Philippines Discovery with Palawan and Cebu [14 Days]

Baguio
Manila
Tagaytay
Philippines Discovery with Palawan
and Cebu [14 Days] Pagudpud
Laoag
Vigan
Sagada
Bontoc
Banaue
Manila, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, Palawan
& Cebu
San Fernando City Laoag
Baguio
Map
Price
Minimum 5 person Guaranteed Departure
Land Only Including Tipping
Single Room Supplement
From $3,388
per person
From $978
N
No. of nights
Vigan
Sagada
Flight
Bontoc
Laoag
Banaue
1N Vigan
Baguio
Sagada 1N
Coach
Manila
Tagaytay
Naga
1N
Borac
Catic
Bontoc
2N
Banaue
Baguio
Legazpi
Manila 3N
IN
Tagaytay
Manila
Sabang 1N
Sabang
Tagaytay
Cebu 2N
Puerto
Princesa 1N
Puerto
Princesa
Boracay
Caticlan
Day 01: Australia - Manila [D]
Fly to Manila. On arrival, Meet and transfer
to hotel. Enjoy Manila half day city tour. The
tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s
financial district, the City of Makati. Have a
glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you
drive through on your way to the capital city,
Manila. Onwards Rizal Park on scenic Roxas
Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled
City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and
relics from Spain’s Conquistadores. Sites to
visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort
Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral.
Legazpi
OUT
Naga
Legazpi
After the tour enjoy delicious dinner with
cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel Jen
Manila or similar
a local jeepney assembly plant on your way
back. Lunch in a Local Restaurant then back to
Manila for overnight
stay.
Boracay
Caticlan
Day 02: Tagaytay Ridge Tour [B|L]
Day 03: Manila - Laoag - Vigan [B]
After breakfast, proceed to Tagaytay Ridge
Morning free until transfer to airport for flight
Tour. About an hour andSabang
a half drive south of
to Laoag. Arrival in Laoag, meet and transfer
Puerto Princesa
Manila lies the picturesque City of Tagaytay.
to hotel for check-in. Laoag – Ilocos Norte (2
It offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and
Hours away from Vigan – Long before Laoag
Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a
was established in 1580 with St. William the
Sabang
lake within a volcano”. This vista
can be
hermit as its patron Saint, Chinese and JapaPuerto Princesa
savored from atop the People’s Park in the Sky. nese merchants visited the area, which was
Stop by the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and
renowned for its gold mine. Loaog eventually
Ceb
Bohol
C
Bohol
became the capital of Ilocos Norte and Loyal
Marcos Country.
In the afternoon, enjoy Laoag City Tour, Sights
to see include St. Williams Cathedral, Paoay
Church and Malacanang of The North. Proceed
to Vigan. Overnight at Hotel Luna or similar
Day 04: Vigan - Baguio [B]
Morning enjoy Vigan Heritage Tour. Spanish-era
mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa
(horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of
historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing
in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Sights to see include Archibishop
Palace, St. Paul‘S Cathedral, Mestizo District,
Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery
Factories and Santa Maria Church. In the
afternoon, proceed to Baguio. Overnight stay at
Baguio Burnham Suites or similar
Day 05: Bagiuo - Bontoc - Sagada [B]
Baguio City Tour in the morning. Baguio is the
gateway to the mighty Cordillera Mountain
Range and the City offers the best handicrafts
particularly wooden handicrafts and metal
ornaments. We will visit Baguio Botanical
Garden, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park,
Baguio City Market. Later proceed to Bontoc /
Sagada via scenic Halsema Highway.
Overnight stay at St. Josephs Inn in Sagada
Day 06: Sagada - Bontoc - Banaue [B]
After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of
Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves
with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which
houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts
and photos from the mountain tribes. Then,
proceed to Banaue. Overnight stay at Banaue
Hotel.
Day 07: Banaue - Hapao Village Rice
Terraces [B]
After breakfast, using local non-air conditioned
jeepneys visit the picturesque town of Hapao,
where you will view the Banaue rice terraces, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes soft
hiking in going down the terraces and village.
Day 08: Banaue - Manila [B]
Depart Banaue for Manila via San Jose and
North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is
through the land locked evergreen provinces of
Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside
settings such as rice fields surrounding the
small towns and villages are common sight
showing simplicity of living. Arrival in Manila.
Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Manila
Day 09: Manila - Puerto Princesa [B]
Free at leisure until departure transfer to Naia
Domestic for flight to Puerto Princesa. On
arrival, Meet and greet then emnjoy Puerto
Princesa City Tour include visit to Princess
Eulalia Park, Immaculate Conception Cathedral,
Plaza Cuartel and Iwahig Prison And Penal
Farm. Overnight stay at Hotel Centro or similar
Day 10: Palawan - Underground
River Tour [B|L]
Departure to Sabang then to Subterranean
River National Park. Excursion on the river by
boat. Walk in the park to observe the animals
(Monitor Lizard/ monkeys). Enjoy Underground
River Tour With Lunch. A natural world Heritage
Site, the Park is Puerto Princesa City’s premiere
ecotourism destination. It was inscribed in the
prestigious UNESCO world heritage Site lists
for its outstanding universal value and ecological significance, and as a natural site of intense
beauty. Back to the hotel for Overnight stay.
hilly residential areas and colorful gardens of
Beverly Hills. Short shopping stops for Cebu’s
handicrafts maybe done at the end of the tour.
Transfer back to the hotel and rest of the day is
free at leisure
Day 13: Cebu - Australia [B]
Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu
Mactan International Airport for your homeward
flight back to Australia
Day 14: Arrive Australia
Arrive home today.
Inclusions
■ 4* Deluxe hotel or local best hotel
accommodation with daily breakfast
■ Transportation throughout
■ Jeepney tour at Banaue village
■ Meals as listed
■ English speaking local guide
■ Entrance fee
Day 11: Palawan - Cebu [B]
Free at leisure until departure transfer to
Puerto Princesa Airport for flight to Cebu
On arrival in Cebu, Meet and greet then transfer
to the hotel for check-in Overnight accommodation
at Maribago Bluewater or similar
Exclusions
■ Any flights and taxes
■ Tipping for guide
■ Travel insurance
■ Personal expenses
Day 12: Cebu [B]
After hotel breakfast, Pick-up and enjoy Half
Day Cebu City Tour. Visit Fort San Pedro,
Magellan’s Cross, the oldest street in Cebu,
which is the Colon Street, and the famous
Carbon Market where goods are sold at
lowest price. Appreciate Cebu’s rich culture,
creatively assimilating foreign influences with
local folk sensibilities, as seen in old churches
like the Basilica Minore and majestic Taoist
Temple. Enjoy scenic beauty driving through
Departure Dates
2015-17 Dates
Daily Till 31 Mar 2017