18-Day Scenic Countryside, Islands & Historical Tour to Ilocos, Palawan, Cebu & Bohol from Manila
Description
Summary
Description
Escape to the top historical landmarks, breathtaking islands, and countryside attractions in Ilocos, Palawan, Cebu, and Bohol with this 18-day vacation package. It includes roundtrip flights from Manila, land and ferry transfers, and accommodation.
Revisit the country’s glorious past in Intramuros. While exploring the walled city, you will step inside iconic structures, fort ruins, and notable museums. Your historical tour continues in the Ilocos region. At Ilocos Norte, you will marvel at Malacañang of the North, the grand presidential museum for former President Marcos.
You will also pass through the scenic Patapat Viaduct in Pagudpud. Travel back in time and stroll along Calle Crisologo in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Vigan. Afterward, you will head to the breathtaking Banaue. You will visit Banaue Museum, an ethnic museum featuring Igorot artifacts.
Enjoy the cool breeze at Baguio or the City of Pines. You will visit Camp John Hay, a former military base. Then, you will see old Itogon mines at Mines View Park. You will also explore the 79-hectare La Trinidad Strawberry Farm. Then, level up your adventure and ride a 4x4 vehicle to Mt. Pinatubo.
You will also fly off to the Visayas. Cruise along Loboc River, then marvel at Chocolate Hills. Afterward, you will head to Cebu’s top attractions. One of which is the Temple of Leah, Cebu’s Taj Mahal.
Next, you’ll visit Cebu’s little Amsterdam called Sirao Flower Farm. You will also go canyoneering at Kawasan Falls. Afterward, you will cruise along Puerto Princesa Underground River and go island-hopping to Honda Bay. Then, go snorkeling at Port Barton and gaze at the stunning limestone formations at El Nido’s Big Lagoon.
Discover the best of the Philippines with this 18-Day Scenic Countryside, Islands & Historical Tour to Ilocos, Palawan, Cebu & Bohol from Manila. 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 Tour
Day 11 - Day 11: Pamilacan Island Tour
Day 12 - Day 12: Cebu City Tour
Day 13 - Day 13: Kawasan Falls and Moalboal Sardine Run Tour
Day 14 - Day 14: Puerto Princesa Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
Day 15 - Day 15: Puerto Princesa Underground River and City Tour
Day 16 - Day 16: Port Barton Island Hopping Tour
Day 17 - Day 17: El Nido Island Hopping Tour
Day 18 - Day 18: 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.
In El Nido island hopping tour mandatory environmental fee and/or user’s see is to be paid directly in cash to the service provider in El Nido, The tour itinerary is subject to change based on weather and tidal conditions. Tours will start only once operators are given permission to sail by the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Philippine Coast Guard. Delays in start of tours or cancellation of tours affected by this is beyond the service providers’ control.
Limitation to the number of tourists, boats, kayaks and time of stay in El Nido lagoons are strictly enforced by the PAMB. Secret Beach, Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon are no longer allowed to be toured on the same day as part of the policies of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of El Nido.
A mandatory user fee of PHP 200 per person is collected by PAMB for every entry to the Secret Beach, Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon.
Single use-plastics are banned in El Nido island tours. Please bring reusable water bottles or tumblers. All visitors are required to bring their own trash back to the boats.
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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