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In the morning, you will board a local boat to see the scenic beauty of Coron Island. You will visit Siete Picados, Kayangan Lake, Beach 91, Reef with a sunken ship, Malwawey Coral Garden, CYC Beach and Twin Lagoon. You will have a lunch aboard and return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Bacau Bay Resort Coron★4 star
Activities
Ultimate Island Hopping
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Coron
Day 10
FREE DAY IN CORON
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This day, you can spend the time making the most out of this beautiful island.
Recommended activities are:
You can visit famous Kayangan lake and twin lagoon, along with other snorkelling sites and white beaches when you decide to go island hopping.
Coron is also famous for diving, so either you are a licensed diver or a free-diver, this is definitely your chance to see the famous shipwrecks and rich marine life under Coron waters, which you wouldn’t want to miss.
There is also this Calauit Safari Park – a 3,700 hectare island that is a game reserve and wildlife sanctuary.
You can also opt for a relaxing dip in the Maquinit hot springs at night.
Accommodation
Bacau Bay Resort Coron★4 star
Activities
Free Day in Coron
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Coron
Day 11
FLIGHT TO MANILA + INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT (DEPARTURE)
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This is the final day of your holiday to the Philippines. You will leave the hotel and fly to Manila. From there, you will continue on your international flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Bacau Bay Resort Coron to Francisco B. Reyes Airport
Plane from Francisco B. Reyes Airport to NAIA Terminal 4
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Coron
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What’s included?
- 10 nights accommodation
- 4 activities
- 10 breakfasts and 4 lunches
- Airport transfer
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- Ground transportation
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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