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Explore the cultural landmarks of Manila, the natural wonders of Sagada, Benguet, and Tarlac, and the stunning beaches of Bohol and Cebu with this 11-day tour package in the Philippines. This package comprises entrance fees, flights, land and sea transfers, service of guides, and budget, comfort, or quality hotels.
After landing in Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will tour Intramuros on your first day in the Philippines. This walled district houses various historical sites and served as the center of the country in the Spanish era.
You will then leave Manila and fly to Ilocos, where you will dive deeper into the country’s heritage and culture. This region features the Malacanang of the North, a presidential residence-turned-museum. After this, you can walk on the cobblestone street of Calle Crisologo and view the Spanish houses that line it.
From Ilocos, you’ll travel to Benguet and experience strawberry picking in the Strawberry Farm. On the way back to Manila, you will take a trip to Tarlac to climb up the historic Mt. Pinatubo. A hike up this volcano gives you a view of its crater lake. For the next part of the package, you will board a plane for Bohol.
In this sunny province, you will visit the Corella Tarsier Sanctuary and the famed Chocolate Hills. You will also head to Pamilacan Island for a full day on its pristine shore.
Next, a ferry will take you to Cebu. Here, you will enter the regal Temple of Leah and take in the beautiful atmosphere in the Sirao Flower Farm. As the tour ends, you will go to the Kawasan Falls. On Day 11, your 11-day vacation will end with a flight back to Manila.
See the marvels of Manila, Ilocos, Sagada, Benguet, Tarlac, Bohol, and Cebu with this 11-day tour package. Check availability by choosing a date.
After, you will walk towards the classic Plaza Roma. It is a public square that was the venue for several events in the Spanish era such as bullfights. Then you will learn about the relationships that Filipinos had with ethnic Chinese in Bahay Tsinoy.
This will then be followed by a visit to Casa Manila, a museum inside an old Spanish home. Next is a stroll through the lawns of San Diego Gardens that will lead you to the Baluarte De San Diego. From here, you will make your way to two grand churches.
The first is the San Agustin Church and Museum that dates back to 1607. It is also recognized for its Baroque design and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then end the day at the Manila Cathedral, a parish church that was reconstructed into a spacious cathedral in 1958.
Here, you will also be able to view its bell tower, the Sinking Bell Tower. The stone structure has a sandy foundation that supposedly causes it to sink around an inch year after year. Next is a visit to Aurora Park. This public space also features the Tobacco Monopoly Monument that was established in 1881.
You will then leave Laoag via a van and travel to the Malacanang of the North. Before being a museum, this was the former home of the late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. After going through its exhibits, you will drop by the Paoay Church. It was erected in 1710 and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finally, you will be able to see the wax replica of the late president in the Marcos museum together with some of his memorabilia.
From here, you will travel to the town of Bantay to see the Bantay Church and Bell Tower. The church sustained significant damage during World War II. Similarly, the Bantay Bell Tower was also heavily damaged but both were restored in succeeding years.
After enjoying the view from the church, you will tour the popular Pagburnayan Jar Factory. These jars are created from earth and the tradition of making them predates the Spanish era. Next, you will visit the Crisologo Museum, the ancestral home of the Crisologo political family.
You will then take a stroll along Calle Crisologo, a cobblestone street lined with old Spanish homes. After this, you will make your way to the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral before ending your day in the Baluarte Zoo. Bengal tigers, deers, ostriches, species can be found in this park. Finally, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
First is the Sugong Cave, one of the more than 60 caves you can find in Sagada. It is also a popular area to see the town’s most iconic attraction, the hanging coffins. This is a part of the locals’ burial traditions that started more than 2,000 years ago.
Next, you will travel through the Echo Valley. In this valley, you can hear echoes bounce off the surroundings whenever someone shouts. After exiting this site, you will enter the biggest cave in Sagada called Sumaguing Cave.
Inside it, you can find various rock formations as you walk through its interior. It also houses bats and contains pools and streams of cold water.
To end your day, you will drop by the Bontoc Tribal Museum. Here, you can learn about the province’s heritage and the different indigenous groups that live here.
To start the tour, you will enter the La Trinidad Strawberry Farm to handpick some tasty strawberries that you can bring home with you. This region is well known for its strawberries, so make sure to taste them while they’re still fresh as well.
You will then take the time to through a park that contains 30 Sakura trees. The Atok Sakura Flowers park has been a popular spot since the Japanese government gave the trees to the locals as a gift in 2016. Following your time here, you will make your way to the Northern Blossom to view even more vibrant flowers of different shapes and sizes.
Next is a trip to a viewing deck that sits at 7,400 feet above sea level, which is the second-highest altitude in the country. Aptly named 2nd Highest Point, it is located along the Halsema Highway that runs through Benguet and Sagada.
Lastly, you will travel to the Spanish Trail. This scenic trail goes on for almost 3km and passes through cave-like tunnels.
After arriving in Tarlac, you will first drop by the active volcano’s base camp in Barangay Sta. Ana. Here, you will leave your van and board a 4x4 vehicle that can safely take you to the hike’s jump-off point.
To get there, you will cross the Crow Valley. On the way, you will also spot several lava sand deposits that were caused by the historic eruption. The valley spans around 5.4 km and has a rough terrain due to the lahar from the volcano.
After reaching the jump-off point, you will begin hiking up a trail towards the top of the mountain. Once you reach the end of the trail, you will be welcomed by a grand view of the crater lake.
Take the time to admire its turquoise waters and enjoy a meal after your climb here. Once you’ve had your fill of food and photos, you will head back down to your van. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Manila.
This park offers close encounters with a population of Tarsiers, which are one of the tiniest primates in the whole world. From there, you will travel to Loboc River to join a Loboc River Cruise. This floating restaurant will slowly move across the water while you enjoy a buffet of local cuisine.
Following your delicious meal, your guide will lead you to the Baclayon Church. This historic landmark is recognized as a National Cultural Treasure. Next, you will learn about different butterflies at the Butterfly Conservatory. Here, they take care of a variety of species and run a breeding program to ensure their population is stable.
You will then spend some time among the mahogany trees of the man-made Bilar Forest before traveling to the famed Chocolate Hills. These hills are names as such since they look like piles of chocolate when their grass turns brown in the summer.
While you sail to the island, keep your eyes peeled for marine life. Thanks to its lively ecosystem, there have been reported sightings of dolphins and whale sharks in the area. Once you arrive on the island, you will be welcomed by its stunning white sands and crystal waters.
The tropical atmosphere is ideal for both unwinding on the shore or exploring the waters. If you choose to go snorkeling, you can also come close to the schools of fish and groups of colorful coral that sit beneath the waves.
While it has idyllic charms and stretches of untouched nature, this island was previously used in the Spanish era. One of its iconic structures from the colonial period is a 200-year-old fort that stands on its northeast coast. It is also recognized as a National Cultural Treasure. When you’ve had enough sand and sea for the day, you will be guided back to your hotel on the mainland.
After this, you will make your way to the Basilica Minore Del Santo Nino. This is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the country and stands close to the Magellan’s Cross. This cross is an important religious site as it was planted by the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Next, you will visit the Heritage of Cebu Monument. This artwork was erected in Parian Park and exhibits some of Cebu’s most notable moments in history such as the Battle of Mactan. From here, you will head to the Yap - San Diego Ancestral House that was constructed in the 17th century.
You will then go to the Temple of Leah, which was built for the wife of a Cebuano back in 2012. Finally, you will drop by the Sirao Flower Farm to view its vibrant array of blooms before returning to your accommodation.
After the falls, you will make your way to Moalboal. This coastal town is popular among divers thanks to its coral ecosystem. From here, you will ride a boat that will take you to Pescador Island. This isle is known as a marine park that is home to schools of exotic fish and various corals.
Next, you’ll travel to Turtle Island. As the name suggests, you will be able to swim with sea turtles in its waters. Following your time with these marine animals, you will head to Panagsama Beach to have another encounter with sea creatures.
Here, you will snorkel to experience the Sardine Run. This natural phenomenon involves large schools of sardines that swim off of the shore. Due to the large groups of sardines, they appear to form a wall underwater. Finally, a van will escort you back to your hotel.
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