13-Day Philippines Panoramic Tour to Bohol Island Countryside, Apo Island & Luzon Highlands
Description
Summary
Description
Spend a 13-day vacation in the Philippines and discover its countryside, highlands, and distinct heritage attractions. You'll get to enter an old world in Manila, explore the highlands like Ilocos and Baguio, tour Bohol's countryside, and swim with marine critters on Apo Island. This tour package already comes with entrance fees, daily breakfast, transportation, accommodation, and the service of guides.
The Philippines is dotted with several historical places, some of which can be found in Intramuros, a walled city in Manila. It dates back to the 16th century and houses well-preserved Spanish-era attractions. You will then travel north toward the Ilocos Region. In Ilocos Norte, you'll visit a presidential museum called Malacanang of the North. You will also see the picturesque Bangui Windmills set along a shoreline.
Meanwhile, Ilocos Sur hosts the UNESCO World Heritage City of Vigan. One of the popular sites here is the cobblestone street called Calle Crisologo. Your guide will then bring you to the Banaue Museum in Ifugao. Here, you will learn about various indigenous tribes in the Cordillera Region. You will also tour Baguio, the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Camp John Hay, a former military installation, is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. Several lush parks, including Mines View Park, are also worth visiting. Your guide will also take you to Benguet to experience strawberry picking at Strawberry Farm.
This package also includes a day hike up to Mt. Pinatubo, famed for its 1991 eruption and breathtaking Crater Lake. Then, you'll fly to Bohol to see the Tarsier Sanctuary and the renowned Chocolate Hills. You will also get the chance to explore the underwater paradise of Apo Island. Go sightseeing in Manila, Ilocos, Sagada, Banaue, Benguet, Tarlac, Bohol, and Dumaguete with this 13-day trip. Check availability by choosing a date.
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Daily itinerary
Day 1 - Day 1: Intramuros Tour
Day 2 - Day 2: Laoag Tour
Day 3 - Day 3: Pagudpud Tour
Day 4 - Day 4: Vigan Tour
Day 5 - Day 5: Sagada Tour
Day 6 - Day 6: Banaue Tour
Day 7 - Day 7: Baguio Tour
Day 8 - Day 8: Benguet Tour
Day 9 - Day 9: Mt. Pinatubo Tour
Day 10 - Day 10: Bohol Countryside City
Day 11 - Day 11: Pamilacan Island Tour
Day 12 - Day 12: Apo Island Tour
Day 13 - Day 13: Departure to Manila
What to bring
Good to know
Please bring appropriate clothing. Please be aware that your itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better.
All our guides speak English. For other languages, contact us for availability and rates.
Not all establishments accept credit or debit cards, and ATMs can be limited.
The season for dolphin watching in Dumaguete is from March to October and is subject to weather and wind conditions. If off-season or on days when the northeast monsoon is strong, dolphin watching may not be possible. During Habagat/ Southwest monsoon Season (June-October), boat ride to Apo Island may be rough.
Accommodation
See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners under each day in the daily itinerary. All accommodation levels, bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, and odd number groups will always be allocated a single room. If you are travelling in a group, but prefer a single room, please make separate bookings. Teenagers and children will be arranged in the same room with parents. If additional room(s) is needed, additional costs will incur.
For multi-day guided tours, accommodation cannot be upgraded and the levels below do not apply. Guide to the Philippines will provide you with the best available accommodation at the time of your booking from our preferred partners. If our preferred partners are fully booked at the time of your booking, we will find another suitable accommodation for you of similar level.
We always do our best to accommodate special requests, which may incur additional costs. Press choose a date to find availability.
Private rooms with private bathrooms in guesthouses or small hotels with basic amenities.
Private Rooms with a private bathroom at three-star hotels or resorts located in the city center, in close vicinity, or near the beach area. Breakfast is included and with basic room amenities and toiletries.
Rooms at four-star to a five-star hotel in the city center or beachfront resort with a private bathroom at the absolute best locations with the best amenities, facilities, and services.
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