19-Day Countryside, Islands & Historical Tour to Palawan, Cebu, Bohol & Ilocos from Manila
Description
Summary
Description
Discover the Philippines’ top countryside, islands, and historical attractions in this 19-day vacation. You will get to visit the historic and iconic locations of Ilocos and Cebu, the breathtaking countryside of Bohol, and the unspoiled islands of Palawan from Manila. This package also comes complete with accommodations, daily breakfast, entrance fees, transfers, and the service of guides.
After arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will head to Intramuros in Manila, where you will visit the capital's historical Spanish-era landmarks. From there, you will then fly to northern Luzon, particularly to the Ilocos Region, for an in-depth tour to historical attractions. Here, you will visit the Malacanang of the North, a former presidential residence that now serves as a museum.
You will also see the Bangui Windmills in Ilocos Norte and walk the cobbled-stone street of Calle Crisologo in Vigan. Following this, your guide will drive you to the highlands, where you will drop by Banaue Museum in Banaue, Camp John Hay in Baguio, and the Strawberry Farm in Benguet. Next, prepare your hiking gear as you make your way to Tarlac to hike Mt. Pinatubo.
After having your fill of Luzon, you will fly to Bohol to hop aboard the Loboc River Cruise. You will also see symmetrical mounds of the Chocolate Hills and the abundant underwater paradise of Pamilacan Island while in the province. Your guide will then bring you to the City of Gentle People, Dumaguete, for a city tour. Here, you will visit Silliman University and Apo Island.
Another province you will explore is Cebu, where you will see the Kawasan Falls, Moalboal, Temple Of Leah, and Sirao Flower Farm. Your tour will then end with a visit to Palawan. You will indulge in the islands of Honda Bay, the UNESCO World Heritage Site called the Underground River and the idyllic Big Lagoon in El Nido.
Visit the Philippines with this 19-day vacation from Manila to Ilocos, Sagada, Banaue, Benguet, Tarlac, Bohol, Dumaguete, Cebu, and Palawan. Check availability by choosing a date.
Included
Map
Attractions
Activities
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: Bohol Pamilacan Island Tour
Day 12 - Day 12: Dumaguete City Tour
Day 13 - Day 13: Apo Island Tour
Day 14 - Day 14: Kawasan Falls & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour
Day 15 - Day 15: Cebu City Tour
Day 16 - Day 16: Puerto Princesa Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
Day 17 - Day 17: Puerto Princesa Underground River & City Tour
Day 18 - Day 18: El Nido Island Hopping Tour
Day 19 - Day 19: 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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