Epic 3-Week Best Beaches, Highlands & Heritage Tour Package from Manila City

Wake up early and enjoy the free breakfast at your hotel. You will be picked up at the hotel for your Manila City historical Intramuros and National Museum day tour. On this day tour, you will visit the National Museum Complex in Manila, which is home to a huge collection of fine art and artifacts that will let you know more about the country’s history and culture.

You will also visit the San Agustin Museum in the walled city of Intramuros. The museum, which is connected to the San Agustin Church, is home to religious artworks. Right across the church is Casa Manila, which is your next stop. This replica of a Spanish colonial mansion will give you a peek at how life was for the elite during the Spanish period.

Finally, you’ll head to Museo de Intramuros, which is divided into six areas hosting different kinds of art like paintings, sculptures, and antiques. 

After your tour, you will be shuttled back to your hotel so you can rest and spend the rest of the day however you wish.

On day 3 of this Philippine travel package, enjoy the complimentary breakfast at your hotel before proceeding with the rest of your day. You have no scheduled tours or activities for today, but you may book an add-on tour to Tagaytay or Laguna to make the most of your vacation.

If you book the Tagaytay Palace in the Sky Taal view and farms day tour, you will head to Tagaytay in Cavite and enjoy a running tour of the lush coconut, mango, and pineapple farms in the area. You will stop at a restaurant along The Ridge, where you will enjoy lunch with a stunning view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Next, you’ll head to the Palace in the Sky, where you can enjoy more panoramic views of Taal Lake.

Should you choose to visit Laguna, you will enjoy a Pagsanjan Falls day tour that comes with a canoe ride and bamboo rafting. Before reaching the falls, you’ll be dropped off at the jump-off point on the banks of Pagsanjan River. From there, you will board a canoe, and with your boatman, you will head upstream to reach the cascades. The falls is around 300 feet high, and you can board a bamboo raft that will take you right to the falling water.

Take advantage of the free breakfast at your hotel before checking out. A driver will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila for your flight to Laoag City in Ilocos Norte. 

After landing at Laoag International Airport, you will be picked up by your driver and brought to your hotel in Laoag City. After checking in, you are free to explore the hotel or the nearby areas or just relax at the hotel and take advantage of the facilities and amenities.

Fuel up for your day by feasting on the free breakfast from your hotel. You will be picked up from your hotel so you can begin your Ilocos Norte Laoag attractions day tour. You will visit St. Williams Cathedral, which is also known as Laoag Cathedral. It boasts an Italian Renaissance architectural style, which is great for travel photos. Just nearby is the Sinking Bell Tower, which is said to sink to the ground about one inch every year. Your next stop is Aurora Park, a plaza that is famous for its multi-tiered obelisk and a fountain that features a statue of Maiden Pamulinawen.

Next, you’ll head to Malacañang of the North, which used to be the holiday residence of former president Ferdinand Marcos. Your last two stops are Paoay Lake and Paoay Church, which is a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular stop on any North Luzon tour package.

Wake up early for your breakfast and check out at the hotel as you need to be ready to go to Vigan. Your tour guide will pick you up for your Vigan Heritage Village Tour. Your first stop is the beautiful St. Paul’s Cathedral, which has been around since the 1800s. Next, you’ll visit the Bantay Bell Tower, a structure that has been standing since the 1590s. 

You’ll also visit the Pagburnayan Pottery Making house, where you will learn how to make your own pottery items from clay. After that, you’ll head to the Padre José Burgos National Museum. This building was once the ancestral home of Padre José Burgos, one of the three martyr priests executed by the Spanish in 1872. You’ll then explore the Ilocos Museum Regional Complex and the Crisologo Museum. You will be able to see a variety of local memorabilia and collections in both museums. 

In Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo, you will enjoy a bit of sightseeing and getting close to animals before heading to your last stop, Calle Crisologo, a cobblestone street lined with Spanish-era houses.

After your tour, you will head to your hotel in Vigan so you can check in after a full day.

Have breakfast at your hotel in Vigan before checking out. Your private transfer will pick you up and bring you to your hotel in Baguio City. Along the way, you may enjoy lunch at any restaurant at your own expense.

You are scheduled to arrive in Baguio City after lunch, right in time for check-in at your hotel. After check-in, you are free to tour the city on your own.

You can also book an add-on Baguio top attraction day tour, which will take you to the Baguio Botanical Garden, also called Centennial Park, which, just like its name suggests, is home to gardens with lush greenery. You will also visit Wright Park, where you can take pictures of the stunning pine trees and flowers.

Your next stop is the Mansion, the official summer residence of the Philippine President. Next, you’ll head to Mines View Park, where you can see an overlooking view of abandoned gold and copper mines. Camp John Hay is your next stop. This former military base is now a recreational complex. You’ll also visit the Philippine Military Academy, where you can see tanks and other military weapons on display. Finally, you’ll end your tour with a visit to Good Shepherd, where you can buy delicious local delicacies. 

To ensure you have energy throughout the day, fill up on the complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Your tour guide will pick you up in the morning for your Baguio City cultural private day tour.

During this tour, your guide will take you to tourist attractions like the Tam-awan Village, which is known for its art exhibits and traditional Ifugao houses. In the Easter Weaving Room, you’ll learn more about the local weaving industry and see weavers at work. You’ll continue learning about the local culture at Museo Kordilyera before you end your tour with a visit to Burnham Park, where you can just relax in the gardens or try the many activities like skating and cycling at your own expense.

You may take a break between those stops and have lunch at your own expense. You may ask your guide for restaurant recommendations.

After your tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Baguio City, where you can rest up and then have dinner somewhere nearby at your own expense.

After enjoying the free breakfast in your hotel in Baguio City, check out and wait for your driver to pick you up. You will be brought to the airport so you can catch your flight to Bohol. Another driver will be waiting for you at the Bohol Panglao International Airport. From there, you will head to your hotel so you can check in. 

Once you have settled in your room, feel free to rest up or explore the nearby attractions at your own leisure.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, and then prepare for a day of touring some of the top attractions of Bohol. Your guide will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to popular stops, including the Corella Tarsier Sanctuary, which will allow you to see some of the smallest primates in the world. 

Ready your cameras as you drive by the world-famous Chocolate Hills and the Bilar Man-Made Forest. You’ll continue with a shared river cruise at Loboc River, where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the river and the locals as you enjoy your complimentary lunch. Should you want a more personal experience, you can upgrade your lunch cruise to a private one. You will also stop by the Santa Monica Parish Church, also known as Alburquerque Church.

After your tour, your driver will bring you back to your hotel.

Today, you can explore Bohol on your own, but if you want a guided experience, you may book an add-on Hinagdanan Cave, Bohol Bee Farm, and Amarela Gallery day tour. All of these stops are located in Panglao, so exploring them on this tour should be a breeze.

First, you’ll head to Hinagdanan Cave, a picturesque cave with stunning rock formations and underground pools. You’ll also visit Amarela Resort, where you will find the Amarela Gallery. You’ll see various artworks and antiques here. Finally, you’ll head to Bohol Bee Farm, where you can try and purchase locally made fresh products, including honey.

On the 12th day of this Philippine itinerary, you will be picked up early in the morning for your tour. You’ll board a boat and head to the open sea, where, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch the sight of dolphins swimming near the surface. You will then visit Bohol’s Pamilacan Island, where you can enjoy the white sand beach. 

Make sure to pack swimwear and sunblock, as you will also enjoy snorkeling in the island’s waters to better appreciate the marine life in the area.

Before you are dropped off at your hotel, you will enjoy a complimentary local lunch with drinks

Feast on the complimentary breakfast at your hotel before checking out of your hotel in Bohol. Upon checkout, a driver will be waiting for you to bring you to the Tagbilaran Pier so you can catch your ferry to your next destination, Cebu City. 

Once you arrive in Cebu City, you’ll enjoy a Cebu City top attractions half-day private tour, which will bring you to stops that are important in Catholicism in the country, Magellan’s Cross, which symbolizes the birth of the religion in the Philippines, and Basilica Minore Del Sto Niño, the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the country.

You will also stop at the Yap-Sandiego ancestral house and the Pedro Calungsod Church before going on a running tour of other notable attractions in the city.

After your tour, you will head to your hotel in Moalboal, where you can rest after a day of traveling and touring.

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Moalboal for your island-hopping and sardine run tour. You’ll begin with a stop at Pescador Island. You can snorkel in its waters and get close to different kinds of marine life. You’ll also visit Turtle Point, where you may chance upon turtles in their natural habitat. Finally, you’ll experience a sardine run, where you’ll see a massive formation of sardines moving in unison.

Checkout of your hotel in Moalboal. A driver will pick you up so you can make your way to your hotel in Mactan. After checking in, relax in your room or try the local restaurants in the area.

Before heading to Mactan, you can also join a Cebu Oslob Whale Shark Watching, Sumilon Sandbar, and Tumalog Falls private tour. If you go on this add-on tour, you will experience whale shark watching in Oslob, explore the stunning and shape-changing Sumilon Sandbar, and see Tumalog Falls, which is known for its unique cascades. Before you finally head to your hotel in Mactan, you’ll go on a rolling tour of other notable Cebu attractions like Baluarte, Cuartel, Boljoon Church, and the Carcar Shoe Expo.

A complimentary breakfast awaits you at your hotel in Mactan. After your meal, you can explore Mactan at your own pace. You may also choose to book a Cebu Highlands Vista private tour. This tour will take you around places in Cebu which offer stunning views of its surroundings. Your first stop is the Temple of Leah, a Roman-inspired structure with plenty of photo stops. You’ll also visit the Sirao Flower Farm, where you can take pictures of pretty blooms.

Next, you’ll visit Tops Lookout, a popular observatory deck. You’ll enjoy your meal at the Top of Cebu restaurant before continuing your tour to La Vie in the Sky, where you can try delicious pastries and wine at your own expense. Your last stop is Balay sa Busay, a restaurant that adds a modern twist to classic dishes.

You’ll have your flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan today, so make sure to prepare for it. Enjoy your free breakfast at your hotel in Mactan, checkout, and then wait for your transfer to pick you up and bring you to the airport.

After a quick flight to Palawan, you’ll make your way to your hotel in Puerto Princesa so you can check in your room and rest. Feel free to explore the local attractions and restaurants in your own time.

Your morning will be spent exploring the Puerto Princesa Underground River, so make sure to have a full breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the port, where you will board a small boat that will take you inside the Puerto Princesa Underground River, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The whole river is around 8.2 kilometers long, but tourists may explore only around 4.3 kilometers. A guide will point out stunning cave formations and beautiful limestone cliffs, so make sure you keep your eyes open.

After your tour, you will head to El Nido via a land trip. Once you arrive at your hotel, check in and rest, or wander in the area at your own leisure.

You’ll enjoy a complimentary breakfast at your hotel before you are picked up for your El Nido Big Lagoon island-hopping shared tour A, which is scheduled in the morning. You may upgrade to a private island-hopping tour if you wish. The driver will bring you to El Nido port, from where you will board a boat that will take you to the majestic Big Lagoon, the stunning Shimizu Island, the beautiful Secret Lagoon, and the picturesque Seven Commandos Beach. In these destinations, you can try snorkeling and kayaking, but just remember to bring your own gear, otherwise, you will have to rent them on-site. If you prefer to just chill, you can also just swim in the cool waters of El Nido. 

After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel so you can explore the rest of El Nido on your own. 

Today is your last full day in this vacation package, so make the most of it by booking an add-on tour. You can choose between a Snake Island and caves island-hopping shared tour B, a Hidden Beach island-hopping shared tour C, or a Small Lagoon island-hopping shared tour D.

Tour B will bring you to Snake Island, Cudognon Cave, Cathedral Cave, and Popolcan Island, destinations that are perfect for those seeking adventure, while Tour C will take you to Hidden Beach, Matinloc Island, Secret Beach, and Helicopter Island, which all provide picturesque nature views. If you choose Tour D, you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking in the waters of Small Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Cadlao Lagoon, and Pasandigan Beach. Take note that you may need to rent gear on-site if you don't have your own.

Should you want to just relax, you may also opt to just chill at your hotel or any of the nearby beaches in El Nido.

It’s the last day of your multi-day tour of the Philippines, but before you board your flight to Manila, you can enjoy breakfast at the hotel and explore El Nido on your own. Just make sure to return to your hotel in El Nido in time for your checkout. Once you have successfully checked out, you will head to the Lio Airport in El Nido so you can catch your flight back to Manila.