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Ultimate 12-Day Boracay & Palawan Islands Beaches Tour Package from Manila City
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Summary

Tour starts
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Starting time
Flexible
Duration
12 days
Ending place
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None
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Description

Discover the best beaches in the Philippines through this 12-day vacation package to Manila, Palawan, and Boracay. This multi-day tour already comes with roundtrip airport transfers, domestic flights to and from El Nido and Boracay, accommodations in each destination, historical, shopping, and island-hopping tours, and two Boracay activities. 

After arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on day 1 of this Philippine tour package, a designated driver will fetch you and take you to your hotel in Metro Manila. Once you've checked in, you will have the rest of the day to yourself. The following day, you will go on an Intramuros and National Museum day tour. 

On day 3, you'll hop on a flight to the paradise-like shores of El Nido in Palawan. After being dropped off at your accommodations, you will have the entire day to yourself. The next morning, you will go on a private island-hopping tour to the iconic Big Lagoon, breathtaking Secret Beach, and more. After your island-hopping adventure, the following day of this Philippine holiday package will be a free one. 

Then on day 6, you will go on another island-hopping tour that includes stops at Snake Island and various caves. The next morning, you will fly to the world-famous Boracay Island. After landing at the airport, a guide will transport you to your accommodations on the island. You will have the day to yourself after checking in.

The following day, you can either go on a private tour of Boracay's best beaches and a lush mangrove forest or book a 15-minute parasailing experience. On day 9, you can choose between a 30-minute paraw sailing session or a 20-minute aquanaut helmet diving experience. The next morning, you can spend the rest of the day however you like. 

On day 11, you will fly back to Manila and check in at another hotel, and on day 12, you will make your way back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport so you can head to your next destination.

Discover the best spots in Manila, Palawan, and Boracay by booking this all-inclusive 12-day vacation package to the Philippines. Check the availability by choosing a date.  

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Included

3 nights accommodation in a deluxe level hotel or similar in Manila
4 nights accommodation in a deluxe level hotel or similar in El Nido
4 nights accommodation in a deluxe level hotel or similar in Boracay
Roundtrip airport transfers to and from Manila Airport
Roundtrip airport transfers to and from El Nido Airport
Roundtrip airport transfers to and from Boracay Airport
Roundtrip airfare via Philippines Airlines & AirSWIFT | Manila - El Nido - Boracay - Manila
Day 2 - Manila City Historical Intramuros & National Museum Day Tour with Guide & Transfers
Day 4 - El Nido Big Lagoon Island Hopping Private Tour A with Lunch
Day 6 - El Nido Snake Island & Caves Island Hopping Private Tour B with Lunch
Day 8 - Choose between Boracay 15-minute Private Parasailing Experience OR Boracay Beaches and Mangrove Private Tour with Guide & Transfers
Day 9 - Choose between Boracay 30-minute Private Paraw Sailing Boracay 20-minute Aquanaut Helmet Diving Experience with Gear & Underwater Photos
Complimentary Wi-Fi access in the hotel
Complimentary use of hotel facilities and amenities

Activities

Island Hopping

Map

Attractions

Manila Bay at duskManila Bay
El Nido PalawanPalawan Island
A tourist on a boat during an El Nido island hopping tour in Big Lagoon on PalawanBig Lagoon
Intramuros old town in Manila CityIntramuros
Fort Santiago Fort Santiago
Willy's RockWilly's Rock
Puka Beach in BoracayPuka Beach
7 Commandos Beach in PalawanSeven Commandos Beach
Island-hopping boats around Shimizu Island in El Nido PalawanShimizu Island
View of Snake Island in PalawanSnake Island
Entrance to Cathedral Cave in El Nido, PalawanCathedral Cave
Aerial view of Boracay's White BeachBoracay Island
Rock formations of Baluarte de San Diego in IntramurosBaluarte de San Diego
Popolkan IslandPopolkan Island
National Museum of Natural HistoryNational Museum
Sunset over Rizal Monument in ManilaManila
White Beach in Boracay IslandWhite Beach in Boracay Island
Ilig-Iligan Beach in BoracayIlig-Iligan Beach
SM Mall of AsiaSM Mall of Asia
SM MegamallSM Megamall
Greenhills MallGreenhills Mall
Tambisaan BeachTambisaan Beach
Boracay Keyhole Rock FormationBoracay Keyhole Rock Formation

Daily itinerary

Day 1
Philippine Airlines flight to Manila

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

After you arrive at the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, a driver will pick you up and bring you to your hotel. You will then have the rest of the day to explore Manila and tour the Philippines at your leisure after you’ve checked in.

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Day 2
Skyline of Manila, Philippines

Day 2 - Day 2: Manila City Historical Intramuros & National Museum Day Tour with Guide & Transfers

You will be going on a tour of the historic Walled City of Intramuros and National Museum on Day 2 of this Philippine travel package . During the tour, you will visit historic sites such as the grand Casa Manila and UNESCO World Heritage Site San Agustin Church and Museum, among others.

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Day 3
Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

Day 3 - Day 3: Arrival + Check-in (El Nido)

You will fly from Manila to El Nido in Palawan. When you've settled down at your accommodations, you will have the rest of the day to yourself. You can use this time to relax in your room or explore El Nido on your own. Take note that you will be joining complimentary El Nido tours in the following days.

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Day 4
Picturesque backdrop of El Nido Lagoons in Palawan

Day 4 - Day 4: El Nido Big Lagoon Island-Hopping Private Tour A with Lunch

For your first full day in El Nido, you will kick it off by experiencing island-hopping tour A. This tour will take you to scenic Big Lagoon, serene Secret Beach, laid-back 7 Commandos Beach, and the powdery shores of Shimizu Island.

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Day 5
Kayak inside the Big Lagoon, Palawan

Day 5 - Day 5: Free & Easy

For Day 5 of this Philippine itinerary, you can explore El Nido at your own pace. Feel free to visit popular spots on the island that you can visit by land, such as the popular Nacpan Beach and the picturesque Marimegmeg Beach. You can also go shopping at local retail centers and dine at top restaurants

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Day 6
Aerial drone view of an empty, beautiful tropical beach surrounded by coral reef and greenery (Nacpan Beach, Palawan)

Day 6 - Day 6: El Nido Snake Island & Caves Island Hopping Private Tour B with Lunch

The next day, you will go on another island-hopping tour. During this tour, you will cruise to the spotless sandbar of Snake Island, the majestic Cudognon Cave, the picturesque Cathedral Cave, and the welcoming shores of Popolcan Island. You will also be treated to a delicious grilled lunch in between your island-hopping.

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Day 7
Philippines Cathedral Cave - Sea cave in El Nido, Palawan

Day 7 - Day 7: Arrival + Check-in (Boracay)

You will leave El Nido and fly to Boracay Island today to continue your tour of the Philippines. A local guide will escort you to your accommodations after your flight lands at Caticlan Airport. Feel free to rest after your trip or head out to stroll along the world-famous White Beach.

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Day 8
Sand castle art in Boracay Island, Philippines

Day 8 - Day 8: Free Boracay Activity

Today, you can either go on a free 15-minute private parasailing experience or a tour that will take you to two of Boracay's lesser-known beaches, a grand rock formation, and a mangrove park. The two beaches included in the day tour are Puka Beach and Ilig-Iligan Beach.

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Day 9
Parasailing in Boracay

Day 9 - Day 9: Free Boracay Activity

The next day, you can either go sailing on a private paraw for 30 minutes or try the aquanaut helmet diving experience for 20 minutes. Along with walking underneath the waves, the aquanaut experience also comes with underwater photos of you, so you can have these as souvenirs as well.

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Day 10
Aquanaut helmet diving experience in Boracay

Day 10 - Day 10: Free and Easy

Your last full day on Boracay Island is yours to spend however you like. You can lounge on White Beach, try more water sports in Bulabog Beach, or visit inland attractions like Mt. Luho and more.

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Day 11
Famous white sand beach of Boracay Island, Philippines

Day 11 - Day 11: Arrival + Check-in (Manila)

You will fly back to Manila.  After you're escorted to your hotel, you will have the entire day to yourself. In the evening, you can head out for dinner at popular restaurants in the metro or enjoy a night in at the hotel.

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Day 12
Yacht club in Manila with city view in the background

Day 12 - Day 12: Checkout + Departure

On the last and twelfth day of this Philippine vacation package, you will need to check out of your hotel in Manila. When you're ready to go, a driver will fetch you and escort you back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

 

 

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What to bring

Passport (Valid for 6 months from date of departure)
Camera, phone, charger, and power bank
Personal sanitizing alcohol and face mask
Personal drinking water and or snacks
Personal medicine
Extra money in Philippine Peso Currency

Good to know

Guide to the Philippines offers comprehensive support for your tourist visa application through our recommended visa processing agency. When you book this package, we’ll connect you with experts who will provide all the necessary documents and guidance, ensuring your visa process is smooth and hassle-free.

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

This package is inclusive of accommodation during your trip in the Philippines.

Guide to the Philippines curates only the accommodation for each and every destination so you can enjoy your trip and worry less about finding a place to stay. See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners together with your rooms under each day in the daily itinerary.

Deluxe - 3-star accommodations providing average amenities with higher quality service and design. Deluxe accommodations are often located near airports, tourist and business areas, convenient for sightseeing and shopping trips. It also feature access to guest lounge, restaurant, fitness center and swimming pool. Deluxe accommodations provide guests with a brief, efficient but comfortable stay.

Premium - To make your trip extra special, you may also upgrade your hotel accommodation on selected destinations to a premium level. You will stay in 4-5-star accommodation which include above-average to opulent interior design and meticulously chosen furnishings. Guests may anticipate complimentary access to a variety of top-notch recreational facilities, such as an all-day dining, spa services, swimming pool and a fitness center. These accommodations are usually located strategically with high accessibility to shopping centers, tourist attractions and business districts. Please note that not all locations offer premium level accommodation.

Standard check-in time is 1500H PST. Standard check-out time is 1200H PST. Bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, or triple room(s). Children will be arranged in the same room with their parents. If additional room(s) is needed and for special requests, additional costs will incur.

Guide to the Philippines will select the accommodations best suited for you 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.

Deluxe

Deluxe accommodation is equipped with room air-conditioning, private bathroom with shower, cabled television, average in-room amenities such as toiletries, fresh towels and coffee and tea-making facilities, comfortable bed with linens and access to Wi-Fi internet. Breakfast is included.

Premium

Rooms on the premium level feature large queen or king-sized beds, premium beddings and toiletries, private bathroom with rain shower head and a plenty of room space. Nightly turndown and full housekeeping services each day is also available to guests upon request. Breakfast is included.

Flights

This package includes economy class seat with 7kgs carry-on baggage and 20kgs check-in baggage. Below are your flight details:

Manila to El Nido

• Manila (MNL) - El Nido (ENI) via Airswift | Ninoy Aquino International Airport

El Nido to Caticlan

• El Nido (ENI) - Caticlan (MPH) via Airswift | Lio Airport

Caticlan to Manila

• Caticlan (MPH) - Manila (MNL) via Philippine Airlines | Caticlan Airport

Seat selection can be made during online-check-in 24-48 hours prior to flight departure. Seats with corresponding additional fees are on personal account. For domestic flights, it is recommended to check-in at the airport 3 hours prior to your estimated time of departure.

Guide to the Philippines will select the best available flight to maximize your vacation in the Philippines.

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