19-Day Nature, Historical & Islands Tour to Palawan, Bohol, Cebu & Baguio from Manila
Description
Summary
Description
Discover the best natural, historical, and island attractions of the Philippines with this 19-day tour. This package will bring you from Manila to the iconic landmarks of Baguio and Cebu, the countryside of Bohol, and the idyllic islands of Palawan. It is also inclusive of accommodations with daily breakfast, transfers, entrance fees, and the service of guides.
Upon arriving in Manila, your guide will bring you on a historical tour of the walled district of Intramuros. You will then learn more about the country's history at the Malacanang of the North in Ilocos Norte. Apart from this presidential museum, you will visit the Bangui Windmills and Calle Crisologo while in the region.
From the lowlands, you will go on a tour of the highlands of Luzon, starting in Sagada. Here, you will go spelunking in the famous Sumaguing Cave. Your guide will then bring you to Banaue Museum in Banaue before exploring Baguio's Camp John Hay and Mines View Park. Prepare your hiking gear as you trek Mt. Pinatubo next.
After your Luzon escapade, you will fly to Bohol to experience the Loboc River Cruise, see the world-famous Chocolate Hills, and go off-coast to Pamilacan Island. You will then board a ferry to Dumaguete to visit several iconic attractions like the Silliman University and Apo Island. Following this, you will make your way to Cebu for a trip to Kawasan Falls, Moalboal, Temple of Leah, and Sirao Flower Farm.
To cap off your tour, you will fly from Cebu to Palawan. Here, you will go on an island-hopping escapade across Honda Bay, cruise down the Underground River, see the beauty of Port Barton, and take photos at the Big Lagoon and Miniloc Island in El Nido.
Travel to the Philippines and see the best of Manila, Ilocos, Sagada, Banaue, Baguio, Tarlac, Bohol, Dumaguete, Cebu, and Palawan. 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: Mt. Pinatubo Tour
Day 9 - Day 9: Bohol Countryside Tour
Day 10 - Day 10: Bohol Pamilacan Island Tour
Day 11 - Day 11: Dumaguete City Tour
Day 12 - Day 12: Apo Island Tour
Day 13 - Day 13: Kawasan Falls & Moalboal Sardine Run Tour
Day 14 - Day 14: Cebu City Tour
Day 15 - Day 15: Puerto Princesa Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
Day 16 - Day 16: Puerto Princesa Underground River & City Tour
Day 17 - Day 17: Port Barton Island Hopping 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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