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21-Day Heart and Soul of the Philippines

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Trip Overview

Over 21 days, you will explore the Philippines from north to south to see the very best of what this fascinating country as to offer.

You'll island-hop your way down the country, starting from Bohol, where you'll experience the diversity of the country's landscape with the staggering Chocolate Hills; a once in a lifetime adventure that will see you zip lining your way through the perfectly round formations. Then, it's time for sun, sea and sand across the many islands.

From here, you'll go on an island-hopping adventure around the islands of El Nido and Coron before having some well-deserved free time on the famous island of Boracay. During this time, you'll jump from island to island, from beach to beach and boat to boat to experience the beauty of the coral reefs of the Philippines.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Manila

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Arrival in Manila

When you land in Manila, you will go to the 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 in Makati, the Business Central District of the Philippines.

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    Accommodation

    I'M Hotel5 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to I'M Hotel

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    Destinations

    Makati

Day 2

Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour

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Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour

In the morning, you will head south of Manila to Pagsanjan. On the way, you will stop in an old train station and experience a trolley ride in a small town. After that, you go to Pagsanjan Lodge, from there you will ride a canoe to Pagsanjan River to reach the famous falls. When you reach the waterfalls, you can ride a bamboo raft and swim. You will return to the lodge to change clothes and have a simple Filipino lunch. After lunch, you will drive back to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    I'M Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Pagsanjan Falls

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Makati

    Cavinti

Day 3

Hidden Valley

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Hidden Valley

In the morning, you can have your breakfast at your hotel before going on your tour to Hidden Valley. The Hidden Valley is a unique and spectacular place, located between two mountains with a variety of cold and hot springs surrounded by centuries-old trees that shade the area and its pleasant green vegetation. You can swim or take a dip in the hot spring. Then, enjoy a local lunch with a performance by musicians. After your relaxing getaway, you will go back to the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    I'M Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Hidden Valley Springs

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Makati

    Calauan

Day 4

Fly to Bohol

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Fly to Bohol

Today, you will leave Manila and head to Bohol for your next adventure. This is a full day of travelling, when you get to your hotel, Henann Resort in Bohol, you can relax.

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    Accommodation

    Amorita Resort5 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from I'M Hotel to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    Plane from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Panglao International Airport

    Private Driver from Panglao International Airport to Amorita Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Makati

    Central Visayas

Day 5

Chocolate Hills

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Chocolate Hills

On this day, you will see the beauty that Bohol has to offer. You will visit the Chocolate Hills – one of the most famous attractions in Bohol. It seems to be made by human hands but it is actually a magical creation of nature. Experience an adventurous attraction that offers different types of zip line rides which pass through the amazing view of Loboc River. You will also see the Bilar Forest and the world’s smallest primate known as the Tarsier. You will return to your hotel after.

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    Accommodation

    Amorita Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Chocolate Hills with Zipline

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Central Visayas

Day 6

Free Day in Bohol

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Free Day in Bohol

You can do various activities of your choice on the island of Bohol, such as water sports or island-hopping. Alternatively, you can just stroll down the beach and enjoy the calm waters and enjoy the onsite facilities at the hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Amorita Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in BoholRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Central Visayas

    Carmen

Day 7

Balicasag Island Hopping

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Balicasag Island Hopping

Today, you will ride a boat to visit some of the magical islands around Bohol. You will visit the “Virgin Island” - a long island in the middle of the sea with 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 go snorkelling to see the colourful corals, fish and turtles. Before returning to the hotel, you will have lunch in a local restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Amorita Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Balicasag Island Hopping

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Central Visayas

Day 8

Free Day in Bohol

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Free Day in Bohol

On this day you can enjoy the peaceful beach of Bohol or going snorkelling along the coast of the island. If you do not wish to spend the day relaxing, there are several on and off land activities that can be arranged.

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    Accommodation

    Amorita Resort5 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in BoholRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Central Visayas

    Carmen

Day 9

Fly to El Nido

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Fly to El Nido

Today, you will check out of Henann resort and fly to El Nido. This is a full day of travelling. Once you have arrived and checked into your hotel, you can relax!

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    Accommodation

    Seda Lio5 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Amorita Resort to Panglao International Airport

    Plane from Panglao International Airport to El Nido Lio Airport

    Minivan from El Nido Lio Airport to Seda Lio

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Central Visayas

    El Nido

Day 10

Island Hopping Tour C (Private)

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Island Hopping Tour C (Private)

In the morning, you will board a boat for the whole day sailing to the beautiful lagoons and islands surrounding El Nido.

You will visit the Hidden Beach, Temple of Matinloc, the Star Beach and the Helicopter Island. In these places, you can do snorkeling to see fascinating coral reefs and fishes. .

In the middle of the day, you will have a lunch of grilled fish in one of the islands. Do not forget to bring a camera with you because the beauty of the places are beyond imagination. You will return to the hotel late afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Seda Lio5 star

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    Activities

    Island Hopping Tour C - Private

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    El Nido

Day 11

Free Day In El Nido

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Free Day In El Nido

Today, you can enjoy the breath-taking beauty El Nido Island has to offer.

Recommended activities:

Travel to two of the beautiful beaches; Nacpan Beach where you can watch an extraordinary sunset scenery, and Las Cabañas beach where you can have an amazing zip line ride, and is at the same time a good spot to wait for the sun to set too.
Tour within the islands surrounding El Nido, and also you can try the canopy walk.
There are also variety of waterfalls that you can visit such as the Nagkalit-kalit falls.

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    Accommodation

    Seda Lio5 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in El NidoRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Nido

Day 12

Island Hopping Tour A (Private)

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Island Hopping Tour A (Private)

In the morning, you will board a boat for a whole day sailing to the famous lagoons and picturesque islands of El Nido.

You will visit breathtaking places such as the Small or Big Lagoon in Miniloc Island, the Secret Lagoon, the Shimizu Island and the Seven Commandos beach. The beaches and islands are stunningly colored with white sand and turquoise water. You can do kayaking and snorkel to see the colorful reefs in the area.

In the middle of the day, you will have a lunch of grilled fish in one of the islands. Do not forget to bring a camera with you because the beauty of the place is beyond imagination. You will return to the hotel in the afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Seda Lio5 star

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    Activities

    Island Hopping Tour A - Private

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    El Nido

Day 13

Fly to Coron

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Fly to Coron

On this day, you will check out of your hotel and a private transfer will pick you up to drive you to the airport where you will catch your flight going to Coron.

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    Accommodation

    Zuri Resort - Coron4 star

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Seda Lio to El Nido Lio Airport

    Plane from El Nido Airport to Francisco B. Reyes Airport

    Private Driver from Francisco B. Reyes Airport to Zuri Resort - Coron

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    El Nido

    Coron

Day 14

Ultimate Island Hopping Tour in Coron (Private)

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Ultimate Island Hopping Tour in Coron (Private)

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.

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    Accommodation

    Zuri Resort - Coron4 star

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    Ultimate Island Hopping - Private

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Coron

Day 15

Free Day in Coron

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Free Day in Coron

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.

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    Accommodation

    Zuri Resort - Coron4 star

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    Free day in CoronRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Coron

Day 16

Fly to Boracay

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Fly to Boracay

From one paradise to another. Today, you will fly to Boracay for your next adventure. This will take the whole day. When you arrive, check in and relax.

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    Accommodation

    The District Boracay4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zuri Resort - Coron to Francisco B. Reyes Airport

    Plane from Francisco B. Reyes Airport to NAIA Terminal 4

    Private Driver from NAIA Terminal 4 to NAIA Terminal 3

    Plane from NAIA Terminal 3 to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport

    Minivan from Godofredo P. Ramos Airport to Caticlan Jetty Port

    Ferry from Caticlan Jetty Port to Cagban Jetty Port

    Minivan from Cagban Jetty Port to The District Boracay

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Coron

    Malay

Day 17

Free Day in Boracay

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Free Day in Boracay

Today, you can enjoy the beauty and activities Boracay has to offer. Especially watersports activities such as parasailing, island hopping, jet skis, and many more.

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    Accommodation

    The District Boracay4 star

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    Free day in BoracayRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malay

Day 18

Free Day in Boracay

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Free Day in Boracay

Today, you can soak in the clear waters of Boracay and experience the fun under the sun in one of the most beautiful islands of the Philippines. Alternatively, you can go on one of the tours of the island.

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    Accommodation

    The District Boracay4 star

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    Activities

    Free day in BoracayRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malay

Day 19

Free Day in Boracay

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Free Day in Boracay

On this day, you will have free time to explore Boracay and everything it has to offer. If you want to relax, you can go to the beach or enjoy the resort.

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    Accommodation

    The District Boracay4 star

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    Activities

    Free day in BoracayRequest to Book

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malay

Day 20

Fly to Manila

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Fly to Manila

On this day, you will fly back to Manila. Upon landing, you will be picked up by your designated driver to escort you to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    I'M Hotel5 star

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    Transportations

    Minivan from The District Boracay to Cagban Jetty Port

    Boat from Cagban Jetty Port to Caticlan Jetty Port

    Minivan from Caticlan Jetty Port to Godofredo P. Ramos Airport

    Plane from Godofredo P. Ramos Airport to NAIA Terminal 3

    Private Driver from NAIA Terminal 3 to I'M Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malay

    Makati

Day 21

Departure

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Departure

Today will mark your last day in the Philippines. Till next time!

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    Private Driver from I'M Hotel to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Makati

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What’s included?

  • 20 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 20 breakfasts and 7 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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