12-Day Behold the Philippines

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After your breakfast in your hotel, you leave to go to Intramuros - the old city in Manila known as the "Walled City" where you will have the chance to see and feel the tradition and culture of the Filipinos at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period. You will also visit Rizal Park, which was named after a Filipino national hero, to finish the day.

After enjoying the historical tour, you will head back to the hotel around noon time.

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You will wake up in the early morning to go to the Puning Hot Spring in an open 4x4 vehicle through the lahar residues from the 1990 Mount Pinatubo explosion. The place has 15 amazing pools with various temperatures where you can relax. After that, you will drive to the station that offers relaxing and unique experience – Volcanic Ash Massage. You will return to the entrance where the restaurant is located for your lunch.

On this day, you will fly to Panglao, Bohol for your next adventure. Upon arrival, a transfer is waiting for you to take you to your hotel. You will have free time to relax at one of the beaches of Bohol or take some time to enjoy the facilities in your hotel.

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After breakfast at the hotel, you'll venture out on your day tour of the famous Chocolate Hills. This geological phenomenon has visitors flocking to admire the stunning 1,776 hills that roll on for 50 square kilometres. At lunchtime, you'll cruise along the Loboc River in a traditional boat whilst being serenaded by a local band. You'll also have a zip line adventure over then Loboc River and then visit the rare primates in the Tarsier Sanctuary.

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Today, you will ride a boat to visit some of the magical islands around Bohol. You will visit Virgin Island -a long island in the middle of the sea with several booths (a floating market) selling various seafood and pearls. On your way, you will have a chance to see dolphins jumping in the sea. Then continue sailing towards Balicasag Island where you can do snorkelling to see colourful corals, fish and turtles. Before returning to the hotel, you will have lunch in a local restaurant.

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Today, you will enjoy the beauty and calm that is here in Bohol. The island is a unique combination of pristine beaches and beautiful landscapes that you can enjoy at your own leisure. There are various activites you can enjoy, particularly snorkelling or swimming from one one of the many beaches.

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After riding a ferry, you will swim with the whale sharks in Oslob. You'll be fascinated to encounter these friendly sea creatures in their natural habitat. After, you will go to Kawasan Falls and experience the thrill of jumping down the stream into the spectacular waterfalls. You will have lunch on the banks of the waterfall and then be transferred back to Cebu city. *Using bamboo raft is not part of the package since it is not always possible to ride it.

On this day, you will travel to another paradise that the Philippines has to offer, Boracay Island. Known for being one of the more lively islands in the Philippines, Boracay is packed with adventurous opportunities. It will take most of the day to get there, however, you should make it well in time for the sunset.

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On this day, you can take on some adventures and try different water activities the island has to offer like parasailing and helmet diving, which is like scuba diving but without the need for a license. If you are feeling a little tired from your days travelling, you may wish to take this time to relax on the beautiful white sand beach of Boracay.

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For the next few days, you will enjoy the beauty that the tiny island of Boracay has to offer. The perfect place to explore, Boracay's waters are home to rich marine life in the corals and shipwrecks just off-shore. As well as the beautiful 4-kilometre palm tree-lined beach where you can relax, the island is a hub for watersports activities such as kayaking and diving.