1-Week Iloilo and Bacolod Cities with Guimaras Island Heritage & Cultural Package from Manila City

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Summary

Tour starts
Manila, Philippines
Duration
7 days
Ending place
Manila, Philippines
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None
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Description

Discover some of the best heritage and cultural tourist spots in the Philippines with this 7-day Philippine vacation package. On this trip, you will visit the historical landmarks in Iloilo City, explore the islands of Guimaras, and see the heritage houses in Bacolod City. This Philippine tour package already includes all land, sea, and air transportation between activities and destinations, a 20kg baggage allowance on flights, six nights of stay at comfort-level accommodations, and day tours in Iloilo, Guimaras, and Bacolod. You may also book an add-on tour in Manila.

Before you start exploring the Western Visayas region, you will spend a day in Manila after arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. From there, your driver will pick you up and escort you to your hotel in Manila. Check in and rest, or book an add-on morning or night walking tour to explore the historic walled city of Intramuros.

On day 2, you’ll head to Iloilo to kick off the first leg of this Bacolod-Iloilo-Guimaras itinerary. After checking in at the hotel, you have free time to explore before you go on your complimentary tour the next day. This tour will take you to historical sites in Iloilo, including Molo Mansion, Molo Church, and heritage houses. 

The next day, you’ll board a boat headed for Guimaras and go on a complimentary tour of the province’s man-made and natural attractions. Your itinerary includes stops at the Guimaras Windfarm, Pitstop, the Guisi Lighthouse, Naburot Island, and Natago Beach. 

Your last destination on this tour of the Philippines is Bacolod, where you will arrive on day 5. Spend one day exploring the city on your own before going on a free tour on day 6. You will explore historically significant sites on your tour, including the San Sebastian Cathedral, Balay Negrense, and The Ruins.

On the last day of this 7-day itinerary in the Philippines, you’ll return to Manila via a flight from Bacolod. 

Spend 1 week in the Philippines with this mutli-day tour across Western Visayas and visit its best attractions. Check the availability by choosing a date.

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Included

All domestic flight
20kg baggage allowance
2 nights accommodation in Manila City
2 nights accommodation in Iloilo City
2 nights accommodation in Bacolod City
Daily breakfast
All transfers
Iloilo City History & Heritage Landmarks Tour
Private Guimaras Island Hopping & Top Attractions Tour
Bacolod City Top Attractions Tour
Lakawon Island Resort Tour & Souvenir Shopping

Activities

Island Hopping
Culture, Arts & Historical Tours
Water Activities
Snorkeling
Boat Tours
Beaches
Nature Exploration
Sightseeing
Swimming
Dining

Map

Attractions

Iloilo PhilippinesIloilo
Casa Mariquit in IloiloCasa Mariquit
Jaro Cathedral in IloiloJaro Cathedral
Fort San Pedro IloiloFort San Pedro Iloilo
Molo Mansion's exteriorMolo Mansion
Molo Church in IloiloMolo Church
Ave Maria Island in GuimarasAve Maria Island
Smallest PlazaSmallest Plaza
Beach in GuimarasGuimaras
The Ruins in Bacolod CityThe Ruins
San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod CitySan Sebastian Cathedral
Aerial view of Pope John Paul II Tower in Bacolod CityPope John Paul II Tower
The Vintage Glasses Museum in BacolodThe Vintage Glasses Museum
Manokan Country in BacolodManokan Country
People in Bacolod Plaza Grandstand in Bacolod CityBacolod Plaza
Gallery of Masks in Bacolod CityGallery of Masks
Exterior of The Ruins in BacolodBacolod City
Aerial view of Lakawon IslandLakawon Island

Daily itinerary

Day 1
Skyline of Manila, Philippines

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival in Manila + Check-in 

After arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you need to wait for your driver to pick you up. Once you and your luggage are safely inside the vehicle, you will make your way to your comfort-level hotel in Manila. After checking in, you can choose to just relax in the hotel and enjoy its facilities or book an add-on walking tour of Intramuros.

Should you decide to go on a walking tour on the first day of this Philippine travel package, you can choose between a morning and a night itinerary. The morning tour will bring you to several sites within the walled city, including Fort Santiago, a citadel built by the Spanish in 1571, and Casa Manila, a house-turned-museum that lets visitors peek at how life was during the Spanish colonial period. The night tour will also visit these two spots, along with the Philippine Military Academy and the Memorare-Manila 1945, which was built to honor the fallen civilians of the battle of Manila. Please note that the night tour will go into detail about the war and the atrocities committed during that period.

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Day 2
Molo Mansion in Iloilo City

Day 2 - Day 2: Arrival in Iloilo + Check-in 

On the second day of your vacation package to the Philippines, you will fly to the province of Iloilo. After checking out of your hotel in Manila, you will be picked up by your driver. You’ll head back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where you will board your flight. The flight will take around an hour and 20 minutes. After landing at Iloilo International Airport, you will be picked up by a designated driver who will take you to your comfort-level hotel in Iloilo. Check-in and get settled in your room.

If you want to explore the nearby areas on your own, feel free to do so but keep in mind that you have a complimentary Iloilo City tour tomorrow. Should you want to try the local delicacies today, make sure you order Iloilo’s famous La Paz Batchoy, Pancit Molo, and KBL.

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Day 3
Molo Church in Iloilo CIty

Day 3 - Day 3: Iloilo City History & Heritage Landmarks Tour with Transfers

Your first complimentary tour of this Philippine travel package is scheduled today. This half-day private tour will take you to some of Iloilo City’s heritage sites, including Casa Mariquit. At 200 years old, it is the oldest heritage house in Iloilo. You will also drop by Molo and visit two of the district’s most visited tourist attractions, Molo Mansion and Molo Church.

Other attractions you’ll see on this tour are Jaro Cathedral, Millionaire’s Row, Casa Real, Fort San Pedro, Muelle Loney, General Luna Street, and the Esplanade. You’ll also drop by Biscocho Haus so you can buy snacks and souvenirs.

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Day 4
Mango Icon in Guimaras

Day 4 - Day 4: Guimaras Top Attractions & Island Hopping Day Tour with Transfers from Iloilo

Wake up early today, as your complimentary tour of Guimaras will start before 7 AM when you are picked up from your hotel in Iloilo. Aftward, you will head to Parola Wharf, where you will board a boat that will take you to Guimaras. Guimaras is known for its mangoes, and this is evident in some of the attractions you will visit, including the Mango Icon, the Mango Market, and the National Mango Research and Development Center. You will even be given a chance to try the famous Mango Pizza at a local restaurant called Pitstop.

On this tour, you will also visit Smallest Plaza, Guimaras Windfarm, the Trappist Monastery, the Guimaras Provincial Capitol Grounds, the Guisi Lighthouse, and a Pasalubong Center, where you can buy souvenirs. The last leg of your tour involves island hopping to Tatlong Pulo, Naburot Island, Ave Maria Islet, Lamurawan Beach, and Natago Beach, which are all must-visit stops on any Iloilo and Guimaras tour package.

You will be dropped off at your hotel in Iloilo after the tour.

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Day 5
The famous and tasty Bacolod Chicken Inasal

Day 5 - Day 5: Arrival in Bacolod + Check-in 

Before you check out of your hotel in Iloilo, make the most of the morning and explore the neighborhood. When you are ready, your driver will pick you up, and you will travel via land and sea to get to Bacolod City for the next part of your tour of the Philippines. You will be dropped off at your hotel. After checking in at your comfort-level accommodations, you are free to enjoy the day however you see fit. If you are hungry, check out the local restaurants, look for Chicken Inasal and Kansi, and polish it off with Napoleones for dessert.

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Day 6
The Ruins in Bacolod CIty

Day 6 - Day 6: Bacolod City, The Ruins & Heritage Houses History Tour with Lunch & Transfers

For the last full day of this Philippine itinerary, you'll enjoy a complimentary Bacolod day tour. Included on your itinerary for today are the Provincial Capitol Lagoon, the Negros Museum, the San Sebastian Cathedral, the Pope John Paul II Tower, Millionaire’s Row, the New Government Center, and the San Diego Pro Cathedral.

You will also visit Balay Negrense, the Hofileña Ancestral House, and The Ruins, which was once the mansion of a sugar baron. As its name suggests, all that remains of the mansion are the main structure and its walls. Before heading back to your hotel, you’ll visit Pasalubong Centers, where you can enjoy shopping

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Day 7
Provincial Capitol of Bacolod

Day 7 - Day 7: Departure + Check-out

You can still do some exploring on your own before you check out of your hotel in Bacolod City on the last day of this Philippine holiday package. Gorge on the delicious local cuisine or explore the attractions in the neighborhood. After returning to the hotel, pack your belongings, check out, and wait for the driver, who will pick you up and bring you to Bacolod-Silay Airport. From here, you will take your flight back to Manila, officially ending your vacation.

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Enjoy a professionally crafted plan you can tailor to your preferences. Whether it’s diving, island-hopping, or heritage touring, our travel experts ensure every detail fits your travel style.
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If you have any dietary needs or preferences, feel free to let us know before booking! We'll happily check with the tour operator to explore options to accommodate your request.

Your comfort is our priority! Room types are assigned based on availability to provide you with the best possible stay.

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Accommodation

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